Nice review as always Mark. Love the Aprilia’s . That is a sexy machine with awesome power. Just wish I could afford one ha ha. I prefer that over the RS660 to be honest. A bit less sporty but with still the same thrill factor. 👍🏻
Fantastic bike, love the middleweight bikes. In forty years never felt the need or have owned anything larger than a 750. Everything about this bike explains why.
Great review again Mark. I recently got my first big bike and considered this. I didn't ride it but only sat on it . I didn't like the riding position, wasn't sure about the colour schemes for someone older like me and just thought it was too much money for a bike like this. I know there was a recall on some early ones with engine issues. In the end I bought a really nice low mileage Street Triple R and am really pleased with it.
Hey Mark, me again, the Englishman/Somerset lad, stranded in NZ! Still enjoying your reviews and have decided to put a deposit on this bike, based on your feedback. Funnily enough the local Aprillia dealer is a Yorkshireman who has offered me a nice discount 😀 on a new one. I looked at the MT09 but hate the looks! The Ducati 950 is way too expensive. The CBR650R is only available in NZ in the LAMS Version and derestricting it voids the warranty and is illegal! Anyway looking forward to some summer riding. My last bike was a 2008 cb1300 in 2010! Thanks again Mark for the fantastic reviews and footage of the South West! Geoff
May aswell pay the extra £300 for the factory version, with quick shifter & additional bhp etc. This IS a premium bike imo & so £10,000 isn't a bad price. Very sporty, quick & reliable. Built for fun on A & B roads. A great weekend thrill. Worth the extra money over other mid range bikes.
Coming from an 2020 MT10, i rode this baby a couple of days ago. I was NOT expecting that form a 660 parallel twin!!! This thing zips through traffic, and then wheelies like there is no tomorrow if you pull hard above 5k. After about 1hour of constant redlines, and wheelies and traffic filtering, i was stunned to notice the trip computer had registered 4.9l/100km or 57.37mpg !!! Imagine what it would do in average commute ! I admit it is priced the same as some 1000cc bikes, but the low consumption, weight and small size, easily compensates for the high price
Had this bike delivered brand new beginning of October, and it's not been ridden a mile since. Finally managed to get my MOD2 pass today after a very long wait, so to say I'm looking forward to finally riding it is an understatement 😁😎
Very pricy if you ask me, that is MT09 and Z900 money. Yes, they are perhaps not as exotic (beautiful in this colour, I saw it in the metal and it looks fantastic) but I know where my money would go to and it is not this one, sorry. Nice one Marc, as always.
I would think Aprilia has a winner there, but there's lots of competition in that class. I would love one, that motor sounds lovely! Who needs a 1000? Great video Mark, thorough as always. The problem is you make them sound too good...
Excellent review. Just feel you need to try give more low gear pulls to redline so we can gauge the acceleration. You short shift to much mate. But other than that really brilliant reviews. Keep it up mark 🤠
I like the grey one best. I really like the bars and dash. In fact, I'm coming around to liking what it looks like. Originally, I didn't. No Aprilia dealer where I live, mind. Sounds really good. A 1000 twin would be nice. But really I wish Suzuki would bring out an SV1000. I like a more tractable engine. Another thorough review, Mark.
Hello Mark. New to the channel. Thinking to get back back into bikes now that my kids have grown up. I rode a Ducati Pantah 600SL for years when I was young, now 60. It's good to find someone (you) with almost identical physical proportions as myself to help narrow down the selection. Cheers.
Another great review Mark - thanks. Like the looks of the Tuono and RS, will bet rest ride organised on both. Both sound fantastic and look as if they’re both a sports tourer riding position, RS a bit sportier. Tuono Factory due soon, so good deals on 3-6 month old models.
There is definitely a price drop for "young" Tunos and if you don't need all the technical gimmicks (which I wouldn't need on normal rides) I think there are some really great offers right now. I am on the verge at this moment 😉... In Germany I could get a new Tuono 660 for less money than the new Yamaha R7 and just a few hundred € more than a Trident 660. If there wasn't the reliability, I would have ordered it already 😄
Thorough review as usual. Sometimes you watch a review of a bike that isn't necessarily a bike you would consider buying but looks interesting......ultimately not practical enough for me, but boy, would I love to borrow it for a weekend to experience its agility, performance and exhaust note! Cheers.
I`ve watched a lot of your videos, but you never seem to talk about the things you don`t like about the bikes, while I somewhat understand your reasons, you I feel like you should also speak of the negative aspects of the bikes you review. Take care, have a lovely weekend good Sir !
Great review Mark. Just looking at the whole middle weight market. Tried the Triumph Trident but suspension a bit non compliant for my liking, this Turono looks good. Love the New Forest for this test - Calshot, Holbury etc...
Nice review Mark. Lots of people raving over this bike. I haven't seen one in the skin yet but there seems to be lots of shiny plastics. The switchgear is an obvious example. Maybe it is just how it looks on YT. t I'll need to test ride one. I love the idea of an attractive Italian sportsbike for the road for under £10k.
Mark, oddly enough, just replied to a review of the KTM 890 Duke (not the R), and although of course not the same, are very similar for a guy who had an FJ1200 around the back roads in the SW of England in the 80s, and now manic US streets. Great review.
Mark, it's amazing how much power these new middleweights put out. I had a BMW R100 RT, which had about 40bhp? It seemed fast at 100mph going from Weymouth to France on the ferry, and down to Monaco, panniers, tent, all that shit! :)
This bike has been on my radar since it’s launch along with its brother the RS660 and the Tiger 660 Sport. I have been looking for a middle weight replacement for my departed Fazer FZS 600 and it looks like a good modern update although not the lovely in-line four engine of course.
Crackin that Mark- Wouldn't touch one with a barge-pole for that price with the mt07, trident etc around at lower pricing with arguably better fitments but i'd have to check one our for myself
Hi mark thanks for a great vid can’t make my mind up about these some reliability issues are flagging up on this model Sat on this bike at mcn show this year dan Sutherland’s long termer he loves it not dissimilar in looks and seat height to my Supersport I just think mine has a more premium m finish Always enjoy your vids honest and straightforward what bikes are you running at present
Hi Nigel thanks for the comment ...these had a recall on some engines for conrods ..but they may have been all sorted now I've got the new tracer 9 gt :) Cheers mark
nice review...seriously every vid you post i was riding that same route prob the same day lol ...ive prob ridden past you without even knowing it...if you see a bloke on a red 21 plate Benelli TRK 502 x with a givi top box it will likely be myself because there isnt many trk502xs around so give me a wave lol
Sat on this bike today and found it cramped for my 6'2 size. This is hardly mentioned in Tuono 660 reviews I noticed, the peg to seat distance is actually doable ( but by no means roomy of course) but you are leaning forward immediately against the tank, which is right against you and very snug, again something not mentioned in reviews. Its like you lean over the front of the bike. Anyways, love the looks, but for me not a fit.
Funny, but I got on it and I instantly felt 'at home'. The seat height is right, the clutch is light, turn-in is brilliant, acceleration is still adrenaline producing, the brakes don't fade under repeated heavy use & have good bite, while allowing a light touch. Whew, that's alot of superlatives to describe my: daily driver, commuter, weekend blasts with friends on special roads & track bike (if I can overcome the massive upfront expenses!) Conversely, you seemed timid-dare I say scared?- during the entire ride. I expected B-roll flubs to be part of the video, but didn't see any obvious hooning around? Was it too small? did it not seem safe? Were you in any discomfort? Either way, I sincerely hope that you had a chance to enjoy the bike as it was meant to be. I think this midsized naked (but fared) stands alone. The KTM Super Duke 890 is close, but even the best of the best only has part of the delicious perfection available from Aprilia. I'm going to speculate that the industry will sit up & take notice, Aprilia will alot of 660's of various flavors, and 'Service' will be the issue that kills it wonderfulness. Sadly, most Aprilia memories involve missed weekends, deferred gratification occasionally and a broken dealer relationship. Additionally, my dealer also sells Ducati, which would be my next bike. Double drats, I may have to apologize for things said in anger.
Hi yes this is a fantastic bike one of the best in it's class ....there wasn't any hooning around ...as isn't in any of my videos for numerous reasons....UK especially where this was filmed is hugely tight on speed limits and speed cameras ...I have to uphold my reputation as a sensible rider ....that's how I get so many dealers loan me bikes ...you incriminate yourself in UK on video if you ride way above 60 mph ....alot of the video is in the new forest which is 40 mph limit....plus the general Southampton area where this is filmed is for the most patt horrible for motorcycle riding because of massive amounts of traffic...I think you catch my drift niw :) The tuono is super comfortable and the performance is stunning for a 660 Personally when I'm not filming or reviewing I ride myself in guiet areas and am much more liberal with the throttle:) :) :) Best wishes mark
Great review as always Mark. How does it compare with the new Tracer 700 (which I ended up buying From Crescent a few weeks back. They owe you some commission :) ) Is it a more "focused" motorcycle or can you ride it all day like the Tracer? Cheers. Paul
Hi Paul it's definitely got a more focused feel to it ....it kind of eggs you on :) But it can be very civilized and potter along at 50 mph all day with no complaints ....overall a pricey bike but definitely worth it Cheers mark
I also bought the new Tracer 7 a few months back.Are you liking it?I love my Tracer but I'm still looking at the tuono with some admiration.like having a great girlfriend but now and then checking out the woman's beach volleyball,just for the results of course 😅
Hi Mark, great review, what are your comments on the front suspension ? I have just sold my BMWS1000R because the front suspension was too hard for my local roads. I then had a Honda CB1000R Cafe Neo for 6 months, which had perfect suspension ( soaking up the pot holes ) but it had terrible handle bar vibrations and was a heavy bike. So im looking at a Tuono 660 as a shortlist to test ride. it would be a non starter if the front suspension was really hard though.
Hi mark hopefully you can help I’m undecided wether to get the aprilia tuono 660 or the triumph trident 660 the monthly price is equal so money doesn’t come in to it apart from the insurance is another £550 on the aprilia look forward to your opinion
Hi Ross ...oh that's a shame/interesting re the insurance difference...for me it's a no brainer ...tuono all the way it's just got a bit more x factor than the trident 🔱 but if the insurance is a factor then the triumph is still great Make sure if you haven't already use all the gocompare / mcn compare insurance sites etc Good luck 🤞
People complaining about the prices but as a car guy I would have no issue paying this much lmao. I'm broke as hell so I CAN'T spend that money, but if I had it I would in a heartbeat lmao
Hi Mark I’m 5’5 and have a 30 inseam…I currently have a Yamaha R3 and can barely flatfoot it. I’m looking for something similar to this Aprilia, what bike would you suggest me that I can almost flatfoot like the R3?
They did have a batch, so they did an engine trade. That's the way it should be done. No messing around with shop's trying to fix it just give them a compete engine.
You can even get an IMU thrown into the £7999 price which I think is brilliant, struggling between this and the 2022 Z650 that I’ve managed to get the dealer to knock down to £6700
@@stevepovey2489 yeah mate they said they would throw it in for free. I think as factory due to come in few months they’re keen to get rid of current stock. I ended up ordering the 2022 Kawasaki Z650 from them today they sorted me out a good deal. Even though Aprilia performance is better and looks better, as it’s my first bike wanted something with good reliability etc. And from a performance side of things on the toad it’s on par with the Tuono.
Makes a lot more sense than the RS660. I still can't understand a so-called sports bike with a 100hp parallel twin. A half faired bike like this isn't pretending to be a sports bike and suits the engine better. Having said that I've never ridden either, and never will, since I absolutely hate parallel twins having been stupid enough to buy an ER6F.
Thanks for the comment ...I've ridden all types of parallel twins especially the 180 degree crank er6s The 270 crank is a totally different feel ... especially this one ! Highly recommended it Cheers mark
