Aprilia RS660

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Re: Aprilia RS660

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Do you know what... I never even looked at it. What a numpty.

10k is a bargain though! If they don't sell close to as many as it's competitors in this class they never will outsell anyone IMO.

Gutted I didn't go and have a sit on one
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They've not got one at the show. They're running a book to see how many times a day they're asked about it.
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Kwacky wrote:They've not got one at the show. They're running a book to see how many times a day they're asked about it.
Thats a big shame - if i was running Aprilia UK i'd be pissed off. They need all the help they can get!
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Kwacky wrote:Just under 10,000 euros.
Bargain. Where's my local aprilia dealer? (inlove)
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That does seem a good price.

I very much suspect change NEEEDS that bike in her life ;)
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Knowing Aprilia there is probably only one.

Shame tho as I was looking forward to seeing it.
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The guy on the stand reckons there's a full race package for it - adding 20bhp
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(wait) Or a 650 Norton, with 170bhp and 160kg (also a twin) ?

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I wouldn't touch a Norton with a lepers cock.
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That front Mudguard is bigger than most fairings
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I think it looks great. The small tail maybe gives it to much of a retro look, but that's nitpicking. The front hugger is er, distinctive??
The Union Jack decal screams "Triumph" though.
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I doubt if anyone will ever receive their new Norton bike that they paid the deposit for a few years ago.

That 650 Superlight is a lovely bike but...........
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The Norton will just be a collector's bike.
One Norton super light, or five a Aprilia 660's?
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Has that bike really got 170bhp :?
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Blade wrote:Has that bike really got 170bhp :?
105 BHP

https://www.bikesales.com.au/editorial/ ... ght-115757
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bud wrote:The Norton will just be a collector's bike.
One Norton super light, or five a Aprilia 660's?
Norton are in financial trouble. Plus the bikes that have been delivered have been pretty poor in quality.
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Kwacky wrote:
bud wrote:The Norton will just be a collector's bike.
One Norton super light, or five a Aprilia 660's?
Norton are in financial trouble. Plus the bikes that have been delivered have been pretty poor in quality.
Allegations of poor practice in their pension scheme too i think. Have you seen the adverts trying to get investors? Not with a shitty stick would i touch their finances.
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kiwikrasher wrote:
Blade wrote:Has that bike really got 170bhp :?
105 BHP

https://www.bikesales.com.au/editorial/ ... ght-115757
Exactly what I thought but wonder if this was a SPS tyre version (facepalm)

Didnt want to call BS but 170bhp from a 660 p2 is motogp specific power outputs.
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Blade wrote:....Didnt want to call BS but 170bhp from a 660 p2 is motogp specific power outputs.
Fwiw I was only quoting MCN.: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new ... 913660a8e2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Kwacky wrote:I wouldn't touch a Norton with a lepers cock.
Wasn't looking to sell anyone one, I simply felt it made an interesting comparative for the thread subject 'prilia.?
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That’s pretty bad of MCN to get it that wrong. I appreciate St Marks that you took it on face value from what is expected to be a creditable source.

I did much the same thing with my link, another third party story.

So for my own curiosity I went to the Norton site and it is indeed 105 hp. It’s a pity because initially I was like ‘feck yeah, that’ll be a weapon!’ (lol)
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