Aprilia RS 660
Aprilia's middleweight supersport — 659cc parallel twin, 100bhp. Launched 2020. Race-bred chassis, full electronics suite (cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, three rider modes, quickshifter standard). UK from £10,400. The most race-focused middleweight sportbike on the market — direct rival to Yamaha YZF-R7 and Triumph Daytona 660 but with significantly more aggressive electronics package.
- Engine
- 659 cc
- Power
- 100 PS
- Weight
- 183 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- A2 licence
- Restrictable
Liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin, 270° crank
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The short version
Forecourt score
Value 50 · Insurance 59 · Theft 65
The Aprilia RS 660 holds its value about as well as most bikes (around 30% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and costs about average to insure (around £520/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate. It can be restricted for an A2 licence.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.
Variant: RS 660
Engine
Petrol · 659cc
Power
100 ps
Torque
67 Nm
Weight
183 kg
Seat
820 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Economy
50 mpg
License
A2 restrictable
RS 660 — 659cc parallel-twin, 100bhp, 6-speed with quickshifter standard. APRC electronics suite (cornering ABS, ATC, AWC, ACC), 5-inch TFT. A2 restrictable. 15L tank.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£7,139
Range £6,425 – £7,853
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£10,799
At 5 years
£6,479
At 10 years
£4,536
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£2,669
Per year
£890
Per mile
£0.11
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at £1.45/L. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£520/ year
Roughly £43 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £858 | £1,144 | £1,602 |
| Age 22-29 | £527 | £702 | £983 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £390 | £520 | £728 |
| Age 40-49 | £343 | £458 | £641 |
| Age 50+ | £312 | £416 | £582 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
2/4Medium risk
Medium risk
Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
Premium sportbike, popular target — chain + disc lock + ground anchor essential.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
0
Medium
2
Low / cosmetic
3
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| medium | Chain & sprockets 8-12k mi | £240 |
| medium | Italian electrics (rectifier, switches) 10-20k mi | £180-350 |
| low | Front brake pads 6-9k mi | £110 |
| low | Battery every 3 years | £120 |
| low | Tyres (Pirelli Diablo Rosso) 6-8k mi rear | £300 pair |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Aprilia RS 660, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Strengths
- +Most race-focused middleweight on UK market
- +Full APRC electronics suite — cornering ABS, ATC, AWC, ACC
- +Quickshifter standard
- +Light (183kg) for the spec
- +Aprilia race heritage
Watch-outs
- −Italian electrics less reliable than Japanese rivals
- −Service costs above Japanese rivals
- −Aprilia dealers thinner on the ground
- −Stock Pirelli tyres wear quickly