Aprilia RS 660 2020 vs. Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Aprilia RS 660 2020

Aprilia RS 660 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

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Overview - Aprilia RS 660 2020 vs Ducati Panigale V2 2020

The Aprilia RS 660 2020 and the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 are both powerful and stylish supersport motorcycles, but they have some key differences in terms of engine specifications, design, and performance.

Starting with the engine, the Aprilia RS 660 2020 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a displacement of 660cc, producing 100 horsepower. On the other hand, the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a V-twin engine with a displacement of 955cc, delivering a higher power output of 155 horsepower. While the Aprilia RS 660 offers a powerful and elastic engine with a nice sound, the Ducati Panigale V2 provides a slightly more powerful engine that ensures an incredible riding experience.

Aprilia RS 660 2020

Aprilia RS 660 2020

In terms of design, both motorcycles are visually appealing. The Aprilia RS 660 has a beautiful look that catches the eye, while the Ducati Panigale V2 boasts a beautiful and noble design that is sure to turn heads. The Ducati Panigale V2's design is particularly noteworthy, as it is known for leaving a lasting impression on onlookers.

When it comes to handling, the Aprilia RS 660 excels with excellent handling capabilities, thanks to its low weight and comfortable seating position. It offers a comfortable and enjoyable riding experience. Similarly, the Ducati Panigale V2 is praised for its outstanding electronics package, which ensures a high level of safety and fun in traffic. The combination of engine power, chassis, and ergonomics in the Ducati Panigale V2 makes it an incredibly "experienceable" machine.

Both motorcycles come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems. The Aprilia RS 660 features ABS, riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie, providing a comprehensive electronics package. The Ducati Panigale V2 offers riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie, ensuring a high level of safety and performance.

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

In terms of weaknesses, the Aprilia RS 660 has been noted to have a hard-to-find idle and a poorly readable tachometer. On the other hand, the Ducati Panigale V2's only weakness is that its true potential is only fully realized in Race mode.

In conclusion, both the Aprilia RS 660 2020 and the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 are impressive supersport motorcycles with their own unique strengths. The Aprilia RS 660 offers a powerful engine, excellent handling, and a comprehensive electronics package, while the Ducati Panigale V2 stands out with its beautiful design, outstanding electronics, and an incredible riding experience. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on personal preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Aprilia RS 660 2020 compared to Ducati Panigale V2 2020

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Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeV
Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power155 HP
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement660 ccmDisplacement955 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandKayabaBrandSachs
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeMonocoque

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)169 kgDry Weight (with ABS)176 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia RS 660 2020

Aprilia RS 660 2020

With the RS 660, Aprilia skilfully closes the gap between the small bonsai sports bikes and the mighty superbikes. Thanks to its comfortable seating position and gimmicks such as cruise control, the new Italian mid-range can cope very well with everyday life, but the lively engine and the high-quality chassis with good suspension elements can also be ridden in a really sporty manner. The brakes are somewhere in between and the electronics could not be more comprehensive. Finally, the RS 660 sets new standards in design and refuses to be categorised in any way.

Powerful and elastic engine

nice sound

good brakes

excellent handling

low weight

comfortable seating position

huge electronics package

beautiful looks.

Hard to find idle

poorly readable tachometer

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

For us, the Panigale V2 is the ultimate road super sports bike. Sophisticated electronic assistance systems that leave nothing to be desired, Ducati's fun 955 cm³ two-cylinder Superquadro engine that generates more than enough power for the road with 155 hp, a great seating position and a high degree of controllability. All of this characterises the Panigale V2 and for this reason it is probably "the" country road supersports bike for us at the moment, but it also cuts a good figure on the racetrack. The Panigale V2 should appeal above all to pilots for whom 200 hp rockets are a bit too much, and to all those who have also been enchanted by this work of art on two wheels.

Beautiful and noble design - ensures many open mouths!

Outstanding electronics package ensures a lot of safety and fun in traffic

Engine, ergonomics & electronics make the machine incredibly "experienceable"!

A real insider tip for supersport beginners and returners

Just the right measure of many things, engine power, chassis, ergonomics.

Compared to other engines of this size, it would still have been nice to have one/two more horses, but there are no really comparable current alternatives to the V2

"Only" in Race mode does it show its true potential

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia RS 660 vs Ducati Panigale V2

There are a few key differences between a Aprilia RS 660 2020 and a Ducati Panigale V2 2020. It takes less time to sell a Ducati Panigale V2 with 84 days compared to 118 days for the Aprilia RS 660. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 14 reviews for the Aprilia RS 660 and 9 reviews for the Ducati Panigale V2 since model year 2020. The first review for the Aprilia RS 660 was published on 05/11/2019 and now has more than 52,500 views. This compares to more than 70,000 views for the first review on Ducati Panigale V2 published on 23/10/2019.

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