Aprilia RS 660: Rennie Scaysbrook, the passion for motorbikes and the new sports car [VIDEO]

A series of sensations and memories while images of San Francisco flow by, stretches of roads traveled on a new one Aprilia RS 660, also treading the asphalt of Laguna Seca. Accompanying the viewer is the voice of Rennie Scaysbrook.

The rider and the new RS 660

The video proposed by Aprilia represents an interesting new perspective on the medium-displacement sports car. The protagonist is also a two-wheel champion, who is riding a powerful one Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory signed a record and a prestigious success in the demanding Pikes Peak test.
Recognizable by the distinctive light signature at the front, the one behind it is also distinctive on the new one RS 660 a double fairing linked to a chassis designed to support acrobatic performance also stands out. The electronic overview is also interesting, it lists: TFT digital instrumentation on a color screen, a package of active APRC electronic controls and Ride-by-Wire electronic accelerator, six-axis inertial platform, multi-map Cornering ABS and five Riding Modes (Commute, Dynamic and Individual for daily use; Challenge and Time Attack for track use).

The sporty RS 660 is equipped with a new double-spar aluminum frame, a material also used for the swingarm. The wheelbase reaches 1.370 millimetres, the inclination of the steering head is 24,1° and the engine appears as a load-bearing element. The heart, considering an approval Euro 5, features a double overhead camshaft distribution and four valves per cylinder, taking up the information. A 660 cc twin-cylinder engine with a power that reaches 100 horsepower compared to a curb weight of 183 kg, according to the indications. A push of 100 horses transmitted at 10.500 rpm, also considering a reach capacity with the limiter moved up to the margin of 11.500 rpm. Also indicated is a pair of 67 Nm at 8.500 rpm, with 80% already available from 4.000 rpm and 90% reaching 6.250 rpm. Also reported is a 95 horsepower version that can be detuned aimed at A2 license holders.

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