Aprilia Rs 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Aprilia Rs 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r. Aprilia Rs 660: 100 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 235 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r: 130 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 194 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Aprilia Rs 660
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
130 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
70.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
235 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
194 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm
130 hp @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
70.8 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
235 km/h
255 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Aprilia Rs 660
8.5/10
"A genuinely special middleweight — buy it, but buy it carefully."
Pros
+Thrilling mid-range power delivery
+Exceptional chassis and handling
+Premium electronics for class
Cons
−Early ECU software problems
−Fragile fairings, expensive replacements
−Patchy dealer network support
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
8.5/10
"A serious bike demanding a serious rider, but absolutely worth it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Strong track day credentials
Cons
−Narrow power band streetside
−Uncomfortable for long hauls
−Crash damage risk high
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