Honda Cbr500r vs Aprilia Rs 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr500r vs Aprilia Rs 660. Honda Cbr500r: 47 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr500r
Aprilia Rs 660
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
43 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
235 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
169 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
47 hp @ 8,500 rpm
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
67 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
235 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr500r
7.5/10
"The smartest used buy for riders who value sense over sensation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension stock
−Uninspiring above 8,000rpm
−Fairing damage common used
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
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