Yamaha R7 vs Aprilia Rs 660
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha R7 vs Aprilia Rs 660. Yamaha R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (est.), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Yamaha R7
Aprilia Rs 660
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
67 Nm
67 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
235 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
169 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
100 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
67 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (est.)
235 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Yamaha R7
8.0/10
"The honest sportbike that rewards skill without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely quick
+Bulletproof CP2 engine
+Excellent aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension needs upgrading
−Crash damage very common
−Pillion comfort is terrible
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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