
Aprilia Tuono 660 Review
"The best middleweight on the used market — if you maintain it properly."
Used Buyer Review
The Tuono 660 is genuinely one of the most exciting middleweights to hit the used market in years. That parallel twin punches well above its displacement — 95bhp feels closer to 110 in real-world riding, and the chassis is razor-sharp without being punishing. Used examples are starting to appear around the $8-10k mark now, and they represent serious value if you find a clean one. Check the throttle-by-wire system carefully and look for software updates — early bikes had some jerky low-speed fueling that Aprilia largely sorted through dealer flashes. Where it gets complicated is the electronics package. Gorgeous on paper, occasionally fussy in practice. The Öhlins SmartEC fork on higher-spec models is brilliant but expensive if it plays up. Also worth knowing: service intervals are 7,500 miles and dealer costs are real. This isn't a Honda you can half-ignore for years. Inspect chain wear, check the exhaust headers for heat discoloration from running lean, and always verify the ECU has current firmware.
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You neglect service intervals or hate dealers
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