Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 vs. Aprilia RS 660 2020
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020
Aprilia RS 660 2020
Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 vs Aprilia RS 660 2020
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 is a supersport motorcycle with a 649cc in-line engine that produces 68.2 horsepower. It has a two-cylinder configuration and DOHC valves. The suspension consists of a telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The frame is made of steel and has a tubular design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 300mm and use petal technology. The bike is equipped with ABS for advanced rider assistance. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 160mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 is also equipped with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, and a TFT display.
On the other hand, the Aprilia RS 660 2020 is also a supersport motorcycle but with a more powerful 660cc in-line crankpin offset engine that produces 100 horsepower. It has a four-cylinder configuration and DOHC valves. The suspension consists of an upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The frame is made of aluminum and has a load-bearing engine design. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 320mm and use radial, monoblock technology. In terms of advanced rider assistance, the Aprilia RS 660 2020 is equipped with ABS, riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The Aprilia RS 660 2020 is equipped with LED headlights.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020
In terms of strengths, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 is considered one of the last of its kind and has a powerful two-cylinder engine. It also has a comfortable seat suitable for touring and compact dimensions. The bike has a beginner-friendly seat height and a stable chassis. The TFT display with connectivity and sporty look are also notable features.
On the other hand, the Aprilia RS 660 2020 has a powerful and elastic engine with a nice sound. It also has good brakes and excellent handling. The bike has a low weight and a comfortable seating position. The huge electronics package and beautiful looks are also strengths of the Aprilia RS 660 2020.
However, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 has some weaknesses. It may be overall too dainty for tall riders and has a front brake pressure point issue. It also has limited suitability for touring with two people.
Aprilia RS 660 2020
Similarly, the Aprilia RS 660 2020 has a few weaknesses. It may be hard to find idle and the tachometer is poorly readable.
In summary, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 and the Aprilia RS 660 2020 are both supersport motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 is known for its powerful two-cylinder engine and comfortable touring capabilities, while the Aprilia RS 660 2020 stands out with its powerful engine, excellent handling, and extensive electronics package.
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 compared to Aprilia RS 660 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020
Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.
Aprilia RS 660 2020
With the RS 660, Aprilia skilfully closes the gap between the small bonsai sports bikes and the mighty superbikes. Thanks to its comfortable seating position and gimmicks such as cruise control, the new Italian mid-range can cope very well with everyday life, but the lively engine and the high-quality chassis with good suspension elements can also be ridden in a really sporty manner. The brakes are somewhere in between and the electronics could not be more comprehensive. Finally, the RS 660 sets new standards in design and refuses to be categorised in any way.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Aprilia RS 660
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Ninja 650 2020 and a Aprilia RS 660 2020. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 10. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Ninja 650 with 75 days compared to 118 days for a Aprilia RS 660. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and 14 reviews for the Aprilia RS 660 since model year 2020. The first review for the Kawasaki Ninja 650 was published on 10/4/2016 and now has more than 79,600 views. This compares to more than 52,500 views for the first review on Aprilia RS 660 published on 11/5/2019.
