Aprilia RS 660 2021 vs. Ducati Panigale V2 2020

In terms of engine and drive train, the Aprilia RS 660 2021 features an in-line crankpin offset engine with a bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 63.93 mm. It has an engine power of 100 HP and a torque of 67 Nm. The compression ratio is 13.5 and it has 2 cylinders with 4 valves per cylinder. The valves are DOHC and the displacement is 659 ccm. On the other hand, the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a V-type engine with a bore of 100 mm and a stroke of 60.8 mm. It has an engine power of 155 HP and a torque of 104 Nm. The compression ratio is 12.5 and it also has 2 cylinders with 4 valves per cylinder. However, the valves are desmodromic and the displacement is 955 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension. The Aprilia RS 660 2021 uses Kayaba forks with a diameter of 41 mm, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 uses Showa forks with a diameter of 43 mm. Both motorcycles offer adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound. For the rear suspension, the Aprilia RS 660 2021 has a swing arm with a monoshock, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a single swing arm with a monoshock. Both motorcycles offer adjustment options for compression, preload, and rebound. The material used for the rear suspension of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is aluminum, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 also uses aluminum for its rear suspension.

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have an aluminum frame. The Aprilia RS 660 2021 has a load-bearing engine frame type, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a monocoque frame type. The rake angle of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is 65.9 degrees, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a rake angle of 66 degrees. The trail of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is 104.6 mm, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a trail of 94 mm.

Aprilia RS 660 2021

For the brakes, both motorcycles have double disk brakes for the front. The diameter of the front brakes of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is 320 mm, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 also has 320 mm front brakes. Both motorcycles use Brembo brakes, but the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has radial and monoblock technology for its front brakes.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer a range of features. The Aprilia RS 660 2021 includes ABS, riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The Ducati Panigale V2 2020 offers riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. They also have a rear tire width of 180 mm and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is 1370 mm, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a wheelbase of 1436 mm. The seat height of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is 820 mm, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a seat height of 840 mm. The dry weight of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 (with ABS) is 169 kg, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a dry weight of 176 kg (with ABS). The kerb weight of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 (with ABS) is 183 kg, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a kerb weight of 200 kg (with ABS). The fuel tank capacity of the Aprilia RS 660 2021 is 15 liters, while the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a fuel tank capacity of 17 liters.

Ducati Panigale V2 2020

Both motorcycles are equipped with LED headlights.

In terms of strengths, the Aprilia RS 660 2021 has a powerful engine, an extensive electronics package, a sporty chassis, a nice sound, a low weight, and a sporty look. On the other hand, the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 has a beautiful and noble design that ensures many open mouths, an outstanding electronics package that ensures a lot of safety and fun in traffic, and an engine, ergonomics, and electronics that make the machine incredibly "experienceable". It is considered a real insider tip for supersport beginners and returners due to its just the right measure of many things, including engine power, chassis, and ergonomics.

In terms of weaknesses, the Aprilia RS 660 2021 has a poorly readable rev counter. On the other hand, the Ducati Panigale V2 2020 is compared to other engines of this size, it would still have been nice to have one or two more horses, but there are no really comparable current alternatives to the V2. Additionally, it only shows its true potential in Race mode.