2021 Aprilia RS 660 vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Aprilia RS 660 2021 Aprilia RS 660

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, forward facing parallel twin, DOHC with silent chain drive on the right side, four valves per cylinder
Power
100 hp / 73.5 kW @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
183 kg / 403.4 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212026
Make ModelAprilia RS 660Yamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height815 mm / 32.0 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance-135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)183 189
Dry Weight (kg)169-
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 3.9 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight183 kg / 403.4 lbs189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power100 hp / 73.5 kW @ 10,500 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque67.0 Nm / 6.83 kgm @ 8,500 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement659 cc / 40.2 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, forward facing parallel twin, DOHC with silent chain drive on the right side, four valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81 x 63.93 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.5: 111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with radiator and water-oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5 CO2 emissions - 116 g /kmEuro 5
ExhaustAkrapovič - for race use onlyIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionAirbox with front air intake. 2 ∅48 mm throttle bodies, Ride-By-Wire managementFuel injection with YCC-T
Ignition-TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, slipperMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, with drive ratio: 17/43Chain
Transmission / Drive6 Speed, AQS Aprilia Quick Shift6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble beam aluminium frame with detachable rear seatA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontKayaba upside down fork ∅ 41 mm with counter spring, aluminium feet for fixing radial calipers. Adjustable for rebound, compression and spring preload.Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearAluminium swingarm with asymmetrical trusses. Monoshock with adjustable counter spring: rebound and spring preload.Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24.1°24°
Trail104.6 mm91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Electronics
Electronics Package6-axis inertial platform, APRC suite which includes ATC (traction control, AWC (wheelie control), AEB (engine brake), AEM (engine map), ACC (cruise control) 5 Riding modes - (Road and Track, 3 fixed and 2 customizable)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm Brembo radial calipers with 4 32mm opposing pistons. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc; Brembo calliper with 2 isolated ∅ 34mm pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hosSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSABS Cornering multimapStandard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17 Tubeless radials120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17 (alternatively 180/60 ZR17) Tubeless radials180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
Wheels - FrontIn aluminium alloy 3.5 x17-
Wheels - RearIn aluminium alloy 5.5 x17-