Aprilia Tuono 660 versus Honda CB 650 R

Aprilia Tuono 660

Naked

Honda CB 650 R

Naked

Delightful, the Aprilia Tuono 660 is a true Italian. With rough edges, because something diva-like, but always with character and never arbitrary. This is how we want motorcycles, not one, but pure statement:... weiter

Aprilia Tuono 660 im Test

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Somehow different

At first glance, everything seems to be quite normal with the Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café, but that changes on closer inspection. Compared to the competition, the retro bike with the new in the name is more expensive, but also more powerful. Nicely done, honest The first round... weiter

Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2019 bis 2024~

RRP 10.599 €

RRP 9.200 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

very agile handling
razor-sharp chassis
comfortable seating position, high & wide handlebars
good facilities

Pros:

Processing
Achievement
Chassis

Cons:

a bit too expensive compared to the competition
limited pillion suitability
Displays in the cockpit a bit small

Cons:

Extremely sharp motor design
Pillion operation

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length : 1.995 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 183 kg

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.120 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 203 (max: 371 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Two-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: füssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 46 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 8.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km

Maximum speed: 197 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 63 NM bei 9.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 314 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 41 mm (travel 120 mm)

Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum

Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Frame type:
Steel frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Showa USD fork 41mm (travel 108mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 128 mm)
Rear suspension:
Double swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed callipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston fixed caliper brake, Brembo (∅ 220 mm)

Front brake
Double disc brake with double piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

You Aprilia Tuono 660 keeps what she promises. She is a sporty-racy naked bike with gaaaanz a lot of character. The price of 10,500 euros is somewhat ambitious, especially compared to the sister RS 660, where the QuickShifter is in series production. Despite the surcharge of 219 Euro on this bike we would definitely recommend the QuickShifter, because it fits a) to this bike and because b) the 6-speed gearbox is a bit boney and hooky.

The Tuono doesn't leave you cold, it's not perfect and that's a good thing. Each ride becomes an experience and design as well as volume let a Tuono biker stand out from the crowd - bike!

The test bike was provided to us by Zweirad-Technik-Schielmann in Bokel - thank you very much.

Conclusion

So what is the Honda CB 650 R Neo Sports Café? Chic, not cheap, entry-level (gives the A2 version with 48 hp) and otherwise a typical Naked Bike. A high-quality and surprise-free Honda, too - if it weren't for this rotary organ character that sets it apart from its competitors.
Do you like that? Then buy, otherwise not.

Our thanks for the test bike goes to Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.