Honda CBR 650 R versus Aprilia RS 660

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Honda

Honda CBR 650 R

Supersport
Aprilia

Aprilia RS 660

Supersport

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 10.200 €
RRP 11.699 €
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Pros:
  • elastic, high-revving 4-cylinder
  • cool sound
  • Everyday friendly seating position
  • very accessible machine, also suitable for non-athletes
  • good chassis, good brakes
  • brings full mood!
Pros:
  • compact, lightweight, manoeuvrable
  • Fully equipped electronically
  • V2 sound
  • sporty seating position, yet suitable for everyday use
  • good chassis
Cons:
  • no driving modes
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge (208€)
  • Display a bit in the days
Cons:
  • Rear brake with long control interval
  • 48 hp version thin on top
  • slightly too small displays in the TFT display

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length :
2.120 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
810 mm
Weight :
208 (max: 376 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.370 mm
Length :
1.995 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
183 kg

Engine

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
Motor design: Four-stroke series with 270 degree lifting pin offset 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 659 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

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

Performance: 100 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 67 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
306 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Bridge frame, motor supporting element (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Kayaba USD 41 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brake with double piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake with single-piston caliper ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo four-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper ( 220 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Above all, it sticks that the CBR is a bike suitable for everyday use, but this does not reduce the driving pleasure in the least - on the contrary: Just because the CBR is so sociable, it is a lot of fun to athletes with it through the area. Apart from that, we also find them really beautiful, like almost all athletes. Now we also understand why our YouTube users have been in our ears for years, we finally want to test the Honda CBR 650 R. Check, ham' we did, was actually worth it, thanks for the tip.
 
By the way, the test bike was provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer from Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg. There, the CBR stands as a demonstrator in black and waits for test drivers. Go ahead, Nico and his team are looking forward to your visit!

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 9.500€
  • Used (3 years old): 8.000€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Colours: red, black

Conclusion - what sticks

The Aprilia RS 660 delivers what it promises: it is a racy super sports car and drives itself that way. What A2 license holders probably don't want to hear now: 100 hp fit this type of machine much better than 48 hp. Especially in the upper speed ranges, too little happens with the A2 machine - but only those who have already driven 100 hp or more will notice this. In this respect, the A2 bikers will probably miss little, because they just don't know it any other way.

The RS660 is a lot of fun on country roads and every owner will be able to enjoy the really super-complete equipment. The test machine was kindly provided to us by ZTS (Zweiradtechnik Schielmann in Bokel). There she stands as a demonstrator and is looking forward to test drives!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of construction

  • Price: 11.050 €
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Colors: yellow, black, red-blue