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Aprillia RS660 vs. KTM RC390

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teeeehehehehee... but sadly.. there is grave disagreements amongst the enthusiast that Aprilia should put a Akrapovic exhaust as opposed to the SC Project... lol.. I couldn't careless... I figure its $2K I don't have to drop for a new exhaust PLUS the tuning so I figure buying everything stock... ... and some hate the red rims.. meanwhile.. I am loving it.
 
Did you make up your mind on the Tuono or Street Triple R?
got the tuono, didnt really enjoy it as much as I had hoped on the street so traded it in for a ktm 690 supermoto!
 
Beautiful color scheme! That looks like studio cycles

I bet the 660 is very fun on the streets!
 
Beautiful color scheme! That looks like studio cycles

I bet the 660 is very fun on the streets!
yep.. was looking at the RS660 even before I got my M2 last year and because Studio Cycle was so patient with my questions as a noob... I was thinking to myself.. if I ever get myself onto an Aprilia.. I would go to Studio Cycle... and a year later.. here I m....

and the colors.. i thought the colour is white.. but when I saw the bike in person.. its kinda like off white... like a light grey shade of white... looks pretty good... liking it...

Going to take it easy on a bigger bike for now... i know to some -- the 660 is not nearly a big bike -- but I am a noob.. still lots to learn...
 
yep.. was looking at the RS660 even before I got my M2 last year and because Studio Cycle was so patient with my questions as a noob... I was thinking to myself.. if I ever get myself onto an Aprilia.. I would go to Studio Cycle... and a year later.. here I m....

and the colors.. i thought the colour is white.. but when I saw the bike in person.. its kinda like off white... like a light grey shade of white... looks pretty good... liking it...

Going to take it easy on a bigger bike for now... i know to some -- the 660 is not nearly a big bike -- but I am a noob.. still lots to learn...
Adam at Studio is excellent, wish I had more money...i'd buy a bike off him just to support them. Maybe if he gets a 701 someday...

Take it slow, you`re entering supersport territory now.
 
Adam at Studio is excellent, wish I had more money...i'd buy a bike off him just to support them. Maybe if he gets a 701 someday...

Take it slow, you`re entering supersport territory now.

u know what.. it was actually Sabina that struck a cord with me last year when I first spoke to them... she was amazingly patiently with my questions and spent almost like 30 mins with her on the phone asking her stupid questions... then earlier this year.. I actually went in the store.. said hi to Sabina and she referred me to Adam.. all this.. not to say Adam is no good... he is also excellent.. but I want to give credit to Sabina too.. as she is a superstar owner and feels very sincere to her clients.

and yes sir... taking it easy
 
Going to take it easy on a bigger bike for now... i know to some -- the 660 is not nearly a big bike -- but I am a noob.. still lots to learn...
the 660 is more than enough tbh, riding a big superbike on the street is like buying your new supermodel gf who used to date jeff bezos, flowers as a gift, she'll be bored and unimpressed with you, and casually remind you jeffy bought her a new porsche once.

At which point you will lose your erection, and trade her in for a 690 smc.
Wait are we still talking about bikes?
 
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the 660 is more than enough tbh, riding a big superbike on the street is like buying your new supermodel gf who used to date jeff bezos, flowers as a gift, she'll be bored and unimpressed with you, and casually remind you jeffy bought her a new porsche once.
will definitely need some time getting used to tho.. i came from a sub 400 cc bike.. lol.
 
Brought her home yesterday took it out for a spin. Started with 2Kms on the odo and ended the day with 99km back at home.

Definitely want to say... this thing is far from a beginners bike. Definitely glad that I made the transition from a smaller bike (RC390) then to a bigger bike like the RS660.

Being not used to the bike, left the dealership making a wide right turn and not getting the revs high enough to shift... took about 2-3 intersections off Keele/Parkside to get used to. Stalled the bike once for not giving enough gas... And by the time, I got to Lakeshore, I was zooming.

And what I am about to say may get flames.. but I will say this anyway. Starting out on a smaller bike like the KTM RC390 is definitely the right choice as a beginner rider. You will learn the characteristics of how it even feels to be on a bike. On a smaller bike, at least on the RC390, everything feels softer, lighter, and more forgiving. But now coming on to a bigger bike like the RS660, the littliest twist of your wrist will send you to stratosphere, not to mention the accerlation of how quick it gets you up to speed.

Not to mention, a big thing, I think especially applies nowadays on small bikes vs. big bikes is that the rider aids. Now, I know the RS660 is rider aids galore, but generally, a lot of bigger bikes has a lot of rider aids like QuickShifts/Autoblipper. And as a beginner, you may rely on these rider aids and miss the opportunity to learn the magic in shifting the bike and maneuver the bike at slow speeds like U-turns and stuff. Essentially, giving up the opportuunity to learn about good clutch work and stuff. Ultimately, riding is not just going straight, its cornering, U-turns, stop and go traffic as well. Also, learning to shift and good clutch work will allow us to enjoy other bikes. Another plus on starting out on a smaller bike vs, going straight to a big bike.

Coming back to it, if I had gotten THIS bike as my beginner bike, I think the learning curve will be much bigger. I think eventually you will manage, but how many more scraps and scratches will result before you get there. In the end, I think it was the best advice the Internet Gods can give to beginner riders to start on a smaller bike rather than a big bike.

With this new bike, I feel I opened a new chaper to my motorcycle journey. Ride safely, have fun.

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Brought her home yesterday took it out for a spin. Started with 2Kms on the odo and ended the day with 99km back at home.

Definitely want to say... this thing is far from a beginners bike. Definitely glad that I made the transition from a smaller bike (RC390) then to a bigger bike like the RS660.

Being not used to the bike, left the dealership making a wide right turn and not getting the revs high enough to shift... took about 2-3 intersections off Keele/Parkside to get used to. Stalled the bike once for not giving enough gas... And by the time, I got to Lakeshore, I was zooming.

And what I am about to say may get flames.. but I will say this anyway. Starting out on a smaller bike like the KTM RC390 is definitely the right choice as a beginner rider. You will learn the characteristics of how it even feels to be on a bike. On a smaller bike, at least on the RC390, everything feels softer, lighter, and more forgiving. But now coming on to a bigger bike like the RS660, the littliest twist of your wrist will send you to stratosphere, not to mention the accerlation of how quick it gets you up to speed.

Not to mention, a big thing, I think especially applies nowadays on small bikes vs. big bikes is that the rider aids. Now, I know the RS660 is rider aids galore, but generally, a lot of bigger bikes has a lot of rider aids like QuickShifts/Autoblipper. And as a beginner, you may rely on these rider aids and miss the opportunity to learn the magic in shifting the bike and maneuver the bike at slow speeds like U-turns and stuff. Essentially, giving up the opportuunity to learn about good clutch work and stuff. Ultimately, riding is not just going straight, its cornering, U-turns, stop and go traffic as well. Also, learning to shift and good clutch work will allow us to enjoy other bikes. Another plus on starting out on a smaller bike vs, going straight to a big bike.

Coming back to it, if I had gotten THIS bike as my beginner bike, I think the learning curve will be much bigger. I think eventually you will manage, but how many more scraps and scratches will result before you get there. In the end, I think it was the best advice the Internet Gods can give to beginner riders to start on a smaller bike rather than a big bike.

With this new bike, I feel I opened a new chaper to my motorcycle journey. Ride safely, have fun.

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Looks great..
curious if theres any heat on these like on the V4
 
Brought her home yesterday took it out for a spin. Started with 2Kms on the odo and ended the day with 99km back at home.

Definitely want to say... this thing is far from a beginners bike. Definitely glad that I made the transition from a smaller bike (RC390) then to a bigger bike like the RS660.

Being not used to the bike, left the dealership making a wide right turn and not getting the revs high enough to shift... took about 2-3 intersections off Keele/Parkside to get used to. Stalled the bike once for not giving enough gas... And by the time, I got to Lakeshore, I was zooming.

And what I am about to say may get flames.. but I will say this anyway. Starting out on a smaller bike like the KTM RC390 is definitely the right choice as a beginner rider. You will learn the characteristics of how it even feels to be on a bike. On a smaller bike, at least on the RC390, everything feels softer, lighter, and more forgiving. But now coming on to a bigger bike like the RS660, the littliest twist of your wrist will send you to stratosphere, not to mention the accerlation of how quick it gets you up to speed.

Not to mention, a big thing, I think especially applies nowadays on small bikes vs. big bikes is that the rider aids. Now, I know the RS660 is rider aids galore, but generally, a lot of bigger bikes has a lot of rider aids like QuickShifts/Autoblipper. And as a beginner, you may rely on these rider aids and miss the opportunity to learn the magic in shifting the bike and maneuver the bike at slow speeds like U-turns and stuff. Essentially, giving up the opportuunity to learn about good clutch work and stuff. Ultimately, riding is not just going straight, its cornering, U-turns, stop and go traffic as well. Also, learning to shift and good clutch work will allow us to enjoy other bikes. Another plus on starting out on a smaller bike vs, going straight to a big bike.

Coming back to it, if I had gotten THIS bike as my beginner bike, I think the learning curve will be much bigger. I think eventually you will manage, but how many more scraps and scratches will result before you get there. In the end, I think it was the best advice the Internet Gods can give to beginner riders to start on a smaller bike rather than a big bike.

With this new bike, I feel I opened a new chaper to my motorcycle journey. Ride safely, have fun.

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gorgeous bike and excellent summary.

Enjoy!
 

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