Lighter, sharper Aprilia RS 660 Extrema imminent

As a premium Italian-made, parallel-twin-powered middleweight sportsbike, Aprilia’s RS 660 was already in a class of its own – but now it’s set to be joined by an even sharper, limited-edition sibling, the Aprilia RS 660 Extrema.

Aprilia tells us the RS 660 Extrema “takes fun and performance to the next level with new racing elements to reduce weight and enhance dynamic qualities”, and is named in honour of the Aprilia 125 Extrema, manufactured from 1992 to 1994.

Compared to the stocker, the limited-edition RS 660 Extrema gains a full (and street legal) SC Project exhaust system with carbon muffler, a carbon bellypan and front guard, a single-seat tailpiece, and a quickshifter with software that allows the gearbox to switch to an inverted race pattern. The latter makes the model ideal for track days, as you can switch to an inverted shift without any mechanical intervention.

Add in a comprehensive electronics package, including cornering ABS and traction control, ride modes, wheelie control and more, as well as fully adjustable suspension, and the Aprilia RS 660 is ready for the street or track.

The changes add up to a 3kg weight saving, with the RS 660 Extrema tipping the scales at just 166kg dry (183kg wet). The new exhaust comes with a black anodised aluminium bracket that allows the rear footpegs to be removed.

With a 659cc parallel-twin that pumps out a claimed 100hp (73kW) at 10,500rpm and 67Nm at 8500rpm, it’s a featherlight scalpel that’s sure to carve corners in fine style. The bike has a 15L fuel tank and an 820mm seat height.

The racy look is completed by bespoke red-and-white livery and single-seat tailpiece, although the model still comes with a pillion seat for when a mate or partner want in on the action.

The new Aprilia RS 660 Extrema is expected to reach Australian dealerships in October in strictly limited numbers. Priced from $24,490 ride away (an $1800 premium over the standard full-power model), the bike comes with a two-year, unlimited-kilometre factory warranty.

See your nearest Aprilia dealer for more information.