Tuono 660
Before you buy
- Learner legal
- LAMS version only Only the LAMS version. A full-power version was sold too, and it can look the same.
- Watch for
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- Full-power bike could be misrepresented as the LAMS version
- Running cost
- $13k–$17k used est. Sep 2026
Overview
The naked sibling of the RS 660, sharing its 659cc twin, chassis and electronics almost entirely — Aprilia's own marketing leans on this, and Australian reviewers describe it as "the RS 660 without its fairing" more than a distinct model. Upright bars and a more relaxed riding position are the real difference for a buyer, not the drivetrain. Aprilia is a genuinely new brand for this dataset: don't reach for Japanese-market service intervals or Japanese reliability framing when assessing this bike, and treat Italian dealer coverage and parts lead times in regional Australia as a real, if unquantified this session, ownership factor rather than a stereotype.
Engines & variants
659cc parallel twin (full power)
Pros
- Same class-leading electronics package as the RS 660 — cornering ABS, multi-mode traction control, quickshifter
- More upright, comfortable ergonomics than the RS 660 for everyday and commuter use
- V4-derived twin has real midrange character against a naked class dominated by Japanese fours and twins
Cons
- Aprilia's thinner Australian dealer network and regional parts lead times are a genuine ownership factor — confirm with a dealer before buying regionally
- Too new in the Australian used market for an established fault pattern
- Running costs and insurance sit above the class-typical Japanese naked twin
Known problems
659cc parallel twin (Tuono 660 LAMS) LAMS approved
Same 659cc engine as the full-power bike, restricted by the ECU to 35kW — the European A2 licence figure, not a LAMS one. The bike is built to the A2 standard and is listed as the LAMS-approved version on that basis; 35kW is not something LAMS itself requires.
Compliance-plate model code:
KV or XHE00
- NSW's original approval is filed under code KV, description "RS 660 LAMS & Tuono 660 LAMS", 2020-on, 659cc — one code covering both models' LAMS versions.
- From 2025 NSW also lists code XHE00 ("Tuono 660 Factory LAMS") under the family code XH, 659cc, alongside the original KV entry.
- Victoria lists it as "Tuono 660 35kW KV variant", 659cc.
- Queensland's learner table (last updated 7 September 2026) lists "RS660 KV" but not the Tuono by name. Riders in QLD should confirm with TMR before buying.
Pros
- Full sportsbike-grade electronics even in restricted LAMS form
- More forgiving, upright riding position than the RS 660 makes it an easier first big bike for a learner
- Same chassis and brakes as the full-power bike, so nothing needs relearning on moving up
Cons
- 35kW restriction is an ECU limit on the same engine — an illegally derestricted example could exist in the used market
- Aprilia's thinner dealer network applies equally to the LAMS bike
- Too new in the Australian used market for an established fault pattern
Known problems
unverified marks a figure we could not confirm against a manufacturer source. It is our best reading of what is published, not a checked fact — confirm it yourself before you spend money on the strength of it.
Also worth looking at
Closest in class and capacity to the Aprilia Tuono 660.