Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Aprilia RS 660 Price starts at Rs. 17.74 Lakh which is Rs. 9.97 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Ninja 650 priced at Rs. 7.77 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Aprilia RS 660 is 20.4 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl. In technical specifications, Aprilia RS 660 is powered by 659 cc engine , while Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine. Aprilia RS 660 is available in 2 different colours while Kawasaki Ninja 650 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

RS 660 vs Ninja 650

Key Highlights RS 660 STDNinja 650 (2025)
Engine Type 2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power 100 PS @ 10500 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm

RS 660 vs Ninja 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Aprilia RS 660 STDKawasaki Ninja 650 (2025)
Rating
1 review
20 reviews
Brand Name Aprilia Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.74 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.77 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Max Power 100 PS @ 10500 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Aprilia RS 660 Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 48,572 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 21,274 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 43,690 RS 660 Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel Twin, 8 valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
659 cc
649 cc
Max Power
100 PS @ 10500 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
67 Nm @ 8500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
81 mm
83 mm
Stroke
63.93 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Electric
Battery And Coil (Transistorised Ignition)
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
10.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
20.4 kmpl
21 kmpl
Top Speed
230 kmph
210 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-3.5-17, Rear :-5.5-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
100 PS @ 10500 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
36 psi
32 psi

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
820 mm
790 mm
Length*Width*Height
1995*745*1150 mm3
2115*740*1145 mm3
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1410 mm
Length
1995 mm
2115 mm
Ground Clearance
...
130 mm
Height
1150 mm
1145 mm
Width
745 mm
740 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
183 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
790 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
220 mm

Additional Features
Wheelie control, Engine braking, Engine maps
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8.6AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
...
Frame
Dual beam aluminium frame
Trellis High Tensile Steel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
4.3 inch TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator
DRLs

Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension, radial brake callipers or electronic aids

Is Aprilia RS 660 Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 650?

56% users have chosen Aprilia RS 660 over Kawasaki Ninja 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 82 users have also rated Aprilia RS 660 and Kawasaki Ninja 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 660 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja 650 is better on the grounds of mileage.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Ninja 650 RS 660
Mileage 4.0 4.1
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 5.0 3.7
Features 5.0 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Aprilia RS 660 Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
As per the users experiences Aprilia RS 660 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Kawasaki Ninja 650 is better on the grounds of mileage.
Which bike is cheaper Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is cheaper than Aprilia RS 660 by ₹9.97 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650?
For the STD version, 659 cc Petrol engine of RS 660 produces 100 PS @ 10500 rpm of power and 67 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the (2025) version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Aprilia RS 660 has better performance.

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