Aprilia Malaysia unveiled the RS 660 Extrema alongside the launch of the SR-GT 200 Replica, showcasing the sportiest variant within the current RS 660 model range. The name pays homage to the Aprilia 125 Extrema, a high-performance eighth-litre bike produced between 1992 and 1994.
Boasting a remarkable dry weight of 166 kg, the RS 660 Extrema sets a new standard for the power-to-weight ratio, achieving 100 HP—a record in its class. This accomplishment is attributed to a range of refined standard equipment. Notably, a new and lighter street-legal exhaust system by SC Project, featuring a carbon silencer positioned on the right side (now situated above the engine), plays a pivotal role. The black anodized aluminum silencer bracket allows the removal of passenger footpegs, contributing to further weight reduction. Additionally, the front mudguard and the redesigned belly pan, both crafted from high-quality carbon, add to the overall weight-saving measures.
The RS 660 Extrema’s sporty character is accentuated by the single-seat tail fairing, replacing the passenger seat and enhancing the sleek rear design. However, the passenger seat is included with the bike, maintaining its two-up riding approval. In addition to the standard electronics found in the RS 660—such as traction control, cornering ABS, engine brake, engine map, and adjustable wheelie control—the RS 660 Extrema features software enabling the configuration of a quick shift in an upside-down arrangement. This allows for autonomous gearbox setup without replacing any bike components, making it versatile for both street and race versions, ideal for track days.
The distinctive white and red livery, inspired by sports aesthetics, ensures immediate recognition of the RS 660 Extrema. The introductory selling price for this high-performance model is set at RM 79,900.
Didi Group selaku pengedar rasmi jenama Aprilia di Malaysia dengan rasminya memperkenalkan Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory untuk pasaran tempatan.
Berbanding (model standard) Tuono 660 yang menawarkan 95hp daripada enjin 659cc parallel-twin, versi Factory pula menawarkan kuasa yang lebih tinggi, 100hp dan 67Nm.
Selain daripada kuasa yang lebih tinggi, Tuono 660 Factory ini juga hanya datang dengan pilihan warna Factory Black di samping memaparkan nama ‘factory’ di bahagian sisi fairing depan.
Bagaimanapun, ciri lain yang terdapat pada model standard masih dikekalkan pada model ini antaranya gear lebih pendek serta pakej APRC sama seperti RS660 yang merangkumi:
traction control
wheelie control
cornering ABS
mod menunggang
quickshifter
auto-blipper
Selain itu, varian Factory ini juga lebih ringan dibantu dengan penggunaan bateri lithium yang berjaya mengurangkan berat sekitar 2kg.
Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk cakera brek berkembar (depan) 320mm, cakera berk tunggal (belakang) 222mm, kaliper brek Brembo dan lampu LED penuh.
Menariknya, Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory ini juga datang dengan harga lebih murah berbanding versi standard yang diperkenalkan tahun lalu (2021).
Menurut Didi Group, Tuono 660 Factory ini dijual pada harga RM73,900.
New for the Malaysian market is the 2022 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory, priced at RM73,900 as announced by local distributor, Didi Group.
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory brings higher power and better specs.
The Tuono 660 Factory features the all-new 659 cc parallel twin-cylinder engine with a 270-degree crank.
In terms of power, the Tuono 660 Factory is rated at 100hp, a 5hp increase from the base Tuono 660 but the peak torque remains unchanged at 67Nm.
That said, the Tuono 660 Factory also gets a shorter gear ratio for its gearbox plus all the electronic riding aids and APRC suite just like the RS 660 (traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, selectable riding modes, quickshifter, auto-blipper, etc.).
Despite the higher power than the base model that was introduced back in 2021, the Tuono 660 Factory is RM4,000 cheaper, making it very desirable among brand loyalists in Malaysia.
Also, thanks to weight-saving improvements, including using a lithium-ion battery, the Tuono 660 Factory is 2kg lighter.
The suspension is upgraded with a fully-adjustable 41mm Kayaba front fork and Sachs rear shocks.
Other notable features include:
dual 320mm disc (front)
single 220mm disc (rear)
Brembo calliper
Aprilia LED (with bending light function)
The 2022 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory is only available in the Factory Dark colourway.
Aprilia telah pun melancarkan skuter ADV sulung menerusi SR GT 200 di Jepun, beberapa bulan selepas didedahkan kepada umum di EICMA, November tahun lalu.
Walaupun tampil dengan dua varian, 125 dan 200, namun hanya model yang lebih besar diperkenalkan di negara matahari terbit itu.
Sebelum ini telah pun dilaporkan bahawa skuter 200cc itu sah akan memasuki pasaran Malaysia tida lama lagi.
Namun ketika itu tiada ura-ura apakah harga yang akan ditetapkan.
Bagaimanapun, salah satu pengedar tempatan, NgBrothers menerusi perkongsian terbaru di Facebook memaklumkan bahawa skuter itu akan dijual pada harga bawah RM20 ribu.
Meskipun sebuah skuter, namun Aprilia masih mengekalkan DNA rekaan sama seperti model berkuasa tinggi lain terutamanya di bahagian lampu depan yang tampil dengan ciri tri-LED dengan fungsi DRL (daytime running light).
Namun rekaan menarik tertumpu kepada bahagian keseluruhan badan yang menampilkan elemen ADV (seperti Honda ADV 150) antaranya penghadang angin tinggi dan rekaan agresif.
Aprilia SR GT 200 ini juga dilengkapi dengan ‘handlebar’ yang lebar dan tempat letak kaki yang luas bagi memastikan tunggangan kekal selesa untuk kegunaan harian.
Skuter maxi 200cc ini juga dilengkapi dengan paparan digital LCD dan sistem enjin start/stop automatik bagi memastikan penjimatan minyak lebih baik sewaktu berhenti.
The Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 doesn’t really need a glittering introduction. Its capabilities are legendary, and the new electronics suite will make a regular rider feel like a riding God. And that is even before we get to that V4 engine. But to break down what exactly makes the Tuono 1100 V4 such a capable machine and a worthy buy, we list down five of its most attractive traits for you to consider:
One bike to do it all
En Rizal has owned an Aprilia Tuono for a couple of years. He is yet to buy the new Tuono 1100 V4 but he is considering it. What makes someone move horizontally when buying a new machine when most people usually trade up? “I love how friendly and versatile the bike is. If I am following some friends for a long weekend ride, I just need to screw on a fly screen and get my tail bag on and I am ready for a getaway to Penang or further. Of course, it is not as comfortable as a BMW GS, but I also ride the Tuono to work on the weekdays, and it is perfect for slicing through traffic.”
There’s a good reason why the Aprilia Tuono is known as the sport rider’s touring bike. With just a few minor modifications such as a fly screen, some handlebar raisers and bag mounts, the bike is ready for some touring. Like what En Rizal mentioned, it is not going to be as comfortable and versatile as a BMW GS or its equivalent, but if there is one bike that you can choose to do it all, the Tuono is the one.
While it is quite possible to go touring with the Aprilia Tuono 1100, it is at its finest when attacking the corners of a mountain, or blasting down the long straights and braking hard for turn one of the Sepang International Circuit.
Its size and friendly demeanour make it perfectly suited to almost all types of riders.
A good service network
There is no point in raving about a bike if there is no place to properly maintain it after you buy it. While some manufacturers only offer 3-4 service centres around the country, Aprilia is actively expanding its network. What is it doing differently? Consider that Aprilia is part of the Piaggio group, which includes brands like Vespa and Moto Guzzi. The latter may not have done very well in Malaysia, but Vespa is huge here and dealerships are popping up everywhere.
How is that relevant to Aprilia? Well in an effort to lower its cost, the computer diagnostics units are almost identical. Known as the Piaggio Advanced Diagnostics System or PADS in short, the system is available at almost all outlets that have the capabilities to diagnose any brand under the Piaggio umbrella. Not only that but the availability of spare parts as well as the affordable service costs is one major point that plays into the hands of the Tuono 1100. And there is also the fact that Aprilia’s are generally known to be a lot more reliable than other European marques.
So keep this in mind when you make your purchasing decision, because it is one thing to buy a bike, and a different thing altogether when it comes to servicing it. You would also be happy to know that the Piaggio network in Malaysia is expanding with a more diverse range of products including some mass-market products slated to be introduced next year. The good news here is the fact that soon there will be more places to buy and maintain your Aprilia.
Stable pricing
There is nothing more painful than losing money as soon as you buy a new bike. Don’t you just hate it when you have just forked out a lot of your hard-earned money for your brand new pride and joy, and just a week later the same dealer you bought the bike from is now offering an unbelievable discount on the very same bike?
Or is perhaps offering a full exhaust kit, or a free helmet, or a riding jacket, or some luggage boxes, or worse, all of that plus a hefty discount. Why didn’t you get all of that?
If you have noticed, Aprilia Malaysia doesn’t quite do a lot of that. Sure they have their seasonal discounts and free merchandise especially for end of life models, but you don’t see this happening every month. This means that your bike will hold its value for a while longer. Because there is nothing worse than losing money.
Usable power
With great power, comes great fun, but there is no point in having loads of power if you can’t use it. With Aprilia’s renowned APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) electronics suite, the rider gets to decide exactly how he wants the power to be delivered to the road and how he wants the bike to feel while laying down the power.
The electronics suite brings together several electronic parameters and gives the rider a wide array of customisation options. This includes Aprilia Traction Control, Aprilia Wheelie Control, Aprilia Launch Control and Aprilia Quick Shift.
Take the Aprilia Traction Control, for example, you get eight different settings (3 on the model that does not come with the APRC package) that let you chose the degree of slip you want when getting on the brakes hard or when you are hard on the throttle.
This combination of gargantuan power from Aprilia’s V4 engine and a super-smart electronics package that gives the rider confidence in all situations makes the Tuono 1100 V4 a friendly demeanour in inexperienced hands, and for those who love to find the edges of grip, the Tuono has that engrained into its very DNA from the multiple race wins in all classes.
Impressive Safety
Motorcycle makers are able to produce phenomenal power from their increasingly advanced engines, while the electronic suite makes it easier to manage all that power.
But the same electronics suite is also able to make a motorcycle much safer than ever in the history of motorcycles.
Take the braking system of the Tuono 1100 V4 for example – it comes with a highly advanced race-derived Anti-Braking System aptly called Race ABS. This system was developed in collaboration with Bosch and uses a 9MP system and uses an actuation strategy called RLM (Rear-Wheel Lift-Up Mitigation) that stops the rear wheel for lifting in abrupt braking situations. This system can be completely disengaged or adjustable to three levels – the first level is for dedicated track use, the second level is for sport riding on the road while the final level is for riding on surfaces with poor grip.
The Race ABS mapping system can be combined with any of the three engine maps (Track, Sport, Race) and lets the rider chose the braking character of the bike.
Then there is also the race-derived double rail frame chassis which is hailed as a “close derivation from the six-time world SBK champion”. A safe bike is one that obliges your every request, even the most sudden of manoeuvres. So in order to do that, the chassis of the Tuono 1100 V4 boasts an unrivalled balance between torsional stiffness and flexibility. This was achieved by changing the headstock from 25.1 degrees to 24.7 degrees while the fork advancement was also changed from 30mm to 35mm for a steeper rake.
The aluminium swingarm is also longer by 4mm which makes the bike more stable in corners, while the rock-solid chassis makes the bike more agile when it comes to changing directions quickly.
There is no doubt that the Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 is one of, if not the best sports naked bike in its category and successfully transfers all the know-how from its racing pedigree to the streets.
Besides offering a shockingly good package for just RM109,900, the Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 also offers one of the most complete after-sales service experience for a European brand in Malaysia.
There is no better person to leave a testament for the Aprilia brand in Malaysia than Mr Mustafa, who has owned a few Aprilia’s since the early 2010s.
When asked what was the first thing that came to mind when he thought of the Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4, Mr Mustafa said, “It reminds me of the RSV4 APRC with more torque and horsepower and improved electronics and best in market components. A more upright riding position and the same sexy tail.”
Mr Mustafa then had nothing but praise for the after-sales service as well, “Under the present distributorship, the service is a notch better. Many experienced hands from the previous distributor. They can even spoil you with their personalised services.”
The Head of Sales of Aprilia Malaysia too is a former track junkie that goes by the name of Idon Pang. Being an avid rider and a mega Aprilia fanboy, there is nothing that Idon does not know about Aprilias, having been trained by Piaggio on the art of managing an Aprilia. There is a reason why Aprilia owners keep turning to him for advice and that is because he is known to be the Aprilia encyclopaedia in Malaysia.
Give Idon Pang and the Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 a visit at MotoPlex Petaling Jaya, or at the closest Aprilia dealer near you. Or you can simply call 016 217 9013 for further information on the Tuono 1100 V4.
The Aprilia Tuono 660 finally lands in Malaysia, months after its official global introduction earlier this year.
This half-naked version of the RS 660 was initially planned to go into production last year, but COVID-19 really threw a wrench in Aprilia’s plans thus delaying the official released including Malaysia.
Better late than never, we guess.
The 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 essentially carries all the same specs as its full-fairing siblings, minus a few things here and there. The most noticeable is of course the full front fairing, but the Tuono 660 still has that side aero-winglets but with a more compact design.
In terms of firepower, the Tuono 660 is said to produce around 95hp, which is 5hp less than the RS 660.
To make up for that, Aprilia offered a shorter gear ratio for its gearbox plus all the electronic riding aids and APRC suite just like the RS 660 (traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, selectable riding modes, quickshifter, auto-blipper, etc.).
The rest is pretty much the same as the RS 660, which should’ve made more sense if they were launched together, but that’s Aprilia for you.
The Tuono 660 are only available in Concept Black for the Malaysia market with a price of RM77,900.
Kami telah pun melaporkan bahawa Aprilia RS660 semakin menghampiri pelancaran di Malaysia dan akan ditawarkan dengan harga promosi sekitar RM6X,XXX.
Bagaimanapun, kami difahamkan bahawa ada pihak yang telah pun membuat bayaran tempahan (booking) bagi menjadi antara yang terawal memiliki motosikal segment middleweight serba baharu itu.
Aprilia RS660 dilengkapi enjin 659cc (foward-facing) parallel-twin DOHC yang menawarkan 100hp pada 10,500rpm dan 67Nm pada 8,500rpm di samping hanya seberat 169 kilogram (kering)!
Jentara ini juga menawarkan tangki berkapasiti 15 liter (termasuk tangki simpanan 4 liter).
Sementara itu menurut Aprilia, RS660 ini turut didatangkan dengan pelbagai teknologi dan sistem terkini antaranya traction control, cruise control dan lima mod tunggangan (tiga untuk jalan raya dan dua untuk litar).
Sistem penyerap hentakan hadir menerusi fork depan USD boleh laras 41mm dari Kayaba dan monoshock boleh laras (rebound dan spring preload).
Sistem membrek pula dikendalikan kaliper radial Brembo 4 piston dengan brek cakera berukuran 320mm dan kaliper Brembo dua piston belakang termasuk cakera brek 220mm.
Pada masa sama, Aprilia turut mendedahkan RS660 akan ditawarkan dengan warna Acid Gold (terbaru), Lava Red dan Apex Black.
The highly-anticipated 2021 Aprilia RS 660 is heading to Malaysia soon after making wave worldwide since its launch last year.
We understand that the all-new motorcycle will arrive sometime between March and April this year after doing some digging. However, what catches our attention is that at a promotional price of RM6X, XXX is expected to be introduced.
The motorcycle was due to launch last year. However, due to the ongoing pandemic Covid-19, it had to be postponed to 2021.
Focused on delivering a more exciting riding pleasure into the rider’s everyday life, the RS 660 comes fitted with 659cc twin-cylinder engine (parallel-twin) that produces a very respectable 100hp at 10,500rpm and 67Nm at 8,500rpm. This is further amplified thanks to its dry weight of only 169kg.
Controlling all this power was tasked to its Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC) electronics suite, which consists of an advanced inertial six-axis navigation system similar to the one found on the RSV4.
The APRC includes traction control, wheelie control, quickshifter, cruise control, engine braking and mapping, and adjustable ABS.
Other notable features include:
Ride-by-Wire engine management
Six-speed manual transmission with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) up and down
Five riding modes (Road and Track, three fixed and two customisable)
Front KYB 41mm stanchion fork (preload & rebound adjustable)
Rear aluminium asymmetric swingarm with adjustable monoshock
Dual 320mm front disc brakes with Brembo radial callipers
