2025 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory – First Look
Öhlins suspension, 105 hp engine, and updated electronics highlight the middle Tuono’s Factory treatment
Following in the footsteps of the RS660 Factory, Aprilia is launching a Tuono 660 Factory as well. The main talking point for the Tuono 660 Factory is an upgrade to Öhlins suspension, with the NIX30 fork and STX 46 shock replacing the pieces on the standard model.
The Tuono 660, as you likely know by now, is the naked variant of the RS660, and as such, shares much of the same framework as its fully-faired sibling. The difference, of course, is the removal of (most) of the fairings, leaving the 660 parallel-Twin engine exposed as a visual component. To help distinguish the Tuono 660 Factory even more, both the frame and the swingarm are now black and the Factory is only available in one color option: Dark Banshee.
You’ll still find the signature triple LED headlight and front fairing with a little winglet underneath it, just like the RS660. Behind the front fairing is the other big difference from the RS – a handlebar instead of clip-ons for a more upright riding position.
Like the RS660, the Tuono 660 Factory will feature a more powerful, Euro 5+ compliant, engine, now rated at 105 horsepower thanks to larger 52mm throttle bodies. A jump from the previous 48mm pieces. The bump in power and the 399-pound (claimed) curb weight improve upon the Tuono’s power-to-weight ratio, while the Öhlins suspension helps improve the bike’s connection to the road.
However, should you try to defy the laws of physics, the Tuono Factory comes with a full set of APRC electronics, aided by a six-axis IMU, that include the likes of adjustable traction control, cornering-ABS, adjustable wheelie control, cruise control, an up/down quickshifter, adjustable engine braking, and different engine maps. New for 2025 is the addition of launch control and a new 5-inch TFT display with optic bonding to boost the brightness of the screen and reduce reflections.
As usual, there will be a number of accessories for the Tuono, including a single-seat tail section that replaces the passenger seat, thus reducing weight and giving the rider more space to move back in the seat to get into a tighter tuck at speed. U.S. pricing is set at $13,499 and bikes are due in dealers around May 2025.
2025 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory Gallery
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