2023 Aprilia RS 660 35kW

2023 Aprilia RS 660 35kW sits at the entry point of Aprilia's sport lineup, built specifically to satisfy A2 license restrictions without feeling like a compromise. This is a restricted version of the standard RS 660, detuned to meet European power-to-weight rules for newer riders, but the chassis, electronics, and riding position are unchanged. In practice that means you get the same confident midcorner manners and upright, sport-touring-friendly ergonomics, just with power delivery capped so it stays usable and predictable rather than overwhelming for someone still building throttle confidence. It's a bike that rewards smooth inputs and reading the road rather than chasing top-end rush.

The 2023 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2022 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.

Typical buyers are newly licensed or A2-restricted riders, often younger, who want a genuine sportbike platform rather than a naked bike or small-displacement commuter. Many plan to have the restriction removed once their license allows it, making service records and unrestricted upgrade history worth checking closely.