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2027 Aprilia RS660 Phillip Island Tribute: A TRIBUTE TO APRILIA’S LEGACY AT PHILLIP ISLAND.
Introducing the new 2027 Aprilia RS660 Phillip Island Tribute…
A numbered special edition celebrating Aprilia Racing’s success at the legendary Australian circuit.
The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute pays homage to the enduring connection between Aprilia Racing and Phillip Island, one of the most iconic circuits in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Aprilia has claimed ten victories at the circuit across different classes, alongside further success in the Superbike World Championship with the RSV4. In 2025, Raúl Fernández’s MotoGP victory aboard the RS-GP marked an even greater milestone: Aprilia’s 300th Grand Prix win, cementing its position as the most successful European manufacturer in the history of the World Championship.
The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute was created to celebrate a legacy of victories and unforgettable moments at the Australian circuit, a place that holds a special place in Aprilia’s history.
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Aprilia RS660 Phillip Island tribute
TO MARK THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, APRILIA UNVEILS A MOTORCYCLE THAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO A CIRCUIT THAT HAS MADE ITS MARK ON THE HISTORY OF WORLD MOTORCYCLING
A TRACK THAT HAS ALWAYS REWARDED THE COURAGE OF THE RIDER AND THE TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE OF THE BIKE, VALUES THAT ARE AT THE HEART OF APRILIA
TO CELEBRATE ITS VICTORIES ON THE AUSTRALIAN CIRCUIT, APRILIA IS UNVEILING A SPECIAL, LIMITED-EDITION VERSION OF THE RS 660, FEATURING UNIQUE GRAPHICS AND EQUIPMENT
THE APRILIA RS 660 PHILLIP ISLAND TRIBUTE WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT EICMA – MILAN, IN THE APRILIA BOOTH – HALL 9, FROM 5 TO 8 NOVEMBER
Aprilia Racing’s history of racing successes is closely linked to Phillip Island. On the blisteringly fast and spectacular Australian circuit, Aprilia Racing has secured no fewer than ten victories across the various classes of the MotoGP World Championship, not to mention those achieved in the Superbike World Championship with the legendary RSV4. The MotoGP victory secured on the same circuit in 2025 by rider Raúl Fernández on the RS-GP enabled Aprilia to reach the historic milestone of 300 wins in the World Motorcycle Championship, making it the most successful European manufacturer in the history of this event.
To celebrate its unbreakable bond with the Australian circuit – which, from 2027, after almost thirty seasons, will no longer feature on the MotoGP calendar – Aprilia has produced a special edition of the RS 660, one of the most popular and best-selling mid-range sports bikes on the market.
The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute is a limited edition model, and features a striking livery designed exclusively for this model, as well as a passenger seat cover included as standard equipment. The side panels feature the circuit’s logo, formed by the track layout, just above the words ‘Phillip Island Circuit’ and the chequered flag at the finish line.
The base colour is white and, together with the green on the sides and tail section and the red of the wheel rims, it echoes the colours featured in the circuit’s logo. The fuel tank features a badge showing the number of victories Aprilia has achieved on this circuit, whilst the serial number is on the steering head plate.
The technical platform is that of the RS 660, the mid-range sports bike that serves as a benchmark in its class, and which has redefined sportiness in an innovative and modern way: as a lightweight, high-performance machine with superior technical and electronic features, it is also accessible and enjoyable for everyday use by new riders, whilst simultaneously delivering a thrilling riding experience on the track for experienced riders.
It is the only motorcycle to offer such an advanced suite of electronic controls: the latest-generation aPRC system includes traction control, wheelie control, engine braking control, cornering ABS and engine mapping managed by the Ride-by-Wire electronic throttle control, all of which are adjustable to meet the rider’s needs on the track and make road journeys safe and enjoyable.
The electronic features are completed by launch control, a bidirectional electronic gearbox and cruise control system.
Also fitted as standard is the six-axis inertial platform, which enables the controls to operate at their best.
The 660 cc, four-valve, front-mounted twin-cylinder engine – a compact and lightweight latest-generation model – achieves record performance for a twin-cylinder engine of this capacity, delivering 105 HP at 10,400 rpm and 70 Nm of torque at 8,400 rpm (although a version with power limited to 35 kW is also available).
The engine is utilised as a load-bearing element and helps to create a compact, lightweight and rigid structure, thanks to a frame comprising two side beams bolted in place at the steering head and at the rear, continuing Aprilia’s tradition of crafting superb chassis architectures.
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A LIVERY THAT CELEBRATES PHILLIP ISLAND
To celebrate its long history of success at the Australian circuit, Aprilia has created a special edition of the RS 660, one of the most popular and best-selling middleweight sportbikes on the market.
The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute stands out with an exclusive livery inspired by the colours of the Australian circuit: a white base, green accents on the side fairings and tail section, and red wheels. The side fairings feature the Phillip Island logo, incorporating the circuit layout, the “Phillip Island circuit” lettering and a chequered flag marking the finish line.
A shield-shaped badge on the fuel tank commemorates Aprilia’s ten victories at the circuit, while each bike’s unique serial number is displayed on the top yoke. A passenger seat cover completes the standard equipment.
RS 660 PHILLIP ISLAND TRIBUTE: TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
The Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute shares the same technical foundations as the RS 660, a motorcycle that has redefined modern sport riding through an innovative combination of lightweight construction, performance and advanced technology and electronics. Accessible and enjoyable for everyday riding, even for newer motorcyclists, it is equally capable of delivering exhilarating thrills on the track in the hands of experienced riders.
The 660 cc forward-facing parallel-twin engine, featuring four valves per cylinder, is a compact and lightweight, next-generation unit that delivers outstanding performance for a twin-cylinder engine of its displacement, producing 105 hp at 10,400 rpm and 70 Nm of torque at 8,400 rpm. A restricted 35 kW version is also available.
This balance between everyday rideability and sports performance meets the exclusive character of a numbered special edition in the Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute.
2027 Aprilia RS660 Phillip Island Tribute – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ See Dealer USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ See Dealer CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: € See Dealer EUR (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| Engine | Forward-facing parallel twin, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, with Ride-by-Wire |
| Displacement | 659 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 81 x 63.93 mm |
| Maximum power | 105 hp (77.2 kW) @ 10,400 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 70 Nm @ 8,400 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate slipper clutch |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar frame |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Kayaba upside-down fork, adjustable rebound damping and spring preload, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba monoshock, adjustable rebound damping and spring preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake | Twin Ø 320 mm floating discs. Brembo four-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Ø 220 mm disc. Brembo two-piston caliper |
| Front wheel rim | 17” x 3.5” aluminium alloy rim |
| Rear wheel rim | 17” x 5.5” aluminium alloy rim |
| Seat height | 32.28 in |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.96 US gal |
| Kerb weight* | 403.4 lbs |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5+ |
| Standard equipment | LED headlight unit with signature lighting. 5” bonded TFT instrument display. Backlit controls. APRC system with six-axis inertial platform: engine maps (AEM), engine brake control (AEB), Cornering ABS (3 maps and Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation), traction control (ATC), wheelie control (AWC), Aprilia Launch Control (ALC), 5 riding modes. Cruise Control (ACC). Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS). Braided steel brake lines. Single-seat tail cowl. Individual serial number on the top yoke. |
| *In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, with all operating fluids, standard equipment and the fuel tank filled to 90% of its usable capacity. | |
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