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Aprilia RS 660 vs Ducati Desmo450 MX

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Aprilia RS 660

Aprilia

RS 660

From ₹18.96 Lakh

Full RS 660 page Change

Ducati

Desmo450 MX

From ₹17.24 Lakh

Full Desmo450 MX page Change
Aprilia RS 660RS 660 · ₹18.96 Lakh
Ducati Desmo450 MXDesmo450 MX · ₹17.24 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 660: ₹18.96 Lakh Desmo450 MX: ₹17.24 Lakh (ahead) Desmo450 MX ₹1.72 lakh cheaper
Braking RS 660: Cornering ABS Desmo450 MX: Not listed
Mileage RS 660: 20.4 kmpl Desmo450 MX: Not published Claimed
Power RS 660: 100 hp (ahead) Desmo450 MX: 63.5 hp Torque 67 vs 53.5 Nm
Weight RS 660: 183 kg Desmo450 MX: 105 kg Seat height 820 vs 970 mm

Pick the RS 660 for more power.

Pick the Desmo450 MX for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹18.96 Lakh
₹17.24 Lakh
On-road in
₹20.95 Lakh
₹19.06 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹55,668 a month
₹50,643 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
100 hp
63.5 hp
Torque
67 Nm
53.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.4 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Not listed
Motocross motorcycle
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2B
Availability
Not listed
Sold through four dealerships: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
659 cc
Not listed
Engine
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
449.6cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve Desmodromic
Bore x Stroke
81.0 mm x 63.93 mm
96 mm x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
13.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Not listed
Gears
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Not listed
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Not listed
Drivetrain
Chain Drive
Not listed
Rev Limiter
Not listed
11,900 rpm
Transmission
Not listed
5-speed manual, chain final drive, wet multiplate clutch
Service Interval
Not listed
Engine oil change every 15 hours of use; piston and valve clearance checks every 45 hours

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Dual Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers
260 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper
240 mm disc
Braking System
Multi-map Cornering ABS (Bosch 6-axis IMU)
Not listed
Wheels
Cast Aluminium Alloy
Not listed
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless
Not listed
Front Suspension
41 mm Kayaba USD Fork, preload & rebound adj, 120 mm travel
Showa 49 mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable, Kashima-coated, 310 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Kayaba Monoshock, preload & rebound adj, 130 mm travel
Showa monoshock, fully adjustable with progressive linkage, 301 mm travel
Frame
Dual-beam Aluminium Perimeter Frame
Aluminium perimeter frame, built with minimal welds
Wheelbase
1,370 mm
1,494 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
Not listed
Front Wheel
Not listed
21-inch wire-spoke, 80/100-R21 Pirelli Scorpion MX32
Rear Wheel
Not listed
19-inch wire-spoke, 110/90-R19 Pirelli Scorpion MX32

Dimensions & Storage

Length
1,995 mm
Not listed
Width
745 mm
Not listed
Height
1,150 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
820 mm
970 mm
Kerb Weight
183 kg
Not listed
Fuel Tank
15 L (Reserve 4 L)
7.2 litres
Seat Type
Split Stepped Seat
Single-piece motocross seat, no passenger provision
Storage
Minimal tool kit only
None; a dedicated track and trail machine
Weight
Not listed
104.8 kg, wet, without fuel
Factory Accessories
Not listed
Machined wheel hubs and triple clamps, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust and Brembo Racing calipers, offered through Ducati Performance

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
5 Modes (Commute, Dynamic, Individual, Challenge, Time Attack)
Two, selectable over WiFi through the Ducati X-Link app
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 8 levels + OFF)
Yes, reads rear-wheel slip
Quickshifter
Yes (Bi-directional AQS)
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes (Aprilia Cruise Control)
Not listed
Launch Control
Not listed
Yes
Engine Brake Control
Not listed
Yes

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
5-inch TFT Display
6.9-inch TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
Not listed
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Not listed
USB Charging
Optional / Accessory socket
Not listed

Lights

Headlights
Triple Full LED with Cornering Bending Lights
Not listed
Tail Lights
Full LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
Not listed
Headlight / Tail Light
Not listed
None fitted; not road legal

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹18.96 Lakh
₹17.24 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

RS 660₹18.96 Lakh Desmo450 MX₹17.24 Lakh Desmo450 MX ₹1.72 lakh less

On-road price by city

RS 660 RS 660 against Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX

CityRS 660Desmo450 MXGap
Mumbai₹21.71 Lakh₹19.75 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹1.96 lakh less
Pune₹21.71 Lakh₹19.75 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹1.96 lakh less
New Delhi₹20.95 Lakh₹19.06 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹1.89 lakh less
Bengaluru₹22.85 Lakh₹20.78 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹2.06 lakh less
Chennai₹21.71 Lakh₹19.75 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹1.96 lakh less
Hyderabad₹22.85 Lakh₹20.78 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹2.06 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹20.57 Lakh₹18.71 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹1.86 lakh less
Kolkata₹21.33 Lakh₹19.4 LakhDesmo450 MX ₹1.93 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the RS 660 or the Desmo450 MX?

The Desmo450 MX, by ₹1.72 lakh on the versions compared here: RS 660 RS 660 at ₹18.96 Lakh against Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX at ₹17.24 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹20.95 Lakh against ₹19.06 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RS 660 RS 660 makes 100 hp and 67 Nm and the Desmo450 MX Desmo450 MX makes 63.5 hp and 53.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹55,668 a month for the RS 660 and ₹50,643 for the Desmo450 MX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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