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Aprilia RS 660 vs Ducati Formula 73

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 28 Oct 2026.

Aprilia RS 660
Ducati Formula 73

Aprilia

RS 660

From ₹18.96 Lakh

Full RS 660 page Change

Ducati

Formula 73

From ₹20 Lakh

Full Formula 73 page Change
Aprilia RS 660RS 660 · ₹18.96 Lakh
Ducati Formula 73Formula 73 · ₹20 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 660: ₹18.96 Lakh (ahead) Formula 73: ₹20 Lakh RS 660 ₹1.04 lakh cheaper
Braking RS 660: Cornering ABS Formula 73: Cornering ABS
Mileage RS 660: 20.4 kmpl Formula 73: Not published Claimed
Power RS 660: 100 hp (ahead) Formula 73: 73 PS Torque 67 vs 65.2 Nm
Weight RS 660: 183 kg Formula 73: 183 kg Seat height 820 vs 808 mm

Pick the RS 660 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹18.96 Lakh
₹20 Lakh
On-road in
₹20.95 Lakh
₹22.09 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹55,668 a month
₹58,699 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
100 hp
73 PS
Torque
67 Nm
65.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.4 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
659 cc
803 cc
Engine
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
L-twin, desmodromic timing, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Bore x Stroke
81.0 mm x 63.93 mm
88 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air cooled
Gears
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Drivetrain
Chain Drive
Chain, 15/46 sprockets

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Dual Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers
Single 330 mm disc, radial 4-piston caliper
Rear Brakes
Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper
245 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
Braking System
Multi-map Cornering ABS (Bosch 6-axis IMU)
Bosch Cornering ABS
Wheels
Cast Aluminium Alloy
Spoked aluminium, 3.00 x 17 front and 5.50 x 17 rear
Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70 R17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless
180/55 R17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Front Suspension
41 mm Kayaba USD Fork, preload & rebound adj, 120 mm travel
Kayaba 41 mm upside-down fork, 150 mm travel
Rear Suspension
Kayaba Monoshock, preload & rebound adj, 130 mm travel
Kayaba shock, preload adjustable, 150 mm travel
Frame
Dual-beam Aluminium Perimeter Frame
Tubular steel trellis
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1,434 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Length
1995 mm
Not listed
Width
745 mm
Not listed
Height
1150 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
820 mm
808 mm
Kerb Weight
183 kg
183, wet without fuel
Fuel Tank
15 L (Reserve 4 L)
14.5 litres
Seat Type
Split Stepped Seat
Single seat, rider only
Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
5 Modes (Commute, Dynamic, Individual, Challenge, Time Attack)
Riding modes and power modes
Traction Control
Yes (ATC, 8 levels + OFF)
Ducati Traction Control
Quickshifter
Yes (Bi-directional AQS)
Ducati Quick Shift up/down, standard
Cruise Control
Yes (Aprilia Cruise Control)
Not listed
Additional Electronic Aids
Not listed
USB port; anti-theft and heated grips available as accessories

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
5-inch TFT Display
4.3-inch colour TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (Aprilia MIA)
Ducati Multimedia System available as an accessory
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)
Turn-by-turn navigation available as an accessory
USB Charging
Optional / Accessory socket
Not listed

Lights

Headlights
Triple Full LED with Cornering Bending Lights
Full LED with daytime running light
Tail Lights
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)
LED, self-cancelling

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹18.96 Lakh
₹20 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 Formula 73₹20 Lakh Formula 73 ₹1.04 lakh more

On-road price by city

RS 660 RS 660 against Formula 73 Formula 73

CityRS 660Formula 73Gap
Mumbai₹21.71 Lakh₹22.89 LakhRS 660 ₹1.18 lakh less
Pune₹21.71 Lakh₹22.89 LakhRS 660 ₹1.18 lakh less
New Delhi₹20.95 Lakh₹22.09 LakhRS 660 ₹1.14 lakh less
Bengaluru₹22.85 Lakh₹24.09 LakhRS 660 ₹1.24 lakh less
Chennai₹21.71 Lakh₹22.89 LakhRS 660 ₹1.18 lakh less
Hyderabad₹22.85 Lakh₹24.09 LakhRS 660 ₹1.24 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹20.57 Lakh₹21.69 LakhRS 660 ₹1.12 lakh less
Kolkata₹21.33 Lakh₹22.49 LakhRS 660 ₹1.16 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 Formula 73?

The RS 660, by ₹1.04 lakh on the versions compared here: RS 660 RS 660 at ₹18.96 Lakh against Formula 73 Formula 73 at ₹20 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹20.95 Lakh against ₹22.09 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RS 660 RS 660 makes 100 hp and 67 Nm and the Formula 73 Formula 73 makes 73 PS and 65.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹55,668 a month for the RS 660 and ₹58,699 for the Formula 73, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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