Aprilia RS 660 vs Ducati Panigale V2

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Aprilia

RS 660

From ₹18.96 Lakh

RS 660 version

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Ducati

Panigale V2

From ₹19.51 Lakh

Panigale V2 version

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Aprilia RS 660RS 660 · ₹18.96 Lakh

Only differences

Ducati Panigale V2Panigale V2 · ₹19.51 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RS 660: ₹18.96 Lakh (ahead) Panigale V2: ₹19.51 Lakh RS 660 ₹54,975 cheaper

Braking RS 660: Cornering ABS Panigale V2: Cornering ABS

Mileage RS 660: 20.4 kmpl Panigale V2: Not published Claimed

Power RS 660: 100 hp Panigale V2: 119.6 PS (ahead) Torque 67 vs 93.3 Nm

Weight RS 660: 183 kg Panigale V2: 200 kg Seat height 820 vs 840 mm

Versions RS 660: 1 Panigale V2: 2 (ahead)

Pick the RS 660 for the lower price.

Pick the Panigale V2 for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹18.96 Lakh

₹19.51 Lakh

On-road in

₹20.95 Lakh

₹21.55 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹35,200 a month

₹36,213 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

100 hp

119.6 PS

Torque

67 Nm

93.3 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

20.4 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

659 cc

890 cc (2025 V2 generation)

Engine Type

Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank

90-degree V-twin, Liquid-Cooled, 4 Valves per Cylinder, IVT Intake Variable Timing

Bore x Stroke

81.0 mm x 63.93 mm

96 mm x 61.5 mm

Compression Ratio

13.5:1

13.1:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

6-Speed Manual

Clutch

Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system

Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers

Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper

Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Multi-map Cornering ABS (Bosch 6-axis IMU)

Dual Channel Bosch Cornering ABS EVO

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium Alloy

5-Spoke Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear

Front Tyre Size

120/70-ZR17 Tubeless

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)

Rear Tyre Size

180/55-ZR17 Tubeless

180/60 ZR17 (955cc) / 190/55 ZR17 (890cc)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm Kayaba USD Fork, preload & rebound adj, 120 mm travel

Fully Adjustable 43 mm Showa BPF fork, 43 mm Marzocchi USD on base 890cc, Ohlins on V2 S

Rear Suspension

Kayaba Monoshock, preload & rebound adj, 130 mm travel

Fully Adjustable Sachs monoshock, Kayaba on base 890cc, Ohlins on V2 S, single/double-sided aluminium swingarm

Frame Type

Dual-beam Aluminium Perimeter Frame

Monocoque Aluminium Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1370 mm

1,436 mm (955cc) / 1,465 mm (890cc)

Ground Clearance (mm)

160 mm

128 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

1995 mm

2,090 mm

Width (mm)

745 mm

810 mm

Height (mm)

1150 mm

1,130 mm

Seat Height (mm)

820 mm

840 mm (837 mm on 890cc)

Kerb Weight (kg)

183 kg

200 kg, 955cc wet / 176-179 kg, 890cc dry weight

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

15 L (Reserve 4 L)

17 litres (15 litres on 890cc model)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5-inch TFT Display

4.3-inch / 5.0-inch Full TFT Color Digital Display

Bluetooth Connectivity

Optional (Aprilia MIA)

Bluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)

Navigation

Optional (Turn-by-turn via MIA)

Turn-by-turn Navigation

USB Charging

Optional / Accessory socket

Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

5 Modes (Commute, Dynamic, Individual, Challenge, Time Attack)

Race, Sport, Street/Road, Wet

Traction Control

Yes (ATC, 8 levels + OFF)

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2

Quickshifter

Yes (Bi-directional AQS)

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO 2

Cruise Control

Yes (Aprilia Cruise Control)

Available on 890cc generation, Not Available on 955cc

Additional Electronic Aids

Not listed

Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO

Lights

Headlight

Triple Full LED with Cornering Bending Lights

Dual LED Projector Headlamp with DRL

Taillight

Full LED

Turn Indicators

LED (Integrated front DRL / external rear)

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split Stepped Seat

Stepped Seat, single seat, pillion cowl available on S variant

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹18.96 Lakh

₹19.51 Lakh – ₹21.53 Lakh

Colours

2 colours

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 Panigale V2₹19.51 Lakh Panigale V2 ₹54,975 more

On-road price in six cities

RS 660 RS 660 against Panigale V2 Panigale V2

City	RS 660	Panigale V2	Gap
Mumbai	₹21.71 Lakh	₹22.33 Lakh	RS 660 ₹62,507 less
Pune	₹21.71 Lakh	₹22.33 Lakh	RS 660 ₹62,507 less
New Delhi	₹20.95 Lakh	₹21.55 Lakh	RS 660 ₹60,308 less
Bengaluru	₹22.85 Lakh	₹23.5 Lakh	RS 660 ₹65,806 less
Chennai	₹21.71 Lakh	₹22.33 Lakh	RS 660 ₹62,507 less
Hyderabad	₹22.85 Lakh	₹23.5 Lakh	RS 660 ₹65,806 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 Panigale V2?

The RS 660, by ₹54,975 on the versions compared here: RS 660 RS 660 at ₹18.96 Lakh against Panigale V2 Panigale V2 at ₹19.51 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹20.95 Lakh against ₹21.55 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RS 660 RS 660 makes 100 hp and 67 Nm and the Panigale V2 Panigale V2 makes 119.6 PS and 93.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹35,200 a month for the RS 660 and ₹36,213 for the Panigale V2, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.