Aprilia RS 660 vs Ducati Panigale V2

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

Aprilia RS 660
Ducati Panigale V2

Aprilia

RS 660

From ₹18.96 Lakh

Ducati

Panigale V2

From ₹19.51 Lakh

Aprilia RS 660RS 660 · ₹18.96 Lakh
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

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
Petrol, manual
Power
100 hp
119.6 PS
Torque
67 Nm
93.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
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
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
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
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
No

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹18.96 Lakh
₹19.51 Lakh – ₹21.53 Lakh
Colours
2 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

CityRS 660Panigale V2Gap
Mumbai₹21.71 Lakh₹22.33 LakhRS 660 ₹62,507 less
Pune₹21.71 Lakh₹22.33 LakhRS 660 ₹62,507 less
New Delhi₹20.95 Lakh₹21.55 LakhRS 660 ₹60,308 less
Bengaluru₹22.85 Lakh₹23.5 LakhRS 660 ₹65,806 less
Chennai₹21.71 Lakh₹22.33 LakhRS 660 ₹62,507 less
Hyderabad₹22.85 Lakh₹23.5 LakhRS 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%.

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