Aprilia Tuono 660 vs Kawasaki Z900RS
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Aprilia Tuono 660Tuono 660 · ₹18.64 Lakh
Kawasaki Z900RSZ900RS · ₹16.8 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Tuono 660: ₹18.64 Lakh
Z900RS: ₹16.8 Lakh (ahead)
Z900RS ₹1.84 lakh cheaper
Braking
Tuono 660: Cornering ABS (ahead)
Z900RS: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage
Tuono 660: 20.4 kmpl
Z900RS: Not published
Claimed
Power
Tuono 660: 95 hp
Z900RS: 111 PS (ahead)
Torque 67 vs 98.5 Nm
Weight
Tuono 660: 183 kg
Z900RS: 215 kg
Seat height 820 vs 835 mm
Pick the Tuono 660 for cornering abs.
Pick the Z900RS for the lower price and more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹18.64 Lakh
₹16.8 Lakh
On-road in
₹20.6 Lakh
₹18.58 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹34,610 a month
₹31,218 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
95 hp
111 PS
Torque
67 Nm
98.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.4 kmpl
Not published
Engine & Transmission
Displacement (cc)
659 cc
948 cc
Engine Type
Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, 270° crank
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Bore x Stroke
81.0 mm x 63.93 mm
73.4 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
10.8:1, a retro-tuned lower-compression version of the standard Z900 engine
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
Clutch
Wet multiplate with slipper and assist system
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Drive Type
Chain Drive (17/43 Std, 16/43 Factory)
Chain Drive
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers, radial master cyl
Dual Disc, 300 mm, caliper piston count not confirmed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 220 mm, Brembo 2-piston caliper
Disc, 250 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Standard: Dual Channel ABS / Factory: Cornering ABS with 6-axis IMU
Dual Channel, switchable
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy, spoke-style cast wheels, retro styling, 17-inch
Front Tyre Size
120/70 ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II)
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 ZR17 Tubeless (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II)
180/55-17, Dunlop GPR-300 retro-pattern
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
Standard: 41 mm Kayaba USD (preload/rebound) / Factory: 41 mm Kayaba USD fully adj, 110 mm travel
41 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload
Rear Suspension
Standard: Kayaba Monoshock (preload/rebound) / Factory: Sachs Piggyback fully adj, 130 mm travel
Monoshock, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Aluminium Dual-Beam frame with detachable subframe
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase (mm)
1370 mm
1,470 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
140 mm
130 mm
Dimensions
Length (mm)
1995 mm
2,100 mm
Width (mm)
805 mm
865 mm
Height (mm)
1095 mm
1,150 mm
Seat Height (mm)
820 mm
835 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
Standard: 183 kg / Factory: 181 kg (Dry 169/167 kg)
215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15 L (Reserve 4.0 L)
17 litres, 2.5 litre reserve
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
5-inch Full-Colour TFT Display
Semi-digital, analogue speedometer plus digital tachometer/tripmeter/fuel gauge, dual-dial retro cluster
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (via Aprilia MIA)
No
Navigation
Optional (Turn-by-Turn via MIA)
No
USB Charging
Optional (Accessory USB)
No
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
5 Modes (Commute, Dynamic, Individual, Challenge, Time Attack)
Not equipped on India-spec model
Traction Control
Yes (APRC suite: 8-level ATC, Wheelie Control AWC, Engine Brake AEB)
Yes, single mode, levels not specified
Quickshifter
Standard: Optional / Factory: Standard Bi-directional AQS
No
Cruise Control
Yes (Aprilia Cruise Control standard)
No
Lights
Headlight
Full LED triple headlight with DRL (Cornering lights on Factory)
LED, round retro-style
Taillight
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Integrated into DRLs at front)
LED
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Split Stepped Two-Piece Seat
Single-piece saddle
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Reported by one source only, not corroborated, treat as unconfirmed
Choice
Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹18.64 Lakh
₹16.8 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
Not listed
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
Tuono 660₹18.64 Lakh Z900RS₹16.8 Lakh Z900RS ₹1.84 lakh lessOn-road price in six cities
Tuono 660 Tuono 660 against Z900RS Z900RS
| City | Tuono 660 | Z900RS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹21.34 Lakh | ₹19.25 Lakh | Z900RS ₹2.09 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹21.34 Lakh | ₹19.25 Lakh | Z900RS ₹2.09 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹20.6 Lakh | ₹18.58 Lakh | Z900RS ₹2.02 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹22.46 Lakh | ₹20.26 Lakh | Z900RS ₹2.20 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹21.34 Lakh | ₹19.25 Lakh | Z900RS ₹2.09 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹22.46 Lakh | ₹20.26 Lakh | Z900RS ₹2.20 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 Tuono 660 or the Z900RS?
The Z900RS, by ₹1.84 lakh on the versions compared here: Tuono 660 Tuono 660 at ₹18.64 Lakh against Z900RS Z900RS at ₹16.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹20.6 Lakh against ₹18.58 Lakh.
Which is more powerful?
The Tuono 660 Tuono 660 makes 95 hp and 67 Nm and the Z900RS Z900RS makes 111 PS and 98.5 Nm.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹34,610 a month for the Tuono 660 and ₹31,218 for the Z900RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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