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comparison , sounds great and has a compliant , user-friendly nature that aids confidence while doing the business of propelling you forwards . The main engine modes for the road are Commute and Dynamic . Commute has a broad-spectrum power delivery while dynamic is more edgy and aggressive .
REAL WORLD HANDLING Out on the road the RS 660 is truly effortless in the turns with what is probably unmatched in-class agility and turn-in accuracy . Its comparative light 183kg wet weight with the 15L fuel tank full no doubt helps out here as well . Stability is also excellent derived from a very planted and balanced feeling chassis and very competent suspension . Up front 41mm USD KYB forks have full adjustability and 120mm of axle travel . They have compression , rebound and preload adjustment , but at the rear single shock with 130mm of wheel travel only rebound and preload is adjustable . It would be nice the see compression adjustment on the shock . Suspension action both front and rear was compliant and comfortable riding on road and resisted bottoming out very well . Great stuff . The APRC electronic package is comprehensive . It stands for Aprilia Performance Ride Control and incorporates
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