Piaggio India has launched a new range of Aprilia superbikes in the country. The company has launched Aprilia Tuono 660, Aprilia RS 660, Moto Guzzi V85 TT, Tuono V4 and RSV4 at price points of Rs 13.09 Lakhs, Rs 13.39 Lakhs, Rs 15.40 Lakhs, Rs 20.66 Lakhs and Rs 23.69 Lakhs, respectively, in the Indian market. All the aforementioned prices are Ex. Showroom, India. The entire range of Aprilia superbikes will be retailed through the brand's Motoplex dealerships across India. Below are the details about the superbikes
The RS 660 is a fully faired sports bike which is offered with a 659cc petrol engine. The engine generates maximum power of 99 bhp at 10,500 rpm and peak torque of 67 Nm at 8,500 rpm. The engine comes linked to a 6-speed gearbox. On the other hand, the Tuono 660 is the semi-faired version of the RS 660 while it gets the same 659cc engine, albeit with reduced power out of 94 bhp. The torque delivery is identical to the RS 660 at 67 Nm.
"The newly-launched superbikes have attracted a massive following in India and all over the world. Keeping in mind the evolving lifestyle of the Indian consumer, we aim to offer them new riding experience," said Diego Graffi, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio India.
Needless to state, Aprilia RSV4 is the brand's flagship product. It comes loaded with a 1,099cc V4 engine which belts out top power of 214 bhp at 13,000 rpm and highest torque of 125 Nm at 10,500 rpm. The Tuono V4 is the semi-naked version of the RSV4 and is powered by the same 1,099cc engine. The power output and torque performance, however, are lesser and stand at 173 bhp at 11,350 rpm and 122 Nm at 11,000 rpm, respectively.
"Motorbikes is a flagship representation of Aprilia and we are proud to facilitate Aprilia fans in India to experience new technologies from brand Aprilia. Our network of Motoplexes are always geared up to fulfill the requirements of Aprilia fans who are looking forward to the new experience," said Sudhanshu Agrawal, Two-Wheelers Business Head at Piaggio India.
Last but by no means the least, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT flaunts a retro styling while it falls in the adventure bike segment. It houses a 853cc V-twin engine which develops 75 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 82 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The bike is equipped with a shaft drive in place of the conventional chain setup.
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