Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja e-1
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Aprilia RS 660 and the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Aprilia (Piaggio & C. SpA), via aprilia.com.
Aprilia RS 660
RS 660 variant
- SRP
- ₱660,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,619
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja e-1
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱624,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,604
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Ninja e-1 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱624,000, which is ₱36,000 (5%) below the Aprilia RS 660 at ₱660,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Ninja e-1 is estimated at ₱17,604 a month against ₱18,619 for the RS 660, a difference of ₱1,015 a month.
- They differ in powertrain: the RS 660 has a combustion engine, the Ninja e-1 a battery-electric powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Aprilia RS 660RS 660, ₱660,000 | Kawasaki Ninja e-1Standard, ₱624,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Parallel twin, forward-facing, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Electric motor, rated 5.0 kW |
| Displacement (differs) | 659 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | n/a | 12 PS |
| Fuel system (differs) | Two 48 mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire | n/a |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | n/a | 3.02 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium-ion battery pack (two removable packs) |
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 72 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | Not stated (approximate figure from Kawasaki) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 9 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | 3.7 h per battery pack (0 to 100%) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed with Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) up/down | n/a |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain, 17/43 | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 1980 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 690 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1370 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | n/a | 785 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 160 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 140 kg |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Kayaba 41 mm fork, adjustable preload and rebound, 120 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Adjustable monoshock on asymmetric aluminium swingarm, 130 mm travel | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 320 mm discs, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers | Single disc, 290 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | 220 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston calliper | Single disc, 220 mm, Dual-piston |
| Frame (differs) | Aluminium dual-beam frame with removable subframe | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Multi-map cornering ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Aprilia Traction Control (ATC) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | Six-axis inertial platform; APRC suite with wheelie control, engine brake control, engine maps and cruise control; 5 riding modes | Power modes, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.