Aprilia unveils limited-edition RS 660 tribute to Phillip Island racing record

Aprilia has unveiled a limited-edition version of its RS 660 sports bike to celebrate its racing record at Phillip Island, the Australian circuit set to leave the MotoGP calendar from 2027. The Times of India reported the unveiling on October 24, 2026.

The RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute

The RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute features a white base colour with green accents and red wheel rims, along with graphics inspired by the circuit. It also comes with a passenger seat cover as standard. The special edition retains the RS 660's 660 cc twin-cylinder engine, which produces 105 hp and 70 Nm of torque. Its electronic rider aids include traction and wheelie control, cornering ABS, engine braking control and a bidirectional quick-shifter.

Aprilia Racing has secured 10 victories across various classes of the MotoGP World Championship at Phillip Island. The company said Raúl Fernández's 2025 victory at the circuit on the RS-GP helped the company reach 300 wins in the World Motorcycle Championship, making it the most successful European manufacturer in the competition. The motorcycle will be displayed at EICMA in Milan from November 5 to 8.

Aprilia's Recent Launches and Racing Results

Aprilia launched the SXR GT 175 on October 21, 2026, replacing the SXR 160, with 13.3 hp and 14.14 Nm torque, priced at Rs 1.30 lakh, according to EIN Presswire. On October 13, 2026, Autoevolution reported that the 2026 Aprilia RS 660 starts at $11,849 in the US, with the Factory version at $14,149. Piaggio Group's Aprilia Racing secured its first MotoGP poker at Mandalika on October 13, 2026, with Marco Bezzecchi winning and Jorge Martín third, bringing its total to 310 wins, WebWire reported.

Rival Limited Editions and New Models

Triumph reported 141,683 motorcycle sales in fiscal 2025, up 136% from 2019, and will unveil four new models in 2027, starting with the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black in spring, EXPANSION reported on October 14, 2026. BMW Motorrad will unveil the limited-edition M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT edition in Korea at its Driving Center in Incheon on December 24, 2026, limited to 115 units worldwide with only 2 allocated to Korea, Nate reported on October 22, 2026.