Aprilia has unveiled the RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute, a numbered special edition of its 660 sports motorcycle, marking the occasion of the Australian Grand Prix. Its identity is built around Aprilia’s racing connection with the Australian circuit, and the bike will be displayed at EICMA on stand 9 from 5 to 8 November.

A special edition rooted in racing history

Phillip Island occupies an important place in Aprilia’s competition record. Aprilia Racing has taken ten victories at the circuit across different classes of the World Speed Championship, excluding the RSV4’s WorldSBK wins. In 2025, Raúl Fernández won the MotoGP race there on the RS-GP, giving Aprilia its 300th World Championship victory. Aprilia is also described as the European manufacturer with the highest victory total in the history of the championship.

That background gives the RS 660 more than a purely cosmetic connection with the venue. From 2027, after almost thirty seasons, Phillip Island will no longer appear on the MotoGP calendar. The Tribute therefore also marks the end of the circuit’s long run on the premier championship schedule.

Distinctive graphics and numbered identity

The colour scheme starts with white bodywork, adding green sections to the side panels and tail and red wheels. The combination follows the colours of the circuit logo. Phillip Island’s outline, “Phillip Island Circuit” lettering and a chequered finish flag are incorporated into the side graphics. A crest on the fuel tank refers to Aprilia’s number of victories at the circuit, while the serial number of each motorcycle is marked on the top yoke. A passenger-seat cover is included as standard equipment.

The established 660 platform

The special finish is applied to the familiar RS 660 technical package. Its 660 cc parallel-twin engine has four valves per cylinder and delivers 105 hp at 10,400 rpm and 70 Nm at 8,400 rpm. A 35 kW restricted version is also offered for A2 licence holders. The engine acts as a stressed chassis member, with two side beams bolted to the steering head and the rear section.

The aPRC electronics package brings adjustable traction control, wheelie control and engine-brake control, together with Cornering ABS and Ride by Wire mapping. Launch control, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control and a six-axis IMU are also part of the equipment. Aprilia has not yet announced either the production quantity or a price for Greece.