Aprilia is saying goodbye to one of the most historic venues on the MotoGP calendar with a limited-edition model of its own. Meet the aptly named Aprilia RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute, built to honor the Australian circuit where the Noale-based manufacturer has collected a long list of victories over decades of competition. Although the brand has not said how many units will be produced, the bike was announced to coincide with the 2026 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and will be on display at the upcoming EICMA show in Milan, Italy.
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is set to leave the FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar in 2027, closing out a run of nearly 30 seasons. The fast, flowing Aussie circuit, legendary for its high-speed corners, is a venue where Aprilia Racing has secured 10 Grand Prix victories, lest we forget what the brand’s RSV4 superbike has accomplished there in the FIM Superbike World Championship. Raúl Fernández’s 2025 MotoGP victory at the track aboard the RS-GP also delivered Aprilia’s 300th Grand Prix win, which the company says makes it the most successful European manufacturer in the series.
A Middleweight Tribute
What separates the Phillip Island Tribute from the standard RS 660 is mostly visual. The bike sports a white base coat to help create the iconic circuit’s logo, complete with the track layout and a checkered flag emblazoned on the side panels, while a tank badge commemorates Aprilia’s victories at Phillip Island. A single-seat tail cowl is standard, giving a subtle nod to the bike’s sporting intent. A numbered triple clamp is also included.
Mechanically, nothing else changes. The 659cc parallel-twin still produces a peppy 105 horsepower and 51.6 lb-ft of torque. Power reaches the rear wheel through a six-speed gearbox paired with a slipper clutch. The chassis is also unchanged from the base model, featuring a 41mm Kayaba fork with preload and rebound adjustment and 4.7 inches of travel. In the rear, a matching Kayaba shock offers the same adjustments and 5.1 inches of travel.
Braking is handled by Brembo, with four-piston radial calipers on twin 320mm floating discs up front and a two-piston caliper on a 220mm rear disc.
The APRC electronics package carries over, including its six-axis inertial platform, five riding modes, traction, wheelie and engine brake control, cornering ABS with three maps and rear wheel lift-up mitigation, launch control, cruise control and the Aprilia Quick Shift system.
Pricing and Availability Forthcoming
Aprilia has not yet announced production numbers, pricing or a North American arrival date for the RS 660 Phillip Island Tribute.
