Aprilia Reliability

[Bumpits]

I would venture to guess this ptwin will be mechanically very reliable, but I have a hard time trusting any new electronics package from any brand when it comes out. It should be fine, and a lot of this is inherited from the RSV4, whichhas a great electronics package. If you want a bike you dont have to worry about, id get a tuono 1000r, like mine. Stators and regulators are 30k consumables and easy things ti swap out. Other than that theres nothing you need to worry about.

In general I would say theres nothing in aprilia’s lineup that screams “finicky italian.” Definitely not like ducati.This engine is brand new, and obviously will be iterated on extensively for probably the next decade. A parallel twin designed to be torquey lower in the rev range doesnt soubd like a recipe for a finicky motor.

 

[usedtobefast]

Also a part of this, how is Aprilia service/support for issues?

Like say you buy a new 660 and have clutch issues at 5,000 miles ... and other 660 owners are too ... would Aprilia do a good job taking care of issues? Or would they say "normal wear, not a warranty item"?

Just making up the clutch example ... could be any defect that is a wee bit debatable.

 

[scootergmc]

A 30k mi. "consumable" stator or rectifier would leave me pretty pissed off on the side of the road.

 

[Bumpits]

I dont know how a bad stator or rectifyer would leave you stranded. Its like a bald tire leaving you stranded. Just keep an eye on the built in voltmeter and make sure your battery is charging properly.

 

[scootergmc]

I dont know how a bad stator or rectifyer would leave you stranded. Its like a bald tire leaving you stranded. Just keep an eye on the built in voltmeter and make sure your battery is charging properly.

You must have a fancier model with that built in voltmeter.

 

[sf250gto]

I was stranded when my rectifier went south on my RSV-R...it happens. I loved that bike, though. Rock solid every other way. It was a Rotax engine. I have heard reliability is as good from Aprilia's own engines.

My recommendation is to follow the posts on apriliaforum, and pay particular attention to anything Amauri says. He's a genius.

 

[richbobby]

I was happy with my 2018 Tuono Factory, some small bugs here and there. Would throw unimportant codes and trip the CEL, but never anything serious. Sold it b/c lack of self discipline, was hard to ride that bike anywhere close to the speed limit!

My QS sensor died, replaced under warranty

I don't think there is much to fault about the bikes. The dealers, on the other hand...

 

[berth]

Rock solid Japanese reliable VFRs are notorious for their stators.

 

[scootergmc]

Rock solid Japanese reliable VFRs are notorious for their stators.

As was my CBR1000. Left me sitting at a stoplight in the foothills. Other than that, it was dead reliable as any Honda I've ever owned.

The Aprilia on the other hand- running an extra wire for charging purposes, cutting off burnt connectors and hardwiring stators to regulators- you know, the normal reliable Italian stuff. But that was 15 years ago. I'm sure they've improved.

 

[R3DS!X]

I remember a guy telling me how bullet proof and reliable Aprillas are, and i asked him why he wasn't riding his and he said the clutch basket exploded.

So i think there is some Italian Kool aid out there.

That being said that's fine if you don't need a reliable bike, if you're in a position to have a bike that might be a basket case they are fantastic bikes when running.

 

[Maddevill]

I dont know how a bad stator or rectifyer would leave you stranded. Its like a bald tire leaving you stranded. Just keep an eye on the built in voltmeter and make sure your battery is charging properly.

Well my friends Daytona 675 the rectifier started smoking and melting along with his fairing until we cut the wires.

Mad

 

[Maddevill]

Rock solid Japanese reliable VFRs are notorious for their stators.

And melting rectifiers on many, many models.

Mad

 

[scootergmc]

I remember a guy telling me how bullet proof and reliable Aprillas are, and i asked him why he wasn't riding his and he said the clutch basket exploded.

So i think there is some Italian Kool aid out there.

That being said that's fine if you don't need a reliable bike, if you're in a position to have a bike that might be a basket case they are fantastic bikes when running.

There is Italian koolaid, but a clutch basket is considered a consumable.

 

[D408]

My first street bike was an aprilia RS50 I bought in 2005 from moto italiano in San Jose. While its not a common bike, the only issue I had was with dealership support, and I heard others had the same issue, regardless of what bike they owned. I found that any kind of warranty work took forever and the excuse was always, "We're waiting on parts from the factory". That being said, I love Aprilia's and am still hoping to add a pre 2004 Mille to the stable someday. Rode one of those a couple times and I still dream of of that bike. If you have a good dealer nearby they are worth a look.

 

[OldMadBrit]

I was happy with my 2018 Tuono Factory, some small bugs here and there. Would throw unimportant codes and trip the CEL, but never anything serious. Sold it b/c lack of self discipline, was hard to ride that bike anywhere close to the speed limit!

My QS sensor died, replaced under warranty

I don't think there is much to fault about the bikes. The dealers, on the other hand...

For sure I can relate to that :laughing :ride :teeth

 

[KooLaid]

My opinion it should be great for reliability. It's when they start doing those crazy race motors for the street that it starts ticking like a bomb, such as if this RS660 was a V4......... it would be BAD ASS......tick tick tick

 

[mdorkenhoff]

Any recommendations for Aprilia dealers in the South Bay? Are there anyone besides Spirit?

 

[sprorchid]

April is reliability is hit n miss, and very much as to do with your sense of maintenance. If you wrench, it’s no big deal, or if the bike is still under warranty.
Price of admission if you want a non-J V4.

Kawi reliability> Aprilia reliability> KTM reliability

 

[sf250gto]

Not South Bay, but I have had great experiences at Scuderia West in SF.

 

[twinturba]

I love Aprilia’s and keep at least one in my fleet at all times. They are beautiful to look at, exhilarating to ride, and special to own which are reasons to buy one. Reliability would not be a good reason to buy one. Not that they aren’t reasonably reliable, it’s just not why you should be looking to buy one. I buy Honda’s when I am looking for reliability.

Judging by your motorcycle and mileage you are looking for something fun like the RS660 with comparable reliability to your FZ6R. Not many decade old Aprilia’s with 60k miles on them which should be an indication that they are not comparable to your FZ6R in reliability. There are plenty of fun, cool bikes that are more comparable to your first bike reliability wise.

Just my .02