This was the main reason that I did not buy a new RSV4 factory APRC back in 2011. After horrific reliability issues with Ducati didn't want to be back in the same place.
I have had two RSV4's the 1st was a complete lemon and I had to get rid, the second was a 12 plate and was absolutely faultless so they aren't all bad. getting parts for them....now then.
They are awesome machines by far the best looking in my opinion but the spares back up is unacceptable - still waiting over 2 months for cam chain tensioners (less than 3k miles on the clock) .... missed out on all this great weather we've had /having too !! Just something to bare in mind folks ....
My first one was in for 3 months having an engine rebuild and I got no temp bike !! Aprilia didn't give out loan bikes
Well they can give you new one until yours is repaired, absolutely shocking. That's why I ditched my MV piece of shit after 8 months.
Used to have designs on a new RSV4 APRC but after all these reports of shyte reliability and back up...............I'm out!
I would trade in a blade yes, but not mine as I have it exactly the way I want it. If my blade was still standard then yes in a heart beat.