Can Aprilia’s GPR 250 be as reliable as Japanese rivals?

For many motorcycle buyers, reliability is a big deal, particularly in the smaller displacement categories where bikes are used for daily commuting or are a first bike for new riders. Aprilia GPR 250 enters the market of well known Japanese manufacturers who are known for their bulletproof reliability. Aprilia has a good reputation in racing and high performance bikes, but some potential buyers are a little worried about the durability and cost of maintenance for the GPR 250 over the long term compared to Japanese bikes. Some motorcycle enthusiasts get caught up in an endless discussion to this question; others believe Italian engineering have come a long way, while the other half remains skeptical to pick a European brand over the tested best Japanese in this category.