Aprilia is known for making great high performance motorcycles, but their reliability is often questioned versus Japanese brands such as Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki. The RSV4 1100 Factory is the flagship of the family, showing what Italian engineering is at its best. Yet, some of the riders have concerns about possible maintenance problems, availability of parts and long term durability. Are these concerns warranted or has Aprilia been able to match their Japanese competitors with respect to reliability? So let's talk about maintenance costs, reliability tradeoffs, and real world experiences.