Wow, Aprilias have 4 year warranties!!!

[keystonejenks]

Who knew! I found out this little fact accidently by ready an article on the RSV in TWO magazine. Don't search for it on the Aprilia site because you cannot find it. I don't know why they wouldn't make that common knowledge.

I know. I've been spending too much time in this area already!  

[thatguy]

Yeah just come out of the closet and buy the damn thing.

[kendenton]

Who knew! I found out this little fact accidently by ready an article on the RSV in TWO magazine. Don't search for it on the Aprilia site because you cannot find it. I don't know why they wouldn't make that common knowledge.

I know. I've been spending too much time in this area already!  

Is that for the US?  TWO is a brit rag, IIRC.

[keystonejenks]

Is that for the US?  TWO is a brit rag, IIRC.

I posted this info on the Aprilia forum and the US guys confirmed it is for US too.  

[kendenton]

They balance the long warranty by not having any dealers  

Could be worse - could be Guzzi.

[basco]

They balance the long warranty by not having any dealers  

That and not making Futuras anymore.

[UFO]

That and not making Futuras anymore.

What are they making anymore (for the street)?  RSV, Tuono, and Caponord?

I remember when they also had a cruiser (I think), Falco, Futura, and some sort of 125 racer.

I think the last Aprilia I actually saw on the road was in 2003 at the first National.

[keystonejenks]

Got some additional info on how the warranty works from a member of Aprilia Forum:

This started in 2006 (for us in the U.S. 07 & 07.5 model bikes). You get 2 years and must follow all recomeded maintenance services. Also they must be performed by your dealer. Then at the end of your first 2 year period you will recieve a 2 year extension from Aprilia by mail I believe. You must register your bike on the Aprilia web site to be eligible. See this link:

http://www.aprilia.com//enjoyme/index.asp?lin=eng

[Boxerdawg]

What are they making anymore (for the street)?  RSV, Tuono, and Caponord?

I remember when they also had a cruiser (I think), Falco, Futura, and some sort of 125 racer.

I think the last Aprilia I actually saw on the road was in 2003 at the first National.

The Caponord is now history as is the Futura and Falco.  They still got a lot of scooters  New, but not yet available is the Shiver 750 [where did they get that name?] http://www.apriliashiver.com/ Pretty cool-looking actually.
They are supposed to be coming out with a V-4 soon.

[kendenton]

The Caponord is now history as is the Futura and Falco.  They still got a lot of scooters  New, but not yet available is the Shiver 750 [where did they get that name?] http://www.apriliashiver.com/ Pretty cool-looking actually.
They are supposed to be coming out with a V-4 soon.

Where did you hear the Caponord is history?  Aprilia still lists it on their US site, but not the Falco or Futura.

[keystonejenks]

Where did you hear the Caponord is history?  Aprilia still lists it on their US site, but not the Falco or Futura.

I'd like to know that too. Maybe it's just no longer going to be shipped to the U.S. because it sells well overseas.

[MisterSmooth]

What are they making anymore (for the street)?  RSV, Tuono, and Caponord?

I remember when they also had a cruiser (I think), Falco, Futura, and some sort of 125 racer.

I think the last Aprilia I actually saw on the road was in 2003 at the first National.

Yeah, I have yet to see another '07 Tuono actually being ridden on the road.  Or parked, for that matter.  Anywhere.    

I guess that's sorta cool from an exclusivity standpoint, but they're great bikes and should be better represented out there.

[Mookie]

I see them all the time, course I live just down 99 from the only Aprilia dealer in the state.  But I still see plenty of Falcos, Milles and Futuras all over.

[nanbil]

Got some additional info on how the warranty works from a member of Aprilia Forum:
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This started in 2006 (for us in the U.S. 07 & 07.5 model bikes). You get 2 years and must follow all recomeded maintenance services. Also they must be performed by your dealer. Then at the end of your first 2 year period you will recieve a 2 year extension from Aprilia by mail I believe. You must register your bike on the Aprilia web site to be eligible. See this link:

http://www.aprilia.com//enjoyme/index.asp?lin=eng

I do not think that this is legal in the US.  A company cannot make service at a dealership a requirement to keep a vehicle in warranty service.  This must be some sort of a service contract or extended warranty being provided by Aprilia.

[MilleArp]

As of a week ago... My local Aprilia dealer had not heard of any 4yr warranty for USA.  

[Clive]

I do not think that this is legal in the US.  A company cannot make service at a dealership a requirement to keep a vehicle in warranty service.  This must be some sort of a service contract or extended warranty being provided by Aprilia.

That's not what they're doing, though.  You can take your two-year warranty and have your bike serviced anywhere -- no impact on the two-year standard warranty.  But you won't be eligible for the free two-year extension.

[keystonejenks]

As of a week ago... My local Aprilia dealer had not heard of any 4yr warranty for USA.  

It's on Aprilia's website.  

[nanbil]

That's not what they're doing, though.  You can take your two-year warranty and have your bike serviced anywhere -- no impact on the two-year standard warranty.  But you won't be eligible for the free two-year extension.

So by definition it is not a warranty; it is a service contract.  The only problem I could foresee is if one had to have the bike serviced at another dealer while traveling.  The Aprilia dealer network is not all that large.  Great idea, let's hope that others follow their lead.

[Clive]

So by definition it is not a warranty; it is a service contract.  The only problem I could foresee is if one had to have the bike serviced at another dealer while traveling.  The Aprilia dealer network is not all that large.  Great idea, let's hope that others follow their lead.

Realizing that neither of us has an Aprilia, so we're both talking out our butts ...

I don't think you're correct.  The first two years is a straight-up manufacturer's warranty, with the usual lack of restriction on where you have the service done.

The next two years is an extension of the warranty.  Manufacturers may set terms under which owners are eligible for the warranty extension.

[nanbil]

Realizing that neither of us has an Aprilia, so we're both talking out our butts ...

I don't think you're correct.  The first two years is a straight-up manufacturer's warranty, with the usual lack of restriction on where you have the service done.

The next two years is an extension of the warranty.  Manufacturers may set terms under which owners are eligible for the warranty extension.

You are correct about not owning an Aprilia—although I really like the Futura—but federal law clearly states that warranties, written or implied, may not be tied to service requirements at a particular dealership or service department.  

"1.The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))

This federal law regulates warranties for the protection of consumers. The essence of the law concerning aftermarket auto parts is that a vehicle manufacturer may not condition a written or implied warranty on the consumers using parts or services which are identified by brand, trade, or corporate name (such as the vehicle maker's brand) unless the parts or service are provided free of charge. The law means that the use of an aftermarket part alone is not cause for denying the warranty. However, the law's protection does not extend to aftermarket parts in situations where such parts actually caused the damage being claimed under the warranty. Further, consumers are advised to be aware of any specific terms or conditions stated in the warranty which may result in its being voided. The law states in relevant part:

“No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name...” (15 U.S.C. 2302(C))."

So if Aprilia says that one must get the motorcycle serviced at an authorized Aprilia dealership to keep the additional two years of warranty service it is not an warranty but a service contract.  I would call this a great deal because I always get by bikes serviced at the dealership.