2006 RSV 1000R conked out mid ride... 1st ride

I purchased a 2006 RSV 1000R from a dealership yesterday (Saturday evening 6pm).

I literally drove it 7 1/2 miles away and the engine cut off. The power is fine but the engine quit and would not start.

The stand down light was on. I sat there for 3 hrs playing with the bike and finally had to call a tow truck to tow ot back to the dealership.

The bike has 2800 miles. I think it may have something to do with the kickstand. Im assuming this was the issue because it happened right after I hit a small bump in the road. I tried playing with the wire and putting the kickstand up and down a bunch of times. It was baffling because I figured it would still start with the clutch pulled in.

The shop is going to diagnose the problem but needless to say I was a disappointed camper. Are these bikes Aprilia's problematic? The RSV 1000's problematic? I found a lot of people on this forum and online that seem to have issues with the bike.

I have had 2 Ducati's and they ran like champs. A 2001 996 and then a 2004 999S. Had a few other jap bikes also. GSXRs

I really like the RSV4... is that bike a huge step up from the RSV 1000R? I know better engine and the higher grade factory bits etc. I hope Im going to be truly happy and content with the bike. It's pretty much stock except an aftermarket Akropovic exhaust.

Here is a picture of the bike out by the dealership:



thanks for any and all feedback... I like the bike a lot already something about it

I will most likely have to re-gear it though. I notice play taking off the line rolling onto/into first gear.
Also the bike gets super super hot while driving. Is this an issue with you guys at all?

Thanks for the responses guys.

What do you guys think about the deal I got on the bike:

It's an 06-07 (they told me 06 but then some paperwork says 07?)... it has 2,800 miles and it was 7600 tax tag and title out the door.

I thought was a pretty decent deal but I have been out of the bike market for awhile and have no experience with Aprilia. I have always liked them however.

Loved my Ducati's immensely. I like Honda's also but cant stand the cheesy brakes and no name stock equipment they're setup with. Much prefer the brembos and Ohlins shocks setup. Plus the Italian bikes just look better. I also like the OZ rims. I wish I could afford a factory RSV version. I will have to do some more research but the engine setup is pretty much the same correct?


thanks hope all is well your ends

Well as it turns out I will be getting a factory version. Long story.

It's a 2004 with full arrow exhaust. Has some other mods too. Im super super excited.


It's in really good shape.

The R version I basically test rode seemed really top heavy while sitting on it.
Once it came to life it felt like I could toss it over easily. Like real nimble and agile.

I will post pics once the bike arrives should be next week sometime.