reliability

Okay, so I really want one but put off by horror stories of issues with these bikes. Hot starting issues, valves needing adjustment every 2 minutes and heads melting So what's the general consensus ? Internet scare stories or are these things nails ?

Lets get this out the way first, but I do love my RSVR but wondering long term if it will survive. When I got the RSVR mid December 2013 it had 7395 miles on the clock and was in mint condition. In the last 4 years the previous owner had done 1700 miles on it and had a full Aprilia dealer...

So I went through a few of the older threads here with the comments and from reviews about the starter/battery quirks, heavy heat issues if the bike is not moving fairly quickly, comparative poor gas mileage, the noted tall gearing of 1st gear? 1. Where/are there any known refinements to the...

Hi folks, I have owned a Suzuki GSX-R 1000 for the last four years. Great bike, but I fancy a change. I am thinking of going for an RSV 1000. How does the reliability compare to the Jap sports bikes?