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Aprilia RSV4 (2009–2015): what actually fails

The documented failure patterns on used Aprilia RSV4s — the mileage window where each shows up, and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks against every VIN.

Aprilia RSV4
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2009–2015 TYPICAL 10k–60k MI $550–$1,100

Stator and regulator charging failure

Stators and regulators on the V4 fail with depressing regularity — ApriliaForum charging-failure threads run to hundreds of owners, and Aprilia revised the parts more than once. Check for 13.8-14.5 volts at the battery around 4,000 rpm and ask for receipts showing an updated stator or aftermarket MOSFET regulator. A dying charging system strands the bike with little warning.

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