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Strengths & best for
- Performance enthusiasts and track-day riders
- Long-distance and weekend touring riders
- Adventure and dual-sport riders
Pros & cons (rider view)
Pros
- Originally a maker of radio components in 1926
- Pioneered desmodromic valve actuation
- 16 World Superbike manufacturer titles
- Acquired by Audi in 2012 via Lamborghini
Cons
- Parts availability can vary by region
- Service network density depends on location
- Resale values fluctuate with model year and condition
Owner reputation & reliability
Reliability: data pendingCommonly praised
- Originally a maker of radio components in 1926
- Pioneered desmodromic valve actuation
- 16 World Superbike manufacturer titles
Common complaints
- Wait times for parts in less-served regions
- Maintenance cost rises with age and miles
- Some accessories are model-year specific
Compiled from public rider forums and owner reports. Individual experience varies.