I bought a brand new Gilera DNA180cc on January 2003. I liked the looks, economy, and ease of use (automatic). It had a 2 year guarantee. It was always serviced on time with the right stuff. The only trouble it gave me during the first year was a malfunctioning horn which was replaced. About a year ago (about six months after the guarantee expired and ONLY at 10,000KM) the engine began to stall occasionally when I was doing some 60-70Kmh at about 5-6000rpm. At first it did this about once a week (which is already bad enough) but as time went by it started to die ever more frequently and with a couple of loud BANGS. I reported this to the local Piaggio dealer who conveyed me to their mechanic. He said he checked, tested, and replaced everything but could not put his finger on the problem. I collected my bike about six months later. The so called "repairs" cost me about 500 Euro. I sold this bike just two weeks after I collected it. (Phew) The guy who bought it from me only phoned a week later to complain that it was stalling again. Enough said. I'm through with Piaggio. I had a 1981 Suzuki 125X4 2 stroke twin before I bought the DNA. Yes, it was old, but it was reliable, and in all these years the Suzuki never gave me any trouble whatsoever. I REGRET having sold it. My next bike will DEFINITELY be JAPANESE.
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