New bike warranty?

[Road kill]

If it hadn't been for the threat of the Consumer Guarantees Act, an Aprilia manufacturer's warranty would have been worthless which, I guess, means that it was.

The only bike I've ever bought new came with no warranty what so ever,,,in 1973.

Cars would have longer warrantys simply due to their not being as stressed as bikes.
In every day use a bike engine is asked to do a lot more than any car engine,plus their exposed to everything.
Cars on the other hand are seldom asked to do much and the main parts are well protected from the elements.

Mind you,when I buy my Rocket it better come with at lest two years or I'm going back to HD.

[Trade_nancy]

Yes, usually warranty is transferred to subsequent owner(s).... was in my case - Triumph. Sold by dealer though. I dunno if private sale is different.
Any warranty claim is 1st subjected to check on eligibility - ownership must be proven - and if the fault is of serious mechanical nature - manufacturer will expect service dealer to have sighted proof of servicing according to schedule. So if your motor say throws a rod - and your service book shows you didn't have it serviced by a manufacturer approved service provider, they have the right to refuse the repair under warranty.
All the in warranty service that is required adds up to a pretty penny. In my case - previous owner spent approx $800 on the 1st two. I spent $800 on the 3rd. Another is scheduled while it is likely still under warranty - about $500 for that at a guess - so service cost of $2k...inside 2 years and 25,000km. But a blown motor is plenty more than that.

[R650R]

Are warranty's on new bikes transferable to a new owner?

Usually yes. Mate had a new head for his second hand 2008 R1 about 3 months before the warranty was about to expire, valve went wobbly and nearly dropped into cylinder!!!
Done two claims with Suzuki and it was like getting blood out of a stone, steering damper and front sprocket cover...

[Robert Taylor]

Our of interest what's the 'warranty' on the Gold Springy stuff Robert? Never bothered asking as I assumed by your rep any issues would be addressed professionally. I'd presume shock issues usually surround leaking seals? Or butchered parts from ill treatment!!! (not covered under any form of warranty).

5 years against manufacturing defects ( not wear and tear )

[scott411]

2 years unlimted KM's is about standard on most new road bikes over 250cc, with factory recomended servicing intervals,

[nzspokes]

Usually yes. Mate had a new head for his second hand 2008 R1 about 3 months before the warranty was about to expire, valve went wobbly and nearly dropped into cylinder!!!
Done two claims with Suzuki and it was like getting blood out of a stone, steering damper and front sprocket cover...

Really? that surprises me. But I would guess the dealer approved services would still need to be proven.

[JafaSaffer]

How long is that for, generally?

Ducati = 2 yrs and they are very good.

[Laava]

aprilia had 4 year warranty years ago, but I think that was just the waiting period for the parts.

Plus heaps of them were already 4 yrs old by the time they sold.

[Gremlin]

2 Years on BMWs (bloody USA gets more, plus you can get extended warranties too). Also goodwill warranty after that on a case by case basis, subject to issue and other factors (mileage, service history).

Often in the fine print to maintain that warranty the bike must be serviced as per schedule by an authorised service agent.