Top 10 Ridiculously Reliable Motorcycles (Unkillable)
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:19 Honda CBR600 F4i
2:30 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
4:43 Yamaha FJR1300
6:02 Honda Valkyrie
6:40 Kawasaki KLR650
7:44 Suzuki SV650
8:46 Harley-Davidson EVO Sportster
10:22 Honda CRF250L
10:59 BMW R1200GS
12:08 Honda Super Cub - Komedie
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not putting a goldwing on here feels criminal..
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My 1999 Suzuki hayabusa has 200k miles on it and she’s still running stronger then ever.basic maintenance has preserved this bike!
Great work! Did you always hit your valve adjustment services on time or space them out more?
Just adjusted them I also had 2nd gear and 6th gear cut as well I did a few other things to it as well but other than that it’s pretty much stock.
Very surprised there's no mention of the indestructible V STROMS.....Those bikes are hard as nails...
Now that's totally unexpected! I would have betted that Hayabusa and longevity were mutually exclusive!
Good job man
I put 300,000 Km's on my 2003 FJR. It now resides at the Barber Motorsports museum in Alabama. It completed two Iron Butt Trans Canada Golds and one Trans Canada Quest rides among a few others. Other than basic maintenance, I had a leaky engine seal that required a starter rebuild and a final drive seal leak. That was it for problems. It never let me down. After 15 years, I bought another one.
Perhaps they could have afforded a higher state of tune of the engine? I believe that it is a close cousin to the engine in the R1, and my 2004 R1 has 130,000 miles (210,000 km) on it. I bought it new, and have no immediate plans to replace it. And it still does a couple of trackdays a year too.
Love the FJR. Had a 2012, 2017 and now a 2020. Plan on keeping this one for the rest of my life. Very enjoyable and dependable bike.
I really need to get to Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham someday. Would be neat if your bike is still there when I do.
I saw your bike when I was at barber earlier this year!
Love Yamahas. My 2009FZ1 just turned 96 thousand miles not a problem. Not quite your miles but still bike owes me nothing.
@@jamesmclaughlin3460 That makes me happy to hear. I bought a 2008 FZ1 last year with 37k on it and I plan to own it for a while. It's a fun bike.
I’d argue that GSXRs are unkillable…think about the torture they’re constantly subjected to. And guess what? They just keep going. Wild.
The owners don't live long enough to get high mileage
Whoooaaaaaaa...... my GSXR 1000 and I are about to turn over 40k 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I had a 2005 GSX-R 1000 with just shy of 50,000miles.
I had it dyno'd and it made 2 less HP than New.
I think I was the 5th owner. Lol
Bandit 1200
@@johnnyhumbolt2545I’m peanut butter n jealous 😩
I have a Honda VFR 800 Interceptor and it is known as one of the most reliable motorcycles ever made, that V4 with it's gear driven cams is indestructible, mine was made in 1999 and now it's almost 2024, it runs flawlessly and is in primo condition.
Same here ...2003...80k.
Only thing is that dam charging system
Same here..04 VFR 800...favorite bike ever...great handling and that little vtec boost at 6500 rpm always makes me smile❤
@@herbertsiegl7762 Late response, and *slightly* different bike but - 1996 VFR750, 96,420 on the clock. I feel that with the stator and r/r, seems like the one thing they couldn't ever fix 😭.
Agree, my Gen5 '99 still runs like a new bike, bought it with 1800miles in '05 now with 85,000miles, I have twice looked at new bikes, and have twice snatched my keys back rather than part with it...
@@John451vfr
I will never get rid of mine.
I did a tune on it, full stainless steel exhaust with a 4 into 1 Delkevic and just about to hit 26k miles.
If there is one thing I would complain about it, is the location of the radiators on the sides, they do get quite warm on my leg in hot summer days.
Honda VFR..all of them...just checked one out recently with 83,000 miles...original miles..never rebuilt just regular maintenance and it sounded like it was still new...and looked the same...was unbelievable.
My dad had a super cub 20 years ago….seeing the prices of even second hand ones increase today has him bitterly regretting the decision to sell it. 😅
In a way that's kind of sad. I'm sure he had some other privileges in exchange. You should buy him a new one just to see the look on his face and the joy in his heart.
What decision?
My city commuter is a 36 year old Cub 90. It's great fun to ride. 🏍👍
I had 271,000 miles on my 1999 BMW K1200LT before replacing it. Original engine and clutch! Most trouble free vehicle of any type I’ve ever owned!
Valk owner here, those bikes life for ever!!! In my motorcycle shop i service a handfull of Valks, one with over 600k on its original motor.
V-Strom 650 has the same engine as the SV650, that’s what I’m riding right now and Iove it ❤️
How about the V-Strom 1000? There's a guy with 430k on the odometer with no rebuild, just basic maintenance.
V-Stroms are surprisingly reliable they can have so many issues, yet they still keep going. It’s like they don’t care if it has issues and just keeps going despite it. Same with certain Africa Twin models.
Exactly why the Ninja 250 was my 1st bike. Bulletproof reliability and I was a absolute hooligan on it and it never gave me a problem. Further proof why the Ninja 250 then 300 and 400 are the king of beginner bikes.
I owned 2 Ninja 250's. One a Black and purple one,and the 2nd one,an all Yellow one! I did some mods to my Yellow one,by installing two aftermarket-exhausts in place of the OEM one's,rejetted it,and my FAVORITE one (which I was asked ALL THE TIME about),is if you pause the video when your able to see the BACK of the Ninja-250,You'll quickly see @ the 3:11 mark,that it has 3 separate red-lenses in the tail section! The middle lens being the actual brake light,while the outside smaller two red lenses didn't serve any purpose! HOWEVER,I took MINE,and installed CLEAR lenses on both sides and removed the stalk rear turn-signals and took the bulbs and wiring and stuck them in the no-light lenses on either side of the brake-light to serve as turn-signals!!! It was a rather easy and simple mod. to do,and looked AWESOME when finished as they worked just as reliably as the stock one's that hung on the lower "Stalks" on the rear. : >)
My harley has 300k miles, I rebuilt the motor and trans every 100k. Still going strong.
I’m surprised there’s no Moto Guzzi on this list!!! Shaft driven with air cooled engines with proven reliability!
I have had my Sportster for 25 years and 400,000 miles.37 back tires and 17 front ones and 3 belts. It has out lasted all of my Honda's put together. My BMW 100/7 had 500,000 miles on her at the time of her demise. My CX500 had 250,000 miles before suffering Catastrophic engine failure. Cam chain broke and destroyed the engine.
I have long maintained the Sporty engines are by far Harley's best offering.
Over a million miles. Chill, bro.
@@billygraham2132 Easy to do for someone old enough who's ridden for decades. I'm not at that level but do respect it.
He did say that Sportsters were very long-lived. I haven't owned one, but I've seen friends' go 100,000 mi. +
@@garylaajala9461 The carberater and the alloy cylinders and head make for a cool running motor. If you don't cook your oil to ☠️ it lubes and cools your engine.A cool running motor is nice to ride since it's not cooking the oil and the rider to death 💀☠️.
Excellent list. I think you hit them all! I'd also nod to the V-Strom as it has the same engine as the SV and is equally unkillable. Props to the Cub. You don't become the best selling motor vehicle in history without being high on the dependable list.
250,000 kilometres on my 2007 Triumph Bonneville that I've owned since new. Tyres, brakes, chains and sprockets and regular oil changes are mostly all that has been required. recently replaced head stem steering bearings and have reshimed the valves once
Impressive, and gorgeous bikes as well
I feel like the ol dr650 should have atleast been an honorable mention, tho you did throw it a bone in general with the dual sport category. Im a little over 20,000 on mine and have done nothing repair wise other that oil changes, one valve adjustment, and a bunch of tires being i used to run k760 trackmasters. It has been extremely reliable and not needy in the least, it just works, like the klr there are many that will confirm it as well.
Surprised u didnt mention the Kaw ZX-9R. We have Willard's world record bike on display at work. 223,000 miles on the factory clutch
As a long-time Honda owner I'm so glad you started this topic with that brand 😊
A happy CBF-1000 owner
I actually clicked on this video to come to the comments and tell him that he left out the F4i, and it was the first on the list. My first and only motorcycle so far (currently looking for '07 Fireblade) has been my '04 F4i. Had it over 13 years and the only non-maintenance part I needed to replace was the automatic cam chain tensioner, with a manual tensioner. I work on HDs, but I ride Honda.
I'm very surprised a Kawasaki concours and the BMW 1150R aren't on the list. Those things are damn near bulletproof and even after 80 to 100k miles with basic maintenance and still run brand new
The 1100 and 1150 boxer motors are incredible, unfortunately it's the rest of the bike that wasn't. The wiring back then had really weird sheathing that breaks down over the years and causes all sorts of odd gremlins. An unfortunate side effect of a dry clutch and shaft drive also mean that the transmission and rear drive units can wear out with extremely costly repairs being necessary. I saw a R1200CL, which is the same motor as the 1150, with only 30k on the clock that needed a clutch but during disassembly I found the input shaft to the transmission wiggling which meant blown bearings inside. That job went from a clutch replacement to a tear down and part out thanks to the cost of required repairs. But... Yes the engines alone are fantastic 🤣
I have a bulletproof 2009 Kawasaki Concours that has 135,000 miles of pure joy, just normal maintenance and a lack of problems. I fully expect another 100k plus as I personally know of other Concours going forever also.
@@AlanSmith-dg6lcI have the '11 Concours 14 at 15k miles, I have awhile to go😅
@@seatime674 Long may you run!~Neil Young
He also totally forgot the Suzuki GZ250
Suzuki DR series the old ones are gold !
I've seen a dude on a forum hitting 200 000 miles on an MT-09 (dude was also hitting the drag strips here and there)and a dude on the CZcamss hitting the same on the Tenere 700. Yamaha baby.
My 2015 MT-07 is at 54,000 kms, its not insane but its the highest KM mt-07 I've seen - But I've heard of them making it past 100,000 so I'm not worried at all.
@@BlackSlimShadyA friend of mine has about 120.000kms on his Xsr 👍 Im getting close to 60k
First bike was a 2003 ninja 250R, 9k miles in one season. Just amazing how revable and comfortable it was to ride.
My wife and I both ride FJR 1300's... awesome motors... and there are many thay have crossed the 250,000 mile mark..
I love my Super Cub. It's actually a really fun little bike, and it's style is timeless and still stands out today.
Great video. Imma have to listen to it as i drive my work van two hours to my next job, Time to go to work. Gold Wings, FJRs and Vstrom 1000's come to mind and always always always maintain that bike. She will love you long time if you do that.
Last year I met a man who owned 3 Moto Guzzi California 1100. They were all running with 110k, 170k and 330k kilometers on the odo. Just regular maintenance
The Honda Valkyrie I bought in 1997 still runs great and it's patina makes it priceless. Regular maintenance is the key, nothing nuts, just regular.
It was obvious that you will not include a 150 cc commuter motorcycle in the list but in my personal experience my honda unicorn 150 already completed 250 thousand kilometres without any major issues. When the video started by showing a unicorn... 😊😊😊
I'm liking many of these. Sold my Goldwing and swapped my Valkyrie for my brother's KLR650. Man I love riding that little thing around. Nearly got an SV650 but got the 1000 instead. My '02 R1150RT really is unkillable and those who know, know how good it is as a sports bike. Even learned to ride over 45 years ago on a Honda "step-through".
Honorable mention to the Suzuki Bandit 1200, they were oil cooled, carbureted from 1997 to 2006. Then in 2007 they basically give it a 1250cc hayabusa engine that’s been detuned to 95hp and 80 ft/lbs. VERY understressed engine. Suzuki is slow to evolve but they’re tanks.
There is a guy on the Indian forums that has 550,000+ miles on his Indian Chieftain with only oil changes. They did a nice job on that thunderstroke motor.
just bought a 600 f4i, thanks for the reassurance with this vid
Bought a 2012 FZ6R recently . From what I've been told the bike holds together well.
It should!
It uses an R6 block. So is super understressed in the 6R.
I've seen a bunch of 40,000miles + FZ6R's on Craigslist over the years.
They get ridden, people love them.
Pretty cool to see 2 of my 3 current motorcycles on this list. 2008sv650N and my crf250l . The Yamaha Wr250f I also have isn't supposed to be street legal but mine is. It's an off road racing engine so incredible reliability isn't legendary but it is great for type of engine and its power output for its size.
I have a 04 xl 1200c and good to know it was deemed so reliable by you..thanks!!..ron ft.myers fl. hey we ride year round too!
Hi.Maybe add any Kawasaki KZ - I rode a 1978 KZ 650 for 31 years and it never failed me . i know I have told you before , but it is still the longest and best relationship of my life. Thanks for all of your fun videos.
VFR-800, I’ve had 2…one with 5 owners and 35k miles and the one I have now which was 6 owners and I’m at 43k miles. Even with the high mileage it’s still one of the smoothest running engines I’ve ever owned (smoother than my 954 that has half the mileage).
I was shocked he ain’t at least mention it, I’ve got a 750 and it’s amazing
@@profenick4016 the 750 is reliable, but the 800s are lower maintenance too being FI and not carbed
@@DeadLemonz for sure, carbs can be a pain in the ass but honestly I’ve never had as issues since I rebuilt it a year ago
Good bikes but that's not high mileage, get her over 100k first 👍 and she will get there if you try
43k miles is not even close to high mileage lol
Honda CB 500, how can you forget this unbillable Legend.
It's older than anyone in this video or watching the video, except maybe you and me. Hey, all those '70s Hondas ran forever. Change oil in them, if you remember, and just keep riding. Eventually, you have to replace tires and chains, when the tires won't hold air anymore and the chains are so loose, they fall off.
@@tommissouri4871 Glad to see people remembreing past bikes 👍
Cb750 my favorite
I have a 1996 cbr600f3. 27 yrs and 55,000kms. Put on some modern brakes and an after market shock. Doesn't leak or burn oil. NEVER burps, farts or looks like it's not going to get me home. Still pulls 140 mph, handles nicely and scares late model sports bikes. I love it
5:58 This reminds me of a yard brush I had for over 30 years, and it was used almost daily. In all that time, I only changed the brush head twice and the shaft once.....
Id also add the ninja 650 series of bikes. The only problem my dads bike has had was the battery dying cause it wasnt being ridden frequently
The parallel twin 650 from kawi .. bulletproof + cheap to maintain.
Trickle chargers will take care of that
My Suzuki TS50X sat in a garage for nearly 15 years dry, has had 6 owners in total. Took it out last spring, refurbished it, gave it new wear parts and tuned it myself. It runs like new to this day, even with 240k km mileage.
Low maitenance is one of my biggest qualifications for a street bike, I spend all my time working on my motocross bike for the dirt
I had a 94 Harley Softail Custom I road from 94 to 2022. I never had an engine issue. I replaced it with a 2022 48, the last evo built.
EVOs were overbuilt for reliability and underbuilt for power from the factory. A little work and they'd make power and still be overly reliable.
A retired farmer in Lake City Minnesota had 510,XXX miles on his 2014 Indian Chieftain when he struck a deer and put both of them out of commission. Polaris has the bike now tearing it down and evaluating every component for wear.
SUZUKI SV650...❤
A naked street motorcycle whose looks and designs could never get bored or old....!!!!!
It has got that " naked street bike " looks that people/riders may still wanted to BUY AND RIDE in upcoming generation too.....!!!!! 😱😱😱
Yamaha wr250r, dr-z 400, dr650, and anything victory post 2003 is worth mentioning.
Yammies favorite motorcycle, the Blvd s40 is pretty reliable but there is something important that doesn't have a housing so you have to clean it all the time or make a housing for it.
I have an 09 Kawasaki Concours 14 with 109,000 miles on it and other maintenance the only things that have failed on are the Rear Brake Light Switch ($39) and Front Wheel Bearings ($60)...thats is! New clutch was $140! And still runs like a Swiss Watch, That is what I would call Bullet-proof...
Basically the same engine as the Concours 14 / GTR1400, without the variable valve timing gadgetery, 06 Gen1 ZZR400/ZX14 here, with roughly 185k kms / 115k miles, used mainly for touring, much more than in sport role. I do my own maintenance. Have to check valve clearances, last time was 10 years / 110 k kms / 70k miles ago. Oil changes every 12,5k km/ 8k miles / once a year. Now I'm having an issue with high fuel consumption and once in a while stalling when cutting gas/ decelarating, in lower temperature days, say below 13-14ºC / 55ºF. When it's warm it runs nice. I've checked the air intake temperature sensor and it's working fine. I think it's dirty fuel injectors. I have to take the throttle bodies off to check and service the injectors. Same spark plugs also for 110 k kms / 70k miles. It's not spark plugs. I've checked them, they're ok, replaced with new ones, ran the same way, and the old ones went back again. I'm trying to see how much they'll last, to prove myself that nonsense of the 7,5 k mile / 12k km replacement frequency, as per the maintenance schedule. The front brake oil reservoir plastic fixing tab broke due to fatigue/ UV effect, as well as the 2 L+R side of the clocks, upper fairing lids front tabs also broke, these due to vibration. Still stock everything (original clutch and rear shock included) except for tyres, brake pads, fork oil seals, front disc rotors, drive chain and sprockets and wheel bearings, that sort of things. That's it. Very time consuming and fiddling to check valves but, apart from that, excellent piece of japanese engineering, I have to admit. I also own other japanese bikes, one of which an 06 SV650, other a 1963 Honda C110 moped, my first bike. I'm 59, I'm a passionate bike keeper, they will all outlast me.
@@zzrider805 run Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel constant for about 1,000 miles, it will clean and lube injectors as well as the upper cylinders and intake valves..that should take care of it. Use dilution according to the directions.
My 2009 Concours has original everything including clutch and spark plugs at 135,000 miles- best bike I've ever had in 50 years riding!
@@scottmatzeder9162 Hi there. Thanks for the hint. I've already used STP injector cleaner, added to gas, roughly for the same mileage you suggested, maybe longer, but it didn't make any difference. The problem is that I'm based in Portugal and here many products that are available in the US they simply aren't easily available or otherwise extremely expensive taking shipping fees and customs taxes into account. If I google Marvel Mystery Oil it will give me some equivalent products which are available in Europe, such as Liqui Moly injection cleaner or even Liqui Moly valve cleaner. But now I'm thinking that it might even be another problem: a bad Intake Air Pressure (IAP) sensor or the Atmospheric AP sensor, which are the same part (the 1st one linked to the throttle bodies vacuum vents and the 2nd under the seat). I'll check these 2 and I'll check again, and this time with more precision, the IA Temperature sensor (in the airbox). I don't have much time, it may take a few weeks, but I'll post the results when I get a conclusion, it may help somebody. Cheers
Last october there was a 2016 GTR1400 listed for sale on a French equivalent of Craigslist (Leboncoin), which was a convoy support bike with 341.000 km / 212k ml on the clocks. It stated it ran fine...
I have a 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 with over 100K Miles on it. Probably the highest mileage Ninja 1000 in Canada haha
The sport touring ninja 1k ? I like that bike . Could be my next bike ..
I've heard often that it's engine is bulletproof
Hey Yammie, you forgot the KawaskiConcourse 1000, the cockroach of motorcycles (can't be killed) lol.👍✌
My dad has over 680,000 miles on his original engine '01 Goldwing, the only thing he's changed was 3 of his spark plugs and rides completely without an air filter.
Wow! That's incredible!
I get why he rides w/o an air filter. The Gold Wings are practically hermetically sealed right from the factory.
The Honda MSX 125 (grom) got a bulletproof engine. Those badboys strives when redlining for 1 minute straight in a 12 o'clock wheelie.
had abuddy that bought a used 73 honda dohc 450(30,000 miles) that was not supposed to be all that reliable -- gave it a major tuneup adjusted valves & such & rode it from lake charles la to the northern tip of maine & back in about 5 weeks -- then rode it for another 2 years before he sold it -- just normal maintenance -- chain & stuff - incredible machine
love this format :)
Add to the sv650, the DL650. More comfortable, nice and simple and bomb proof. One of the best middleweights ever created and loads of nice early examples still on the roads.
Amen !
Here here !
DL650 owner right here.
Uh, that's a Vstrom 650 for you non-Suzuki riders here.
But yes my 2008 Vstrom 650 is uber reliable - she just goes & goes....
I think a big part of what made super cub so good, is when you do break it, you can pretty much fix it with tape and hammer
Many of this kind of work bike and scooter are build not just to be reliable, but also very easy and cheap to fix
there are still tons of people out in places like Japan or Taiwan riding around in 30, 40 years old CB125 or super cub and there are so many parts out there you can keep them running for ever, and so simple every shop and mechanic can fix them for cheap
Over 100k on my 1999 Honda Valkyrie. Was my daily commuter, 150 mile/day round trip. Never let me down and never needed anything other than scheduled maintenance.
I have a 2018 sportster 1200! Love it. My 2nd bike will be the klr650! 😊
My 1991 Zephyr has 102000 miles (161000 kilometres), though it's currently being rebuilt. Only had a leaky bore gasket.
I love the boxy style of the 80s and 90s bikes! I want to see more like XSR900GT
Surprised Honda st1300/1100 pan European wasn't mentioned like the goldwing they go for ever my 1300 has 87k miles on it and my friends ex police 1100 has nearly 90k on it still both going strong
ST's never caught on in the U.S. like they should have, but you're right - they're fantastic. I have a `91 1100 still running strong at 65K (as well as a 1978 GL1000 with 51K).
The Honda VFR750F models from the 90s were and still are absolutely bomb proof, basic maintenance and they will go forever, my dads vfr is already pushing 70k with minimal maintenance and almost no work done
Feel the Triumph modern classics should be on here. Maybe I’m a bit bias having a 126k mile Scrambler that I use as a daily DS, but it still doesn’t burn oil and hasn’t had anything done outside of regular maintenance.
“While ripping at a modest 65mph when pinned in 5th gear” lmao. That was totally me on my first bike a 2001 Kawasaki eliminator 125. Still have it and like they say, it’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow 🙏
I’m surprised the Busa isn’t on this list. With countless going 100-150k miles no problem, and being absolutely beefy and unkillable in the first place
The supercub is a personal favorite of mine, more specifically the 70cc and 90cc versions of old in the passports and trail series. Your entire electrical system could fail, even the charging system and as long as you have a kick starter and the 2 or 3 wires connected for the exciter coil, it'll start just fine. Not true of the new ones however but they're still nice bikes. Another testament to the reliability of the old gals is that Honda still uses their engine style with very few, if any, updates in the 50cc, 70cc, and 110cc dirt bikes and ATVs.
I once met someone on an 80's Goldwing. He shows me the odometer was over 600k miles and he insisted he was still on the original engine with no major issues.
My dad has a Ducati 900SS which is now over 90k miles. Original engine, never had any major problems and not many minor issues either.
My first bike was a Honda Silverwing (GL500). I bought it with 1,200 miles on it and sold it at north of 97k. Horrible starter bike as every time it fell over it landed on the fiberglass fairing and the mirror snapped off, but boy did that bike take a LOT of abuse and keep on running!
A common complaint I found with l Royal Enfield (2019-2023) is the oil temp sensor giving false codes. You have to reset it constantly in cold weather conditions. Changed it out twice and still getting the same code.
Plus many broken frames on Himalayans and crankshaft failures too. This video is utter BS.
Guys ive asked on reddit wjd and the forum but had no answers. The turn signals on my 97 virago 535 are hyperflashint, despite all being halogen.i pulled them apart today and the bulbs are all 12v10w. Would switching to 12v21w stop the hyperflashing? Or is it likely to be something else?
Check for a relay near fuse block that controls turn signals may be weak.
How about the Superfour? The Honda CB400 is almost unkillable!
Also the Yamaha T-50 TownMate is practically unkillable!!
Both bikes have been used hugely in the span of decades for commuting with minimal or no maintenance (especially in the case of the TownMate)..
Had a 2017 Honda 250 Rally. Put 20k miles on it in 4 years. Not a single problem. Oil changes, tires, chain and sprockets. Never checked the valves.
I wish you would do a video about the Goldwing and specifically their 60,000 mile redline testing on the 1500...
That's some crazy engineering
Yeah it’s strange the GW basically got a side mention when it’s kinda the OG touring machine known for reliability.
I don't know about the Sportster Evo... In the 35k we were together, I had to replace the clutch bearing twice and the ignition module once. It was a 20 year long love affair but I don't know that I would call it, "ridiculously reliable." She was so pretty though and we had many adventures together!
Hard to beat the GoldWing GL1500. Other than the switches that tend to fail. And the rear master cylinder. And of course the sticky 4th gear that develops, even after Honda "fixed" it. And of course there's the stock seat that leaves you crippled after 80 miles....but yeah, the GL1500!
6:06 that’s my baby 98 Valk my first bike been riding for 3 years wooooh
Have a long time affection for the Honda Cub as it was my first motorcycle. Now have a red 65 Cub. Ongoing joke is that an average adult male could stand in front, lean on the bars and stop the Cub from taking off. But riding the Cub never fails to put a smile on my face.
Hey Yammie, do you still have a discount code with flying eyes? Mind sharing? Thanks in advance!
No love for the T-dub (Yamaha TW200)? The thing is so reliable that Yamaha has barely made changes to it over several decades. It's practically the last agricultural bike too which that in itself has some high reliability standards from my understanding.
I second this motion. Literally can’t stop it. I started and rode mine from a cold start under a foot of snow in -20 degrees in Colorado.
Very durable bikes it seems but the thing is nearly all the owners don't ride them a lot of miles.
Hey Yammi Noob, you forgot about the bulletproof Kawasaki Concours 1400. I've had 14 years of smiling 135,000 miles with just wear items like tires and fluids. There's a guy with 294,000 miles on the forum, all original with normal maintenance and rides all over the states every year since 2009.
The Gear Driven Cam Gen 4 VFR750 & Gen 5 VFR800Fi should have been on this list, they pretty much invented the SportsTouring segment, and if serviced correctly are capable of high mileages.
There's also the BMW K75 which was known as "the flying brick"
The 2006 Sportster 1200R was the best air cooled Sportster ever built. Off the floor it generated 70 hp and 80# of torque and would leave my 2005 Sportster 1200C in the dust. Big twins that weren't modified to the hilt didn't stand a chance, sure they could get close but 2nd place is still 2nd place. With dual front rotors and a blacked out engine, I accumulated a 1200 custom tank and a bobtailed rear fender and blacked it all out. It looked nasty mean and an attitude to match.
Wish the klr would get inverted forks and better rear suspension. They could get way more power out of that 650 motor also
I agree about the power. The 310GS performs similarly.
I have an EVO Iron 883. Not going to lie, I definitely abuse it, so I can say for fact they’re unkillable. Shrugs off abuse that would crack a lot of bikes in two
So I bought a 2020 Honda super cub last year at the beginning of October and now it is March of the year after that and I have over 4000 miles on it. I write it absolutely everywhere all the time and I’m very curious to see how long it lasts my maintenance, but I do want itis very strict. I do all of the maintenance that is required and I’ve cut my oil change intervals in half miles on it when I got it bought it, but I have it for very long time because replace every single part.
I once saw a Honda super cub in Greece with 5 people on it. Try that on an mt07!
the Honda factor is why for the last 50 or so years almost every postman in Australia rode a Honda CT 110 (or one of it's predecessors).
I like that fjr but lots of power for me, and gold wings are expensive.
10:56 Wow, FOUR THOUSAND MILES on the clock?? Surely, no Human made engine can last that long!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A little surprised neither the VFR800 or the Pan European made the list. A Hayabusa should run for a great many miles, so long as it's not turbocharged. Same for the ZZR, probably the old Honda Blackbird too.
And here I am on my 03 cbr600rr and it’s been in the shop for like a month and a half just over small issues
Motor is unkillable tho
It's no surprise that Ural is not mentioned on this list since the odometer is calibrated in kilometers! LoL
Seriously though my 2006 never gave me any headaches. Nor did it, I'm happy to say, ever strand me on the side of the road.
Will save you some time:
10. Honda CBR600 F4i
9. Kawasaki Ninja 250R
8. Yamaha FJR1300
7. Honda Valkyrie
6. Kawasaki KLR650
5. Suzuki SV650
4. Harley Davidson EVO Sportster
3. Honda CRF250L
2. BMW R1200GS
1. Honda Super Cub
Cb250. Either the nighthawk or the rebel. Absolutely unkillable, but that goes with both the matching (or close to) hp/tq numbers AND that it's a Honda.
Due to personal experience, agree 100% about the Suzuki SV650- I think the best all round (road) bike of the modern era- combines reliability with actual performance. But You missed the Suzuki GS500! it’s like Suzuki engineers looked at the SV & said “ still not reliable enough!”😅...so simplified, lightened- yes not much performance wise ( but same a Ducati scrambler!☺️ but with running cost & service intervals approving...errr zero dollars 😅) even if you neglect them it’s a totally unkillable bike😮
I'm very happy with my Honda VT500C. Second owner from 1983. ;)
My dads DL650 is at like 140k miles. When we replaced the clutch at 135k miles we discovered it was fine. Right now it’s out since it lost third.
Love it !
My 2008 DL650 just turned 18,000 miles so it's a "spring chicken" in comparison
@@psalm2forliberty577 keep it forever man. if you do that means you can buy a Ducati or something “unreliable” and not be worried about being out a bike.