Top 5 Most UNRELIABLE Motorcycles (Avoid These)
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- Discover the top 5 most unreliable motorcycles you should avoid in this comprehensive video review. From Harley-Davidson's infamous Dyna models to the poorly designed Ducati Scrambler Sixty2, learn which bikes are known for draining both your wallet and your patience. Perfect for potential bike buyers looking to make an informed decision. Subscribe for more insights and help spread the word by sharing this video with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts!
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I have had my Sportster 25 years and 400,000 miles and 38 back tires and 17 front ones and 3 belts in 25 years. My Sportster has outlasted all of my Honda's put together.
There are only 4 motorcycle brands worldwide for durability longevity being reliable and even cheaper they are as follows HONDA YAMAHA SUZUKI and KAWASAKI forget all other brands
And BMW or Agusta?
@@carlosalbertopugliese1889 Or Triumph ?
Honda
Honda
Agree, no issue at all for my Yamaha bike, and previously Honda
I've read a lot of complaints about KTM, but my experience could not have been better. I first bought a second hand Duke 690 with 7000 km for a bit more than 5000 euros and brought it to the service to be checked where they discovered that it was due for a warranty operation at no cost. Then I rode it for 50.000 km very hard with no problem, although the screaming big single seemed to be ready to blow at any moment. I made round trips of 5000 km to go to rock festivals with the bike loaded to the max. Finally, I changed it for a new Duke 890 R that until now has given me the same as the first, including another warranty operation that I found due to the *smell* (cooling liquid) with no problems.
At 71, I've had all kinds of bikes, and the 2 KTM I've had are among those with the least problems: none...
The main thing to having a good solid reliable vehicle of any type road or off road 2 or 4 wheels is regular maintenance especially regular oil changes and properly allowing the drive line to warm up and cool down. Once a machine is at normal operating temp go like a bat out of hell, and before shutting down go easy on it for a few minutes to allow a proper cool down before the shut down.
Absolutely! Regular maintenance, especially timely oil changes, is crucial for any vehicle's longevity and reliability. Allowing the engine to warm up and cool down properly makes a significant difference in performance and durability. Once everything is at the right temperature, enjoy the ride to the fullest, but remember to cool down before shutting off. Great advice for keeping any machine running smoothly! Ride safe!
If a machine has any of the following: poor engineering, poor components, poor construction all the regular maintenance in the world is not going to make it into a better machine. The Japanese consistency in producing quality machines has made them the benchmark. Even the Germans can’t match Japanese quality. The Americans build a machine down to a price point. The Japanese build a machine up to a reputation.
Glad you didn't mention my much loved GS 😁
I've bought a 2003 dyna superglide brand new in... 2003. Rode it for 11 years and put over 100k miles on it without ever going into the engine other than to change out the cam chain tensioners for maintenance reasons. The crank runout didn't become an issue until the mid to late 2000's when for some reason the motor company decided to up the tolerances; causing a lot of oil pump failures.
Thank you for sharing your experience and insights with us. It's valuable to learn from real riders like you.
2003 Harley Softail Heritage with 130,000 miles. Updated the can chain tensioners and have only had to replace oil, tires, batteries, and brakes. It don’t owe me a thing…
Your Harley has seen more road than some people! It's like the Energizer Bunny of motorcycles.
I replaced a perfectly good battery because the connections needed cleaning, they were fitted with flat washers instead of crinkle type. Should have checked before ordering, symptom was poor starting hot.
I've heard the Can Am Spyders from 2013 have a bad reputation. The Yamaha XJ 900 Diversion is bike that you never got in the states that was very reliable and well worth having if you can buy one. There have been reports of them getting over 400,000 miles from a motor. They are great bikes.
Most problems are from poor maintenance. Plastics don't like fuel in the oil, I have a '99 Harley 'FXDL twin cam. I don't think anyone who doesn't know the first thing about maintenance should own one. 25 years old and 25k miles.
I'd set out on a 5k road trip tomorrow and be very surprised if anything let me down. Cam tensioners need inspection every 10k. I undid the 10 small bolts and checked. Yep, they are still good for another 10k.
I lost an indicator lens screw once that hadn't been done up properly. Goes nicely with my 25 year old jaguar S type 4.0 that are supposed to have similar issues.
There are upgrade kits that are cheaper than replacing the car or bike if it's something you really like.
I have a 2004 Softail, 230,000 kms and not one drama
Have had 6 Harley’s over the years - exactly zero issues. Not uncommon to get 80-100k miles. Most people riding other brands never see those kinds of miles like a lot of Harley riders do.
I see you didn't mention the fact that your harleys were in a box in your front room all winter......... Just like every harley ever made
@@sketch6995 average 15,000 miles per year
I ride my Harley all year, including the cold midwest winters. I see alot more Harleys in the winter than sport bikes
Honda Goldwing anybody?
@@DORSIAKILL a much better bike than a chunk of shit harley.
I currently own a dyna and 2 softails from the era you descibe,and l have never had a breakdown.My bikes have always delivered exactly what they are designed to do.They are excellent bikes and the only brand i will buy for the rest of my days
42 yrs riding Honda's,"Still Happy",Love all motorcycle's,Spazz in Cali.
Wow, 42 years of riding Hondas? That's awesome! Keep on spazzing in Cali and loving those motorcycles!
I have had sportsters 2 883s one 1200 they always ran great. And so easy to work on. Not like my K75 just changing the air filter is a pain. Change one of those you will love sportsters.
I'm adding this as a reply, I ride all year in Florida, better in the cool morning's. Bikes will have issues and being able to fix on the road is a good thing. But the main reason for loving sportsters is you can let them sit over winter and the clutch will be free and not stuck together. Like some bikes I've owned.
Thanks for sharing your experience with Sportsters! It's great to hear they’ve been reliable and easy to work on for you. Riding all year in Florida must be fantastic, especially those cool mornings. Being able to fix issues on the road is definitely a big plus. The point about the clutch not sticking together over the winter is really valuable too. Sportsters definitely have their unique advantages! Ride safe and enjoy the year-round riding weather!
I've had alot of bikes, sold my last bike, Goldwing, and bought a VERY good running 2004 sportster and set it up for longer rides. 10-12 hours easily done, i do 1500 mile rides no problem. I will NEVER sell this bike. Completely reliable, gas, tires, and oil, period. no longer interested in any Japanese bike. This bike will be running long after those that generally are worn out and worth 500 bucks at 40k mark. I do have have respect for the goldwing tho, great bike.
Your Sportster seems like it's in for the long haul, unlike those Japanese bikes at the 40k mark. Long live the Sportster!
@@FASTLANETV14It's been awesome, I'd ride it anywhere! Well, 120 miles at a time..lol
Wow, what are you smoking 😂
39 bikes in 45 years of riding - 3 of which were Harleys, which were the biggest POSs - EVER! My Goldwing now has 307,000 miles on it and counting without a single issue! F Harley!
Had a dyna wg 2001, needed to change rocker gastkets and thats it. ran well for 23 years
It’s not the bike ,it’s the owner.
Friend of mine had a 60s Honda dream 90 - we had lots of trouble keeping air in the front tire and we used a whole roll of black tape to hold the sidewall together !
I had a Harley softail.150,000 miles
Sold it still running
So what do you know about bikes
Awesome video - thank you!
Thank you for watching and appreciating the content!
Ducati 620 scrambler, what model is that?
The Honda Goldwing is an electrical nightmare. I know of a dozen just sitting collecting dust due to electrical problems.
The Goldwing might need a new motto: "Riding on sparks of hope."
Had a dyna WG 2001. ran it for 22 years and sold it. Ran great. You just need to maintain it like anything else.
Crap, I put 110,000 miles on my 2001 wide glide. 1 stator, two batteries,
I will try to be as civil and respectful as I can. No way you got 110,000 miles.
@@honestlion17 well sir, have know reason not to tell my truth of MY bike. By the way I still own it. It’s now my backup to my 07 ultra with 62,000 miles. Never touched the engine. Leaving for street vibrations with it next week.
@andrewlittle6174 Well, that's an anomaly. I worked in the motorcycle industry for many years and have many friends and acquaintances.
that rode Harley Davidson's, and they were nothing but trouble, and that is a fact. Congratulations on your 🦄
@@honestlion17 not an anomaly. My riding brothers have put so many miles on. All I can say is maintenance maintenance.
KTM were unreliable before 2018 and nothing has changed since then. The 790's engine is made in China - just Google camshaft problems.
Thanks for the heads up! It's always good to be aware of potential issues before investing in a bike.
It's no wonder with a failure rate of 36%, the highest failure rate in motorcycle manufacturing that Harley Davidson is at the top of the list. Willy G has done a spectacular job of marketing, branding and merchandising to the effect that many people will spend their last dollar just to say they ride a Harley. I know riders personally who have experienced catastrophic engine failure on a brand new Harley, turned right around and bought another one. I know guys personally that have had reoccurring issues with their Harleys. They've taken them back to the dealership multiple times and either the techs couldn't solve the problem or the bike would work fine after the repair and break down again. These are not people I know on social media these are people I know personally who I ride with.
With a failure rate of 36% it doesn't matter if one or two people chime in on every comment thread saying how reliable their Harley is. For every 2 comments in a comment thread that valiantly defend HD there are 10 other guys suffering in silence twitling their thumbs wondering when the shop is going to call them and let them know their bike is ready a month after they turned it in for service. Some people may actually have had a good experience with their Harley albeit they had to perfectly maintain their bikes and ride it with care like it was made of tinfoil. With that being said, anything that has been meticulously maintained and cared for like a human being should last a long time. However, some of those people can be disingenuous. Reliability means all you have to do is perform routine maintenance of wearable items like tires, oil, air filter, etc. otherwise the bike runs perfectly on every startup, and be trouble free no matter how many thousands of miles is put on the bike.
Harley owners try to conflate routine maintenance with repairs--They are not the same. If you have to open an engine to replace mechanical parts like a crankshaft, timing chain, pistons, rods, heads, jugs, lifters, cam plate etc. that is NOT routine maintenance. Others try to conflate preventative maintenance with modification. Upgrading to better cams, cam plate, polished heads, truing a crankshaft or buying a trued crankshaft etc. because the factory part(s) failed does not equate to preventative maintenance. Those are preventative repairs. I'm not a Harley hater or a hater of any motorcycle manufacturer. I love all brands of motorcycles. I just believe in telling the truth and being real over being loyal to a brand.
Jesus dude, get a life
@@Brian-zg9ff find an intellect.
@@fifthgearfoodie5272 Seriously. Get a life. My twin cam has had no engine issues in the 5 years and 21k miles I've run so far. You really wrote all that to cry into the void about people who don't care about your opinion. Don't like Harley? Ride something else. No one cares.
I ain't reading all that 😂
@@Jesse_E5150 Nobody asked you to. Mind your business.
you forgot to mention the Suzuki savage 650 single. I had one , and it shook itself apart; righthand side footpeg fell off, lefthand side cover fell off , carburetor issues, engine died all the time especially in the worst places like during a turn and I had to keep the engine revved up coming to a stop or it would die out. the brakes took awhile to grab, so I had to clamp down real hard. I finally got rid of it and bought me a 2013 gsxr 750.
I had a 2015 Multistrada which was unreliable, untrustworthy and cost me a fortune. I replaced it with a 2020 1290 SAS which so far has only needed a replacement battery. I did keep my 2005 FJR1300 to ensure that I have something to ride.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s frustrating when a bike doesn’t live up to expectations, especially with the costs involved. Glad to hear your 2020 1290 SAS has been more reliable for you. Keeping the 2005 FJR1300 sounds like a smart move to ensure you always have a trustworthy ride. Ride safe and enjoy the road!
Very good accurate review. The Harley guys won’t admit but they know it’s true, especially with the Dyna’s.
When I was bike shopping in 2005, the Big Twin fans were all over the Internet complaining about serious engine problems. The Sportster fans weren't complaining about anything. I chose a new 1200 Roadster and haven't regretted it, 84,000 miles later.
The comment of the narrator allone is already hilarious, mentioning H-D upgraded to hydraulic lifters....yeah the did....back in 1948 already.
Twinky A series motor where not the best indeed,
Timing chain tensioner's were a problem, but easy fixable.
Still would not ride one, i prefer Shovel's and Evo's
A lot of Harley guys don't care because they don't mind turning a wrench to install good aftermarket parts. These are not hard engines to work on. That's why people liked them.
Thanks for the comment! You're absolutely right about the hydraulic lifters upgrade dating back to 1948-that's a great historical catch. The Twinkies had their issues, but as you mentioned, those timing chain tensioners were fixable. Shovelheads and Evos definitely have their own unique charm and reliability. Thanks for sharing your insights and preferences! Keep the discussion going and ride safe.
AMEN BROTHER!!!!!
Those KTMSs, wanna give em a shot, but they always pop up on these types of lists.
I had one of those Harleys and put 100 thousand trouble free kilometres on it lol. Just regular maintenance.
Same
He got it from a VERY reliable source... Anyone's who's owned anything else! I've had 39 bikes in 45 years of riding - 3 of which were Harleys, which were the BIGGEST pieces of shit - EVER! My Goldwing now has 307,000 miles on it and counting without a single issue!!
@@seanoleary1979 I had a Goldwing...the stator needed replacing...major job and expense...was also blowing oil from leaking valve seals on start up...starter motor would spin without engaging...never had any of those problems with any of my Harley's lol. Guess it's luck of the draw...Wing gave me nothing but problems.
Had a Ktm 390 2016 model for five years, no a single problem, oh dorry had to change the battery. After that a Ducati 62, again no issues, i loved that bike 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's awesome to hear about trouble-free rides with your bikes.
Well, i knew Honda was Not going to be on the list 😅😅😅
I have a 1995 FXDWG 80CID EVO great bike still. All O.E. plenty of get up and go
Your bike sounds like it has more energy than some newer models! Old but gold, right?
Lucky was looking at the Ducati scrambler
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate you watching Lucky's adventures.
Any bikes that came from China should be on the top of the list.
Is this data compiled from owners that have owned a few different bikes and put in some serious miles in all weather's? I have owned 7 harleys over the years no breaking down issues. Just for record i am not a huge harley fan i get why people like them. Perfect bike for bringing your partner along with you
7 Harleys? You must have a Harley parking lot at home!
BS, from the mouth of an ignorant moped riders. Some Dana Guide have over 80,000 miles on the clock with no issues. Several seniors in the group I meet with have Harley Road Guides with 170,000 miles. I'll not go through the bikes listed, but motorcycles are killed by age more often then millage. I owned a Honda CB500X until I totaled in on dirt/gravel road. There were CB500s with over 240,000 miles on them with minimal repairs. I stuck with Honda bought Transalp 750. There are counties where motorcycles are the main transportation and haulers.
That's some impressive mileage on those bikes! Keep on riding and sharing your adventures with us!
The Harley cam chain hydraulic shoe tensioner issue was specific to the earlier Twin-cam 88 models, (02-06 if I remember correctly) and is easy enough to avoid by replacing the hydraulic shoes with new and better quality ones. Or converting to gear driven cams which is not a difficult task either.
Looks like those earlier Twin-cam 88 models had a little tension in their lives! Time for an upgrade to keep things running smoothly.
Actually the hydraulic was the upgrade fix for the spring loaded tensioners that were famous for suddenly going out & turning the engine into a $5000 boat anchor. I went hydraulic at about 20k miles & she's been nothing but reliable since Has about 70k on it now.
As for the Dyna, it has nothing to do with that Model, all about that same cam chain tensioner issue. Once the hydraulic upgrade is done, these are a good, reliable engine. (H-D changed the tensioner set up when they went to 96" in 2007)
@@kl2297 ... Same with me. I went ahead and converted my entire cam chest with Fueling cam plate, hydraulic tensioner, shoes and high capacity oil pump. I also added S&S 510 cams. I did this three years ago and never looked back. She still runs like new and I can cruise along freeway speeds just fine. I could have went with the gear conversion kit since I was in spec but I decided to stick with hydraulic since that was the original intent for this engine. Be safe brother!
@@wingandhog I also went with the full fueling cam chest, with 525 reaper cams, lol.... of course I added a few other things. ;) not only reliable, but gets out into traffic a lot better too
While I agree with this list, experience has taught me to avoid any kawasaki and any honda except the c90, the best thing honda ever built and probably one of the most reliable "bikes" ever. Early dynas are easily fixed with a gear kit for the cams.
If there is something wrong with your bike, this can happen.
It is the service you get that makes the brand trustworthy or not.
And not only during your warranty time but also after.
If you run in trouble and the manufacturer takes his responsibility due to design faults and it is repaired and improved, for me it is no problem.
Trust comes walking and it goes on a horse.
Totally agree! Good service makes all the difference, especially when it comes to bikes. Keep cruising!
What a crock. Dismiss this CGI junk.
I still ride my 36000 mile HD, and just now had to change out my fuel pump housing, and a battery. Where do you get your info?
He got it from a VERY reliable source... Anyone's who's owned anything else! I've had 39 bikes in 45 years of riding - 3 of which were Harleys, which were the BIGGEST pieces of shit - EVER! My Goldwing now has 307,000 miles on it and counting without a single issue! F Harley!
KTM=Keep Throwing Money. Super Duke 1290R. Don’t ask how I know 😖 .
do not agree on the harley. harley fixed the issue and the dynas were popular for comfortable ride and good looks. as others mentioned any mainstream oem bike will last if properly maintained. my last harley a 95 year had 142,000 miles on it. now the blast didn’t market well as a starter bike. it was sensible but ugly with no resale value. you could easily buy a better looking small twin or v-twin, learn to ride then sell it fairly quickly so you could move up to your dream bike.
Serious and casual bikers we all want a reliable byke low maintenance, reasonably priced parts, honest dealers. Regardless of brand .
I'm very allergic to brands that gloat and exploit their shallow heritage or pedigree.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! It's refreshing to hear from someone who values practicality over brand names.
Let’s face it , motorbikes are a sinkhole no matter the brand, from the price of tyres to price of servicing and spares, it’s not a cheap mode of transport.
We ride for the thrill and passion
Triumph triple. Greatest engine ever made. The 1050 is the sweet spot.
The only problem l have had over the years with the harleys
I have owned or the other drivers on the highways who
Dont care or pay attention.
HD M8 and Revolution Engined Bikes, Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Husq and KTM Street Bikes, MV Augusta, BMW Sub 1100cc Models, Indian, Royal Enfield, all Chinese Junk.
Had 36 bikes in my life . Ducati ain’t that bad had a few .tho refinement isn’t there but it’s character.
New are not bad to own, previous required those costly cable jobs every 6k miles.
36 bikes? Are you running a motorcycle dealership out of your garage?
@@FASTLANETV14 It's called old and experienced. I've owned way more than that and still buying and selling.
Suzuki 800 Intruder...the worst handling bike I ever owned. Always felt like it wanted to lie down.
Maybe the bike was just practicing its yoga moves!
MOTORCYCLISTS: Buckle-up......helps keep the body parts in one place.
I own a harley BRILLIANT PLUS A TRIUMPH TROPHY AND A SUZUKI GSXR 1000 SERVICED ON TIME IS THE KEY LOVE THEM ALL
You invested so much into this video that you couldn’t even show actual footage of the bikes you were condemning. Next time don’t use computer voice guy. As soon as I hear that voice I think someone is trying to sell me the latest gimmick on the internet. Take care and stay safe.
Looks like the computer voice guy needs a vacation! I'll make sure to give him a break in the next video.
Video obviously made by a Harley hater since you have Harley and Buell as your top two. I have a friend with a 2002 Softail with almost 40,000 miles on it and has never had to do anything but change the oils every 5000 miles. I have a 1995 Harley Electra Glide with 102,000 miles on it and it has never given me any trouble. The Buell's brakes weren't poorly designed either. They were lightyears ahead of the competition. Eric Buell was a racer for Harley and an innovative designer. Get your facts straight!
Wow, your Harley and Buell stories are impressive! Thanks for sharing your positive experiences with these bikes. Keep on riding and enjoying the road!
Would not trade my dyna for any thing 75 k miles .
The added annoying music/noise is a large take away from the intended aim.
Ive had several different brands of bike, and Harley has been a bit of a let down. My 05 soft tail was great but i wreaked it. But an 04 electra glide, I've really had to sink money into. Cam chest. But otherwise its a tough old girl. But slow.
Im thinking yamaha. They build some great engines or a honda valkorie.
Wow, you've been through a lot with your bikes! Yamaha or Honda might just be the change you need.
I have a 02 Dyna it's 22 years
old and had no
problems and it has 69,000 MI on it,, it's been a great motorcycle until now but that is to be expected,, always check Cam chain tensioners every 30,000 MI and shift shaft seals or you will be dreading it later..
Cleveland Cycle Works??
Thanks for asking! Cleveland Cycle Works is known for their unique and stylish motorcycles.
@@FASTLANETV14 Known? Never heard of 'em.
Moto Guzzi Quota, Excelsior-Henderson Super-X. Worst motorcycles I've ever owned.
Not sure where you got your info from but you might want to look elsewhere.
Maybe I should start reading fortune cookies for my info instead!
@@FASTLANETV14 It would be more accurate.. Don't know about the chinese bike and the KTM but suspect the KTM ain't that bad.. You need facts with the accusations. The wide-glide uses tensioners that were common to all early TCs with 5speed trannies. Anywhere between 20000 and 100000 miles they might need change. The 6 wasn't needed.
i think cleveland cycle werks is back peddling Chinese electric motorcycles
Cam chain.....????
How.
Its a Push Rod Engine.
🙄🙄🙄
Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki
Honda BMW thay run for ever😮
You can’t become a Hells Angel without a Harley. 😎
I heard nothing on Indian Motorcycles. Must be good.
Sometimes the best things are the ones not talked about. Indian Motorcycles are a hidden gem!
@@FASTLANETV14 Junk
I own an Indian. Absolutely no problems
@@thatsmrharley2u2 pressed together 3 pice crankshaft vs forged 1 piece steel crank primarily chain drive vs gear rubber mouth engine causes death woble three hole oil changes vs one oil supping problems yesterday's technology at today's prices
Would never buy a HD or English bike.
I Have Honda transalp 650, 2000 year.., its just Gas..., and Go......, 😂
And me that believed that Harleys did NOT have over head cams but solid hydraulic lifters!! Lol! At least mine had! And that was a 1974 model! And that system never failed once!
Triumphs need to be #1
I have a Harley Davidson which I bought brand new and a mechanical nightmare from the beginning. On the other hand my suzuki never fails
Harley worth it
all with no mufflers
Who needs mufflers anyway, right?
Harley's ktms ducatis all very fragile need lots of care and attention aprillias also
Yeah, these bikes can be a handful, but nothing beats the thrill of riding them, right?
KTM Duke 390 2021 model has been a excellent reliable bike for me. And it's a excellent powerful first bike 👍.
That's awesome to hear! The KTM Duke 390 is a great choice for a first bike.
Just buy a Harley. They are the best overall bikes I have had. Hondas are very good too, and dollar for dollar if you’re poor buy a Yamaha. All three, in that order are the go to rides. I’ve had them all and loved every one I have had. Still have a lot of them. I am like almost a hundred.
Wow, that's a lot of bikes! Do you have any cool stories to share about your adventures on them?
@@FASTLANETV14I’m considering writing a book about those! 😊
Now try dnepr or ural mototrcycle
and your car is probably a Yugo.
Just buy Suzuki.
Suzuki it is then! Thanks for the tip!
had a near new Dr250Z always something wrong with it , A Dr600 broke the conrod the day after i sold it had done 7000K ,1400 Intruder nothing but problems and expensive parts blew ignitor like $1000.00 plus for a new one ,if you can find one
Sold my year 2000 suzuki vl1500 intruder with 85,000 miles
2008 Vstrom 650 bought used a one owner bike at 12k miles.
In just 1yesr I've added 10k miles. Perfect just oil change, new air filter & lube chain.
I expect no failures.
I've had over the years:
78 TS185
77 RM250
LT500 "Quadzilla"
2 Samurais
So few failures I can't recall any & all were bought used save the LT500 quad.
@@psalm2forliberty577 Right. Wanna buy a TM400?
We call them Hardly Moveisons , very few people buy them , just to get laughed at ....
The Harley guys seems to be butthurt and must write long stories how good their bikes are. Come on when your bikes run 200.000km with out any problems like Guzzis!
Looks like the Harley guys might need to step up their game to keep up with those Guzzis!
I don't buy imports.
DUCATIS seems to be the bike that I see many of in my neighbors MC garage for repairs! They also have a high service cost Lol! Italian overpriced junk!! Stay away! Stay safe, buy Japanese!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Ducati does have a reputation for higher maintenance costs, and it's interesting to hear about your observations in your neighborhood. Japanese bikes are definitely known for their reliability and affordability. Everyone has their preferences, but it's always good to be informed. Ride safe and enjoy your bike, whatever the brand!
@@FASTLANETV14 Thanks and be safe!!😎😎
Oo
Too many comments from the remarkably uninformed, armchair warriors, non-riders and children trolling for an arguement.
Bikes can be as unreliable as any other machine. Care and maintenence are needed on most bikes made. Some cheaper, smaller brands are doomed by manufacturing and design flaws. Tough luck if thats all you can afford.
Brand name insults are easy to throw around behind the safety of a keyboard, but in the real world, people tend to care for their bike of choice, that THEY like!
Seeing these comments just make me happy, that not all people ride.
In my 62 years of riding, (since 8 years old), I've had most popular brands and still ride today. Designs today can be tricky to get your head around, if your head ain't smart enough to be in play, so avoid that brand. It will not improve just for you!
Drop the hatred of that which for some reason you cannot afford, understand, or obtain for some reason.
Your life may improve!
Maybe we should start a "Keyboard Warriors Anonymous" support group for those who can't resist the urge to troll about bikes they've never ridden!
@@FASTLANETV14
Good call Sir!
Honda.
No we dont have a bolt tighting job like you think Harleys ARE a good motorcycle u take care of it IT will take of you you can dog anythink to death u. KNOW dont you
Dreadful flashing film, what are you trying to do, bring fits on in people?
I am biker. As far as I am concerned. The only bikes that I trust are Honda, Suzuki , Yamaha and kawasaki. You never go wrong on these bikes. Made to last, last and last.
Avoid KTM/BMW, easy solution...
I've got a Harley,Never had to lay a spanner on it,just fire her up.an watch the bits fall off with the vibrations! No seriously, If you never start it and don't go any where , you'll be fine. I can't tell you what my Road King does to the gallon, the engine hasn't run long enough to use a gallon up, but you save a fortune on tyres.
I'm afraid someone pulled your leg and you made a fool of yourself. Classic Harleys such as the Dyna have pushrod engines, so they don't even have cam chains.
Your knowledge is impressive! Thank you for sharing that detail with me.
I wanted to tell this guy that but, well, you know, it gets old trying to teach people why their nonsense about Harleys is just that, pretty much nonsense. My Harleys are great machines!
Twin Cams have cam chains .
Generally what a load of crap
Keep buying them! We need people to get the teething problems out.
And nothing better then a Chad with to much money burning and wanting the newest of the newest.
Appreciate the support! It's true, early buyers play a crucial role in refining products for the rest of us.
and the wurst of all kawasaki klr 650
Looks like the "wurst" has a new meaning now with the KLR 650!
@@FASTLANETV14 Don't knock wurst!
If you want problems, buy harley😅
I appreciate your honesty!
Evolutions were the best ones the late model one were the best HDs they made ,Twin Cams are shockers,stay away Will Robinson
and BMW... I owned both and sold them to buy a 08 GL1800... zero problems @100000 miles
My 08 GoldWing GL-1800 left me stranded on the side of the freeway last July. My 02 carbureted Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has never let me down. Including multiple multi-state trips over the years. Love both my bikes but anything mechanical is subject to breakdowns.
Not my problem
All Harleys are a waist of money.
It helps if you graduate from grade school. 🖕🖕🖕🖕