Top 5 most UNRELIABLE Motorcycles (Avoid these)

[@dennishughes6793]

I own 2 harleys, 1 bmw gs, a kawasaki, a suzuki and a honda, which ever one i ride i run into people with negative comments, wonder why i mostly ride alone and have a great time the company cant b beat

[@ulyssesdelamora3856]

Absolutely true, I either ride with my dad or by myself, people hate too much for such little reason

[@hiltonlouque1504]

Always by myself! It's my therapy session!

[@snowflakesuperbike8294]

Ride to Live , 50 + year's Alone ! It's about You and the Bike ! Bless !

[@ariesworld7]

I don’t care what others think about my motorcycle. . It’s mine and that’s what I enjoy and that’s all I can afford. I still go with a group and ride my own ride. I feel like it’s risky to ride alone and it’s always good to have someone to help if needed

[@Whatsthedealsquirter]

I'm pretty new to road rideing but am not really looking to ride with anyone either ,😂😂,I get it Id rather not have another person to dodge out their

[@robbiegirosky6731]

90% of these "problems" that make them considered unreliable is operator error and neglect of owner periodic maintenance.

[@seananders6]

Yeah the guy says it's not about my opinion of Harleys, it's everyone's opinion. An opinion is still an opinion.

[@razzak2007]

Owners use Honda like they use ktm bikes! So why are they saying Honda more reliability than ktm ? It can be neglect because they treat their bike with the same behavior

[@jerichostevens2711]

Yam really getting in touch with his inner bully. Like you can tell he's not joking. There's real malicious intent behind his comments. Keeping the biker community toxic. gotta love it.

[@mikebryant614]

Yam is nothing , if not entirely predictable. If it isnt a 200mph japanese crotch rocket - he's going to hate on it ,gauranteed.

[@Gixsir]

@@mikebryant614😂 yup

[@gregorsamsa1364]

​@@mikebryant614but then he'll actually hate on that too cuz you're too much of a noob so you shouldn't even be riding it

[@mikebryant614]

@@gregorsamsa1364Lmao, you aint wrong , bro.Not wrong at all !

[@Malikron]

He was raised around Harley's if I remember correctly from a previous video - I think he has respect for the general cruiser market overall, but still prefers his crotch rockets. You gotta remember, KZbin rewards the click-baity, lean heavily one way kinda content. He's probably making his living off this channel, so he needs to play into its politics.

[@alexandergotz5568]

In europe you get a dog for free with every motorcycle you buy from KTM so you don't have to walk home alone from your trip

[@rogerkay8603]

And yet I'm on my second 390 Duke (first one written off by a cager), with over 25K miles across the 2 and never had a single issue with either.....

[@alexandergotz5568]

@@rogerkay8603 the Indian models are actually more reliable than the austrian. But 25.000 Miles are not much for 2 bikes…

[@rogerkay8603]

@@alexandergotz5568 No reliability problems with KTM in my experience is all. What problems did you have or have you never owned one?

[@alexandergotz5568]

@@rogerkay8603 First 690enduro R: The engine accelerated independently despite the throttle being closed while coasting, Transmission output shaft sheared off, The rocker arm was worn in, the camshaft was worn in, after the repair (5000km) the clutch cylinder leaked (brake fluid in the engine oil) and the crankshaft bearings ultimately broke (7000km) The second 690 Enduro (I bought it used): Leaking tank due to defective tank ventilation, broken seat/bench, Incorrectly routed tank ventilation hose (after new tankventilation)the tank sucked and deformed and the whole rear end was crooked. During the inspection after the tank was replaced, steel chips were found in the oil. I sold the motorcycle with a total of 5000km on the clock.

[@alexandergotz5568]

2 KTM 690. Both with many problems

[@mike-gv2ol]

In Erik’s defense, he fought like hell to not build the blast. He wanted nothing to do with it and Harley forced him to make it. Erik hated it.

[@brianm5637]

Harley seems to do this a lot with the idea of building a cheap(ish) lighter weight bike so they have something to show for when they put on their riding classes. This was also the idea behind the Sreet 500/750, which turned out to be decent bikes that nobody wanted.

[@michaelnorris5838]

My 1998 Dyna had the 80inch Evo, its a great bike, it rides smooth, and it leaks nothing. The Dyna wobble I have yet to experience. Maintain your bike, it will stick with you.

[@phantomrider5166]

Yea the dyna wobble it's literally from the front engine mounts being loose or needing to be replaced causing the whole bike to wobble due to the fact that the rear swing arm is attached to the transmission and not a frame

[@fireball1322]

80" Evos were the best engines Harley ever made IMO. And I has was a H-D mechanic when they came out in 1984

[@larryspiller6633]

I've still got a 95th anniversary edition Dyna wide glide with the 80 inch Evo. Normal maintenance is all its ever required. Never had the wobble either. Sounds maybe crazy, but I liked my 883 Sportster quite bit too. It didn't puddle or pond either. Maybe I was just lucky. These days, I don't ride unless it's on a lawnmower. My spine needs more maintenance than those bikes ever did. Peace.

[@ClovisPoint]

Got same year Dyna ,love it ,but put the anti wobble thing on it cant remember the name, for peace of mind

[@ClovisPoint]

@@phantomrider5166 why on earth would you attach a swing arm to the trans ,instead of frame ?

[@rickhibdon11]

My 2002 Dyna had over 50,000 miles on it. Aside from tires and oil changes, it had but ONE failure. It burned out a stator at 13,000 miles... that was it! Original chains and tensioners. The crank run out began in 2003 when HD cheapened crank bearings. It has never EVER leaked a drop of oil..

[@anonimous2451]

There is always exceptions to the Norm.

[@longrider188]

I recommend changing those tensioners with S&S gear driven cams before it's too late.

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

My 09 crossbones with 60.000 has never leaked oil. Only thing I've had to replace on it was starter solenoid.

[@Jacobowitness]

A stator change is a pain in the ass

[@spronklez]

Just because you made this list I’m going to buy the most unreliable bike as a beginner

[@lsfearls]

Do it no balls!!! I got a 2023 venom x22r max a liefan engine get on my level!!! Lol

[@fatherfreedom1946]

Self hate ftw

[@jppierce6795]

😂 Do it you won't. I triple dog dare you

[@jamelpiclit3062]

When you are no longer a beginner, you are either too broke to buy a better motorcycle or you have become an experienced mechanic

[@uncleartax]

Buy a bike from me i guarantee youll learn to fix a bike

[@hardcore88]

Worth mentioning that AMF saved Harley from going bankrupt in 1969. Production increased, but reliability tanked due to union-management problems. The rebuy in the early 80's by Harley execs started Harley on the road to recovery with introduction of the Evo engine. It also took Congress enacting a 10% tariff from 84-87 on Foreign MC's over 700 cc's. The TC88 did have the cam chain adjuster problems. My 04 Wide Glide needed them replaced at 70,000 & 92,000 miles. Sold the MC with 117,000 miles. Cam Chain Adjuster problems aside, a very reliable & enjoyable MC.

[@Zend1t]

Yeah, this really is a bunch of uneducated bullshit and wild guesses..

[@flechette3782]

And to Harley's credit, they actually asked Reagan to remove the tariff once they decided that they were financially healthy again. Major marketing win as people were astonished that they would do this.

[@tauncfester3022]

Have to say that I liked their Aermacchi bikes despite their funky electrics.

[@renegadegreg6428]

Actually AMF designed the EVO engine and the Harley repurchase let them put it into production

[@hardcore88]

Wasn’t it Harley engineers that designed it under the AMF ownership? I’ll still give Harley the credit.😉

[@ColtonRMagby]

Merry Christmas to all motorcycle people.

[@ronaldcooper7609]

The early twin cams had hydraulic lifters(panhead, shovelhead and evo also.) The change in the later twin cams was to the cam chain tensioners.

[@whiskeyniner6416]

Well his name is Yammie Noob for a reason. Apparently his HD riding grandfather pissed him off by dogging precious R1.

[@jonnymac8925]

He really doesn't have a clue what he's talking about lol

[@brianm5637]

Twin cams used lifters almost identical to Small Block Chevy lifters, with a slight different diameter on the oil hole, in fact SBC lifters work just fine in them.

[@ianhamilton2723]

I call BS on "unreliable" harley... I have 2 that have over 100k miles, and I wouldn't hesitate to take either on a 1000 mile-a-day cross country ride.

[@davidcackowski3799]

Hey Yams, Hyosung is a Korean not Chinese motorcycle, and based on Suzuki partner engineering. Just an educational point. Daveydetroit 35 years riding experience

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

I rode a Hyosung 250 in my MSF BRC, a touch too tall for me but rode fine.

[@DennisJensenJr]

Hyosungs are fairly decent. The engines are pretty reliable while the electric system is known to need a few replacement parts every once in a while - but then again is the case with many Suzukis.

[@Rudolf.Winkler.Verlag]

Ridden this 650 hyosung "sv650" was kinda nice. Good brakes and much less weight... but still bought the sv :D

[@williamjohnson6517]

Yeah but can they do Kung Fu ? 🤔😉😎

[@JamesHolbrook-eh5sp]

Agreed on Hyosungs. I've got a 23 yr old gv250 which runs really well still. Only problem is getting spare parts as the market was destroyed by the battering they took in the UK by the idiots in the motorcycle press.

[@ridingonabudget]

Actually HD bikes are very reliable. I had 5 and was never stranded, none leaked oil, all got excellent gas mileage (45-50mpg), I only had to do routine oil changes and tires. The only one that required any kind of sorting was a 1980 AMF shovel head.

[@MrBburdick]

Not me I had the sorriest motorcycle ever a '16 cvo street glide. Biggest pile of 42,000 crap I ever seen.

[@jesuschrist7169]

Wow 5 bikes out of how many made 😂

[@guy7670]

Share the stats with us Professor @@jesuschrist7169

[@BruceLee-xn3nn]

That leaking oil shit is from the 70s. Today's bikes don't leak

[@alexpoulin7382]

@@BruceLee-xn3nnmodern ones absolutely still leak lol. That being said, I still adore mine

[@danpowers9031]

My 26 year old Evo is still running strong. Maintenance is the key to longevity.

[@usa-rb5fi]

He was referring to the 88 CI years of Harley’s that had the cam chain issues

[@GorillaCookies]

Also a 03 Low Rider with 88 TC and 81k original miles. Bought both brand new . The 88 TC has been super reliable as well. Changed chain tensioners @ 12k if I remember correctly. And replaced fork seals. Trouble free since day 1 besides fork seals leaked for a few days . Fine since replacing them myself

[@brianm5637]

Mine too. Big Twin Evos were the most reliable engine Harley ever made. The only 2 issues that they ever had is the cheap cam bearing in the later years, and the plastic oil scavenger gear. Both are cheap parts that normally get changed out when the engines get the inevitable cam upgrade.

[@williej9117]

​@@brianm5637...and they dare to call them the "premium" brand! 😅

[@johnsaporta4633]

Dear Papa Yam. You had to say $2,000 for a Desmo service. I had your video on in the family room television and now my wife thinks I'm an idiot. Sleeping in the garage tonight.

[@jamesstorey7270]

Own a 2005 HD Softail deluxe. 78,000 miles on twin cam 88. Driven hard with no problems

[@DetroitNinja]

I bought a Honda... whew.... the best motorcycle purchase I ever made.

[@jake88ci]

Must be pre 2008 new hondas not durable

[@walterdewald267]

I ride a Honda CBF600 SA from 2009 and it is a superb bike. Now, at around 64000 km it needed a new rear wheel bearing. It is my lorry bike (cement bags etc.), my racing bike (need to slow down, paid hefty fines 🙂, it's actually a quite sporty bike), my touring bike (5 times Austria to Sardinia and back in 2 years). Bought it for 2700 Euros (a lady rider crashed it, but only scratches and a bit of broken plastic) with 28500 km and I dropped it three times, twice standing, once at slow speed) and all working, nothing bent. And not to forget, I drove with 110 kph into a suicidal fox. Half of the fox flew past left, the other half right. I couldn't even feel the impact. I definitely recommend it. Had a CB500 and a CBF500 and they were good bikes too.

[@jimkraft9445]

My 99 Softail Custom only has 65,000 miles on it, but the only thing I had to change was a bad stator. It has been more reliable than all the other bikes I have had put to together. No wobble either. And it is super fun to ride. I started on a 1942 Flat head Harley 45 back in 1955 when I was 14.

[@thepowercreep]

It may be big, heavy, and lumpy, but my old crappy Vulcan "Mean Streak" just won't fuckin die. She's got like 55000 miles on this motor and she still starts with no fuss and rides great. Yeah it's a big sport cruiser, but it's a damn reliable one... It does have a similar cam tensioner issue as the Harley, but it's a $30 fix, just gotta get cam extension caps 😉

[@danburress3430]

2006 FLSTCI Heritage Classic bought new with 4.8 miles, now has over 125,000, never leaked a drop. The only problem besides the wear items has been the stator that I have replaced 4 times. Voltage regulator 3 times. Still running strong and ready anytime I am.

[@snufflehound]

"The only problem besides the wear items has been the stator that I have replaced 4 times. Voltage regulator 3 times." Doesn't sound very reliable too me. Would that be acceptable for let's say a Toyota Camry with 100,000+ miles?

[@dragan4658]

I bought am 09 Nignt Train in 2011 with 2100 miles on it and it now has over 50,000 miles on it, raced it and no issues until the clutch finally gave way. That is extremely reliable. The 09 Ninja clutch went in one season.

[@gilbertbates8522]

You meant to say Hydraulic "tensioners" not "lifters" in 2006. The Dyna's were the test bed for them in 2006, all models had them in 2007. I've got a 2004 Road King with 46K on it. Did the tensioners at 28k and they were fine.

[@martincvitkovich724]

Rode my 2003 RK 118,600 miles before selling it. Never let me down, nothing broke, just changed the tensioners every 35K for the hell of it, they were always still usable, I did put new lifters and cam bearings in it at 90K

[@zendiver8283]

I'm the original owner of a 2003 sportster (I know, I know!) that has only needed oil changes - no leaks! - tires, brakes at regular intervals. Maybe a clutch spring once. Anyway, still going strong and will be old enough to drink in 3 more weeks!

[@gingercat777]

18?

[@zendiver8283]

21 here in Pennsylvania.

[@gingercat777]

@@zendiver8283 Ah, America....land of the free 😉

[@zendiver8283]

You know it. Cheers!🍻

[@jimmansi1187]

Dude, there’s nothing wrong with Sportsters as I’ve had 3 of them, 1993 883, 2008 1200 Custom & a 1995 1200, all bikes were awesome & I never had an issue with any of them, rode a combined 100,000 miles, I’m on an 05 Superglide now but I’m still a Sportster fanatic, be proud of your bike, Yammie knows nothing about Harley’s!

[@hiresa8307]

Merry Christmas yam

[@cabbage681]

I got a 42 year old Iron Head, I'm on my third set of barrels and second gear box rebuild in just 8 years, Still love it😊

[@SilasGreenLittleBigOnes]

Hey, it's your time off....I like being out riding, so buy Indian!

[@johnmccloskey7347]

Just want to point out that Hyosung is actually South Korean, not Chinese. And were it not for the GV250 (Small cruiser with around 30hp), I would probably never have trusted Korean cars. I owned mine for 6 years, put around 30K miles on it and used it for numerous outings in local states as well as commuting. YMMV, of course, but I don't think it should be included in the blast about the Chinese bikes. 😏

[@tauncfester3022]

Actually own an early 2000's Lifan GY200. The original owner put over 75K on his in mostly long on/off road trips. I now own it and it's been ....Fine, for over 10K miles. Always starts, manual choke carb, very simple engine design that was made for 3rd world countries where maintenance would be scant. They have their place, just don't flog them, they make at best about 15 hp so don't expect miracles.

[@swamprobin3291]

As YN said, my Sportster is now 10 years old. It has needed nothing beyond oil, tires, and a battery replacement. By comparison, my Toyota Camry was a 'clunker'.

[@MrTPF1]

I've owned 5 Harleys over the past 35 years, and I've had no issues with reliability beyond normal service items as well.

[@DG-mi7yf]

Yep sportys are the reliable Harley. They remind me of an old squarebody chev for some reason. Greasy and barbaric but loyal af

[@elbolillo2703]

Yeah but how many miles do they have?

[@MrTPF1]

All bought new. 30-60K each by the time of sale. I used them as my daily commuters.@@elbolillo2703

[@DG-mi7yf]

@@elbolillo2703 lots. If you don’t know sportster are reliable then I don’t know what else to tell ya.. most folks are just too cool for sportsters cause they aren’t powerful enough to compensate for a small shlong. Great bikes tho. Hopefully folks keep sleeping on them so they stay semi reasonably priced. Harley’s are way overpriced that’s for sure.

[@rwnomad6985]

Not sure about other brands or AMF Harleys, but my FXDWG 2012 is a great and reliable bike. 60,000 km - no issues, just regular service.

[@michaeljohnmorales7613]

I have a Thumper 110cc Lifan, and it's already 20 years old. It's not unreliable; you just need proper maintenance.

[@dailystruggles6003]

I had 99 ultra classic with 88 twin cam never had a problem

[@mikaelhedqvist3876]

Got a Guzzi T3 850 from 1976, have run 110 000 km by now, normal service every year and delivers the wild 62hp when I need them.

[@stevewzorn]

Owned a Blast, had a lot of fun on it. I owned 11 bikes at the time and loved them all. Blast felt better (engine wise) than my 883 when ridden in the 75-80 MPH range.

[@brianm5637]

The Dyna and FXR are two entirely different bikes, the Dyna is not really a successor of the FXR. They look similar because of the exposed rear shocks, but the frames are different. The FXR has a frame more similar to a Harley touring bike, even though its still lighter and stiffer than the Dyna frame. The swing arm on the Dyna is attached to the rear of the transmission, where the FXR swingarm is attached to the frame. They are as different from eachother as a Dyna is from a Softail.

[@dcstrng1]

Yep, I used to watch this dork's stuff (obviously occasionally still do), but a knowledgeable Harley aficionado he is not... Harleys tend to have more problems when they are owned my DIY chopper/bobber builders or bikes that are approaching 6+ figures on the odometer... The most leak free bike I've ever had was a Harley Ultra -- had a Kawa (that otherwise was a great bike) that seeped oil so bad I had to quit using synthetic oil and just changed oil every 2-3K miles -- but both ran over 100K miles -- my garage still has a Harley and a Kawa (different ones), so I'm not wed to them -- but rolling out 50-75 year old rumors still irks me...

[@SilasGreenLittleBigOnes]

FXR's were the best thing Harley ever built - I had few problems with my '89, and the riding experience was better my FXD, but even that never had problems, but yes with lots of maintenance $ required, let's be fair.

[@JimGuidry]

My 2002 wide glide was the best year of dyna's , bolt together crank shafts not pressed together , timpkin cam bearings no oil leaks ever , updated cam chain assy , 65,000 trouble free miles . Redline 6000 RPM many many times when drag racing or roll on competition , Carbureted NOT fuel injected , small screaming eagle # 204 cams, strictly AMSOIL synthetic with extra -capacity HI- FLO Premium oil filters , steering dampener although NEVER had a wobble problem . Looking forward to at least 100,000 miles of pure joy & freedom . LOUD PIPES SAVES LIVES !

[@johnmurray7682]

I don't have a problem with Harleys. It's just the tools that ride them that I don't like..

[@GorillaCookies]

The early Twin Cam or 88 Twin Cam wasn't unreliable. A simple chain tensioner upgrade isn't the end of the world. I have a 03 low Rider with 81k trouble free miles. I upgraded the tensioners at like 12k miles and the only thing it's needed in the last 20 years was fork seals and that's it. Everything else is original. Starter, voltage regulator and even the lights are the original bulbs. Nothing besides regular maintenance stuff like brake pads , tires , shocks etc. Bikes been as reliable as one can be.

[@PeterStuyvesant20s]

You forgot the Turbo Busa. 😂😂😂

[@andyderby150]

I got a 2000 dyna wide glide and keep it well serviced and never had any mechanical problems or wobbles?? Where did that come from?? BUT it’s only got 17k miles on it and I ride it like a grandma, now that I’m older th HD is getting too heavy to weild, I’m looking for a X-R 650L .

[@G0NZ-b9y]

105th anniversary Softail here. No issues, no leaks, solid ride. Just oil changes and new tires when needed.

[@braapchop5925]

1 minute in, “Hydraulic lifters cured the cam chain tensioner issue in 2006?” This statement is so rife with ignorance that I’m terrified people might be taking you serious. Lifters and cam chain tensioners have absolutely nothing to do with each other. And 2006 is still a spring tensioner.

[@usa-rb5fi]

Yeah it got changed in ‘07 when HD went to the 96 CI block. I want an HD but can’t afford it, and want to avoid the 88 CI years also lol

[@gilbertbates8522]

In 2006 the Dyna's were the test bed for the Hydraulic tensioners, in 2007 all models had hydraulic tensioners.

[@grumpyoldfart3891]

Why would you stay away from an 88? Th TC88 is pretty much th small block Chevy of motorsickles. Th absolute limit to what you build is up to you. Same with a constant source for excellent used parts. Best of both worlds.

[@TrustyZ900]

Just bought a '23 black Low Rider S with 2BR turnout exhaust. Love the sound, massive torque and attention. I'll deal with any problems. Looking forward to rattling my neighbor's dentures and getting all the dogs in the area to start barking.

[@bobholley6202]

Merry Christmas Papa Yamm

[@67daltonknox]

Probably the luck of the draw, but my 2020 1290 SAS has been problem free apart from needing a new battery, whereas my 2015 Multistrada was a POS that I was relieved to get rid of.

[@SejeSteen]

3 year old vehicles usually are problem free, but your 1290 will probably die within a few short years

[@charleslassiter774]

My 2000 Low Rider 88 twin cam has been coast to coast 4 times and Texas to Canada many times plus many trips to North Dakota, no problems just regular maintenance. 100k on the clock.

[@charliejones7574]

I love my 09 Sporty. When it starts having problems, i'll let ya know

[@csj9619]

"Death wobble" or "tank-slapper" is a big selling point! I'm going to check Craigslist for a Dyna.

[@schfiftyfive9680]

I had a 2012 sportster and I regret selling it. It was reliable and fun after I replaced the suspension. But i'm in a better place now with an RF900R and KLX650. Sportster 1200 is next on the list tho

[@jonnymac8925]

I will NEVER get rid of my 1200 Sporty! Is it the best bike? Nope, but its definitely my favourite!

[@kenster007]

Sporty owner since my first off the showroom floor in 81-love them and the only issues were when I worked on them lol. Evo sporty is a great bike and will run awhile for you. Remember-loctite is your friend.

[@jesses1589]

I’ve got over 5k miles so far on my China clone Cg250 Bashan Brozz doing normal maintenance. China is very capable of making good bikes politics aside. They’re simply built to a price specification. If you do your research you may get butt hurt when you discover how many of your favorite name brands are made in China, assembled elsewhere or even completely made and assembled there.

[@1997mijo]

i bought mine from Qingi (copycat i believe from suzuki maruder) and its good for begginer since its not strong 250cc and also not fast but the mpg is godlike srly

[@lifesabar]

How did you get so many followers? Are there really that many nerds out there that would take you seriously? I have a 04 wide glide with 117,000 miles on it and it still runs great..

[@bipolarbear4050]

Bought a Royal enfiled in October 2023. It's been nothing but reliable. Needed some tires and apart from a yearly service, it's been fantastic.

[@ShadowBob-m5s]

Seriously, bought an '06 Dyna Wide Glide brand new, 1st HD. Just sold it last year and bought a new Road Glide. The '06 was bullet proof, never a drop of oil or failure of any kind. I did blow a fork seal after hitting a deep pot hole in the NE.

[@davemonday5381]

The only thing I think you didn’t make clear is later DYNA s are superb bikes I’ve had a low rider s since 2015 and wouldn’t swap for a new Chinese one. On the other hand I’ve a new Ducati Diavel. All the electric s went crazy just because I disconnected the battery to attach a phone charger.

[@EricRyanSound]

Just one quick question: you ever owned a actual Harley? Ive owned Vstars, Triumph, Victory, GSXR, 929, CBR, HD, Honda. The Heritage Classic I have rides and runs far better than them all. A few isn’t all. This is true in all areas. Side bar: the Triumph street/speed triple 2007-2010 is badass too!

[@joepromedio]

I have a 2007 FXDL. I put 25K on it the first couple years. I didn't like the over soft front end so installed 2 stage valves in the forks. That cured the speed wobble and gave better handling in the twisties. Stock tires were worthless, Metzlers were installed. Some where along the line I did the cam tenshioners. I am very happy with my bike and have had many good times with it. Now in my 70's I can no longer ride it. Guess it's time to sell. I still start it every month.

[@johnscott5662]

I owned a 2010 Dyna Lowrider and a 1200 Sportster. The Dyna was very reliable. I wish that I hadn’t sold it. I also own a 2007 Yamaha FZ-1. Very reliable and very fast. I liked the torque of the Twin Cam. I never really wrung out the FZ-1. I did hit 100 mph once just to have done it.

[@longrider188]

I bought a 2003 Road King brand new. Quickly learned about the cam-chain tensioner problem and soon had mine replace by S&S gear driven cams. 21 years and over 118,000 miles (many of those being Iron Butt runs) and she still runs like a top. I don't ride IBA rides on her anymore though. I don't want to press my luck. Now I do IB rides on a 2023 Gold Wing. Hopefully the Wing will run forever.

[@darkmode867]

You know yammie you take alot of digs are harley riders. This should be about the companies not the riders. I feel like your feelings got hurt at some point by a harley rider and now your just holding a grudge. Its okay buddy everything will be okay

[@kennethanway7979]

Nah... been a rider for over 40years...he has a point. All my friends ride Harley, and aren't jerks though! I'm a hondog!

[@braapchop5925]

Most that come across like jaded teenage girls got their feelings hurt over something. It’s actually kinda funny the way they internally meltdown over Harley riders.

[@jonnymac8925]

He doesn't have a point, his misconceptions are just that. He talks about oil leaks and unreliability that haven't been a thing since the 1970's lol

[@kennethwaggoner2254]

A HOG rider stole his girlfriend, now he's butt hurt.

[@got2kittys]

You'd be right, except for 3/4 the Harley riders being cycle snobs. Except for those, you're right.

[@infidelmat]

Ha, my riding school still had a Buell Blast 10 years ago. Of course it was the most crashed and feared bike in the fleet.

[@rockymnthodad3047]

62K miles on 2003 HD 1200 Sportster from new, light mods/stage 1., run hard and long trips.. no major problems, small ones address myself, ....till charge system at 62K...very much enjoyed the ride to that point, traded it in on a twin cam... 20Kmiles later ..all good, great ride, good times... owned plenty sport bikes, CBR, GSXR,.. variety is the spice ... try some.

[@Reeds_World]

Never had an issue with my 2020 KTM Duke 390, bought it new and put 14k miles on it. Only thing that broke was the gear position sensor which triggered a check engine light. Happened at like 10k miles. Other than that it did have a tendency to leak oil, but not enough to drip, just make the case greasy.

[@MrAlexshellard]

You miss Re650s in there? You should have a look on how many 3rd gear dogs completely strip out before 10,000 miles. Interested to see if the new ones do it, as even though re upgrade the part on failure, they wont admit its an issue. Luckily only minor injuries so far reported over the last couple of years so no recall.

[@johnjohnson9135]

2002 wideglide with 67000 miles with only one mod "gear driven cams" never broke down on me , never left me stranded and I did 2000 miles in 3 days most of the summer trips....will never sell it , never trade it///

[@jez6208]

UK rider here. I had a MUTT. Absolute shit! Godawful bikes. Godawful company. Lost a packet.

[@jez6208]

@vinay4886 everything. The electrics are shocking! Constantly breaking down. MUTT didn't want to know. In the 10 months I owned it, ot spent 4 getting fixed. It would have been longer but the winter stopped me 3.5 grand new. MUTT offered me 300 pounds compensation. They wouldn't reply to emails and you can't call them. In case you think I was just unlucky, think again. You can't give these sacks of crap away. One company offered me 700 pounds for it. I was absolutely gutted. Still salty now. Trust me, walk away! Get a good second hand jap bike if you're after a 125cc. If you already have a full bike licence, there's plenty out there far better than the Chinese crap I got suckered into buying. The sales guy who sold it to me quit by the time it was delivered. Alot of dealers won't touch em and the dealership I went to for my bike after passing my test refused to take it as a trade in. Seriously. Walk away. You'll thank me.

[@asiberiantiger188]

Simple as

[@donaldoehl7690]

WTF is a MUTT?

[@news603redux]

The Blast would have been just fine had they literally just lopped the rear cylinder of an 883 mill. After exactly 40 bikes including two Harleys and five {real} Triumphs, I can tell you that I never loved a bike more than my two Blasts. They have a cult following for a reason. And one more thing, the vast majority of people who bad mouth them have A] never owned one and B] never ridden one.

[@donaldoehl7690]

You mean like the people that tell me my 20yo Dyna is unreliable?

[@ianmiller3050]

Have a friend with a buell blast... Were in the process of rebulding the transmission because it was dropped (likely in one of those training courses) and the selector shaft got damages and blew up the geartrain. Did learn to ride on it, though. Definitely a lumpy clutch

[@pschaffner74]

Riding my 2023 KTM 390 as my first bike now with a clenched butt waiting for it to fail. Thanks.

[@billbill7894]

Ayyyy my first I bought a month ago 690 enduro r 🤘🤘

[@jamesorth1521]

I bought a new 1998 Dyna Superglide. It does NOT leak and has needed NOT ONE repair except a loose shift linkage. I do very careful maintenance.

[@grumpyoldfart3891]

Yup, my 2004 HD FatBoy. When I bought it, there were 40k miles on th clock. Seven and a half years later, it had 115,000. Hands down, th best behaved bike I ever had. And th 2002 Heritage I replaced it with is sweet.

[@posteroonie]

Some say that the cam problems that plagued the KTM 790's have come up on the 890's and 990's too.

[@jeffreyphipps5099]

Hyosung is Korean, built with 90° V-twin licensed Suzuki engines. They are like any other small bike: reliable and fun as long as you keep the oil changed and adjust the valves. They certainly didn’t deserve mention in this group.

[@toumakoushik31416]

Lifan is actually very reliable. You should try riding one.

[@Chumbucketsecret]

Twin cam dynas get treated like 636s. Not sure how you decided this.

[@paulwojnar2291]

1999 Buell S3T. One the most reliable bikes I ever owned. I commuted on it, did track days on it, Toured on it and after 60,000 trouble free miles sold it and the fellow that bought it rode the hell out of it until he passed away. What became of it after that I dont know.

[@williamstapleton9758]

I have a 2017 KTM superduke gt and I've had no problems, bouught it brand new

[@creigmacc]

2018 Yamaha Venture will leave you sitting along the roadside. Then they will replace the cams and lifters. All good from then on.

[@azenyr]

Hyosung is south korean, not chinese, and they are also fairly good too. Pretty sad to see it thrown in chinese part of the video

[@CrapKerouac]

Noob is all about banging out content, not quality.

[@pickr2604]

Just give it time. This kid’s opinion will change once he feels a breast for the first time and is able to tell a joke without reading it off a piece of paper.

[@Flying_fisher]

As for the ducati point, if you're clever with a wrench and don't mind renting tools, you can absolutely do a desmo service yourself.

[@KatoJari]

idk i think i gata disagree about the lifan part, they do have a decent amount f dealers and parts avalable, and iv noticed good build quality in regards to the things that matter. the plastics and part quality might not compare to my ducati but my kp mini is comparable to my old grom and its faster. the motor for sure handles a beating and crashes fine also

[@David-og7di]

It is also made in Taiwan I think, they make good bikes and aftermarket parts

[@tauncfester3022]

Their LMF63 200 cc OHV engine on a lot of their early DS bikes is a very common "crate" replacement engine, it has a decent sized alternator, a very simple OHV valve train, a starter with no sprag clutch issues and an easy to service electrical system. I like Yammie Noob's episodes but he's expecting too much from the Chinese bikes, they're built for a market and use that they perform quite well in.

[@tauncfester3022]

@@David-og7di no they're actually mainland Chinese, they are in the Hong Kong district which has a bit of a past historical difference in their manufacturing and quality. There was this old Guardian interview of their CEO back when they had just spent a hundred million of their own money to ISO-9001 their factory after receiving Honda's worn out tooling when they were picked to make home market Hondas. I compare them to Hodaka in the early 1970's.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I'm more of a dirt bike and dual sport guy, but as I get older I been looking at a motorcycle to bring my wife along on the road on occasion. but the motorcycles I been looking at are either over priced or to have much power for me. I'm not that smart when it comes to this stuff, I'm just open minded to find a second bike for the road.

[@JanBinnendijk]

About the service intervals and prices for that Ducati Scrambler.., if you learn how to do it yourself, you save massive amounts of money, and can greatly improve the interval length.. I do the Valve adjustment myself, and only every 20.000 Km, but i set the clearance slightly different, Just a tad bit more clearance goes a long way.. i don't have a Scrambler, but my Ducati's from 1990 and 1992 are way older..and they have been around the world twice.. the both of em.. that is each over 80.000 km..

[@danielcampbell8184]

Harley did not start using hydraulic lifters in 2006. (began in late 40s) In 2006, they started using hydraulic cam chain tensioners instead of metal springs.

[@cherryboyz678]

I love the random facts at the end , you should have a page listing all of them, that would be awesome

[@TwoWheeledPotato]

7:13 hyosung aren't bad bikes, they're just let down by a serious lack of first party support in the west because they don't have a dealer network. one thing that you probably don't realise as well, Hyosung is korean and they were a second source for suzuki for a while.

[@svenvolwater5473]

Is ktm rc 390 2015 bad idea for beginner? (I am pretty okay mechanical)

[@joekavalauskas8767]

Compare to its Japanese peers it’s less reliable.

[@crminalminds12]

the video timer is at 00:00 right now but i wanted to put my guess in first i ride a 79 roadster xls 1000 with the amf this bike either is its own category of unreliable or falls under one of the others. Edit: Harley got a mention and the AMf specifically got a mention, So i feel like i nailed it.

[@clockworkbike]

I love my Lifan. Never had a problem with it. I also love my Buell (some problems). 😂

[@petercoene5930]

Note on Cleveland Cycle Works' cb125 clone (I think theirs, like SYM, is 150cc): the SYM Wolf Classic cloned the same bike but rather than Chinese is Taiwanese and made at the factory where Honda had the original made, it's just not Honda licensed anymore. So, SYM is awesome. CCW, not so much.

[@CrapKerouac]

SYM improved the metallurgy over the years, and gave it a larger displacement, that engine is better than the venerable Honda CB125 from the 70s and 80s. Lifan engines are good, but often pared with poorly designed bikes to bring the bike in at a price point.

[@ericcopeland7242]

My first bike is a buell firebolt, I agree the blast was crap but the Xb models and earlier last practically forever. Yes it may leak oil and be very shaky like a sportster, yes it’s only a 5 speed transmission, but it’s a reliable, cool, and cheap bike and let’s just be honest here it catches the eye because of how different it looks and sounds from a normal sport bike plus the over engineered frame makes it a super fun ride

[@joshuathomas8529]

2000 for a valve adjustment, what are they doing completely disassembling the bike? My local Royal Enfield dealer ship will do the valves on any Enfield for 250 bucks, or you can do it your self. I am going to pay them to do my valves for the first three years so I can keep my waranty.

[@bulthaosen1169]

It's Ducati baby. They charge you for simply breathing air.

[@markwilkinson4316]

The Duke’s notorious on his service & parts costs - he knows his Clientele.

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

Ducati mainly uses that needlessly complex desmodromic valve system which no one else uses. That's why the service is so expensive. Plus they charge the Ducati tax.

[@tauncfester3022]

@@littleshopofelectrons4014 Didn't the Scrambler 62 come without the Desmo valve system? The picture YN posted shows that the Scrambler 62 has regular square end and locknut tappets. This is better than my '67 Ducati 250's rocker shims.

[@slimshady3374]

I've got a Triumph America and a Harley Electra Glide. When they break, ( Which they do), at least I can get parts.

[@Jmacfann]

Prior to 2018 KTM was "new to street bikes" yeah at that point it? They have been making street bikes for 30 years and their first one the 620 DUKE was produced for at least a decade.

[@Spy-Pigeon]

Any new royal Enfield 650 and triumph 1200 are hands down bullet proof

[@Michalis_Sideratos]

In Greece KTM stands for "Κάθε Τρίτη Μάστορα" = Every Tuesday Mechanic. There must be something similar all around the world.

[@MegaRacerDave]

KTM = Keeps Taking Money

[@aatee5840]

In Finland, we have the term "Kiva Työntää Metsässä" (Nice to Push in Forest) and "Korjaamolle Taas Maanantaina" (to the Garage on Monday Again)

[@MyDyerMaker]

I'm sure Harleys aren't leading in reliability, but they do lead in longevity. Most bikes on ebay with 50k+ miles are Harleys. My '20 LRS has 17k miles with no issues and no leaks. I've had 2 evo sportsters that never leaked oil and never broke down. All I do is change fluids and they perform well for years. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone. People get butthurt about Harleys and most of them have never owned nor ridden one from the 21st century.

[@ctsnider88]

That's fricken great. Now what do I buy? I really want a Honda Fury.

[@Rick-qf5de]

Bikes you like the looks of , you will absolutely hate to ride... A fury would be a really bad choice....

[@robreynolds721]

How? The fury is just another VTX1300/VT1300. Incredibly comfortable. You know not what you speak of.

[@bryceweston8916]

Buy whatever you want, if you decide you don’t like it later you can sell it and buy something else. It’s your money and your bike at the end of the day

[@karlfonner7589]

Whatever you do, buy one used. That way you can sell it for almost what it is that you paid for.

[@IamPinhead]

EVOs have gear driven cams so why go backwards with cam chains?

[@dormantmenace]

Twin cams is most likely why. You can switch back... for $ .. maybe $$$$ depending on your crank runout

[@brandonmacon3317]

The tc88 is just as reliable as an Evo if you address the twin cam tensioners with an upgraded cam plate and oil pump or go geared you'll put down some miles on a TC 👍

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I like the fjr1300 but what gets is the price point, but the V-Strom 650 looks promising but looks over zealous for my style. I dunno any suggestions, I just wanna bring my wife along on the road with enough power but not be overally priced or over powered.