What is the least reliable motorcycle?

1 BMW S1000RR
Another big part, likely the biggest offender really, of why BMW now has the honor of the least reliable motorcycle brand.
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What motorcycle brand is the least reliable?

Overall, Japanese brands were the most reliable—at least as far as the study's motorcycle owners were concerned. Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki had the lowest failure ratings, all under 16%. On the other side of the spectrum were Triumph, Ducati, BMW and Can-Am.
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What is the most reliable motorcycle ever?

The Slash 5 is a series of BMW motorcycles produced between 1970 and 1973. Experts and critics alike agree that these motorcycles, BMW R50/5, R60/5, and R75/5, are arguably some of the most reliable motorcycles ever built.
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What is the lamest motorcycle?

10 of the Worst Motorcycles Ever Made from the Older Days
  • Honda CX 500. ...
  • Honda C50 C70 C90 C110. ...
  • Harley-Davidson Sportster 1971. ...
  • Ariel Arrow. ...
  • Suzuki GT 380/550/750. ...
  • Moto Guzzi (Older Models) ...
  • Husqvarna 250 MX. ...
  • Greeves Motorcycles. Notice the front forks?
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What are the worst motorcycles?

So, with that in mind, here's a list of 5 of the worst mass-produced motorcycles sold in western markets—in our humble opinion.
  • Kawasaki H2 Mach IV. Credit: Mecum Auctions. ...
  • Honda CX 500. Credit: motorcyclespecs.co.za. ...
  • Harley-Davidson XR1200. Credit: Return of the Cafe Racers. ...
  • Aprilia Moto 6.5. ...
  • Honda NX 650 Dominator.
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The 5 LEAST Reliable Motorcycle Brands



What is the hardest motorcycle to ride?

Bikes that have now become infamous for how difficult they are to ride.
  • 8 Vincent Black Shadow.
  • 7 Suzuki TL1000S.
  • 6 Yamaha TZ750 Flat Tracker.
  • 5 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R.
  • 4 Maico/ATK 700.
  • 3 Ducati Desmosedici RR.
  • 2 Suzuki TM400.
  • 1 Honda ATC 250R.
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Why are Japanese motorcycles so reliable?

One of the key factors here is culture, with the Japanese placing more emphasis on accuracy than any other nation (even Germans). It is something they pride themselves on, and their engineering accuracy/perfection has led to the production of some bulletproof bikes.
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What's the worst dirt bike brand?

10 Dirt Bikes You'll Definitely Regret Buying
  • 8 Rokon Trail Breaker.
  • 7 Honda ATC 250R.
  • 6 Yamaha SC500.
  • 5 Harley-Davidson Baja 100.
  • 4 Honda CRF250R.
  • 3 Aprilia RXV450/550.
  • 2 Any Chinese Pit Bike.
  • 1 Suzuki TM400.
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Is Suzuki the worst dirt bike?

Owner satisfaction, however, only got four out of five. Some bike brands that surprisingly fell lower on the list, include Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Triumph. But the worst-rated motorcycle on this list went to Suzuki. It got an overall score of 58 out of a possible 100 points.
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Is Suzuki a dying brand?

Suzuki's announcement this week that it will no longer be selling cars in the U.S. makes it the 10th major brand to disappear since the start of the century.
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What is the most durable motorcycle engine?

Generally speaking, the most reliable motorcycle engines are the large-displacement inline-six and flat-six (boxer) engines. They run at lower compression ratios and deliver less power than inline-four engines, which leads to higher reliability and durability.
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Is Kawasaki a reliable brand?

As per our research, we can say, without a doubt, that Kawasaki motorcycles are indeed one of the most reliable vehicles on the market. Over the years, Kawasaki has managed to build a reputation for itself as one of the most reliable brands across the globe.
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Which motorcycle brand holds its value best?

By brand, according to data compiled by the Kelley Blue Book Official Motorcycle Guide, Harley-Davidson motorcycles retained an average of 84% of their value over a five-year period. BMW was not far behind, at 81%, with Indian, Ducati and Triumph trailing slightly at 77%, 73% and 72%. Certain models scored even higher.
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Is Yamaha the most reliable?

The most reliable motorcycle brands — the results

“What are the most reliable motorcycle brands?” In a nutshell, Honda and Yamaha were the most-named most-reliable motorcycle brands. “Any Japanese” motorcycle was mentioned after that. That would include Honda and Yamaha, but also includes Suzuki and Kawasaki.
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Are KTM reliable?

I've always trusted my KTM's to get me home. They've got the basics absolutely bulletproof. Ancillary parts may fail but if you know the bike, you can do a quick bodge and be on your way. Rock solid engines.
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Are Yamaha or Honda dirt bikes better?

The Yamaha has a low-end motor; the Honda is a screamer. Having said that, the soft, low-end power on the Honda is no handicap. The Honda's softer bottom-end delivery is actually somewhat of a benefit. The Yamaha has more torque, but it's a little jerkier with an on-or-off feel.
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What is the most reliable dirt bike brand?

Here's a list of the 10 best, and most reliable, dirt bike brands:
  1. Yamaha. And the best dirt bike manufacturer, with the best reputation, goes to Yamaha.
  2. Suzuki. Like Honda, Suzuki is a large scale Japanese auto manufacturer. ...
  3. Beta. ...
  4. Honda. ...
  5. Kawasaki. ...
  6. KTM. ...
  7. Maico. ...
  8. Hyosung. ...
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How reliable are Suzuki bikes?

Owner maintenance is a crucial factor in determining a bike's reliability and longevity. In these yearly consumer studies, the 'Big Four' Japanese brands tend to place interchangeably. Suzuki is among the Big Four with a predicted failure rate of 11% to 15% within four years of ownership.
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Is a 450 too big for a beginner?

For those riders in the unique position of returning to riding after a long time off of a bike, have street skills, or perhaps is a mountain bike enthusiast, a 450, in particular this RMX450Z, can be just the right beginner bike.
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What is a good beginner dirt bike?

Here's our pick of the five best motocross starter bikes (scroll down for our pick of the best kids' bikes… )
  • KTM 250 SX-F.
  • Yamaha YZ125.
  • Honda CRF450R.
  • KTM 150 SX.
  • Honda CR250.
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Which is the best Japanese motorcycle brand?

7 Best Japanese Motorcycle Brands to Buy in 2019
  • Yamaha. Yamaha was one of the first Japanese motorcycle companies that were founded. ...
  • Honda. Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa came together to create one of the best brands in Japan. ...
  • Suzuki. ...
  • Honda CRF450L. ...
  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR. ...
  • Suzuki Katana. ...
  • Honda Monkey.
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Are Triumph bikes reliable?

Triumph ranked in seventh place with an overall failure rate at 29%. While Triumph couldn't compete with the Japanese manufacturer's for reliability, they did score higher than Ducati, BMW, and Can-Am. These studies are controversial though, and shouldn't be the main indicator of a manufacturer's overall reliability.
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Which Japanese bike is the best?

Which is why we honor the 9 best Japanese motorcycles for riders of every stripe.
  • Suzuki Vanvan 200. View in gallery via suzuki.ca. ...
  • Kawasaki Versys-X. View in gallery via motorcyclenews.com. ...
  • Honda Rebel. View in gallery via honda.com. ...
  • Suzuki SV650. ...
  • Yamaha YZ450FX. ...
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650 & 650 XT. ...
  • Kawasaki Ninja 1000. ...
  • Yamaha YZF-R1.
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