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I have been a bike mechanic for 50 years. Most bikes are killed by neglect. Modern bikes arrived in the 1980s and if you ride them and make sure the oil and air filters are clean they will last a very long time. I had a 1982 Yamaha Xj650 Seca since new, sold it 10 years ago, running fine at 337,000 miles. My current daily is a 2004 Honda 919 or Hornet as it's called across the pond. Had the valve cover off 3 times, and found 1 valve .05 mm tight once. 176,000 miles and counting. Oil & filters ( full synthetic) every 6 k miles. Air filters 20 k. Tires, chains & sprockets, brake pads, front disks 100k. Steering head bearings 100k, wheel bearings every 50k. Simple to work on by modern standards, but doesn't need much. Original clutch also.

In my humble opinion the 650 Suzuki v twin is one of the greatest engines of all time. I had a Vstrom for a few years and thought the performance was far greater than you would expect from this engine.

Had a Honda VFR 750 for 28 years now - 60,000 miles on the clock and still going strong.

Spot on with the Honda Cub. I had one many, many years ago using it to do my 30-mile round trip to work and back, whatever the season. It never let me down, but did get me worried when on the odd occasion I had to kick it a second time to start it. At the age of 86, I now ride a Yamaha MT-03 (big enough for a little old man) My 70-year-old wife rides a Honda Rebel 500 (well, she's younger than me lol) both bike being super reliable.

Your channel is not just about motorcycles... it's about motorcycle history. Your knowledge and love for bikes is much appreciated. How can I not subscribe? Thank you!

That GPZ500 entry made me smile. I've ridden literally hundreds of motorcycles and basically everything from the big four Japanese manufacturers until around 2001. The GPZ500 was the most pure fun. That thing was featherweight, handled like a dream, had nice torque and midrange. It is my 'secret favorite' motorcycle, yet I never owned one. Such a well conceived motorcycle.

I think you nailed it with this list 👍, i m looking to buy back a Transalp 600, made a road trip in South America 20 years ago , 22000 km without even a puncture , loved it

As a 20-year owner of a '94 VFR750, will 107K miles now, I can say that there is not often reason to remove all of the plastics, but when I do, it is part of the pleasure of the bike. I'll never get rid of that bike. (No, the VFR is not my only bike, just my favorite.)

The CD175 had a 360 degree crank. If you fitted Dunstalls or other less restrictive silencers than the Honda originals, the sound of the CD175 could get surprisingly close to that of a big British twin. They were great, rugged little bikes.

I'd add the Honda NC700/750 series to the list. Maintenance is a breeze, the spark plugs are accessible without removing anything and the valve clearance only required the removal of the radiator (and they're screw and lock valves too!). They're absolutely bulletproof, I have roughly 150K KM on mine and spoke to guys with double (and more) the mileage and they all claim no issues whatsoever.

The Honda CB750. It sold in about 1 million examples over the years. It would run forever and was easy to work on. You could get big bore kits of 812cc (Yoshimura) 836cc (Norris) and even 900cc (MTC) and the engine could still take a beating and be very reliable over many years. Mine was a Norris 836 with an RX2 cam, rebuildt engine head and 32mm Dell'Ortos, giving it 110 HP in the bench.

Back in the day I owned 3 of these motorcycles. The C90, CG125 and the CD175. Each supremely reliable as my daily transport. Great to see these lowly machines make it into your hall of fame.

In my 40 years of riding the TDM 850 has been by far the best bike I've ever owned. Town, touring and scratching. It does them all superbly. The engine is bulletproof but coils go regularly and carbs difficult to access.

I was a despatch rider in London for 10 years during the 80s and 90s and used quite a few bikes which suffered a fair amount of abuse due to the nature of the game. The most reliable and easiest to work on, and which I owned until a few years ago, was a Honda XBR500. I did my own repairs and maintenance and found everything very straight forward with all parts easily accessable. I've been without a bike since having to sell it, but I'd definitely go for another XBR again.

A friend was struggling to get a bike to get around on due to being unemployed. So I picked him up a Honda CT110 from the auctions and let him pay it off. He rode that bike for several years and never had an issue with it, just regular maintenance. Our postal service used them for decades also here in Western Australia, perhaps they still do in some areas, though some are electric now.

CB750F. I maintained mine very meticulously , and besides charging issues, it has never let me down for over 100,000 km. I had it. GS1000G and GS1000S were bullit proof. Most 50cc bikes from the 80's and 90s were all very reliable, taking into account that they were almost all the time full throttled and hardly serviced. Suzuki B120, tractor of its time, would get you there every day slowly. Thanks for the videos, keep doing it the way you do.

Back in the late-1950's-early 60's, Jawa-CZ were always taking out the Team prize in the ISDT, always a great indicator of reliability, so in June 1963 I bought a new Jawa 250, which was 100% reliable. It lived ouside in the snow and ice, but never failed to start or get me home on the 75-mile each way weekly commute from my military base. In 1984 I bought a very neglected 1970 Jawa 350 twin, (filthy inside and out, glue-like oil, shot fork seals, L/H cyl firing about every 18th lamp-post, etc), refurbished it and ran it for the next 15 years with total reliability. These days, at 77, I'm riding a 2011 Suzuki VL250, which has also proved itself reliable.

I bought a BMW R80 RT which had been sitting around in a shed for 12 years with 80000 km. I changed the oils, fitted new seals which was easy due to the accessibility of everything on the bike, and have been driving it ever since. The air cooled boxer engine is definitely one of the most reliable and easy to service engines, with easy access to spare parts and information.

I rode a CG125 on 'L' plates while taking my full bike lessons then brought a DL650 which has proven to be quite the chameleon, rides well with or without luggage in urban riding, A-roads, B-roads or motorways seems happy to do all of the above. Good range and fuel consumption too which fits my needs perfectly.

I started watching your channel today - 1st time. Love the content and reviews. I agree with your list and I have settled on a DL1000 V Strom after 6 other bikes, and my daughter rides a DL650. We love our bikes and the all round capabilities of the V Stroms. Thank you for your efforts and videos - much appreciated.

I currently ride a Vstrom - rode it to Alaska and back - dead reliable. Also have a ST1300 - best bike I ever owned. One you may have missed, though, is the Honda XL 600. Absolutely bombproof. I rode one of these and its offroad version for many years and it never made me walk.

Ive really enjoyed your series of videos. First class, brings back lots of memories after 55 years on Two wheels.

Some may laugh because of the brand’s overall reputation not being so great, but the 1986 to 2003 Harley Sportsters are bulletproof bikes. Carbureted, little in the way of electronics, and rigid mounted engines. They have been known to rattle a few fasteners loose from time to time, but my 2003 model has never wanted anything more than oil and tires, and once I had to replace the starter. It’s a great bike that’s very overlooked.

Your channel is great..the passion expressed through your tone, and shake down of the models..fires me up..and ignites my soul just like the first time I threw a leg over my first mc at 12 years old..Thank You

So many bikes have graced the stall. Started with a CL70. Then a yamaha 100 enduro 2 stroke. Graduated to a CB350 Four, then 550 Four, then 750 Supersport and then the venerable goldwing 1000 and 1100. Took a hiatus and raised a family. Re entered with a GL1500 valkyrie in 1998. Had several of those, including the interstate bagger fairing model. Also owned an Aero 1100 for a moment and have now owned the VL1500 suzuki and C90 x 2. 3 Vstoms all in 1000 mode. Have had 2 GL1800 wings. Now I'm back to the Vstrom 1000 2012 model and C90 2006 model. To say that I've been blessed is an understatement! The St1300 still calls to me, and we'll see if I answer it. But at 62 yo, I have to be more frugal now in life. "Heavenly Father, thank you for the experiences that you have afforded me on 2 wheels. Stay safe, everyone, in these crazy times. From Texas with a hat tip. Texf6s

I agree! I have owned 2 -DL 650s and 4-KLR 650s and 1-DR 650. 👍🏻🙏🏻😀

Good list there , just got myself a triump tiger in boxes ready to restore that will keep me busy this winter , have a great day out there and stay safe .

Kawasaki GT550/750 and air cooled BMW boxers go on forever.....Honda CX500 and Yamaha XJ 900, all good proven tough machines.

Another wonderful film! Keep them coming, my coffee breaks will never be the same again since I found you and your films👍😎

Honda CX500 - bike of choice in my courier days - '80 to '86.. Never a single problem, day in, day out reliability, as near to bulletproof as you can get. I'd love to see a modern version (maybe the new Moto Guzzi Mandello?).

I was very surprised not to see the Honda CX500 not on the list, the despatch rider bike of the 90's

Now I'm an old git, I look back in fondness at the simplicity of older bikes with carb's and lock nut and screw adjustable tappets. Great video.

I grew up on dirt bikes and didn't ride again until I was 45. Got a new DR650, customized it and never looked back. 10,000 miles later and I have no wish to get anything else. It does it all, and it's rock solid. I love my bush pig!

The only thing that convinced me to sell my 2009 KLR 650 to my buddy who always wanted it was the 2022 KLR 650 Adventure. Now we're both happy!

A very comprehensive & accurate list - many of these bikes were despatched to within an inch of their lives, so they went forever without proper maintenance! A friend had a CD175 years ago, he called it 'the dum-di-dum', as it was so boring to ride. It never let him down though, whatever the weather!

A Cub 90 was our "family car" in South America. Mom, Dad, sister, and little me ventured all over the place on that machine in the 70s. I started riding on the Cub 70 (owned by Dad) at age 14, beat that thing like a rented mule (Dad never knew that part), and it was invincible. I then bought my first bike at 16 - a Honda CG125. Sold the CG way too soon (we're all entitled to youthful mistakes, no?), and later in life owned the KLR650 for several years. Now I have an older V-Strom 650 that I absolutely love. I figure being 4 for 10 on this list is probably not too shabby. Thank you for a great video!

Very interesting video. I have ridden a lot of different bikes over my 82 years of riding. My 99 Harley Softail Custom only has 65,000 miles on it, but it has never let me down. It is about as low of maintenance as my 1968 Honda 165 scrambler was. I started riding on a friends Whizzer motor bike when I was 8. Bought my first Harley, a 1942 Flat Head when I was 14. Lots of different bikes in between.

I had A DR-650 and a KLR-650. I prefer the DR. Lighter, and runs up to 100mph easier. The KLR was twitchy above 70mph on dirt and the DR was rock solid stable. The DR with a bigger tank and different seat would be my pick to go around the world.

I'm still learning to ride and plan on getting my license before September ends, but I already bought my first bike. Her name is Nina and she's a 1995 Kawasaki GPZ 500S. One of the reasons why I chose her is because there are a lot of them out there, so parts and information/instructions are easy to find. I wasn't aware they were very reliable, so I was pleasantly surprised to find it on this list! I can't wait to start riding!

Thank you for such an in-depth and down to earth video 👍👍👍 I know it's unpopular but my Honda NX650 "Dominator" (Honda's answer to the KLR650) has served me for more than 30 years without any major repairs. Jobs like new clutch, valve clearances, plug, re-jetting the carb (I moved up a mountain 🤪), recently putting on a bigger tank etc. are all easily done in an afternoon or less. We've grown old together and yes, it's a tractor, but I will never change it 🙂 p.s. check out the early "Marc travels" videos for an example (except mine is black).

Well Mister Barebones, I'm impressed and feel in great company now! You've just mentioned most of my bikes, as I started with a reliable '81 XR100, then '74 CD175, to '79 XS400, '87 XL600V (x2), '85 GS1100GK, '91 XTZ750, then '05 DL1000! I still ride the last 2, because as you said, these gems are so reliable : )

Talk about blast from.the past. Great video mate. A lot of these also featured on my list.

Another first-rate video! Keep up the great work, mate! Long may you run and as always: Ride Free!

Nice list . I’ve been a rider for 50+ years and have owned most of these and actually still do . Today my favorite is the Honda VFR -800 I’ve had two and just love them . As you say not the easiest to work on but man is it fun to ride . Thanks for sharing.

I rode a Honda XL250 for several years - one of my biggest regrets is "trading-up" - ultra reliable, cheap to run, easy to maintain. Seriously, I would trade my fuel injected, ABS, ride mode selectable, full digital instrumentation etc, etc bike for an old XL250 any day.

Great video. I had a KLR and a DR 650. I preferred the Suzuki because it’s quite a bit lighter and seem like it had more power, but both are great bikes.

You are so right when you note that "complicated electronics" is the achilles heal of modern bikes (vehicles). I would include the Kawasaki Verseys 650 in the list I think. Older non electronically flawed BMWs ought to be there too in a sense - but they have a dirty little secret BMW die hards seem to refuse to even speak of - they occasionally strip the shaft drive spline. I know from personal bitter experience.

I started riding on a Suzuki GS500E, an air cooled twin that made about 40 hp, but handled quite well and was a blast to ride. Changing the oil, lubing the chain and filling the gas was all it took. Ditto for my Suzuki Bandit 600. These motors can go forever, with little more than oil changes for maintenance.

TDM900 is a fantastic bike, I got mine at 30000 miles, rode it to 62k and sold it to get a Super Tenere, looked up the reg the other day and was pleased to see its now on 83k and has a valid MOT. Super capable and comfy machine, I loved it.

Love the video, great details and content! Oh and do your videos the way you like to make them. Forget other people, let em adjust!

Great video! Brought back some incredible memories. Thanks

For those who like V-Twins & Cruisers , I'll throw in the 600 - 1100cc Honda Shadows & VTX1300 which are enjoyable to own , FUN to Ride & easy to perform DYI maintenance on . Add the brawnier VTX 1800 BIG V-TWIN HONDA CRUISERS to the list too !

Totally agree about the honda vfr. I had the 5th gen, totally reliable however a knightmare to work on. My favorite is my honda cbr900rrx. So easy to work on, loads of space to get your hands inbetween the wide frame and engine. Doesnt even have a fuel pump to worry about....love it.

Man... What a great review and so well delivered...

I had a Honda 400 hawk that sat in a barn for years, gave it to a friend, we put some gas in the carb, and it fired up like it had never stopped.

My garage is getting renamed "The Last of Us". Late 2021 DL650 V twin..now replaced in by an inline twin. CBR900RR 954, last of the Tadeo Baba designed 'blades. Totally agree with your list. I guess good engineering, like wine, takes time to mature and be appreciated 😊

CB 919 of early 2000's was one of my favorite overall bikes. Very reliable, never had to do anything but regular maintenance.

I learnt to ride on a CG. Great bike. Currently riding an FJR13. Another very reliable bike that keeps on going😁

Great video! Brought back some memories from the 70s. Loved the the CD175. My brother had one for a number of years and I gave it a good work out now and then. I had a CL175 for a while before getting an XL350, then CB500, then a GS750 (plus some other off road bikes of the day). Good times👍 Now a GSF1250SA. Love it too..

An awesome video. Thank you. After 40+ years of riding, I’ve either owned or at least ridden all bikes on this list. The old and new big thumpers will just keep going if the tractor life is what you’re after. The VFR-750 from the 90’s was a stand out for me. If you haven’t already put together a list of bikes from the 90’s till today or each decade, then this would be of great interest. Great work, recently subscribed. 👍😎🇦🇺

Suzuki DRz 650's little brother the DRz 400 is a magnificent bike too. The DRz 400-650 people put extra capacity Acerbis fuel tanks on them & rear rack to take anyway without the weight of a Adv.Really popular in NZ 🇳🇿 for Adv adventures.

I’m 99% positive that final CD175 was One my father owned about 40 years ago in South Wales. He used to take the baffles out and loved to run it to its max. He replaced everything but those bakerlight brittle side panels. Thanks for the memory

Great memories of most of the bike in your blog. Very good +++

I've an 06 V Strom 650, 89k on it and it runs the same as when it was new. Incredible bike, happy on a B road or a Motorway.

My first bike was a 1972 gold tank Honda CB250. Perfect first road bike, she taught me a lot about maintenance (previous owner had never cleaned out the centrifugal oil filter). You are so right about paying attention to regular oil changes. Not long after buying the CB, I learned that the XL250 was a better choice and for fun I bought a decrepit one used on a farm. It had been bored out to 320 cc and used more oil than petrol. I can’t remember what happened to it. Hopefully somebody stole it and got what they deserved. The best bike - curiously missing from your ultra reliable bike list was my BMW R75/6. I did over 200,000 km and it never let me down. I did all my own maintenance. Genuine spare parts were frighteningly expensive though. I stupidly traded it in on the first R100RS. Awesome when in perfect tune, lumpy when not great full fairing for a solo rider but a bastard for buffeting the pillion to death. Then I went through my crazy period and bought a new 1981 Ducati 500SL Pantah. I still have her. Running and registered on historic plates - like me 😅

Thank you for this interesting and informative video clip. I used to ride Triumph Tiger Cub, Honda C90, Honda CG125, Yamaha RD250 in the '70s and early 80s. Now, in my 70s, I currently ride CSC RX3 Adventure which is actually Zongshen RX3 250cc motorcycle. In my view, it is also an excellent bike.

Great video! What bike exactly are you driving in the intro? The sound is spectacular!

Great list, and as much as I love my DL650 I have to admit the Honda club is the perfect doomsday machine. 👍

Great video! ive owned most of these bikes in my 62 years, 48 of them on 2 wheels. My all time favorite bike tho would be the 76 DT175 which I owned in the 80s on Ascension island. Im currently riding a 2008 XT250, 1975 BMW R75/6, 83 XL650R (when I can kick her) and a 76 TT500.

Clear and concise. Top banana. I'm doing my own test of my self maintained Husky 701 which I had brand new nearly six years ago. So far, so good.

Keep doing it your way mate! It's great 👍

Absolutely adore my CG125, it's just taken me from Conwy to Ullapool via skye and Applecross 6 days non stop all on less than 140 quid in fuel ⛽ 😅

1970 Honda Trail 90, with a Rocky 110 bore. Went every where any day with minimal maintenance. Easy to muscle around/lift when necessary. Best adventure bike ever.

A fun to watch, honest video. Thanks make some more.

My CG125 is a bike I still miss. It wasn't quick, wasn't comfortable for long rides. However the flat rear seat meant the luggage capacity was huge. It was easy to bump start, didn't need to get above a moderate walk. Also I miss how infrequently I had to put fuel in it. The only downside to a gpz500 is that the carbs are a pig to get at and that you need to be careful with the lugs when removing panels. If you buy one I'd suggest a stainless exhaust, give the wires a refresh (had my ignition wires start failing and had the bike cut out and bump start at 70mph. Not pleasant) drain the tank and clean your fuel system. Then enjoy!

Fantastic video thanks for making it. Being a 65 year old bike rider and enthusiast, l remember all these wonder bikes. I'm not a fan of modern technology on bikes that loke like jet ski's, keep it simple, affordable and customisable 😊

I once again have 2 on your list. The KLR and DL650s. Love them both. The KLR is like a tractor.

Enjoyed this video. Thank you. Honda CD175 👍. Proper mudguards that protect bike and rider. Ace.

Great vid thanks for sharing! Any honda xr can be on this list, especially the 200. And as a klr owner i was happy to see it there. Cheers!

I like the Yamaha 360 Enduro of 1972. Mine was all the Bike I needed. I called it my 2 wheel 2 cycle tractor.

Whilst I generally agree with you on the Honda XL650, it does have one serious issue. Lots of them get scrapped purely because the Gbox output shaft strips. It can be prevented by a 'super pinion' front sprocket.

Thank you for all The good an informativ videos🙏🙏 Have you ever thought of making a video about the Honda Africa twin? I definitely would appreciate it as I have a 1996 RD07 that I enjoy very much

Great video,some of these bikes I've actually ridden,always as work horses,to keep the 'good' bikes clean .The CG125 and my current machine, the Kawasaki ER6, are super reliable.

Totally agree about the small capacity Hondas. I like the later Moto Guzzi 1100 Californias. Marmite styling but a doddle to run every day. Had a few and they never let me down.

I have ridden Yamaha FZR600 and FZR600R for many years and have had great service from them. The 98 to 03 Fazer 600 has basically the same engine, but more accessible to maintain. The old FJ1200 is another bomb proof Yamaha that goes on forever, although it is a bit thirsty compared to the economical FZR600.

it was a pleasant surprise to see the good ole St1300 get an honorable mention. i sure do love mine and look forward to many many years of trouble free riding

Really I never had problems with the zzr 1100 (except breaks 😂) as long as you kept the oil level correct. I love them.

A good list there, I’d like to add a vote in for the Honda NTV650 Revere, they are shaft drive so no chain maintenance, all the service items are easy to get at and work on and they are capable of high miles many on the road still with over a 100, 000 miles on the clock, I have one myself 28 yrs old and 92000 on the clock, one of the best bikes I’ve owned.

There is a good number of BMW R80, R90 and so on who would take issue with your list!! However I enjoyed this video immensely for your most practical approach to the subject. I agree with all of them. I have a 1984 Honda VF750S which is still so beautiful but I absolutely hate working on it.

amazing video really, love from Egypt...also subscribed

Excellent stuff. Enjoyed that. Thank you. 👍🤜

I'd have to add 1970's Air-cooled 2-Strokes to any " last days" motorcycle collection. I'm especially fond of every Yamaha from the DT1 thru the DT 400. The way the "power band" kicks in , It's a hoot & extremely exciting ! Even the little 80 & 100 cc models are fun to ride. They seem to still be relevant , as I do see them cruising around more frequently & of lately they're fetching top $ on the auction market in pristine reconditioned condition.

What a pleasure to see a TDM being enjoyed with a bit of enthusiasm. Definitely fly under the radar and startle a few sprot bike riders in the twisties. Love mine!

Great job. You do know your motorcycles. My first was a 1973 CB 175 twin with 2 carbs. After 50 years riding,, bought a 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball. Mmmm back to the days. 😎

Another great video, thank you.

Good list, 100% agree with the cub, and I would add it's relative the ct110 postie bike. No list is complete without the Suzuki GS500 however. Simple air cooled twin cylinder, carbs, low stressed engine. A more obscure entry would be the Yamaha Scorpio 225. Any bike that sells in large numbers in Asia is probably reliable and repairable. 👍🇦🇺

Glad you mentioned the Versys 650,ive had mine for 12 years almost 98000 miles with incredibly little maintenance(some would be horrified😂) and the engine still sounds the same as a new one.Great vid👍

My 2005 Yamaha YZF600R (Thundercat) had 90k on it before it was stolen in 2022. I bought it with 400 miles on it from the dealer. Not a single issue with that bike other than usual maintenance related stuff. Not a drop of oil and compression was spot on.

I always come back to Honda eventually. Escaping NYC/ North Jersey on the weekends on my 81 Kawi 750 LTD, made for a long cold ride back from Upstate NY on Sunday nights in November. A low mileage 75 Honda GL1000 Goldwing with aftermarket Full Fairing Hard Bags and a Big Comfortable Seat solved All My Problems! After 5 weeks building Woodstock 94, I started craving something 'Sporty". I was looking for a Honda VF500f Interceptor for the back roads of the Catskill Mountains, couldn:t find one My Lady remembered mentioning"Interceptor" and spotted one in the Albany paper. I borrowed a trailer and put some "Woodstock Cash" in my pocket and found what turned out to be an 84 Honda VF1000f Interceptor. It needed a little love, triple tree bearings and a new set of Bridgestone BattleAxe tires, but for $950, I had reliable, comfortable and to me, a Very Fast Sport Touring Machine that served me well for 16 years.The next Honda to come my way was found by My Mom! at a Yard Sale. Parked in a field for 15 years a 73 Honda CB200t caught my Mom's eye! $25 later she took the motorcycle and a Clean Title home! She stuck it in the garage and showed it to me the next time I stopped by. Drained the tank, popped in a new battery, pushed the starter button and it Immediately Started! I don't mean it turned over a few times and sputtered to life. One Revolution and it Started and held a Smooth Idle!!! 8 will say, that it wouldn't accelerate, the high speed jets needed cleaning. I shut it off and forgot about it until my friend Don saw it and Fell in Love with it! He kept asking what I wanted for it. I signed it over and told him" Just give it back when you are done with it! He commuted to his job at the VA Hospital on it , rain or shine for 2 years! When we made our Annual Run to Laconia in New Hampshire and camped at the track,he made the trip on the 200! One of the Manufacturers had a Dyno that the public could get a read out on their bikes for $20. The CB 200t made 14hp at the rear wheel! The crowd cheered louder for the little 200 than for all the monster Ninjas, Gsxr's , Hayabusa etc!