With the possible exception of large capacity tourers and Adventure bikes it is probably correct to say that most modern motorcycles do not usually have high mileages but it is also correct that modern manufacturers build their motorcycles to very high tolerances so almost all bikes today are easily capable of coping with their in-built performance for high mileages. However, problems often start if a higher mileage bike has it's routine maintenance (especially engine oil and filter changes..) and servicing neglected and/or is continually ridden at the very top of it's performance (unlikely for a large capacity bike because there is nowhere this is possible other than a race track !..) but if a bike has been well maintained and serviced there is absolutely no reason to assume that high mileage matters, in fact I usually look to buy a bike somewhere in the middle of the average mileage range because personally I believe that not riding a bike for long periods or at all can be just as bad for it's health as riding it hard for high mileages.. I bought my 2013 Tiger 800 XC ABS just over a year ago with 21500 miles on the clock, and many of my friends seemed to think I was taking a big risk on a bike with mileage that high but I maintain it regularly (usually sooner than Triumph's recommended service intervals) and ride it to work and for pleasure almost every day all year round, so far I've had no problems.. touch wood !.. A good example of a sensible attitude towards mileage is the classic motorcycle fraternity who are largely uninterested in mileage and it is not often quoted in ads of classic bikes for sale unless they are placed by individuals who buy and sell bikes solely for 'investment' and who are often not even motorcyclists (you know who you are..) - Classic riders often ride in the evenings and at weekends just like the riders of modern bikes so I would think that on average their annual mileages are fairly similar though most classic riders will probably not be pushing their bike to the top of it's performance very often. The main difference between classic and modern riders is the depth and frequency of maintenance and the depth of mechanical knowledge - Classic riders are usually much more involved in their bike's mechanical parts and perform maintenance tasks much more frequently than their modern bike riding counterparts and they usually buy their bikes the old fashioned way, they listen to the engine, try the gearbox and brakes, check wheel and chassis bearings etc.. to assess a bike's condition rather than going by low mileage and shiny paint alone. They also tend to assess the seller, because someone who is so mechanically inept as to require assistance unlocking the door of their own garage which is completely devoid of tools is unlikely to have much mechanical sympathy or to have done much maintenance !! Overall then, the moral of this tale is to use the mileage as an 'advisory' - Search for a bike that looks and sounds like it's been mechanically looked after (service history obviously helps here but is not absolutely essential..) from someone who doesn't look like they'd struggle to handle a job more mechanically complex than switching on a PC and you'll probably be just fine...

The ONLY reason you need to be cautious for higher mileage motorcycles, is if the owner raced it and ignored maintenance. Since 2019, I have a Honda 2014 VFR1200X with 105K in on it. Bought it with 89K. It did 12K a year meaning more highway than engine wrecking city traffic riding. But let's keep the true value of higher mileage motorcycle a secret so we can benefit from it ;)

I drive a 2014 Tiger 800XC with 133.000 km on the clock. Bought it with 124.000 for about half the price a lower milage Tiger would go. The bike has been solid apart from the usual regular wear parts. It does help it has been serviced by a Triumph dealer for all it's lifespan.

Great video. A lot of great bikes still out there with high millage.

A one litre car would produce less horsepower true but it will also haul more than double the weight that a one litre bike would. This also puts a great stress on engines and gearboxes. Therefore the comparison is truly not valid. Great video and interesting view !!

My Tiger XC runs.for.10 ten years now and has 94.000 on the clock. No extra oil consumption. First clutch, only changes of batteries, brake disks and front springs and Steering head bearings . I know a driver who has 165.000 on the clock and he takes it all over Europe and a lot off road. Got it for half price with 40.000 six years ago.

Nice vid. I am definitely guilty of “kilometrism” / “mileism” when searching for a new ride. I guess this comes from the old school thoughts of smelly, oil dripping bikes. Maybe I will see 6 figures on my Tiger some day. 🤞

From my experience, the only case/reason, for a low value in high mileage motorcycles, is when there is no service history. As an example, if a 10,000km motorbike has been neglected, the second owner can make up for it without worrying of any long-term damages. But if this gets repeated over several 1000's of km with multiple owners, and you have absolutely no idea whether the motorbike has been abused or not, then its value is lowered. From where I come from, most second hand motorcycles still retain their value and the reason is that (1) we do not have extreme climates (no snow, no long-term rain or similar rough weather, etc), (2) our culture is very "machine-friendly" and you find that motorcycle owners actually take good care of their bikes - in fact, you rarely see motorcycles parked outside overnight (only mopeds and scooters), and most motorcycle owners have a garage, (3) service shops are pretty affordable and therefore most motorcycles have good service history. To give you an idea a second hand 2014 Triumph tiger with 30,000km (and full extras + hard luggage) could easily go for EUR8,000

Fantastic vid!

I bougth a 2014 on august 2021, very happy with it , just with 10.500 milles . after 5 years , this april triumph come back to Colombia

Great video. I own a triumph tiger 800 xca 2017 and I think it's a very good bike.

High mileage is not so much a problem with Adventure bikes, but often sports bikes have been ridden quite hard.

Coolant temperature constantly shifts even in a good bike. In cars it stays sharp at 90 centigrades. When my car started to shift temperature due to a rust valve, it started to burn more oil and I had to sell that car. Now, in my marvelous versys 1000 2015 the temperature shifts from 55 to 100 degrees and it seems fine. But no way it can last not even near a car can.

It, in itself, makes a good point. But i think it is also model-dependent a bit.

Have the same bike with 45,500 miles and it is still beautiful and can't see myself replacing it... There isn't a new bike that significantly better.

When you’re trying to sell a 115,000 km motorcycle and decide to pep talk and buyer.

I bought a ten year old 800 xc with 24000 miles. Hopefully I have 50000 to go. 😎

Transalp routinely pass the 400 000 km mark, CB 500 ou CB 1000 300 000, and V-stroms have gone past 160 000 with nothing but maintenance. The best is a K 100 I've seen at a garage - 600 000 km and still going !

Where were you riding? Beautiful city, it looks familiar but I can't place it. Great vid.

What was the oil change intervals in those 100k kms Is it 10k kms or 6k km

Hi, what is the year of this bike please ?

la mia Tiger 800 del 2011 ha attualmente 100.000 km e va molto bene