How many miles is alot for a sportbike

What's considered high mileage for a sport bike? Thread starter fuzzybabybunny Start date Dec 1, Sidebar Sidebar. Forums Social The Garage. JavaScript is disabled.

For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next. Jan 2, 10, 33 What's considered high mileage? Are motorcycle engines somehow not as long running as car engines?

I see a lot of good bikes on Craigslist that appear to be in excellent condition at a good price. The only thing is that they're at K miles. How problematic is high mileage when you're talking about motorcycles? IcePickFreak Platinum Member. Jul 12, 2, 6 Thing about sport bikes is they rev like crazy, and they're generally driven with that in mind. Doppel Lifer. Feb 5, 13, 2 0. No, they aren't as long lasting, they don't really need to be anyway since many of them end up losing to a tree, oncoming traffic, etc.

Jul 28, 0 0. Didnt burn one drop of oil. Like most things, if you take care of it, it will last for a long time. Apr 3, 1, 6 Runs like a peach. As long as you keep up with scheduled maintenance and take good care of it, you won't have any issues. Nothing wrong with buying a high mileage sportsbike as long as it's been taken care of. Buying it from a dealer - I probably wouldn't. Buying it from a private seller with detailed maintenance records - sure. JulesMaximus No Lifer.

Jul 3, 74, Doppel said:. Ferzerp Diamond Member. Oct 12, 6, JulesMaximus said:. Now that we have the dumbtard response out of the way Ferzerp said:. This from the guy who thinks all cars need mandatory traction control that cannot be disabled. Dec 14, 68, 9 Dec 29, 0 0. Touring motorcycles are the obvious example.

Many touring bike owners put over 10, miles per year on their bikes. Sport bikes are basically the opposite in terms of mileage. They operate at a much higher rev level than most cruisers and touring bikes, and they tend to accelerate faster and brake harder. Preferably, someone selling a used motorcycle should be able to provide you with at least basic information on how the bike has been maintained and information on how it was stored. Some especially important things to look for include:.

Of course, if the bike has been through many different owners, this information may be hard to come by in the first place, which brings us to our next tip. A smaller number of owners is generally a good sign when evaluating a used motorcycle.

The more hands a motorcycle has passed through, the greater the chance of an unreported crash, deferred maintenance or other undesirable events. What kind of miles did the owner put on the motorcycle?

Are they an aggressive rider who pushed the bike to its limit on track day, or more of a relaxed weekend rider? What is considered high mileage on a motorcycle? It really depends on how well the bike was serviced. If you think that 25, miles is considered high-mileage, it is more important to check the service records to determine the actual condition of the bike. I have , miles on my 06 Yamaha Stratoliner and it runs great, uses no oil between oil changes and runs as strong as it ever has.

At 70 years old I am not able to average miles a day anymore but I still enjoy riding as much as my back can take. Keep the shiny side up and ride on. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Share Tweet. FAQs Learn Tips. By TheGoomba. What is Considered High Mileage for a Motorcycle? Quick Navigation What is considered high miles on a motorcycle?

Service records are more important than the mileage! How to keep your high-mileage motorcycle running like new. Break-it-in like a pro! Follow the recommendations in the service manual.

Always check the air filter.