What is considered high mileage for a motorcycle?

Answer 1

50,000 miles is considered high. But many bikes will go 100,000 to 200,000 or more.

Answer 2

20,000 is high mileage. Also depends on what kind of bike. Some of the cruising bikes such as Goldwings and most makes of BMW run really well for a long time. With BMW, have the tranny checked out before you buy or sell. Beware of Harleys (parts start to vibrate loose) and crotch rockets with high miles (track use). Most bikes have a street life of 10 years. Anything older than that is really a risky purchase unless it is a vintage bike.

Answer 3

The engine and gearbox should be fine for 100,000 miles, provided its had its oil changes and valve adjustments. A clutch might last that long, but replacing at 60,000 - or less with abuse, would not be surprising However other parts of the bike do wear out & need replacing - steering head bearings & shock absorbers will often be worn out by 30,000. So could wheel bearings and other cycle parts. Brake discs may also be wearing. Of course by 100,000 miles most bikes will've been through a whole lot of tires, several chains & sprockets and a few sets of brake pads.

Answer 4

Depends on the age. 50,000 miles in my opinion is low mileage for a 15 to 20 year old bike, but 50,00 for a one year old bike is high mileage.

I wrecked my Yamaha V Star Silverado 1100 this summer due to a guy running out in front of me, so i replaced it with a Harley 883 Sportster and when the salesman found out I average 10,000 to 15,000 a year which in my opinion is not very high mileage, the salesman said I was a high mileage rider. According to my Harley salesman who sold me the bike the average rider rides 3,000 to 5,000 miles a year.

Answer 5

That's a difficult question to answer. I've seen a lot with over 100,000 and and a couple with over 200,000. If the bike is not abused and serviced properly it will last a lifetime...I have also seen a few with a couple of hundred miles ragged out....Sprockets, chains, fork seals generally need a good inspection around 15,000. If you narrow down the kind of bike I could probably give you more info..

Answer 6

My avatar is of 1977 CB550 honda rolling up to 100,000 miles
(taken in 1982) redline 9,300, modified, 13,500rpm. used and abused :o)
Harleys only do 250,00 with oil change every 1,500 miles and baby them along at 55~60mph.
I still have the Honda.

Answer 7

Red is clueless. Listen to Steve T and Gizmo... they know what they're talking about.

Answer 8

On a japanese bike about 10,000.
On a Harley more than 250,000.

Answer 9

over 10,000 ayear

Answer 10

20,000 or more