10 Motorcycles You Can Buy Once and Ride Forever

The Wise Rider

The Wise Rider

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Looking for a touring motorcycle that can last for decades? In this video, we count down 10 touring motorcycles built for serious mileage, long distance riding and long term reliability.

These are the motorcycles that can make 100,000 miles look easy, with some high mileage examples reaching 150,000, 200,000 miles and beyond.

We looked at real world owner experiences, high mileage examples, motorcycle forums and the mechanical designs behind these bikes to find touring motorcycles that are genuinely built for the long haul.

From Japanese sport tourers and adventure bikes to American cruisers and European touring motorcycles, this list covers some of the most durable machines you can buy used.

You’ll see motorcycles including the Yamaha FJR1300, Kawasaki Concours 14, Harley Davidson Road King, Honda ST1300, Suzuki V-Strom 650, Moto Guzzi Norge 1200, BMW R1200RT, Yamaha Super Ténéré and Honda Gold Wing.

We’ll also cover the weaknesses you need to check before buying each motorcycle, because even the most durable touring bike can have specific problem areas.

If you're looking for a used touring motorcycle that can handle huge mileage, long road trips and years of ownership, this list could completely change what you look for.

Which motorcycle on this list would you trust for a 100,000 mile journey?

Let me know in the comments.

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