Some people say a car hits 200k miles and it starts breaking a few parts. more-so than most cars, i think, a motorcycle is only as good as the person who drove it. A Bike can have over a 100K miles on it but some bikes get messed up early by dumb people. Motorcycle engines of today are the culmination of a phenomenal amount of R&D and they can last a long time.
Approximately 250,000 to 500,000. And to some over a million.
Over 60% of motorcycle fatalities are due to head trauma. Most states require a helmet.
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45,000 miles is considered very high for a motorcycle. I would only consider buying if the price was well under $1,000. I would say a typical motorcycle owners will ride about 2,000mi each year. A motorcycle enthusiast may ride 5,000 each year. A daily commuter may do beyond 10,000 miles each year. Assuming the bike you're interested was used for daily commuting, even with meticulous maintenance, a lot can happen over the course of 45,000 miles.
Mileage in a motorcycle is the same as an automobile. The higher the mileage the lower the price. And if you find a bike with low mileage make sure it has not turned over. Most modern bikes have electronic digital odometers and should register the actual miles. Remeber you get what you pay for. You'll see BMW motorcycles often with over 50-60,000 miles in good shape. I would be hesitant to buy a Ducati with over 20-25,000 miles. Many Japanese sportbikes will see considerable sport riding and commuting use, so you may see them listed from 5K miles up to 70K miles. Personally, I would start to be concerned with engine life on a Japanese bike once it got over the 50-60K miles mark without an overhaul.
Stop buying stuff...
Stop buying stuff...
I have just spotted a 1999 ford focus with 146,000 miles on the clock. Lovley condition, good runner.
I've spoken with Bike Mechanics who claim they've owned or worked on Honda Shadow 750's with over 150k Miles on them and most repairs were in systems other than the engine.
There are over 700,000 motorcycle helmets that are sold in the United States each year. Helmets are a requirement for riders in most states.
Why does the price of a bond change over its lifetime?