Top 5 most UNRELIABLE Motorcycles (Avoid these)

There are some bikes out there that you should avoid at all costs--watch to find out which ones!

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:57 Twin Cam Dynas
4:17 Buell Blast
6:01 Repackaged Chinese Clones
7:50 Certain KTMs
9:37 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2

[dennishughes]

I own 2 harleys, 1 bmw gs, a kawasaki, a suzuki and a honda, which ever one i ride i run into people with negative comments, wonder why i mostly ride alone and have a great time the company cant b beat

[robbiegirosky]

90% of these "problems" that make them considered unreliable is operator error and neglect of owner periodic maintenance.

[jerichostevens]

Yam really getting in touch with his inner bully. Like you can tell he's not joking. There's real malicious intent behind his comments. Keeping the biker community toxic. gotta love it.

[alexandergotz]

In europe you get a dog for free with every motorcycle you buy from KTM so you don't have to walk home alone from your trip

[hardcore]

Worth mentioning that AMF saved Harley from going bankrupt in 1969. Production increased, but reliability tanked due to union-management problems. The rebuy in the early 80's by Harley execs started Harley on the road to recovery with introduction of the Evo engine. It also took Congress enacting a 10% tariff from 84-87 on Foreign MC's over 700 cc's. The TC88 did have the cam chain adjuster problems. My 04 Wide Glide needed them replaced at 70, 000 & 92, 000 miles. Sold the MC with 117, 000 miles. Cam Chain Adjuster problems aside, a very reliable & enjoyable MC.

[michaelnorris]

My 1998 Dyna had the 80inch Evo, its a great bike, it rides smooth, and it leaks nothing. The Dyna wobble I have yet to experience. Maintain your bike, it will stick with you.

[mike-gvol]

In Erik’s defense, he fought like hell to not build the blast. He wanted nothing to do with it and Harley forced him to make it. Erik hated it.

[rickhibdon]

My 2002 Dyna had over 50, 000 miles on it. Aside from tires and oil changes, it had but ONE failure. It burned out a stator at 13, 000 miles... that was it! Original chains and tensioners. The crank run out began in 2003 when HD cheapened crank bearings. It has never EVER leaked a drop of oil..

[davidcackowski]

Hey Yams, Hyosung is a Korean not Chinese motorcycle, and based on Suzuki partner engineering. Just an educational point.

Daveydetroit
35 years riding experience

[spronklez]

Just because you made this list I’m going to buy the most unreliable bike as a beginner

[ronaldcooper]

The early twin cams had hydraulic lifters(panhead, shovelhead and evo also.) The change in the later twin cams was to the cam chain tensioners.

[dragan]

I bought am 09 Nignt Train in 2011 with 2100 miles on it and it now has over 50, 000 miles on it, raced it and no issues until the clutch finally gave way. That is extremely reliable. The 09 Ninja clutch went in one season.

[ianhamilton]

I call BS on "unreliable" harley...
I have 2 that have over 100k miles, and I wouldn't hesitate to take either on a 1000 mile-a-day cross country ride.

[thepowercreep]

It may be big, heavy, and lumpy, but my old crappy Vulcan "Mean Streak" just won't fuckin die. She's got like 55000 miles on this motor and she still starts with no fuss and rides great. Yeah it's a big sport cruiser, but it's a damn reliable one...
It does have a similar cam tensioner issue as the Harley, but it's a $30 fix, just gotta get cam extension caps 😉

[ridingonabudget]

Actually HD bikes are very reliable. I had 5 and was never stranded, none leaked oil, all got excellent gas mileage (45-50mpg), I only had to do routine oil changes and tires. The only one that required any kind of sorting was a 1980 AMF shovel head.

[danpowers]

My 26 year old Evo is still running strong. Maintenance is the key to longevity.

[zendiver]

I'm the original owner of a 2003 sportster (I know, I know!) that has only needed oil changes - no leaks! - tires, brakes at regular intervals. Maybe a clutch spring once. Anyway, still going strong and will be old enough to drink in 3 more weeks!

[ColtonRMagby]

Merry Christmas to all motorcycle people.

[jimkraft]

My 99 Softail Custom only has 65, 000 miles on it, but the only thing I had to change was a bad stator. It has been more reliable than all the other bikes I have had put to together. No wobble either. And it is super fun to ride. I started on a 1942 Flat head Harley 45 back in 1955 when I was 14.

[johnmccloskey]

Just want to point out that Hyosung is actually South Korean, not Chinese. And were it not for the GV250 (Small cruiser with around 30hp), I would probably never have trusted Korean cars. I owned mine for 6 years, put around 30K miles on it and used it for numerous outings in local states as well as commuting. YMMV, of course, but I don't think it should be included in the blast about the Chinese bikes. 😏