can you guys compile a list of reliable bikes to non plz

[MinhDinh]

Just wondering of your own experiences etc. i know that cars such as honda etc are tough as they come and fiat's are bad but i am not that sure about bikes when i think about it. so any tips of good brands to bad in an order or bike names aswell will be great

the reason why i want to know is because after seeing someone's beautiful kwak 636 bih in black, and have my eyes set on one, one day... the only thing is, i saw a clip of this comedic hitler thing about bikes and it referred to a kwak as a pile of rust i believe (i know this is a comedy clip but it got me thinking). i assumed jap bikes are reliable but now i am not so sure now. even though i have a rs 125, i don't want a bike that will cost me a fortune in costs when i move on. cheers

my input on the aprilia rs 125. it's a sweet 125 sports but i have folked out a fortune on servicing since it is a bike that needs to be maintained. i have replaced spokes, chains, speedo and various small bits due to wear and tear. i binned it once and it cost a lot for the fairing, headlights etc... so my advice is don't rag it too much but you can do in modesty and do not crash unless you have at least a few hundred!
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[stinkwheel]

There is good and bad in all makes.

In general. I've found Hondas to use slightly better quality materials and fittings.

I personally think the budget end of the suzuki range is pretty dire when it comes to materials quality and finish. (SV, Bandit etc)

That said. They are all a pile of poo. If they made cars like they make motorbikes, all cars would be dead of corrosion within 3 years.
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