Sport Bikes (2024)

FAQs

Is 20,000 miles on a motorcycle bad? ›

Sport motorcycles, which are smaller and more nimble, typically wear down faster as they accumulate miles. For these motorcycles, the high mileage range is anywhere between 20,000 to 30,000 miles. Larger motorcycles, like Harley-Davidson, can usually take more miles without their engines being worn down as quickly.

Generally, high mileage on a motorcycle is anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 miles. For sport bikes, the high mileage number will be on the low end (usually around 25,000), while cruisers and touring bikes typically become high mileage in the 40,000- to the 50,000-mile range.

If you cannot decide between a sport bike and a cruiser motorcycle, consider your experience level. A beginner would be out of their league with a sport motorcycle. Cruisers, by comparison, are slower and stabler. A beginner would be able to learn how to ride a cruiser without too much trouble.

Riding a motorcycle isn't as hard as most people think. It's on par with learning how to ride a bike, except you're using an engine instead of pedaling your feet to get where you're going. If you already know your way around a bike, you're already halfway there.

A dirt bike, for example, usually won't last more than 20,000 miles. A well-maintained sports bike can last up to 100,000 miles and beyond (but don't count on it), and some brands of touring motorcycles can go beyond 100,000 miles as well. Again, this all depends on a few things that we'll run through.

Sport motorcycles, known for their agility, tend to wear down faster as they accumulate miles. For these bikes, high mileage falls within the range of 20,000 to 30,000 miles.

A well-maintained Harley-Davidson engine of any model is expected to last for 20+ years and 150,000+ miles. Regular routine maintenance and servicing are what will keep your engine running for a long time. Apart from age and mileage, other factors that will indicate an engine rebuild are listed below.

Several factors determine how long a motorcycle engine lasts, including the quality of the components, riding conditions, a motorcycle's make and model, and frequency of maintenance. Usually, a motorcycle engine is estimated to last between 50,000-250,000 miles or 12-15 years.

Learning the Clutch & Throttle

Many of our students riding a motorcycle for the first time find it hard to perfect use of the clutch and throttle; especially when taking off from a stop or during slow speed maneuvering.

A passenger will affect the handling characteristics of a motorcycle due to the extra weight and independent motion. A passenger tends to move forward in quick stops and may “bump” your helmet with theirs. Starting from a stop may require more throttle and clutch finesse. Braking procedures may be affected.

Do sport bikes crash more than cruisers? ›

Super-sport bikes are the fastest and the most dangerous motorcycle types to control. IIHS statistics show 1,169 fatalities involving this bike type in 2021, accounting for 20% of all motorcycle fatalities, despite making up only 6.3% of registered motorcycles!

This should be done early enough so the left foot can come to the ground first.

There's no specific height requirement for riding a motorcycle. What matters is your ability to touch the ground with your toes or the balls of your feet for balance.

Smaller motorcycles like sports bikes are considered to be high mileage at between 20,000 to 30,000 miles. Larger models like cruisers and touring bikes are deemed high mileage at around 50,000 miles. There's nothing wrong with buying a used bike, loads of people do it, but not if it breaks down after the first month.

Smaller Harley-Davidsons have an estimated high mileage of around 20,000 to 30,000 miles, whereas larger Harleys can drive for an average of 30,000 to 50,000 miles without their engines being worn down.

Several factors determine how long a motorcycle engine lasts, including the quality of the components, riding conditions, a motorcycle's make and model, and frequency of maintenance. Usually, a motorcycle engine is estimated to last between 50,000-250,000 miles or 12-15 years.

Keep in mind, many riders put somewhere between 3,000 to 10,000 miles on their bike per year. If you keep up with maintenance and repairs, your bike should keep running strong well over 100,000 miles.