Unless you have the disposable income to buy a new vehicle whenever you get tired of your old one, you are likely the type of person who wants to get the absolute most out of your vehicle. I know many people that can keep a car running well into the 300,000 miles range until they just can't drive it any longer.

Does the same hold true for motorcycles though? I often hear this question and concern from riders who aren't sure if they want to buy a bike because they are afraid that it won't be worth the money. This notion is often the reason why you see new riders and inexperienced riders constantly trying to buy and sell bikes and never go over their mileage "limit". This is not true and the longevity of a motorcycle all depends on how you treat it.

For starters, there is a number that almost every rider knows/fears: 20,000. This is the point of miles at which your bike is done. After 20,000 miles you can forget trying to sell it and ... Read more »