Durability Reviews

The Honda CB125R is a naked, modern-classic homage to the classic CB125, updated with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor that revs and accelerates well in the low and mid-range a little slugger.  With a 6-Speed gearbox and max-power range of 10,000 RPM and a torque-peak at 8k, the CB125R is a popular choice for new riders. …

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The Honda XR series, 4 stroke torque monsters, are as reputable as they are heavy. Baja bikes, woods racers, trail bikes, or street rippers, you might have a damn hard time finding another era-specific racer/dirt track/roadie as solid as the Honda XR600 and 650L. We scoured reviews, videos, and message boards to bring you some …

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When I think about the amazing vintage body styles, I always end up fantasizing about the boxy forks, low body and ‘Trojan helmet’ fenders of the Honda Dream 305 CA77. Although the first Honda Dream was released all the way back in 1949, the bulky-but-beautiful CA77 models were produced from 1960 to 1969, and really …

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Honda released the CBR150Rc at the first crest of the mini-bike explosion in 2012. As usual, Honda was ahead of the game with the CBR250R already readily available, but shedding 100cc off the motor was smart. The CBR150R is a mini-bike best-case-scenario, looking like a Fireblade with a 150 motor and high-revving 11,500RPM, but how …

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The Honda Interceptor refers to a series of Honda motorcycles in production since 1982. The Interceptor line ranges from naked bikes to sportbikes to some hard-bagged sport-tourers. All Interceptors save for the smallest use an iteration of the reliable V4 motorcycle engine Honda came to be known for since the 80s, but just how long …

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The Honda NC750 is an all-around adventure bike available at a modest price, despite the fact that Honda continues to improve on its technology each year.  The recent 2021 update fabbed the 750X with an improved electronic-control system, performance-based engine tweaks, and a new slipper clutch.  The 2021 updates also shortened the gear-ratios and completely …

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The Honda CB500F hit the streets in 2013 as part of the modern 471cc Twin line launched that same year.  The CB500F is a medium-sized naked or standard bike, a stripped-down and often de-tuned version of a sportbike intended for straightforward town-hopping and city commuting. The Honda CB500F packs the 500cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin intended for …

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The Honda CB650F is a powerful mid-range naked bike combining Honda dependability with the standard bike aesthetic that’s becoming more and more popular in the States.   The CB650F came stock with the same liquid-cooled 4-cylinder machine as the mid-sized CBR650F Fireblade, but the CB650F drops the fairing and hits the streets as a naked joyride. …

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The first year Honda VTX1800 was 2002, launched in 2001 to break the record for most significant engine displacement available on a factory production motorcycle. The VTX1800 changed the game by inspiring the other manufacturers to follow suit and showcasing the potential of motorcycle engineering to the industry. Honda’s VTX1800 proved that a liquid-cooled V-Twin …

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The Honda VFR800 was the natural evolution of the mythical VFR750. The VFR800 is an elegant and comfortable yet versatile build, handling agile enough for highway or town commuting while also being dressed, bagged, and cozy sufficient for high-mile touting. The VF 800 left the Honda factory floor just about 20 years ago; its dedicated …

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The CTX700 is a small series of mid-sized tourers from Honda powered by the NC700 powerhouse Honda first clubbed the market over the head within 2012. The standard CTX700 has forward foot controls like a cruiser, with broad bars and a fairing, while the CTX700N rendition is a standard or “naked” edition, stripped-down besides the …

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Honda released the Nighthawk at the end of 1969 and created a frenzy that never died. The original Nighthawk, also called the CB750, is history’s first inline four-cylinder and created a new standard for high RPMs. The Honda Nighthawk could refer to any CB cafe racer models released between the 70s or 90s; there is …

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Honda VT500 was a rock-solid powerhouse of an inline V-twin motor produced by the Big-4 Japanese brand from 1983 to 1988. Honda used the VT500 in a few mid-sized Honda models, namely the VT500FT Ascot, a naked cafe racer, the VT500C Shadow, a lower mid-sized version of the classic cruiser, and the VT500E Euro, a …

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The 1988 Honda VT800C was a one-year-only Shadow V-twin. Honda achieved these extra cubics by taking the original VT750C and boring it an additional 5.1 millimeters.  This was the sixth year for Honda’s Shadow series, and because of its exclusivity, the Honda VT800 is an absolute collectible; for all practicality, just how long will a …

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The Honda VTR1000F, the Superhawk in the States, the Firestorm everywhere else, was a V-Twin sportbike made by Honda between 1997 and 2005. The SuperHawk had 48mm carbs, the largest ever to be put on a production bike. The VTR1000F engine is celebrated as one of the most original and controlled in the market; Honda …

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The first iteration of the Honda VTR250 was the VTR250 Interceptor—a mini street sport bike available only in the States between 1988 to 1990. The first-gen VTR250 stocked a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 249cc V-twin motor and a six-speed gearbox. After a 7-year hiatus, the modern rendition of the VTR250 surfaced in ’97, looking more like a …

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When it first hit the streets, the Honda Shadow VT600C, or the Shadow VLX, was a new-school icon of a mid-sized cruiser. Produced from 1998 to 2008, the V600 was powered by a 583cc liquid-cooled V-Twin motor, a four-speed transmission with an “American” style chain drive on a Softail-inspired mono-shock rear suspension. Honda grabbed the …

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The Honda 919, the second generation of the Honda CB900F, is a standard or naked bike built around a sportbike engine.  Unlike the Fireblade it took its motor from, the 919, or the Honda Hornet in Europe, has an upright seating position and revised gearing, down-tuned to split the difference between a cruiser and a …

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In 1997, Honda Motorcycle Japan launched the VT400, a replica of the famous 750cc Honda Shadow ACE, with a smaller displacement, 400cc engine. By 2000, the VT400 had been upgraded and rebranded as the VT400 Shadow Slasher, and by 2009 Honda Australia began producing and exporting VT400s as a Learner Approved Motorcycle. It might be …

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Honda’s historical mini sportbike dates back to 1982, with the semi-faired VT250F. With its DOHC 4-valve-per-cylinder, 90-degree water-cooled V-twin engine, the VT250F had significantly reduced primary vibration compared to the competition’s inline twin engines and gave it a lower center of gravity and lower seat height. In 1988, Honda elevated the little ripper into the …

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The Honda Grom was first introduced in 2014 as a compact, fuel-efficient 125cc mini-bike.  The Grom was and is still a popular choice among beginners, either looking to learn or seeking to scoot around town on more than a bicycle. Honda designed the Grom to be a comfortable, simple ride while still fun by splashing …

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The Honda VT125C, or the Shadow 125, is a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Honda between 1999 and 2007. Although the VT125 only had a V2, four-stroke 125cc motor, it looks like one of its beefier Shadow siblings. The unique design of this small-displacement America-medium-cruiser-inspired little ripper put out 15 horsepower at 11,000 RPMs for a …

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The Honda CBR650F is a powerful mid-range street bike combining Honda reliability with the stylish Fireblade aesthetic.   The CBR650F came stock with the same liquid-cooled 4-cylinder machine as the naked CB650, but the CBR package is styled after the Fireblade. This medium sportbike is one of the most reliable in its class, and you can …

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No moto on the used market represents the 90s “Urbal Trailbike” fad more than the Honda Dominator.  Also referred to as the NX650, the Honda Dominator is still sought after by knobby-tired town-rippers turned trail-jumpers on the weekends.  As far as value goes, the Honda Dominator is a hard deal to beat, but just how …

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The Honda Africa Twin is a dual-sport motorcycle intended for use both on and off the road.  There have been four versions of the Africa Twin over the years, ranging in size from 650cc to 750cc to 1000cc and finally, as of 2020, the modern 1100cc CRF1100L. The Africa Twin changed the industry standard on …

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In 2001, Honda launched the Silver Wing. With a modest-sized scooter and a 582cc motorcycle engine, a touring-comfortable seat, windshield fairing, and enough storage space to keep you and your passenger’s clothes dry from the elements on a long-distance haul, the Silver Wing is what the moto-market calls a maxi-scooter. The Silver Wing gives scooter …

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In October 2013, at the China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition, Honda released the CBR300R. The “Big Japenese 4” Motorcycle manufacturer developed the 300cc entry-level sports bike in response to Kawasaki’s 300cc version of the Ninja. The Honda CBR300R featured an upgraded exhaust system, updated motor mounts, a comfortable seat, side panels, and an aggressive riding …

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In 2015, Honda dropped a 286cc, single-cylinder naked version of the CBR300R sportbike to its CB lineup—the Honda CB300F. The CB300F is lighter than the sportbike it was based on, but other than being stripped down standard, its specs were almost identical to its older sibling.  Its straightforward design and ergonomic riding position make it …

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The 2021 Honda X-ADV is unlike anything else on the market. Honda’s X-ADV is an adventure motorcycle that looks and rides like a scooter but has a six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission that can be fully automatic or manually shiftable.  The Honda X-ADV has been popular since its 2017 introduction, but how long do Honda X-ADVs …

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The Honda VT 750, also known as the Honda Shadow Aero, was a V-twin cruiser motorcycle, a liquid-cooled V2 four-stroke with a top speed of 94 miles an hour fueled by a single overhead cam. The Shadow Aero is widely considered one of the best starter motorcycles in the game, making it a hot ticket …

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The Honda VT1100 is a rugged motor most famously used in the VT1100 Spirit Shadow. The Honda Spirit Shadow gets its name from the engine’s spirited power and throttle response. Honda’s VT1100 Spirit Shadow is considered one of the most reliable mid-sized cruisers ever to hit the streets, but just how long do Honda VT1100’s …

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Honda dropped the CB600F Hornet in 1998 to compete with the moto-market dominating Suzuki Bandit.  ’98 was the year of the naked, mid-weight moto explosion—Honda came in hot with the Hornet’s six-speed transmission. The Hornet sports a dope suspension package for a mid-weight, with a single shock in the rear and a telescopic fork upfront, …

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The Honda Scrambler family of motorcycles goes back to the early 1960s. Honda introduced its first Scrambler, the CL72, before “dual-sport” was a term; long before even dirt bikes were popular. The Scrambler aesthetic took the cafe racer aesthetic made famous in the 1950s and applied it to an off-road-ready design. Honda’s Scramblers left the …

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In 2001, when Honda launched the VTX1800, there wasn’t a more massive V-twin on the motorcycle market, nor had there ever been. The response was the overwhelming roar of a myriad 1800cc motors firing up; the bike was a smash hit.  Eventually, Honda elaborated the design into a variety of engine sizes, including the fan-favorite …

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In 2013, Honda dropped the Honda CBR500R, a 500cc, middle-of-the-road edition to Honda’s industry-recognized sportbike line. The Honda CBR500R’s twin-cylinder engine torques the bike through corners, where its state-of-the-art nimble handling shines.  Its sporty maneuvering and full-covered bodywork make it look like it rolled right off the track, but how long does a Honda CBR500R …

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In 1992, Honda jumped on the train of large displacement “standard” or naked bikes, bikes designed to split the difference between sportbikes and cruisers.  The original CB 1000 was a gem ahead of its time, and the misunderstanding market forced it out of production in 1996 until it was resurrected in 2008 as the Honda …

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The Honda CBR 600RR is a sportbike for rip-roaring riders who want a motorcycle they can melt into. The 600 class inline-four-cylinder motor packed into the sleek aluminum chassis revs high and bounces on world-class suspension, connecting the riders to the road through its agile handling. It’s an ideal track bike, and as track bikes …

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The Honda CBR1000RR is a powerful, open, classy, four-cylinder monster of a liter bike. It’s both elegant and furious on the track, fight hard on the street, and it’s comfortable enough to pack up and roast the mountains into Malibu.  Noted for its agile handling and immediate power, a rider must ask themselves just how …

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In the year 2000, Honda introduced the fifth generation of the Fireblade series: the CBR 929RR. Its brand new 929cc engine featured fuel injection and larger valves than the previous Fireblade incarnations. Between its redesigned motor and its titanium exhaust system with HTEV, the Honda CBR929RR Fireblade seemed built to last, but for how long? …

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Whether you’re looking for a city-slick daily driver, trial track days, or a humble highway road-runner, the CBR 250 is capable of full-time duty. Still, it’s got a cute little motor in it, a characteristic that not only classifies it as an entry-level bike but also leaves riders wondering, how long does a CBR 250R …

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The Honda TransAlp is an adventure motorcycle manufactured by Honda beginning in 1987, with the ’89 TransAlp being the first made available to the American Market. As the name implies, the TransAlp was intended to be the steed of choice for moto-travelers riding the 700 mile stretch across the Alps. Since American riders regularly enjoy …

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From the year 1990 to 2013, Honda harbored the best kept secret in the industry-the ST1100 & ST1300. The Honda ST series was revered by riders but yet it never seemed to win the recognition it deserved. Riders loved these bikes for their reliability, easy maintenance, and comfort. Read on to learn more about the …

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The Honda Valkyrie has been an obsession of the moto-market since its release in 1997, and it makes sense; the Valkyrie is unlike anything produced. Its liquid-cooled, 1,520 cubic centimeters Flat-Six Engine was torn from Honda’s massive, comfort-based Gold Wing touring bike, but they’ve got the motor into a stripped-down frame to produce the 2-wheel …

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The Honda Shine is one of the best-selling 125cc commuter motorcycles in India. Developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and Bangladesh Honda Private Limited, Honda has enhanced the Shine with upgrades with each annual revision. While its popularity is reassuring, if you’re a rider in the market for a Honda Shine, you’d probably like …

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The Honda Magna is a legendary cruiser manufactured by Honda between 1982 and 1988, and once again from 1994 to 2003. It’s powered by Honda’s V4 engine, derived from Honda’s racing V4 machines. And even though it’s only a 750cc displacement, the bike’s engine packs the punch of a 1400 or 1500 of the same …

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The Honda Fury is one of a handful of what can only be described as factory choppers. It looks like it rolled out of a 70’s genre flick while also packing the heat of a 1312cc V-twin engine that delivers all the power and torque you need to live up to that image. Since it’s …

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The Honda Rebel is the quintessential beginner’s motorcycle. Its motor has gone through a few redesigns over the years, never departing too far from its status as a small cruiser equipped with a twin-cylinder somewhere between 250cc and 500cc. Honda is praised for its reliability, but since the Rebel is a beginner motorcycle, you may …

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The Honda CBR650R is a powerful mid-range street bike that offers sports aesthetics and performance. It combines practicality with Honda’s signature reliability. The CBR650R gets a more aggressive rider triangle than the outgoing F model and brings an increase in power and performance. Plus, the price looks as good as the specs; almost good enough …

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Honda has built a reputation for manufacturing solid and reliable vehicles at affordable prices. The Honda Shadow is one of these vehicles that has seen very few changes through its existence. Though it hasn’t changed much since its premiere, it continues to be Honda’s most popular cruiser. How Long Does the Honda Shadow 750 Last? …

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The first Honda Gold Wing premiered in 1975 with a four cylinder, 1000cc engine. It had a squared front fairing, rider backrest, a roomy passenger seat, and a hard trunk and saddlebags to stow away luggage. This bike was King of the Highway and could take you nearly anywhere you dreamed of going. Here’s How …

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The CBR1100XX Super Blackbird was a sport-tourer manufactured by Honda between 1996 and 2007. Honda produced the bike to confront the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 as the world’s fastest factory bike, and with a top speed of 178.5 mph, Honda hit their mark. Still, with an engine that pushes that hard on an older bike, you …

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