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Posted on 11/25/2021 5:58:27 PM PST by martin_fierro
A motorcycle is many things. It is an adventure, a lifestyle, a mode of transportation; but most importantly, a motorcycle is supposed to be reliable, cool, or at the very least, ergonomic to ride. In fact, if presented with the opportunity to purchase any of these bikes, turn tail, and run! These motorcycles are anything but reliable, cool, or ergonomic.
Whether these bikes are unreliable, have awkward positions for pegs or handlebars, or even have some questionable design choices, these Motorcycles will have you regretting your purchase in no time! Some of these bikes are from well-known manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson. Others are more obscure, like Bimota. No motorcycle manufacturer is safe from having a bike that you'll regret buying!
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Only minimally acquainted with 2-wheelers, and I had to look up Bimota. Not a name I’d heard before.
I have had 5 bikes, and the only one I regretted was the Honda CX650. It was a lovely bike, but top-heavy. I’m am only 5’ tall and my feet didn’t reach the ground, so I dumped it a few times.
The 1100 Sporty was also a little high, and had all non-stock parts. It was a peculiar year.
My current ride, a 93FXR is a TREASURE. I will just keep it running, replacing worn out parts, and riding it till we go through the Pearly Gates together.
I’d been considering buying a bike, so now I know what to avoid.
I was looking for something smaller anyway, like a Honda Shadow.
Suzuki Bandit 600, circa 1998. So cold blooded that even after having it re-jetted I would have to park it in the sun for an hour before it would start.
Dirt bikes rule. They are tall you learn not to tip over and send it.
I had, many years ago, a BMW R-75. It was the worst piece of junk I ever owned, and that includes not just motorcycles but everything else as well.
This oil-leaking, hard-to-find-parts-for 1973 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson taught me a lot about zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.
Consider an Indian Scout - I’ve put 29,000 on mine in less than 3 years. The Shadow is a good bike, but it just didn’t feel the same for me. You won’t go wrong with either, but don’t buy a Shadow until you have at least ridden a Scout.
One of the infamous 6n1s?
Work on it for 6 days and run it for one.
Classmate / neighbor had one of those in HS in 1970.
The Harley would be ok as long as you’re not in a hurry. Plus, if you can get one cheap the engine can be upgraded to 1200 cc with a bolt on kit.
I have an 1100. Friggin’ bulletproof.
I rode a dirt bike once, in the Everglades along a berme...the alligators were eager for me to tip over, but I disappointed them! LOL.
I enjoyed the ride, but I prefer the road.
That has a real funky looking engine! Not my beloved V-Twin! :-)
My buddy had one of those back in the 70s.
He called it his “Hardly” Davidson.
Noisy. Inch going too fast
I don’t take motorcycle advice from a car magazine nor car advice from a motorcycle magazine.
And some of the comments in this article are the apogee of insanity and the nadir of wisdom, such as complaining about the Yamaha R1 being uncomfortable for long rides? Lol, a bike that was designed to lap Laguna Seca faster than full-on race bikes of just a few years ago? Well, granny boy, get back in your Prius and be more comfortable.
I regretted buying the Yamaha 175 Enduro. 2 stroke engines are a pain in the backside. I had one motorcycle which was stolen very easily, very poor design.
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