10 Honda Motorcycles That Last Practically Forever 

As of May 2025, Honda has produced over half a billion motorcycles as well as over 14 million IC engines each year for everything from lawnmowers to boats. Suffice to say, the company knows a thing or two about engineering, and that’s what makes its bikes so reliable today. It’s no wonder that it’s usually a Honda model topping the reliability charts in most, if not all, segments. That’s the reason why we think there might be some truth to the adage:”You meet the nicest people on Honda“. Between high reliability scores, cheap spares, and easy maintenance, owners have fewer things to be grumpy about on the road. Nothing proves this better than these ten motorcycles that practically last forever.

Honda Gold Wing

Power Output: 124.7 HP

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The most powerful Honda motorcycle on this list is the Gold Wing, featuring an understressed flat-six engine that’s known for its butter-smooth power delivery. The Gold Wing is also the most high-tech Honda currently on sale. Despite the high power output and complex tech, Honda has managed to keep the Gold Wing as reliable as ever. It’s not uncommon to find this generation of Gold Wing with six-digit mileage on the odo. And if ancient Gold Wings are anything to go by, this Gold Wing is sure to last for decades with minimal maintenance.

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Honda CBR600 F4i

Power Output: 110.2 HP

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If you’re on a budget and want a reliable inline-four sports bike, there’s hardly anything better than the CBR600 F4i. It’s not a true supersport, but it still offers all the high-RPM drama without the committed riding position. What’s more, it’s also one of the most reliable sports bikes ever made. Owners praise its solid engine, PGM-FI system, and build quality. This bulletproof reliability is why the CBR600F4i remains so popular with stunt bros even today.

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Honda Africa Twin

Power Output: 100.5 HP

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Obi-Wan Kenobi may have taken the BMW GS on the Long Way Round trip, but if we are ever given the chance, we’d take the Africa Twin. It’s one of the most well-rounded adventure bikes available today. It features a tried-and-tested Unicam parallel-twin engine, with few serious issues reported over the years. While not as powerful as its European rivals, it has enough oomph to keep you entertained. It’s the perfect round-the-world adventure bike, made better with the optional DCT and electronic suspension (on the Adventure Sports ES variant).

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Honda CBR650R

Power Output: 94 HP

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If there’s any sports bike that lives up to the CBR600 F4i legacy, it’s the CBR650R. It’s an incredible sports bike that strikes a balance between inline-four performance and everyday practicality. Compared to other CBR sports bikes, like the liter-class Fireblade, the engine on this bike is also not high-strung. Plus, those who buy the CBR650R tend to be more of the sensible kind and aren’t likely to redline it so often. Combine everything, and the CBR650R comes out as a bulletproof modern sports bike with a frugal cost of ownership.

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Honda CB750

Power Output: 67 HP

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The Honda CB750 coined the term ‘superbike’ with its high power output and transverse inline-four engine, and it showed the world that a high-performance bike need not leak oil everywhere or vibrate the bolts loose. Take that, British twins and singles! Even after decades, this bike has lived up to its mechanical resilience, and it’s easy to find pristine models with high mileage rolling around on the road. It’s the kind of vintage bike that can sit around for months and then fire up with a fresh battery and some gas.

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Honda NX500

Power Output: 47 HP

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Honda’s 500 lineup has gained a reputation for its bulletproof reliability, but none shows this better than the all-rounder NX500. Unlike its sportier siblings, like the CBR500R, the NX500’s parallel-twin is tuned for long-distance comfort and mid-range performance. As a result, it can go on for tens of thousands of miles with regular maintenance and a simple oil change. Sure, it may not be the most exciting ADV in the sub-500cc segment. Still, it’s easily the most balanced and reliable option compared to the KTM 390 Adventure R, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, and Kawasaki Versys 300.

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Honda XR650L

Power Output: ~40 HP

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The XR650L has been in production for over three decades, with little to no updates over the years. It still features a big-bore thumper engine that is carbureted, no electronics, and simple mechanics. Add to that the frame, which doubles as a giant oil cooler, improving the engine’s reliability. The same frame also gives the XR650L the highest ground clearance among the three Japanese 650 dual sports. In short, there’s nothing to go wrong with the XR650L; all it asks for is regular oil changes and valve checks, and it will take off-road abuse without a hiccup.

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Honda XR150L

Power Output: 12.1 HP

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The Honda XR150L may be new to the American shores, but it has been serving as a workhorse in Asian and African countries for over a decade. Its resume includes working as a commuter, farm tool, off-roader, luggage hauler, and so much more, on some of the worst roads in the world. Such real-world testing only proves the bike’s reliability. Plus, a clear lack of any features means there’s nothing to go wrong, and whatever breaks can be fixed for cheap. Beware of an old bike in riding conditions where bikes often die young… or something like that.

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Honda Grom

Power Output: 9.6 HP

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The Honda Grom is a testament to how durable a simple, small motorcycle can be. Yes, it ticks the right boxes in terms of reliability, with its simple single-cylinder engine and basic components, but its real-world use case proves much more. The little Grom has seen everything from wheelies to low-sides and tight corners to jumps, and it has survived all kinds of abuse you can throw at it on the road. That’s the reason why the Grom is so popular today; it’s a literal two-wheeled toy to play around on without worrying about expensive repairs.

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Honda Super Cub C125

Power Output: 9.6 HP

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The least powerful bike on this list happens to be the most sold motor vehicle on the road (and perhaps the most reliable). It’s the Super Cub, which was designed to survive the worst riding conditions with minimal maintenance, and it is often credited with liberating many South Asian countries by making transport accessible to everyone. It could only do that because it was easy to maintain and would run forever with minimal maintenance.

In its current iteration, the Super Cub C125 refines this formula with a PGM-FI system, slightly more power, a disc brake up front, and refined styling. The result is a bike that is as easy to ride and maintain as a modern bike can be. That’s why you wouldn’t be wrong to call the Super Cub the most reliable bike, not just a Honda, ever made. It’s essentially a plant on two wheels that takes gas instead of water.

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