High Mileages on the Three Cylinder Engines?

[ekfraz]

I have been told by motorcycle mechanics that the engine should last for about 2,500 hours before it needed to be rebuild which is probable 150,000 - 200,000 miles.

[canamjhb]

By today's standards, 150-200,000 miles is short lived. A properly maintained engine should last much longer than that. Last year I sold one of my 2002 Goldwings that had 189,000 miles. It was as reliable then as the day it was new. I kept the other 2002 Goldwing which only has 105,000 miles and it too is as reliable as it was when new. Neither bike has ever had anything mechanical done except for regular oil/filter changes. Neither bike EVER needed any oil added between changes. And, keep in mind, they were built 16 years ago. Mechanically, I don't think our 3 cylinder Rotax engines are any less durable than Hondas. The thing that worries me most about our engines longevity is not mechanical, but all the electrical gizmos associated with its operation.

[bikerbillone]

Thanks for that comment, makes me feel pretty good about the Spyder vs GW, since you were a former GW rider that moved over the to the Spyder. If I think I can get 100K miles from a machine, that is comforting.

[ARtraveler]

Update: 32K and going with my 2014. Would have been more, but the Vulcan got 4K of my miles in the last year.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

40,000 plus ..... and smiles with all those miles ..........Mike

[Triple B]

40,000 plus ..... and smiles with all those miles ..........Mike

I’m 1/2 that at 21,881 miles......and smiles 😊 😊 😊

[Charlottes Web]

2012 rts 51,000 sold got a F3L
2014 rts 55,000
no problem.
Chris

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I’m 1/2 that at 21,881 miles......and smiles 😊 😊 😊

Hey Triple B ..... that dash surround looks familiar .................Mike

[MarkWarren]

Likewise - We have just switched over to a new 2018 RT from a 2003 Goldwing with > 100,000 miles on it. Goldwings are known for routinely going 300k miles or more so I'm also curious as to whether the Spyder will come close.

[bikerbillone]

Mark, I'll be following you comments on the GW vs Spyder RT.