bikerbillone
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The title says it all, just curious about the longevity of the Rotax engine. Thanks to those who respond.
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High Mileages on the Three Cylinder Engines?
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Fatcycledaddy
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30,000 miles on mine with no problems.
bodymanpainter
New member
34000 on my 2014 RTS with no problems and 0ver 27000 on
my 2016 F3T with no problems.
Toby
my 2016 F3T with no problems.
Toby
Bob Denman
New member
I think that BuckeyeChuck had well over 150,000 miles on his. :thumbup:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Sold my 14 with 123,000 miles last year and its still going strong.
bikerbillone
Well-known member
I'm impressed, next I look for those who do the long rides, how long, etc, but that's for another thread. Thanks riders.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
The OP asked about the three cylinders.
I think Ann is the current "champ" on that one.
The mention of 150K miles on some--I think--were on the 998 two cylinders.
I have 30K on both my 1330 and 998. Both are going strong.
Up until now--I have not been a "high mileage" on one :f_spider: type of person. Traded them every other year or so until 2014. Now, I am in the keep-em mode.
Bottom line--the Rotax is a good engine as well as the ACE 1330. We do not hear of many actual engine failures.
I think Ann is the current "champ" on that one.
The mention of 150K miles on some--I think--were on the 998 two cylinders.
I have 30K on both my 1330 and 998. Both are going strong.
Up until now--I have not been a "high mileage" on one :f_spider: type of person. Traded them every other year or so until 2014. Now, I am in the keep-em mode.
Bottom line--the Rotax is a good engine as well as the ACE 1330. We do not hear of many actual engine failures.
Bob Denman
New member
Chuck did his mileage with a triple: it was a 2014 RT-L...
Although Spyderjockey has put over 120,000 miles on his 2008 GS... :bowdown:
Although Spyderjockey has put over 120,000 miles on his 2008 GS... :bowdown:
Buckeye Chuck 54
New member
Correct
You are correct Bob. I thought of retiring my 2014 RT-S after a mid speed get-off.
But there have been improvements, in me physically, and my beloved RT, (new rear tire).
I have been all around motorcycles most of my life and I have never seen such a well made
engine. 157,458 miles and never any issues with this engine. No valve adjustments, no
timing chain adjustments, no fiddling with carburetors, just keep good oil in it and ryde!
200,000 miles just may be the break in ryde....
2 cents worth.
Chuck
You are correct Bob. I thought of retiring my 2014 RT-S after a mid speed get-off.
But there have been improvements, in me physically, and my beloved RT, (new rear tire).
I have been all around motorcycles most of my life and I have never seen such a well made
engine. 157,458 miles and never any issues with this engine. No valve adjustments, no
timing chain adjustments, no fiddling with carburetors, just keep good oil in it and ryde!
200,000 miles just may be the break in ryde....
2 cents worth.
Chuck
Buckeye Chuck 54
New member
Indeed
Yes, I do ryde the 2014 1330 ACE 2014 RT-S. I do wish I'd have sprung the extra
$2000 for the "L" model, but I'll settle for this plain ol' "S".
Chuck
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Yes, I do ryde the 2014 1330 ACE 2014 RT-S. I do wish I'd have sprung the extra
$2000 for the "L" model, but I'll settle for this plain ol' "S".
Chuck
#4036
canamjhb
Well-known member
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
Well-known member
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
R.I.P. Dwayne
Update: 32K and going with my 2014. Would have been more, but the Vulcan got 4K of my miles in the last year. :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
1300 spyder SMILES
40,000 plus ..... and smiles
with all those miles :clap:..........Mike
40,000 plus ..... and smiles
with all those miles :clap:..........Mike
Triple B
Member
I’m 1/2 that at 21,881 miles......and smiles40,000 plus ..... and smiles
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