<p>It has the same reliability as the owner/rider. If it's maintained well, and ridden in a sensible fashion, it's as reliable as any other means of motorized transport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I've owned many motorcycles: from old classics to scooters, superbikes, unknown Chinese brands and even a few custom built ones.</p><p>Motorcycles are very reliable, as long as you know how to perform basic maintenance on it, or take it to a reputable service centre if you can't do it yourself. </p><p>The most important aspect would be to make sure that the oil is changed frequently (usually around 3000km - 6000km depending on the displacement) along with the oil filter, and if it is liquid cooled you should always check the coolant level before riding and top up if needed.</p><p>Now of course, as with everything else, if you buy a motorcycle of low quality, it might not be as reliable. So try to spend the little extra to get a well trusted brand such as Honda, Suzuki, or Yamaha (to name a few). But even a motorcycle of high quality can be driven in a way that will surely shorten its lifespan, like pushing the revolutions beyond the recommended limit (red line). The displacement size (CC) will also play a role in how many kilometres you might expect to get out of it. Usually lower displacement engines have a lower expected lifespan and vice versa.</p><p>At this moment I drive a Honda CB300F. In 2 years I've put 42 000 km on the clock. I don't plan to sell this one as it's a great daily commuter, and I'm certain I can get 150 000 km out of it, or even more.</p>

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