What motorcycle(s) or car(s) do you have, or have you owned?

[Larry_Mott]

Wow! A ton of motorcycling memories.

So obviously you are the person to ask, which brand seemed the best made or most reliable? The most fun?

Hard to say, every brand i know of have produced both legends and lemons.. Generally speaking, "The big four" from Japan are the most reliable, and among them (in my personal experience and opinion) i'd rate them
Honda
Yamaha
Kawasaki
Suzuki
The Italians are (also generally speaking) quirky, very nice bikes, often combining the best of the best components-wise
I love my Guzzi because it has tons of character and charm and is still built at Mandello del Lario by lake Como since 1921. It is not the fastest, flashiest by a long shot, but it reminds my of how motorcycles used to feel, before acres of plastic and electronic everything :)
The Hypermotard, being the O.G. 1100 has no electronic aids whatsoever either. No ABS, no traction control, no riding modes, nothing.
EDIT: Here's La Bella from Mandello :)

And the bruiser from Bologna

[Naperville]

Wow! A ton of motorcycling memories.

So obviously you are the person to ask, which brand seemed the best made or most reliable? The most fun?

Hard to say, every brand i know of have produced both legends and lemons.. Generally speaking, "The big four" from Japan are the most reliable, and among them (in my personal experience and opinion) i'd rate them
Honda
Yamaha
Kawasaki
Suzuki
The Italians are (also generally speaking) quirky, very nice bikes, often combining the best of the best components-wise
I love my Guzzi because it has tons of character and charm and is still built at Mandello del Lario by lake Como since 1921. It is not the fastest, flashiest by a long shot, but it reminds my of how motorcycles used to feel, before acres of plastic and electronic everything :)
The Hypermotard, being the O.G. 1100 has no electronic aids whatsoever either. No ABS, no traction control, no riding modes, nothing.
EDIT: Here's La Bella from Mandello :)

And the bruiser from Bologna

I love Ducati! They show that a small dedicated team can be the best in the world.

[Pokey]

1979 Dodge pickup
Honda CX-500
1991 Ford Explorer, 2 each
1988 Toyota FJ-62 LandCruiser
1973 Toyota FJ-40 LandCruiser *
1993 Toyota FZJ-80 LandCruiser
2007 Honda Civic Natural Gas
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2021 Subaru Crosstrek *

*still own these two

[Brock O Lee]

Currently

2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L



2023 Subaru Outback XT



And the town mule, a 2013 Toyota Camry. Cosmetically well-worn, but mechanically well-maintained.

[Naperville]

Toyota 4Runner
Starting Price: ~ $42,000
Chance of Lasting 250,000+ Miles: 26.8%

The Toyota 4Runner is a rugged SUV designed for off-road adventures and long-term reliability. With nearly 27% surpassing 250,000 miles, it’s built to endure tough conditions. Reddit threads rave about the 4Runners saying “even with neglect 200k is not really high mileage, [if] it’s broken in, while others advise, “ fluid changes, replace whatever suspension component is worn out, and do the timing belt every 90k.”


Toyota Tundra
Starting Price: ~ $38,000
Chance of Lasting 250,000+ Miles: 36.6%

Topping the iSeeCars 2024 Study of the Top 30 Vehicles Most Likely to Last 250,000+ Miles is the Toyota Tundra. Known for its rugged reliability and exceptional performance, the Tundra owes much of its durability to its robust 5.7-liter V8 engine and strong low-end torque, making towing and off-road driving more manageable. As one of the longest-lasting trucks on the market, the Tundra excels in both off-road performance and daily reliability. There’s even one owner who has clocked 879,000 miles in his Tundra.


Toyota Sequoia
Starting Price: ~ $64,000
Chance of Lasting 250,000+ Miles: 36.4%

Families love the Toyota Sequoia for its spacious three-row interior and impressive towing capability of up to 8,980 pounds. Thanks to its powerful twin-turbocharged V6 engines and pickup chassis durability, this SUV has staying power. J.D. Power gives it a predicted reliability score of 75/100.

[Naperville]

1979 Dodge pickup
Honda CX-500
1991 Ford Explorer, 2 each
1988 Toyota FJ-62 LandCruiser
1973 Toyota FJ-40 LandCruiser *
1993 Toyota FZJ-80 LandCruiser
2007 Honda Civic Natural Gas
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2021 Subaru Crosstrek *

*still own these two

I looked at the Toyota LandCruisers. Very nice.

[Naperville]

Currently

2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L



2023 Subaru Outback XT



And the town mule, a 2013 Toyota Camry. Cosmetically well-worn, but mechanically well-maintained.

Have you taken the 2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L on trails or off road?

[Brock O Lee]

Currently

2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L

Have you taken the 2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L on trails or off road?

Yup, of the 40k km on the clock since new, I'd say more than 50% were fire roads, forest tracks, jeep tracks, gravel roads.

[Naperville]

Currently

2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L

Have you taken the 2017 Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L on trails or off road?

Yup, of the 40k km on the clock since new, I'd say more than 50% were fire roads, forest tracks, jeep tracks, gravel roads.

Thank you for responding!

I might be interested in that kind of motorcycling. All that I have done is road, but I don't like the competition with cars.

[sshook]

Tell us! Tell the Spyderco Marketing Department Team!!!

Oh boy, here we go..... You asked.

do note the "current ownership" lists account for all vehicles in my household (all two of us lmao).

Previously owned by me and their fates:
1996 Honda Civic CX Hatchback (rekt)
1997 Honda Accord Coupe (snapped timing belt)
1999 Toyota RAV4 (twinlet rekt)
1996 Acura Integra LS (snapped timing belt)
2017 Honda Civic EX-T (traded in)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 (sold)

Currently own (cars):
2021 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback
2018 RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins
1986 Chevy C10
1993 Nissan 240sx (6.0L LQ4 & TR6060 swap)
1990 Toyota Cressida (2JZ swap)
2003 BMW 330i sedan
2003 Acura RSX (hard parked, needa sell)
1994 Lexus SC300 ( pending work)
1993 Jeep Cherokee 2dr (and an extra-rusty 96 parts chassis)

Currently own (Bikes):
2014 Yamaha Bolt 950 (mine)
2008 Yamaha Warrior 1700 (his)
2008 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 (his)
2022 HD Pan America Special (his)
2000 HD Sportster XLH883 Hugger (was mine, gonna chop)
Unk. yr Kawi KZ1000 bobber build (v much in progress)

And a bobcat lmfao

[Naperville]

1979 Dodge pickup
Honda CX-500
1991 Ford Explorer, 2 each
1988 Toyota FJ-62 LandCruiser
1973 Toyota FJ-40 LandCruiser *
1993 Toyota FZJ-80 LandCruiser
2007 Honda Civic Natural Gas
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2021 Subaru Crosstrek *

*still own these two

I would buy a Toyota LandCruiser but the new models with the new flat style headlamps start around $70,000 and go up from there. WOW!

Maybe if I land a decent job where I end up, I'll trade up to a LandCruiser.

[Naperville]

Tell us! Tell the Spyderco Marketing Department Team!!!

Oh boy, here we go..... You asked.

do note the "current ownership" lists account for all vehicles in my household (all two of us lmao).

Previously owned by me and their fates:
1996 Honda Civic CX Hatchback (rekt)
1997 Honda Accord Coupe (snapped timing belt)
1999 Toyota RAV4 (twinlet rekt)
1996 Acura Integra LS (snapped timing belt)
2017 Honda Civic EX-T (traded in)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 (sold)

Currently own (cars):
2021 Toyota Corolla XSE Hatchback
2018 RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins
1986 Chevy C10
1993 Nissan 240sx (6.0L LQ4 & TR6060 swap)
1990 Toyota Cressida (2JZ swap)
2003 BMW 330i sedan
2003 Acura RSX (hard parked, needa sell)
1994 Lexus SC300 ( pending work)
1993 Jeep Cherokee 2dr (and an extra-rusty 96 parts chassis)

Currently own (Bikes):
2014 Yamaha Bolt 950 (mine)
2008 Yamaha Warrior 1700 (his)
2008 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900 (his)
2022 HD Pan America Special (his)
2000 HD Sportster XLH883 Hugger (was mine, gonna chop)
Unk. yr Kawi KZ1000 bobber build (v much in progress)

And a bobcat lmfao

You must have a huge garage / barn for all of those vehicles!

I always thought the KZ 1000 was sexy. I rode a buddies of mine, very torquey.

EDIT: Bobcat? Hahahahahaha..... YES I used to know how to drive one and did so all day in concrete.

[Naperville]

I thought motorcycles and autos would be a hot topic on Spyderco Forums? Everyone walks or takes the bus now???

Not really, just MOST normal people just think of cars as transportation and are not into cars etc as a hobby.

That is what they are you know, transportation. Most mature out it the car thing at around 12 to 15 years old.

Not everyone is Jay Leno who can afford to entertain their childhood fantasies in adulthood.

Like knives, almost all people use them, but only a very small percentage are into them.

Jay Leno is the king of car collecting.

I always want to have an auto that can get me out of a spot like being homeless. I have to be able to live in it. Picking up my new car in the next 2 days.

[Mk-211]

I thought motorcycles and autos would be a hot topic on Spyderco Forums? Everyone walks or takes the bus now???

Not really, just MOST normal people just think of cars as transportation and are not into cars etc as a hobby.

That is what they are you know, transportation. Most mature out it the car thing at around 12 to 15 years old.

Not everyone is Jay Leno who can afford to entertain their childhood fantasies in adulthood.

Like knives, almost all people use them, but only a very small percentage are into them.

Jay Leno is the king of car collecting.

I always want to have an auto that can get me out of a spot like being homeless. I have to be able to live in it. Picking up my new car in the next 2 days.

So... are you moving into your Bentley?

[Naperville]

I thought motorcycles and autos would be a hot topic on Spyderco Forums? Everyone walks or takes the bus now???

Not really, just MOST normal people just think of cars as transportation and are not into cars etc as a hobby.

That is what they are you know, transportation. Most mature out it the car thing at around 12 to 15 years old.

Not everyone is Jay Leno who can afford to entertain their childhood fantasies in adulthood.

Like knives, almost all people use them, but only a very small percentage are into them.

Jay Leno is the king of car collecting.

I always want to have an auto that can get me out of a spot like being homeless. I have to be able to live in it. Picking up my new car in the next 2 days.

So... are you moving into your Bentley?

Never had any money, ever. Swung a pick and sledge hammer for 8+ hours a day, never had a dime.

IF, I had $20 million I'd buy a Bugatti. No Bentlys for me. Picking up the most expensive car I ever owned, a Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Premium.

[Mk-211]

Not really, just MOST normal people just think of cars as transportation and are not into cars etc as a hobby.

That is what they are you know, transportation. Most mature out it the car thing at around 12 to 15 years old.

Not everyone is Jay Leno who can afford to entertain their childhood fantasies in adulthood.

Like knives, almost all people use them, but only a very small percentage are into them.

Jay Leno is the king of car collecting.

I always want to have an auto that can get me out of a spot like being homeless. I have to be able to live in it. Picking up my new car in the next 2 days.

So... are you moving into your Bentley?

Never had any money, ever. Swung a pick and sledge hammer for 8+ hours a day, never had a dime.

IF, I had $20 million I'd buy a Bugatti. No Bentlys for me. Picking up the most expensive car I ever owned, a Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Premium.

Nice ride!

Yeah, if I hit Powerball money, the next I would be looking for the Lambo, that I've always lusted after!

[Naperville]

Jay Leno is the king of car collecting.

I always want to have an auto that can get me out of a spot like being homeless. I have to be able to live in it. Picking up my new car in the next 2 days.

So... are you moving into your Bentley?

Never had any money, ever. Swung a pick and sledge hammer for 8+ hours a day, never had a dime.

IF, I had $20 million I'd buy a Bugatti. No Bentlys for me. Picking up the most expensive car I ever owned, a Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Premium.

Nice ride!

Yeah, if I hit Powerball money, the next I would be looking for the Lambo, that I've always lusted after!

That's a nice car. Lamborghini Muria?

I like the Ferrari SF 90 too.

[Mk-211]

Yep, Miura.

Lamborghini has produced some amazing cars over the years.

250 GTO or Dino, amazing Ferrari's.

[Naperville]

I see they have a new SF90, the SF90 xx Stradale. Yea, I definitely need one of those, hahahahahaha.

I cannot even buy the car, and I'd have to beg for gas and insurance on the street corner.

[Mk-211]

I see they have a new SF90, the SF90 xx Stradale. Yea, I definitely need one of those, hahahahahaha.

I cannot even buy the car, and I'd have to beg for gas and insurance on the street corner.

I feel your pain.