How Yamaha Motorcycles Stack Up Against Other Brands From A Motorsports Dealer Riverside County

By Jay Dy


In a recent survey, Consumer Reports conducted a survey based on owner feedback which found Yamaha Motorcycles to be the most reliable brand. When the magazine asked for survey responses, 11,000 Motorsports Dealer Riverside County riders responded. Their experiences and opinions on their bikes incorporated 12,000 bikes purchased new between 2008 and 2014.

How Yamaha Stacks Up on Reliability.Motorcycles manufactured in Japan have been ranked among the top. Yamaha was the first then Suzuki, Honda, and Kawasaki follow in that order. Brands such as Ducati, Triumph, and BMW were reported to be more prone to repair.

In the survey, Yamaha owners were found to have less technical difficulties with their bikes than the other owners. The least reliable motorcycle was found to be Can-Am trikes. The study showed that most Yamaha owners had a smooth first four years with their bikes.Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Honda were also ranked very highly regarding reliability. Less than 15 percent had serious technical issues in the first four years after purchase.

The owners of Harley-Davidson thought their bikes would have problems twice as much and 26 percent likely to suffer major issued during their first four years on the road. Triumph owners ranked behind Harley regarding reliability. The results for Ducati and BMW were low on reliability. As for Ducatis and BMWs, they were 33 and 40 percent respectively in need of major repairs in their early lives while Can AM towed the line at 40 percent.

Motorcycle riders, like car enthusiasts, are known for brand loyalty. So, that could be part of the explanation. This is one product where brand image takes precedence over more practical categories like comfort and reliability.

Yamaha motorcycles give the rider value for their money, and that is a fact that will stay for a long while.The price should not make you go for substandard products. At times you have to spend money to get quality products.




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