Life of motorcycle motor 100,000km?

[cs363]

I do remember seeing an ST2 (or maybe it was an ST3) Ducati some time ago with over 100,000km's on it and owner said it had only had servicing work done. but I guess the ST and probably the Multistrada's live a more peaceful life compared to the average Ducati sport bike?

[Forest]

What about Sport V twins, like Ducati, Aprilia, any one done 100,000kms + unchecked?

The engines can get to 100,000km.

The problem is that their riders cannot last the distance.

They get stiff backs, sore wrists, numb backsides etc etc.

[Ixion]

The engines are probably fine to go beyond 100Mm.

The problem is, that these designs have only been around for 30 years or so, and, Eytie electrics being what they are, no'ones managed to keep them running for a collective time long enough to knock up that mileage.

[imdying]

By virtue of their absence, to comment I think I stand correct that no European V twin can make the 100,000 km mark, without an overhaul.
Bit sad really but to be expected, too much inertia revving to fast.
Basic rules of Physics and Science I guess is working against them.

Oh, they'll be out there for sure. Consider that as premium brands they're more likely to be play things than work horses, that could be a major reason why there are less high mileage examples.

[Pedrostt500]

Yeah, there's many guys in Mrka with over 100,000 miles on their VFRs, but the record seems to be held by a courier rider in London, who got a total of over 850,000 miles on two VFRs.

The problem with the early honda V4 engine was getting oil to the heads, the pick up was from the gearbox, so offten the cams would not get lubrication during start up, There is quiet a simple fix fo this that I will be making up for the old VF 750 S that I have.