10 Forgotten Motorcycles That Were Built to Last Forever

Discover 10 forgotten motorcycles that were seemingly built to last forever — simple, over-engineered machines that earned legendary reputations for durability and huge mileage. From the Honda CB350 and Yamaha SR500 to the rugged Moto Guzzi 850 T3, Suzuki GS550, and original Honda GL1000 Gold Wing, these classics refused to quit. We also explore the Yamaha XS650, shaft-driven Suzuki GS850G, BMW R80 Airhead, and long-serving Kawasaki KZ1000 Police. At number one is the Honda CX500 — the unusual liquid-cooled, shaft-drive V-twin that became a favorite of high-mileage motorcycle couriers and earned a reputation as one of Honda’s toughest survivors.