5 Low-Maintenance Shaft-Drive Bikes Built For Riders Over 50

If you’re over 50 and still oiling and adjusting a chain, this video is for you. Here are 5 shaft-drive motorcycles that cut down the upkeep, with real specs, honest downsides, and what to check before you buy a used one. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro: why shaft drive suits riders over 50 1:30 #5 BMW R1150RT 3:43 #4 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 5:38 #3 Suzuki Intruder 800 (VS800) 7:57 #2 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic 9:40 #1 Honda Shadow Aero 750 11:33 3 quick checks before you buy a used shaft-drive bike 12:19 My final pick and the next video IN THIS VIDEO We go through five used bikes with no chain to maintain, covering seat height, weight, engine, brakes, and the quirks you should know about before you buy. Every bike gets one honest downside too. Specs change by model year, so check the exact year of any bike you’re looking at. All details are for general information and are not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic. YOUR TURN Which one are you riding, or thinking about buying? Tell me the year in the comments. Another rider might be looking at the same bike. NEXT VIDEO 5 Japanese Muscle Cruisers That Embarrass Modern V-Twins is coming soon. Subscribe to Iron Torq and turn on the bell so you don’t miss it. #shaftdrivemotorcycles #lowmaintenancemotorcycles #motorcyclesforseniors #ridersover50 #cruisermotorcycles #usedmotorcycles #bmwr1150rt #motoguzzinevada #suzukiintruder800 #yamahavstar650 #hondashadowaero #irontorq