I tend to swap bikes a lot ,normally 6mths to 18mths ,the odd one I keep longer Sold my 2002 Kawasaki W650 and a 125 Benelli ,had the Kawasaki for quite a few years Bought a 900 Hornet off a mate as I need a all year winter hack, and used that all winter last year The hornet had 36k and had been used daily, the bolts ,brackets and general paint was still pretty good for a 16yr old bike,the W650 was no where as good ,frame, plating etc suffered even though it was summer bike and garaged Bought a 2015 er6n ,4k miles off another mate ,it's been kept under a cover not ridden over winter The finish again is poor,all black brackets bolts are going white ,some paint on engine has lifted ,forks have rust spots Was looking for a 700 Tracer next ,again I've looked at a few parked up and online reviews,poor finish bolts and swingarm Are there any bikes that don't come with tons of electronic aids ,but have a better all round quality and don't cost the earth? Are Honda still the best these days ? It can't be just me as a friends new BMW has white marks on black fittings and he doesn't commute and keeps it clean