I think Honda reliability is an urban legend.

Maybe in cars (my dad's 92 Accord had more problems than any of our cars, including 70s vintage VW Bugs and Busses, and an 86 Mazda 626 that I drove for until 97, well over 200k miles), but Honda motorcycles just do not break. Its amazing the workmanship that goes into them. I'll stand by their motorcycles anytime, but avoid the cars at all costs (ok, except for a NSX).