The Definitive List: Best Motorcycle Brands of All Time

Have you ever wondered which Motorcycle Brand is considered as the best ever?

Active riders are very picky about quality bikes. Each of us has its own preferences. Some like the design, some of us its performance or any other attribute.

Here we have decided to see which brands are true biker darlings.

We bring you in a list of Top 10 Motorcycle Brands. A true Biker Hall of Fame.

10. KTM

KTM is an Austrian motorcycle manufacturer that was formed in 1992, but traces its foundation to as early as 1934. It is owned by KTM Industries AG and Indian manufacturer Bajaj Auto. KTM brand is best known for off-road motorcycles.

9. Aprilia

Italian motorcycle company, a brand under the Piaggio “umbrella”. Aprilia first started by manufacturing bicycles, scooters and small-capacity motorcycles. Only recent Aprilia has made breakthrough with large sport bikes.

8. Kawasaki

One of the most popular brands amongst bikers. It is considered as fun, fast, strong, relentless, comfortable, and with good colors. Kawasaki motorcycles are manufactured under Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan, USA, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. The brand itself was founded in early 60s.

7. Moto Guzzi

One of Italy’s oldest manufacturers, with bikes dating way back in 1921. It is known for its reliable single-cylinder machines and transverse V-Twins from the late ’60. Along with Aprilia and Vespa, Guzzi is also under the Piaggio umbrella.

6. Triumph

Largest British motorcycle brand, established in 1983 by John Bloor, after the original company Triumph Engineering went into receivership. Previous company manufactured bikes since 1902. Triumph has 6 high-end bike factories around the globe. Two of these factories are based in the UK, while other are in Thailand (3) and Brazil. Through the Fifties and Sixties, names such as Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando cemented the Triumph legend.

5. BMW

BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle branch of the famous German company BMW. It is known for astonishing, dynamic motorcycles, various types, from long-distance enduro bikes to racing, exclusive touring or cool urban bikes.

4. Ducati

One of true symbols of Italian style, a purest commitment and the expression of refined design. Ducati is the essence of Italian moto mindset.

3. Harley Davidson

Maybe it’s not the best in the business, but let’s be honest and say that no other motorcycle in history enjoys the status of good old Harley-Davidson. If you’ve got Harley’s bar-and-shield logo on your shoulder, you can’t ride anything else, can you?

2. Honda

One of the most popular bikes in history and one of the world’s leading motorcycle brands, with more than 50 million units sold in less than five decades. Today, it has an enormous lineup of top notch motorcycles in offer.

1. Yamaha

This company was known for pianos and musical instruments, maybe that is the reason why they are such pure class in the moto industry? In 1955 Yamaha began its motorcycle mission, with modest and inexpensive machines. Today, it represents true powerhouse, offering some of the best sport, cruiser and off-road bikes in the business.