The 10 best-selling motorcycle brands

In addition to the Japanese Big Four (Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha), the list of best-selling motorcycle manufacturers includes companies based in Italy, the US, Austria, and the UK.

Sling

Honda’s motorcycle division sells more than 15 million motorcycles a year, making it the world’s leading manufacturer. One of the factors driving the company’s sales is its popularity in Asian markets. However, Honda also dominates in North America.

Ducati

The Bologna-based Italian brand has been making motorcycles since 1935. Ducati is known for its powerful sports bikes. The company has a long and successful history in racing, beginning in 1951. Today, it spends more than 7% of its income in the racing business. The brand belongs to Audi through its subsidiary Lamborghini.

Harley davidson

The great history of the 20th-21st centuries and the exciting riding experience give Harley-Davidson the status of a legendary bicycle company. This brand is familiar to almost everyone, even those who have never ridden a bike in their life.

Yamaha

Yamaha bikes are known for their excellent performance, ride quality, and relatively easy handling. Yamaha is almost as successful as another famous Japanese manufacturer, Honda. Plus, the number of dirt bikes it sells outpaces Honda and Yamaha combined.

Kawasaki

The Motorcycles and Motors division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries gained recognition as a manufacturer of a wide range of bicycles, from the smallest to the sporty ones. These motorcycles are loved the world over for their powerful and reliable engines capable of high speed. There are production plants in Japan, North America, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Suzuki

One more representative of the Japanese Big Four. The GSXR 750 and DR 400 are among the most popular Suzuki motorcycles. The company has more than 35 production plants in more than 20 countries.

KTM

During its early years, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer specialized in 2-stroke and 4-stroke off-road motorcycles, but over time its product range expanded. In addition to dirt bikes, it now includes street bikes and sports cars. The brand belongs to CROSS Industries AG and Bajaj Auto Limited.

Bmw motorrad

BMW is one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers. The company’s first bicycle was produced in 1923. BMW Motorrad is famous for its road, touring and sports bikes. Some of the best known models are the GS Adventure, the S 1000 REFRIGERATORS and the K1600.

Triumph

Triumph, the UK’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, specializes in road bikes belonging to the cruiser, naked and sport classes. The Triumph brand is owned by BMW.

Victory

Victory is a relatively new brand, it started motorcycle production in 1998. Its large displacement cruisers are famous all over the world. The US-based company has its final assembly facility in Iowa.

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