Iconic Motorcycle Models
Model↕ | Manufacturer↕ | Country↕ | Debut Year↕ | Engine↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB750 | Honda | Japan | 1969 | 736cc inline-four | First superbike, electric start, disc brake, 4-cylinder transverse layout, changed motorcycles forever |
| Sportster | Harley-Davidson | United States | 1957 | 883-1200cc V-twin | Longest continuous production American motorcycle, XL Ironhead origin, customization king |
| Monster | Ducati | Italy | 1993 | 696-1200cc L-twin | Miguel Galluzzi minimalist naked design, exposed trellis frame, 350,000+ sold, modern classic |
| R nineT | BMW | Germany | 2013 | 1170cc boxer twin | Modern heritage roadster, air-cooled boxer, customizable, celebrating BMW 90 years |
| Bonneville | Triumph | United Kingdom | 1959 | 650-1200cc parallel twin | Named after Bonneville Salt Flats, Steve McQueen favorite, British parallel twin icon |
| Z1 | Kawasaki | Japan | 1972 | 903cc inline-four | Kawasaki answer to Honda CB750, 903cc DOHC, ran at 130 mph, spawned the Z series |
| RD350 | Yamaha | Japan | 1973 | 347cc two-stroke twin | Legendary two-stroke, giant-killer acceleration, Yamaha Reed Valve Induction, 1970s street racer |
| 916 | Ducati | Italy | 1994 | 916cc L-twin | Massimo Tamburini masterpiece, Carl Fogarty WSBK wins, single-sided swingarm, styling icon |
| Fireblade CBR900RR | Honda | Japan | 1992 | 893cc inline-four | Tadao Baba revolution, 600cc size with 900cc power, invented modern sportbike formula |
| Softail Fat Boy | Harley-Davidson | United States | 1990 | 1340-1868cc V-twin | Terminator 2 Judgment Day star, solid disc wheels, chunky cruiser design, cultural icon |
| Vincent Black Shadow | Vincent HRD | United Kingdom | 1948 | 998cc V-twin | World's fastest production bike 1948, 125 mph, Rollie Free bathing suit Bonneville record |
| Brough Superior SS100 | Brough Superior | United Kingdom | 1924 | 988cc V-twin | Rolls-Royce of motorcycles, T.E. Lawrence owned seven, guaranteed 100 mph per unit |
| Indian Chief | Indian Motorcycle | United States | 1922 | 1200-1800cc V-twin | Valanced fenders, big American cruiser, revived 2013 under Polaris ownership |
| Suzuki Hayabusa | Suzuki | Japan | 1999 | 1299-1340cc inline-four | Fastest production bike 1999 at 194 mph, triggered gentlemen's agreement cap at 186 mph |
| Yamaha YZF-R1 | Yamaha | Japan | 1998 | 998cc inline-four | Game-changing literbike, crossplane crank 2009, MotoGP tech, Rossi and Lorenzo factory rides |
| BMW R1200GS | BMW | Germany | 2004 | 1170cc boxer twin | Long Way Round adventure bike, Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman, best-selling BMW ever |
| Kawasaki Ninja H2 | Kawasaki | Japan | 2015 | 998cc supercharged inline-four | Factory supercharged, 310 hp H2R track version, KHI aerospace tech in motorcycle form |
| KTM 1290 Super Duke R | KTM | Austria | 2014 | 1301cc V-twin | The Beast, 180 hp naked bike, wheelie monster, orange Austrian hooligan culture |
| Royal Enfield Bullet | Royal Enfield | UK/India | 1931 | 350-500cc single | Longest-lived motorcycle model in continuous production, Indian Army staple, thump sound |
| Aprilia RSV4 | Aprilia | Italy | 2009 | 999-1099cc V4 | Max Biaggi WSBK titles, compact V4 superbike, chassis benchmark, Italian racing pedigree |
| MV Agusta F4 | MV Agusta | Italy | 1997 | 749-1078cc inline-four | Tamburini design after 916, radial valve engine, four-pipe exhaust signature, art-piece sportbike |
| Honda Gold Wing | Honda | Japan | 1975 | 999-1833cc flat-six | Ultimate touring machine, flat-six since 1988, reverse gear, airbag option, two-up comfort king |
| Ducati Panigale V4 | Ducati | Italy | 2018 | 1103cc V4 | First Ducati V4 production bike, Desmosedici Stradale engine, 214 hp, replaced 1299 Panigale |
| Triumph Speed Triple | Triumph | United Kingdom | 1994 | 885-1160cc triple | Twin round headlight naked bike, streetfighter style pioneer, Matrix Reloaded chase scene |
| Honda Super Cub C100 | Honda | Japan | 1958 | 49cc single | Most produced motor vehicle ever, over 100 million built, You Meet the Nicest People campaign |
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