what is the best motorcycle?

Answer 1

what's the best bike? the bike u have yer azz on. every1 has their own choice. i prefer riding the historic american icon....harley davidson. there was a time that jap bikes would never have been found.
the way i see it, if u ride japanese, u should know how to speak japanese.

Answer 2

Best for what? Bikes these days tend to be built for specialized niches.

Some common choices for "best bike for a new rider to learn on" are the Kawasaki Ninja 250, Suzuki GS500, Yamaha Virago 250, and Honda Rebel. None of these will do much over 100, but they're forgiving and predictable for a rider to learn on. And if you decide you want a different bike in a year or so, you won't lose very much resale value either.

If I wanted a best bike for doing everything - commuting, long distance trips, attacking twisty roads, even doing the occasional bit of off roading, I'd get an adventure bike like a Suzuki V-Strom. These can do a bit of everything, but aren't spectacularly good at anything.

I'm not going to try to pick a winner among Japanese supersports - usually all of the new race replica bikes with the same engine size have nearly identical performance and not too much comfort.

Buying a Harley is kind of like buying a brand new '57 Chevy. Their main appeal is that they really do "make 'em like they used to," although with somewhat more modern mechanical bits. Most Harley owners I know say the newer ones hold up pretty well, and if you like the riding position, you can comfortably ride one for cross-country trips.

Although if I wanted a bike for long trips, I'd probably go with a BMW or Goldwing myself.

Answer 3

Own a Harley, own the best. Ride a mile, then walk the rest.

Do you know what Harley motorcycles and dogs have in common? They both love to ride in the back of pickup trucks!
The real American Motorcycle is the Honda Goldwing. Built in the USA with less foreign made parts than any Harley!

Answer 4

That depends on what usage you are going to use it for. If you want something for occasional track days and amatuer level race, CBR1000RR would be a nice choice. Given its power is friendly and it handles like a Ducati. Certain aftermarket parts like exhaust, slipper clutches and rearsets would help custom the bike to much nicer ride around track too. Perhaps you have heard the Suzukis, yamahas, kawasakis are faster but yes, thats only on the straight. It doesn't help to make a slow rider fast. Its still through practise to be fast. Looks wise Hondas are also one of the contenders.

If you gonna go touring and or consist alot of highway travelling, I think BMW GS are nice rides. They are durable, handles superb, good technology, and comfy for long rides. Wind protection is good too and its able to handle some dirt sections you might have to go thru. However, the brand tells you the kinda price to expect, but its a bike that makes every cents worthwhile.

If you are riding around city roads all the time, perhaps the newer breed supermotard are certainly very fun bike to ride. They handles very well given the long suspension travel and road tyres they are using. You can gear them for smaller road race tracks, or even mx tracks provided the weather is supportive. Its a great challenge to ride them around go-kart track/motard track. Its a rather universal machine that gives u a bit of fun everywhere. Wheelies and stoppies are rather easy on motards and they don't really burn a hole in your pocket when you crash. Not to mention its sliding fun.

If you live in countryside where offroad is probably where u gonna travel mostly, probably suzuki DRZ fits the bill best. Its dual sport, low maintenance, and electric start. If lights is something you can do without, maybe u might wanna try the RMZ range or Husqvarnas which are design so well that most maintenance you can do yourself.

Ultimately I just feel its important to buy the right bike to suit your purpose. You won't wanna invest in a sportsbike if you are expose to mostly offroad fun. Some bikes are expensive but its certainly worth paying, even when you sell them they will fetch you good price, so you aint paying that much more actually.

Answer 5

Best motorcycle...for what? And for who?

If you mean, for you, to buy? First things first, go learn how to ride (no disrespect, I figured if you did, you'd already know;-).

For a new one, go out to all the dealers and sit on ALL of them. Take a few for a test ride. Never pass up a chance to ride!

When you find the one that FEELS the best AND has you drooling, THAT'S THE ONE!

If you're lucky, you won't be able to afford it yet. While you're saving, get a cheappy(you may even get one free) and keep riding! Take out as much of your mistakes on that one. Learn the quirks and tricks to keeping a bike running then. Curse and cuss at it... a lot! Again, never pass up a chance to ride!

Then when you buy that (drool)dream bike, it'll seem like heaven, and you'll be better prepared for most things that come your way :-)

Answer 6

For what?

If you want to go slow and watch parts fly off your bike, but an over-priced and over-rated Harley. As for you guys that are always screaming American made, most of your bike is foreign.

If you want to go fast and nimble, try a Yamaha YZF-R1. This is not a beginner's bike though. This one will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck on the straights and while not as fast as a Hyabusa, it will easily out-maneuver one. These bikes are fast and dangerous if ridden by the inexperienced, but try hitting the brakes on a Harley or Goldwing and you'll wish you had the stopping power of a liter-bike! Just check out the sorry excuse for the front brake of a Harley and compare it to a sport-bike. No comparison!

Answer 7

Don't listen to heyhey95 he might be American but he's also full of crap and notice he never said he owned a motorcycle,so don't listen to somebody that's just running off at both ends!!
BUY A HARLEY AND BE HAPPY!!!

Answer 8

The best motorcycle is the one I own and ride. Why else would I have it? Mine is a Harley Davidson FXD. So, I guess that's the best in my book.

Answer 9

I prefer a harley for the simple fact it is an American owned company and brought us through 2 world wars.It also has a large following and it's an extended family,the Harley's have a unique sound and a unique look.Resale tends to hold up far better on a Harley.With today's technology the bikes hold up much better than they used too.
On the other hand most Harley riders ride for the style and class associated with the name and not for the speed or performance that are associated with the jap sport bike's.There are performance Harley's like the V-Rod or the sportsters and all the other bikes are fast but built for comfort and style.Most young males tend to go with the crotch rocket because they have that young vain blood and need to show off and squeal tires and speed through town.Go with the tried and true Harley,become a member of my family.

Answer 10

Again with this question, dont posters of questions ever check. This one has been asked so many times.

How long is a piece of string?

What is the bike for? where are you going to ide it? are you an experienced rider? how much do you wanna spend?

What is the best motorcycle for WHAT?

Answer 11

Please disregard anything that harleyman said, Harleys are big piles of junk that breakdown far too often. The only people that ride harleys now are people that are trying to look cool and before I get all the crap from the Harley riders know that I am an American and I am sad that thier isnt an american motorcyce or car company that can build a worthwhile product. I wish the Harley riders of the 50s could see the ones today, theyd probably kick the **** out of them. Simply said, Harley rider=poser.