The topic for motorcycles is always an interesting one, especially when we want to rank the top brands in the world. There are a lot of motorcycle brands on the market, but we will rank only the top 5.
- Honda Motor Company
Honda is a well-known brand from a long-time. It`s has been the largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959. It`s producing around than 550,000 units per year, which is more than above all domestic competitors. There is a lot of wide selection of motorcycle gears, which Honda provide with the bikes.
- Most popular Honda Bikes: CB500, CBR954RR Fireblade and CBR929RR Fireblade
- Yamaha Motor Company
Another Japanese manufacturer is heading in to the Top 5. Yamaha motorcycles are more popular in motorcycle racing sport. The history can count 39 world championships, where 6 are in MotoGP, 9 in 500 cc two-stroke class and 1 in World Superbike. Inspired from the race, enthusiast bikers buy bikes from Yamaha.
- Most popular Yamaha Bikes: Yamaha R1, Yamaha R6 and Yamaha V Max
- Triumph Motorcycles
A European manufacturer is taking position into the Top 3. Triumph is the largest British motorcycle company, established in 1984. The latest statistic showed 49,000 units produced for a year. You can find a lot of retro design bikes.
- Most popular Triumph Bikes: Tiger Explorer 1200, Street Triple R and Tiger 800
- BMW
BMW in not only a leader in the automotive sector, but in the motorcycles manufacturing too. The bikes are beautiful, well-design and extremely powerful. BMW is using top materials for its motorbikes and that`s why they could be quite expensive. You can buy full motorcycle gear equipment, made from quality materials and following safety requirements.
- Most popular BMW Bikes: BMW S1000RR, BMWR1100S and BMW K1200LT
1. Ducati
This is the most popular motorcycle brand in the world. Ducati is an Italian based company and its produced beauty and power behind it`s motorcycles. Ducati is producing one of the fastest bikes on the planet and continue to develop technology, which use in the newest motorcycle line-up.
- Most popular Ducati Bikes: Ducati Diavel, Ducati Streetfighter and Ducati 1198
Despite the speed and quality of the bikes, you always need to ware motorcycle helmets for maximum protection.
How were these companies selected as the top 5?
By units produced, popularity and where they participate ( races etc. )
What is your opinion?
I can’t complain with the results, although I would probably change the order. Honestly I think Honda’s crown of most units sold speaks for itself. While I don’t find Honda as aluring as Triumph and Ducati, their performance, race results, and reliability speak for themselves. I would think 1. Honda 2. BMW 3. Triumph 4. Ducati 5. Yamaha makes more sense. I only put Yamaha at the end because I don’t think they have the alure and reputation that Honda has. Admittedly I don’t have sales stats in front of me but I assume short of Yamaha this order is in line with units sold. How was the “popularity” measured?
The popularity data was from sources between 2011-2013. It`s both online and offline presence of each brand in general.
Obviously, you have some new data.