Brands
Major motorcycle brands
Zhang Xue Motorcycle
Emerging Chinese high-performance motorcycle brand founded by renowned rider-turned-entrepreneur Zhang Xue, launched in 2024
Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer, from Super Cub to MotoGP immortality
Yamaha
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. — from musical instruments to motorcycles, the blue brand that dominates MotoGP grids
Ducati
Italian high-performance motorcycle manufacturer, synonymous with Desmo valve actuation and MotoGP double-champion legacy
BMW
BMW Motorrad — German luxury motorcycle brand, renowned for innovative technology and the GS adventure series
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries — from aerospace to the iconic Ninja sportbikes, the green brand that dominated WorldSBK
Suzuki
Suzuki Motor Corporation — from weaving looms to MotoGP glory, the brand behind the legendary Hayabusa and GSX-R series
KTM
KTM AG — Austrian off-road dominance, from Dakar Rally supremacy to MotoGP's orange challenger
Aprilia
Aprilia, founded in 1962 in Noale, Italy, is known for technical innovation and achieved major success in Grand Prix racing and production sport motorcycles from the 1990s through the 2000s.
Benelli
Benelli, founded in 1911 in Pesaro, Italy, became known for revolver-style cylinder design and began developing high-performance motorcycles after acquiring Moto Guzzi's technical team in the 1960s.
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in 1903 by William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, became one of the world's most recognized motorcycle brands through its V-twin engines and American cruiser culture.
Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi, founded in 1921 in Mantua, Italy, is known for transverse V-twin engines and distinctive frame design, representing a century of Italian motorcycle craftsmanship and innovation.
MV Agusta
MV Agusta, founded in 1945 by Count Giovanni Agostoni, began with racing, won 17 world championships, and became a work of art in the motorcycle world through exquisite hand craftsmanship and extreme performance.
Piaggio
Piaggio Group, founded in Genoa in 1884, evolved from wood processing to aircraft components and then motorcycle manufacturing. Owner of brands including Vespa and Aprilia, it is one of the world's oldest vehicle manufacturers.
Triumph
Triumph Motorcycles of Britain began with bicycle manufacturing in 1885 and launched its first motorcycle in 1902, witnessing the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry. Its Bonneville series remains a classic among classics.
Vespa
Vespa, launched by the Piaggio Group in 1946 and designed by Corradino D'Ascanio, redefined urban commuting worldwide with its monocoque body and step-through frame, and remains a symbol of Italian lifestyle.