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Major motorcycle brands

Zhang Xue Motorcycle logo
est. 2024Chongqing, China

Zhang Xue Motorcycle

Emerging Chinese high-performance motorcycle brand founded by renowned rider-turned-entrepreneur Zhang Xue, launched in 2024

Honda logo
est. 1948Tokyo, Japan

Honda

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. — the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer, from Super Cub to MotoGP immortality

Yamaha logo
est. 1955Shizuoka, Japan

Yamaha

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. — from musical instruments to motorcycles, the blue brand that dominates MotoGP grids

Ducati logo
est. 1926Bologna, Italy

Ducati

Italian high-performance motorcycle manufacturer, synonymous with Desmo valve actuation and MotoGP double-champion legacy

BMW logo
est. 1923Munich, Germany

BMW

BMW Motorrad — German luxury motorcycle brand, renowned for innovative technology and the GS adventure series

est. 1960Tokyo, Japan

Kawasaki

Kawasaki Heavy Industries — from aerospace to the iconic Ninja sportbikes, the green brand that dominated WorldSBK

est. 1909Hamamatsu, Japan

Suzuki

Suzuki Motor Corporation — from weaving looms to MotoGP glory, the brand behind the legendary Hayabusa and GSX-R series

est. 1934Mattighofen, Austria

KTM

KTM AG — Austrian off-road dominance, from Dakar Rally supremacy to MotoGP's orange challenger

est. 1962Noale, Italy

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.

est. 1911Pesaro, Italy

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 logo
est. 1903Milwaukee, United States

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 logo
est. 1921Mandello del Lario, Italy

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 logo
est. 1945Varese, Italy

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.

est. 1884Pontedera, Italy

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 logo
est. 1902Hinckley, United Kingdom

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.

est. 1946Pontedera, Italy

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.