Top 10 Greatest Motorcycles Of All Time

Top 10 Greatest Motorcycles Of All Time 10. BMW R32 A century ago, BMW was looking for a sustainable way to transition out of building aircraft engines. At the time, the BMW director, Franz Josef Popp, saw an opportunity in the motorcycling market. This led to the development of BMW's first-ever bike, the iconic R32.The bike had a newly-implemented 494cc M2B33 engine capable of 8.5 hp and a top speed of 60 mph. 9. Harley-Davidson XR750 The Harley-Davidson XR-750 is a racing motorcycle made by Harley-Davidson since 1970, primarily for dirt track racing, but also for road racing in the XRTT varian. When it comes to racing pedigree, few bikes can match the Harley-Davidson XR750. This motorcycle was introduced in 1969 to allow Harley-Davidson to participate in the AMA Grand National Championship, where it competed against top motorcycles from Japan and the UK. 8. Vincent Black Shadow Vincent Black Shadow was an innovative bike, with a stressed engine and extensive use of aluminum, motorcycles produced by Vincent H·R·D at their factory in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England were renowned for their design innovation, engineering excellence and high performance. Already advertising their existing 110 mph Rapide machine as "The world's fastest production motorcycle", in February 1948 the distinctive Vincent Black Shadow was announced with a top speed of 125 mph. Built in three different Series over the course of its life, the line continued until 1955, after which the company stopped all motorcycle production. 7. Ducati 750SS The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is Ducati's holy grail and the bike that has made the Italian manufacturer one of the industry leaders. This bike is based on the 750cc race car that Paul Smart won the Imola 200 in 1972. 6. Yamaha Virago The Virago is a mean-looking motorcycle that bears the hallmarks of Yamaha's first V-twin cruiser motorcycle. Introduced in 1981, the Virago was also one of the first bikes to use a monoshock rear suspension, which helped propel the industry forward. The bike was an instant hit, leading to Yamaha introducing 500cc and 900cc variants. 5. Triumph Bonneville Needing no introduction, Triumph has been one of the most famous bicycle manufacturers of the past century. Out of all the iconic motorcycles produced by the British company, the Bonneville is their most successful model since its introduction in 1959. 4. Britten V1000 The Britten V1000 may be the rarest bike on this list, but most motorcycle enthusiasts have at least heard of it. The V1000 is the brainchild and lifelong work of visionary John Britten, who sadly passed away in 1995 at the age of 45. 3. Ducati 999R With the 999R, Ducati has taken the best aspects of its successful 996, 998 and 916 platforms and bundled them into a dominant package. Ducati started production of the 999R in 2003 and will continue production until 2006. 2. Aprilia RS250 When it comes to design, the Aprilia RS250 can only be compared to a Swiss watch; precise in every respect, with each component serving a distinct purpose. Introduced in 1995, the RS250 was inspired by the RSW250 Grand Prix motorcycle that rider Valentino Rossi used in MotoGP races. 1. Honda NR What is this? A big 916 wrapped around the most attractive engine ever built? The NR is an homage to Honda's line of "New Racing" oval-piston motorcycles that began in the late '70s. The four pistons are shaped like a NASCAR tracks, and boast two conrods and eight valves each. This bike was born before the 916 and inspired the Ducati’s slabby fairings, squinty headlights, and twin undertail exhaust.The NR is a stunning reminder that no matter what engine BMW or Ferrari makes, Honda makes the best engines in the world. Background Music By: Audiolist Production @AudiolistProduction