What are the best motorcycle brands?

Nowadays, The motorcycle field has vastly improved over the world. With all the different motorcycle brands out there, they have many kinds of bikes, from Motorcross to sportbike or adventure bike. Therefore each motorcycle brands offer a different customer experience. Depending on your goal, how you use it, what your aesthetic is, what you use it for and your experience as a rider, how do you know which motorcycle brands are the best?

Let's have a look at these motorcycle brands below to find out your one

The Best Motorcycle Brand In The World

KTM is one of the top motorcycle brands in the world

KTM had humble roots starting as an auto repair shop in Mattighofen, Austria, in 1934. Until 1992 KTM AG was formed as the parent company of the KTM Group, consisting of many motorcycle brands. KTM is known for its off-road motorcycles (enduro, motocross, and supermoto). Since 2012, KTM has been the largest and best motorcycle manufacturer in Europe for four consecutive years. KTM also produces the ultimate in sports bikes Supermoto, Adventure Bike, Sports Bike, Naked Bike…

Toby Price is the best KTM rider with huge major titles. He has collected almost competitions since 2009.

Husqvarna is the King of Enduro motorcycle brand.

The Husqvarna motorcycle brand is a rocket in Motorcross fields from Sweden, producing motorcycles since 1903. In 2013, the KTM motorcycle brand bought the Husqvarna motorcycle brand. If you are looking for an enduro bike, Motorcross, or street bike, Husqvarna is a great motorcycle brand.

Especially Graham Jarvis, a legend British enduro rider from Factory Team Rider for Husqvarna Motorcycles brand with many worldwide achievements

Beta is a special Motorcycle Brand for the real man.

Beta The company was founded in Florence in 1905 under the name "Società Giuseppe Bianchi" for building handmade bicycles. At the end of the 1940s, the company switched to motorcycle manufacturer and is on its way to becoming one of the best motorcycle brands nowadays.

The Beta Motorcycle brand’s great commitment to sport brought more world championship wins, including the manufacturers’ titles, which were even more prestigious and which the company had never won before.

For 2021 Beta introduced the 300 RX motocross bike

Gas gas literally means "to gas it"

Gas Gas - The Best Brand in the world

Gas Gas is a young motorcycle manufacturer established in 1985 but Gas Gas has become a big motorcycle brand in the world with many worldwide achievements in motorcycle fields such as the world enduro championship. That’s enough to prove this motorcycle brand is high quality so you should have one.

From 2021, Gas Gas's off-road models were purchased by Spanish motorcycle manufacturer Rieju.

Honda is a popular motorcycle brand

Honda is currently the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Based in Tokyo, the Honda motorcycle brand gained enormous popularity, and the CBR, Gold Wing, and CRF models continue the heritage today. Honda has long been recognized as a technological leader in the two-wheeled world, owing to its extensive racing history.

From the Honda Motorcycle brand, CRF 300L and CRF 300 Rally or CB 500x is the best adventure bikes you should consider

Yamaha lightest motorcycle brand

Yamaha - The Best Brand in the world

Yamaha was one of the first Japanese motorcycle manufacturers. They completed their first motorcycle model in 1954. Yamaha specializes in on/off-road motorcycles.

Yamaha also makes other products like snowmobiles, watercraft, and high-powered ATVs.

Yamaha motorcycles are reasonably priced, especially for the sportier models. Yamaha motorcycle brand does also have touring bikes if you need a comfier ride.

Suzuki is a perfect motorcycle brand.

Suzuki appeared in 1909. Until the 1950’s Suzuki motorcycle brand made motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four wheels, or ranging from street motorcycles to dirt bikes and competed in MotoGP.

If you are a fan of sportbikes, for sure you know Suzuki celebrated its 100th anniversary. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Joan Mir became the MotoGP World Champion and Team SUZUKI ECSTAR took the first team title in 2020. The most famous is the Suzuki DRZ 400, which has been a prince of dual-sport and street bikes for over 20 years.

Kawasaki is a king of the best lightweight motorcycle brand.

Kawasaki was from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 1896 until 1949 Kawasaki entered the motorcycle industry. In Chicago, Kawasaki Motor Corp. was formed in 1966. They began with tiny two-stroke motors, but the public desired something more powerful and enjoyable. Kawasaki motorcycle brand is now concentrating on producing attractive sports motorcycles. With Ninja H2, Ninja H2R has become the world’s most powerful Sportbike. Compared with Suzuki, Kawasaki is a formidable opponent in the MotoGP field.

Triumph We are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world

Triumph Engineering produced more than 30,000 motorcycles for the Allied war effort in World War. Until the early 1980’s Triumph Motorcycles was established by John Bloor, after the original company went into receivership, and is still British largest motorcycle manufacturer.

The best motorcycle brand for those who love long-distance adventure trips, classics, roadsters, rockets…

As their slogan, Triumph is driven to make the best motorcycles for your ride. Especially Triumph Tiger 800 - 850 - 900 in 2020 is one of the best choices for people who love adventure life.

BMW The slogan “The Ultimate Driving Machine”

BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle brand of the German company BMW, part of its Corporate and Brand Development division. BMW Motorrad has produced motorcycles since 1923

BMW Motorcycles brand is not only focusing on Sportbike, Touring. They also blow our minds with roadsters or heritage bikes. Especially with GS 1200, GS 1250… BMW Motorcycles brand confirms that they are the king of adventures bike.

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield, originally a subsidiary of British motorcycle company Royal Enfield, is an Indian motorcycle manufacturing brand with the tag of "the oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production" manufactured in factories in Chennai in India.

Nowadays, Royal Enfield has become the best Indian motorcycle brand. The company makes classic-looking motorcycles, including the Royal Enfield Bullet, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Classic 500, Interceptor 650, Continental, and many more. Royal Enfield also makes adventurous and off-roading motorcycles like Royal Enfield Himalayan.

On the other hand Royal Enfield With rapid growth and unparalleled success in multiple markets around the world, unfortunately, one market failed to capture the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts. Indian motorcycle maker announced to withdraw from Vietnam After a rather boring four-year stint.

Harley Davison

Harley Davidson was founded by William S. Harley, William and Walter Davidson, and childhood friend Arthur Davidson. What began as a few young men with a dream grew into a worldwide empire.

Harley-Davidson has evolved from humble origins to an American motorcycle icon in the last 115 years. But, regardless of how much has changed throughout the years, one thing has stayed constant: Harley-dedication Davidson to manufacturing high-quality, creative motorcycles.

Proudly made in the USA, Harley Davidson is the quintessential motorcycle. When someone says motorcycle, 9 times out of 10, they’re picturing a Harley.

But Which Is the Best for You?

Each of those best motorcycle brands started differently and offer a different customer experience.

Ready for speed? Thinking of joining a racing league? MotoGP from Suzuki, BMW, Kawasaki Yamaha may be the best for you.

The best classic bike? Harley Davidson all the way

Enduro or dirt bike, Motorcross is the only thing you love? Thinking about KTM, Husqvarna, Beta, GasGas…

Do you love riding long distances? Adventure Bike from Triumph, BMW, and Honda should be considered.

How is Motorcycle in Vietnam?

Vietnam S-shaped country located in southeast Asia. Vietnamese border shares the border with China, Cambodia, and Laos, where are mountainous areas, jungles, and forests to adventurers can explore. Vietnam's long coastline in the tropical zone is an ideal destination for vacationers searching for a beach holiday.

With that topography, traveling on motorcycles is the best way to explore every single corner in Vietnam. But what are motorcycle brands the best in Vietnam?

Until 2014 the Gov public A2 driver license for everyone. Before that, everyone rode a scooter or semi-auto motorbike and all were under 175cc. That’s leading to not too many people having an A2 license to ride a big bike on the streets. Sportbike is a way to travel, but in Vietnam, that is not a good idea. Roads in Vietnam are not good enough to travel by sportbike, but we do travel, not do a race, so sportbike is the last choice on the list.

Best Motorbike tours in Vietnam

So how about dirtbike and Motorcross to unfold the real Vietnamese nature?

From 2006, two-strokes bike was forbidden in Vietnam because of Emission Standards Regulations. And bikes with racing–shapes can not get through customs because of the huge taxes how much to pay taxes for those bikes evenly is not mentioned in the law.

However, the Dirtbike community still improving day by day. In fact, In the first days, Vietnam has XR 150 from Honda to build a dirtbike foundation. In the 2010s, Motorcycle brands: Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha see this demand and start importing four-stroke dirtbikes to Vietnam. Some introduced dirtbikes this 2021, such as CRF 300L, CRF 300 Rally, and KLX 300 of WR155, have enough legal paper to ride the whole country. Traveling on dirt bikes, we can visit small ethnic villages located deeply inside the jungle. Through this, you can learn more about the cultures, food, and local life and not be disturbed by tourists. Generally, a dirt bike is perfect for those who love enduro tours and exploring single tracks in Northern Vietnam.

And how you can do a dirtbike tour in Vietnam? BM travel Motorbike Tours is No1 Motorbike Tour Operator.

Furthermore, Adventure bikes are the best way to discover Vietnam and Indochina. Many great motorcycle brands bring their adventure bike to Vietnam. Especially, BMW comes with GS 1250, Honda produces CB 500X or Africa Twin CRF 1000L, Kawasaki introduces Versys 600 or Yamaha manufacture Tenere 700, or Himalayan of Royal Enfield, those ADV bikes will make you comfortable on every trail, Jaw-dropping mountain passes and spectacular vistas await you in this northernmost province of Vietnam or glimmering lakes and rolling pine forests are a delight. It will be an enjoyable experience for the ham driver move, passionate about nature discovery in Vietnam.

Indochina adventure by motorbike

Why is Indochina for the adventurer motorcycle riding?

For those bikes mentioned above, we can do a tour from Vietnam to Laos, Cambodia, and back to Vietnam. But why should we do a motorbike tour from Vietnam?

On the first day after a long flight to Vietnam, here we have many things to help you recover or relax in Ha Long Bay is a great idea you shouldn't deny. And the last day, after riding for many days one more time, you can enjoy fresh air on the best beaches in Vietnam.

So Indochina is one of the best choices for those who want to have a real adventure, is a land of mystery, legendary and colorful cultures, and breathtaking scenery in each km of riding a motorcycle.

*By Tuan Ta from BM Travel Expert Team. It's my pleasure to share with you my country, especially The South and Mekong Delta. I hope this information is helpful for your trip. Follow me for more on Facebook and Instagram

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