The best looking motorcycle from every manufacturer

Its time to look at the best looking motorcycle from every manufacturer. Sorry Suzuki!

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[KenCozine]

I was living in Japan during the early 70's. I've owned more than 100 bikes but back then I had 6 or 7 bikes laying around the backyard. The Kawasaki Z1 was Kawasaki's answer to the Honda 750 which came out a few years before. Myself and many of my motorcycle friends had inside connections to the bike manufacturers. A friend knew that the Z1 was about to be introduced and he wanted one. The thing is, in Japan at the time, 750 was as big a bike you could buy. For the Japanese market Kawasaki made a 750 version of the Z1. I believe it was called the Z2. Here's what happened. Kawasaki made a special version of the bike for my friend. It was a Z1 but it had 750 badges on it and it was registered as a 750. I believe it was the second Z1 off the assembly line. I think Kawasaki kept the first one. My motorcycle buddies and I from that era talk fondly of those days.

[iwandaniabdulmuis]

I know that 'looks' are entirely subjective, but I can't believe that you didn't even mention the Suzuki KATANA. Seriously?

[plantfeeder]

To me the Yamaha R-5/RD350/RD400 were that company's best looking road bikes. Narrow, light, and stupid fast in corners but with the most classic lines that made it look like it was going 100 mph standing still. Still the most fun mc to ride I ever owned.

[yotafan]

I never got into sport bikes but I have always loved how the Honda RC51 looked.

[stevenhoman]

I still love the older Le Man 850. A truly beautiful Moto Guzzi.

[heartlandfarmer]

For Kawasaki, I would vote for the 1973 H2 750 two stroke triple in purple. My older brother purchased a new one in late August of 1973 for $1295. Loved the classic styling and the sound of the engine when it got into the power band. Kawasaki's H2 may have been the original crotch rocket.

[notwocdivad]

The 60's Original Royal Enfield Interceptor should have gotten a mention surely? Specifically the Mk2 version. A real road burner of it's day and a big handsome beast of a bike to boot!!!

[jeffwright]

The GB500 was over $5, 000 list price in the late 80's. I think my Yamaha SXR600 is a great looking bike.

[elCondeY]

I always thought those racing motorcycles looked so ugly, I guess everyone has different taste 😂
For me this list would be full of retro and dual sport bikes

[ftbymikeD]

I always lusted after(but never owned) Honda's Nighthawk S 700 '84-'85 years. I remember the brochure calling it ' A California hot rod'...ad man speak for sure, but it still speaks to me! I did own a '85 Kawasaki Ninja Gpz 900 and that to me was rolling art.

[MegaBruceC]

My personal favourite Yamaha was the RD350LC from '81-82, Kawasaki EARLY H2!!!

[funguyutube]

I am 72 years old now and have had seven bikes in my life including a new Super Hawk in high school in 1966. I almost bought a GB-500 when new when it came out in the 90's ... but hesitated. I had no garage at that time so it didn't make sense. I marveled at how beautifully crafted it was ... Honda had put their great n soul into it. Every part solid, meticulous and beautifully designed. I want to say the Black Bomber 450 (with the long thin tank) was perfection too.

[sachsgs]

The most beautiful motorcycle ever designed was the 1981 Kawasaki Z1000....clean lines beautiful rims seat tank everything flowing perfectly together.
And that engine omg...a masterpiece 👌👌👌💚

[JillandKevin]

In my mind the Triumph twins of the '60's and early '70's were (and still are) the picture in my mind of the perfect looking motorcycle. Yes, I LOVED my Commando's, my old Velo, Matchless' & AJS', etc..., but looks-wise, it was the '69-70 TR6R & T120's that are what a motorcycle should LOOK like!!

[cliveomahoney]

Kawasaki did some amazing bikes. The H2 and KHs, the z650 right up to their current z900s. Of the 70s Japanese bikes, I really liked the GS550. I loved the Guzzi Le Mans, however.

[jf_paes]

I think the best looking Yamaha is the original 70's RD350, I would go as far as to say it's the best looking bike I've ever seen, yeah it's a very by the numbers looking 70s Japanese bike, I but I just love it so much, doesn't help that my father used to own one when I was a little kid, so my opinion is probably biased, it's also the bike that got me into motorcycles, so yeah, I'm super biased towards it. I own a 1981 Brazilian Honda CB400 Twin, and I love it, it's a beautiful bike, but man, the RD350 took my heart and never let it go even after 20+ years after my dad sold it.

[TringmotionCoUk]

With Suzuki I would put a shout out for the GS range the GS500E from 99 was a classically good looking bike for pocket change. For Yamaha the YA-1, the original R7 was pretty sweet too

[dnswhh]

For Yamaha I would have picked the SRX 600. Crisp, a bit thumper like but also clearly 80‘s

[FantomWireBrian]

The 72 Rickman Trident 750 is a beautiful street bike. The looks of a bike can be restrictive because of performance and rarity though. Custom productions are nice . The Honda CX bikes were cool too. 😎

[dummatube]

I was in love with the looks of my orange and black Yamaha XS-650 twin in 1973. A bit naughty though as I worked as a salesman at the local Honda dealership 😂