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What is the number one selling motorcycle of all time? ›

Sales: In terms of pure sales numbers, the clear winner is the Honda SuperCub. With over 100 million units sold since its 1958 debut, it's the best-selling motorcycle ever made. Its reliability, affordability, and ease of use have made it a global phenomenon.

However, starting from the top, the leader, as in the last 50 years is Honda. Not a surprise, of course. It is almost well known that the Japanese manufacturer dominates the industry with around one third of the industry in its hands.

Six of the best-selling bikes in 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883: This sports cruiser boasts a classic American style and is an excellent option for riding around town. The lowered front and rear suspension and narrow solo seat provide riders of all sizes with a comfortable experience.

The bike in question is the Honda Super Cub, and its production and subsequent overwhelming success shaped the way in which people learn to ride, how bikes are used around the world, and showed the world that anyone can be a motorcyclist if they want to.

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to determine the most reliable motorcycle – although the Big Four Japanese brands (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki) tend to dominate the market for dependability. Luxury brands like BMW and Ducati tend to be less reliable not to mention more expensive to maintain and repair.

Best-Selling Harley of All-Time: The Sportster

The Harley-Davidson Sportster, first introduced in 1957, is renowned for revolutionizing motorcycling with its powerful engine and lightweight design. The Sportster is the most popular HD and the best-selling Harley of all time.

Kawasaki's supercharged Ninja H2 SX SE is Cycle World's Best Open-Class Streetbike. The Ducati Panigale V4 S wins 2018 Best Superbike in Cycle World's Ten Best Bikes awards by bringing MotoGP technology to the street. And by being very, very fast.

California records the highest sales

At over 5.51 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2022, on-road motorcycles were the best-selling segment in the U.S. motorcycle market in 2022, dwarfing their off-road and scooter counterparts. On-road motorcycles represented around 86 percent of sales value that year.

In the competitive arena, having finally scored a year-on-year growth, Harley-Davidson took back the leadership out of Honda hands, with registrations up 6.7%, while Honda sales slipped 0.8%. Third place of the podium confirmed by Kawasaki although sales were down 1.2%.

What country owns the most motorcycles? ›

Honda holds the record for the most Grand Prix victories on the premier class, having won 313 times.

The world's largest market for bikes is in India, where it accounts for around 40% of global sales.

The motorcycle in question was a 1908 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank, which brought $935,000. If you're not deep into motorcycles (and maybe even if you are) this might come as a head-scratcher.