1. 1940 Indian Chief
   Honda Gold Wing
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   FN Four Cylinder

One of the motorcycling world's most iconic names, the 1940 Indian Chief included a sprung frame for the first time. Its those low-cut mudguards that really gave it an incredible look, however.

1. 1940 Indian Chief
   Honda Gold Wing
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   FN Four Cylinder

The iconic Honda Gold Wing is instantly recognizable. This massive touring bike includes GPS, heated seats and all other kinds of luxuries. A true legend of the highway.

1. 1940 Indian Chief
   Honda Gold Wing
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   FN Four Cylinder

The Hayabusa, Japanese for falcon, is a legendary model from Suzuki and for a long period, was the fastest production road bike in the world. It even looks a little like a bird of prey.

1. 1940 Indian Chief
   Honda Gold Wing
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   FN Four Cylinder

This four-cylinder engine 1905 motorcycle was certainly something to behold. The FN Four was very different from the single and twin cylinder engines at the time.

1. Royal Enfield Bullet
   FN Four Cylinder
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Honda Gold Wing

Certainly one of the most iconic motorcycles ever made, the Royal Enfield Bullet holds the record for the longest production run for a motorcycle in the world, over 80 years. Although it originated in Britain, modern versions are actually built in India.

1. Royal Enfield Bullet
   Triumph Bonneville
2. Honda Gold Wing
   FN Four Cylinder

A British classic loved all over the world, the Bonneville name is synonymous with "cool" motorcycling. After all, Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen and James Dean all rode Bonnevilles.

1. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Triumph Bonneville
2. Harley-Davidson WL
   FN Four Cylinder

This Harley classic was a staple of the American war effort in World War II. In fact, 90,000 of them were used by various armed forces during the conflict. This helped spread the Harley name around the world and led to raised sales in countries outside the U.S. when the conflict came to an end.

1. Harley-Davidson WL
   Triumph Bonneville
2. Honda Super Cub
   Royal Enfield Bullet

Just the most popular selling motorcycle in the world. That is the Honda Super Cub's claim to fame. This single cylinder motorcycle is the bike equivalent of the Model T or the Volkswagen Beetle. Over 60 million have been built over the years.

1. Honda Super Cub
   1923 BMW R32
2. Suzuki Hyabusa
   1940 Indian Chief

The BMW R32 was powered by a twin boxer engine with a drivetrain arrangement still in use with the company today. But the area where the R32 really stands out is in the looks department. It is a STUNNER!

1. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Royal Enfield Bullet -
2. FN Four Cylinder
   BMW R1200GS

With its long travel suspension, wide foot pegs, punchy Boxter engine and very upright seating position, the BMW 1200GS is equally happy as a day to day motorcycle as it is hopping dunes.

1. BMW R1200GS
   Suzuki Hayabusa
2. Honda CB750
   Royal Enfield Bullet

Considered to be one of the first true "superbikes," the Honda CB750 was introduced in 1969. It was extremely popular due to the fact that it was easy to start (electric starter) and maintain. And it was quick, reaching its top speed of 120mph in next to no time.

1. Honda Gold Wing
   Honda CB750
2. FN Four Cylinder
   Harley Davidson Sportster

The Harley Davidson Sportster model has been a Harley product since 1957. Sportsters have always been driven by a 45-degree V-Twin.

1. 2009 Yamaha R1
   Harley Davidson Sportster
2. Harley-Davidson WL
   Suzuki Hayabusa

The R1 is an important part of the Yamaha family and brings a track experience to the road. The 2009 model includes a fly-by-wire throttle!

1. 2009 Yamaha R1
   1923 BMW R32
2. Ducati 916
   Honda Gold Wing

A bike of rare beauty, the Ducati 916 was a hit during the Superbike World Championships in the late 1990s, quickly capturing four titles. That certainly help increase sales of the street legal version.

1. Ducati 916
   Norton Commando
2. FN Four Cylinder
   1940 Indian Chief

The Commando from Norton quickly made a name for itself on the racetrack. Using rubber mountings on the engine removed all unpleasant vibrations at high speed, which meant riders never fatigued as easily. This was part of its racing success which quickly made it a popular road bike.

1. Triumph Bonneville
   Honda CB750
2. Kawasaki Z1
   Norton Commando

Honda had the CB750 and Kawasaki the Z1. Released in 1973, it quickly was named "Machine of the Year" by The Motorcycle News. Sales were also helped by lots of on-track success.

1. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Honda CB750
2. Harley-Davidson XR750
   Norton Commando

A dirt track legend, the XR750 was hastily put together thanks to AMA rule changes in 1970. It went on to be the most successful bike in AMA racing history. Its popularity was also helped in the fact that it was used by a certain Evel Knievel.

1. Harley-Davidson XR750
   Moto Guzzi LeMans
2. FN Four Cylinder
   Royal Enfield Bullet

Although it was difficult to handle at low speeds and certainly twitchy under the throttle, the Moto Guzzi LeMans became a quick favorite with bikers. This cafe racer was built between 1976 and 1992 although later models no longer kept the cafe racer looks.

1. Ducati 900SS
   1940 Indian Chief
2. 1923 BMW R32
   Moto Guzzi LeMans

With its classic cafe racer looks, the 864 cc Ducati 900S quickly became popular. It didn't hurt that it won at the Isle of Man TT at its first attempt.

1. BMW R60/2
   Ducati 900SS
2. Harley Davidson Sportster
   Honda Gold Wing

The R60/2 was in production at BMW for a period of 13 years and equally capable off-road and on it. It was so durable that Danny Liska once took an R60 on an incredible 95,000 mile ride from the Article Circle to the most southern point of South America.

1. BMW R60/2
   Harley-Davidson WL
2. Ducati 916
   Kawasaki Ninja H2

210 brake horsepower, 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds and stunningly beautiful looks. That's the H2 Ninja from Kawasaki. Perhaps their most impressive bike ever.

1. Kawasaki Ninja H2
   Norton Commando
2. Ducati Desmosedici RR
   Harley Davidson Sportster

A street legal version of Ducati's 2006 MotoGP bike, the Desmosedici RR is truly beautiful. Only 1,500 examples of this ultimate Ducati were made.

1. Confederate R131 Fighter
   Ducati Desmosedici RR
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   FN Four Cyclinder

Driven by a 2.1-liter V-Twin engine, the Confederate R131 Fighter is something to behold. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum, the Fighter costs a little over $100,000.

1. Norton Commando
   Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
2. Confederate R131 Fighter
   Royal Enfield Bullet

The Eletra Glide from Harley Davidson is the famous maker's highway eating machine. This comfortable bike easily carries two riders for miles, and miles, and miles and has done so for the last 49 years.

1. Confederate R131 Fighter
   BMW R60/2
2. Honda Shadow VT1100
   Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

Certainly it is similar looking to the Harley Wide Glide, but the Shadow from Honda has plenty of charm of its own. Over the years, the Shadow has become something of a cult ride.

1. Honda Shadow VT1100
   1987 Honda CBR600F
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Harley Davidson Elektra Glide

Honda's first sport bike with a full fairing, the CBR600 has become on of the Japanese motorcycle maker's legendary machines. It gave the man on the street something close to what track riders experienced.

1. FN Four Cylinder
   Kawasaki EX500 (Ninja)
2. 1987 Honda CBR600F
   Hond Gold Wing

Crotch rockets don't come with anymore more pedigree than the Kawasaki Ninja. Since its introduction, fans of Japanese sports bikes have made the Ninja a firm favorite.

1. Yamaha Vmax
   Kawasaki EX500 (Ninja)
2. Harley-Davidson WL
   BMW R60/2

The Vmax from Yamaha is certainly a brute. Powered by a 1.2-liter V-four engine, the Vmax has always been popular. In fact, after it was released in 1985, it was quickly named Bike of the Year from a number of publications.

1. Harley-Davidson XR750
   Ducati PS1000LE
2. Yamaha Vmax
   Kawasaki Z1

Purpose built to commerate a famous victory by Ducati's Paul Smart, the PS1000LE use the Sport Classic series as its base but many new things were added.

1. Honda Gold Wing
   1940 Indian Chief
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Honda CB77

Named the Superhawk, the CB77, an offering from Honda is driven by a 305cc parallel twin motor. It helped break Honda into the Western market, thanks to its reliability. It also didn't hurt that the Honda was nimble and fairly quick.

1. Honda CB77
   Triumph Bonneville
2. Brough Superior SS100
   Royal Enfield Bullet

What a looker the Brough Superior is. The SS100 was dubbed the Rolls Royce of motorcycles and it's not difficult to see why.

1. Honda Gold Wing
   1940 Indian Chief
2. Brough Superior SS100
   1937 Triumph Speed Twin

The parallel twin 500cc engine in the Truimph Speed Twin was quickly copied by competitors. That's because it was lighter but produced more power than the single cylinder engines of the day. Essentially, this was the forerunner to the Bonneville.

1. Vincent Black Shadow
   1937 Triumph Speed Twin
2. 1923 BMW R32
   Royal Enfield Bullet

The Black Shadow was certainly quick. It could reach 125 mph, which was a lot faster than other bikes of its era. It also looked incredible, with sections of the bike covered in black enamel. The Shadow was built between 1948 and 1955.

1. Vincent Black Shadow
   1940 Indian Chief
2. BMW R1200GS
   Harley-Davidson VRSCA (V Rod)

Sporting a liquid-cooled engine for the first time in its 99-year history, Harley's V Rod met with mixed reviews initially. There is no denying, however, that the V Rod is an impressive looking machine.

1. Brough Superior SS100
   Harley-Davidson VRSCA (V Rod)
2. Suzuki Hayabusa
   Ducati Monster

Since its debut a little over 20 years ago, the Ducati Monster has been somewhat a crowd favorite. Nothing fancy here, just a bike that gets you from A to B ... fast and with no frills.

1. 1950 Norton Manx
   Brough Superior SS100
2. Honda Super Cub
   Royal Enfield Bullet

In 1950, this motorcycle dominated the Isle of Man TT, securing 5 of the top 6 positions.

1. FN Four Cylinder
   BMW R1200GS -
2. Ariel Square Four
   Gilera CX

Just look at it! Even today, nothing quite looks like the Gilera CX. It's probably because of those almost enclosed wheels and the pointy nose. Perhaps even weirder is the fact that this mean looking bike is powered by a 125cc engine. Don't worry ... it pushes the Gilera to 100mph in next to no time.

1. Ducati Monster
   Gilera CX
2. BMW R1200GS
   Suzuki RG500

The RG500 "Gamma" from Suzuki is legendary. Released in the 1980s, the RG500 had 94 brake horsepower. It was quick, and immediately became a favorite of boy racers everywhere.

1. Suzuki RG500
   Honda Gold Wing
2. 2007 Aprilia SXV
   BMW R1200GS

Although it looks like it will only tame the dunes, the Aprilia SXV is equally at home as a daily run-around. It quickly became a firm favorite with a range of motorcyclists.