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Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:10 pm
by Markg1
I believe that these are the top 10 largest motorcycle manufactures starting with the largest. Place in order (1 being the best) which one you think builds the best motorcycles. Just curious what you all think.
1. Honda
2. Yamaha
3. Kawasaki
4. Harley-Davidson
5. Suzuki
6. BMW
7. Ducati
8. Triumph
9. Moto Laverda
10. Buell
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:07 pm
by agraebner
Each one has something they do better than the others. Each manufacture builds their machines to meet different user needs and preferences. The real question is "what is the best bike for you?"
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:41 am
by flw
It may seem like nit picking but you need to define "best motorcycle" so the comparision is based on the exact same bases.
To me the best is a combination of the following:
1. Design and preproduction testing
2. Quality of its piece parts then its assemblies
3, Quality of the final assembly
4. Acceptable shipping methods since made for around the world.
5. Dealerships that are knowledgable in detail of the products
6. Dealers that are willing to put the customer first before, during and especially after the sale.
7. Sevice dept that treats the bikes as their own and the owners as thier brothers/sisters with pre-work written quotes prior to any work.
8. Items or area I forgot to mention.
The " best bike" in items 1 through 5 make little differnce if there are no dealers around or they don't seem to give a rip after the sale.
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:56 am
by jstark47
Top 10 largest? Moto Laverda? They don't exist any more. Neither does Buell for that matter. I suspect 2 or 3 of the top 10 largest motorcycle manufacturers are Chinese.
Like others said, best at what? Fastest? Most reliable? Best value for money?
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:12 am
by mogster
Interesting post which I am going to twist further....
Most reliable - Japanesse
Least reliable - Italian
Best looking - British
Worst looking -American
Best sounding - Italian/British
Worst sounding - Japanese/American
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:21 am
by mogster
Sexiest - Ducati or Norton
Least sexy - BMW (cliche but true)
My humble opinions only, other options available
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:26 pm
by joolz
Obvious really- Triumph
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:54 pm
by HYPERR
Markg1 wrote:I believe that these are the top 10 largest motorcycle manufactures starting with the largest. Place in order (1 being the best) which one you think builds the best motorcycles. Just curious what you all think.
1. Honda
2. Yamaha
3. Kawasaki
4. Harley-Davidson
5. Suzuki
6. BMW
7. Ducati
8. Triumph
9. Moto Laverda
10. Buell
Ok I'll bite. Given what I have to work with...
1. Honda
2. Yamaha
3. Suzuki
4. Kawasaki
5. BMW
6. Triumph
7. Ducati
8. Harley Davidson
9. Buell
10 Moto Laverda
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:08 pm
by HYPERR
mogster wrote:Interesting post which I am going to twist further....
Most reliable - Japanesse
Least reliable - Italian
Best looking - British
Worst looking -American
Best sounding - Italian/British
Worst sounding - Japanese/American
Most reliable - Japanese
Least reliable - Chinese
Best looking - Italian
Worst looking - Chinese
Best sounding - Italian
Worst sounding - Chinese
Re: Who Builds the best bikes?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:00 pm
by mogster
I completely forgot about the chinese!!
They just didn't register as motorcycle manufacturers!