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who makes the best motorbikes?

Infinite Revolution
15-05-2006, 19:20
taking inspiration from the car thread and because i've never seen any discussion on motorbikes before, here's a thread for bikes. so who makes the best? i'm gunna use the same categories as the other thread. my vote goes to europe for ducati and triumph. that new triumph with the 2.3litre engine (http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/263.aspx)pwns everything!
Nadkor
15-05-2006, 19:24
Japan.

Say anything else and you're a fool.
Andaluciae
15-05-2006, 19:24
If you're hauling ass over long distances, it's tough to beat the Harley-Davidson.

Although the jet powered motorcycle, the Y2K, is pretty fucking sweet.
Infinite Revolution
15-05-2006, 19:36
yep, that y2k is pretty fucking mental!

i still think the triumph rocket III will beat a harley in every respect except maybe iconic status.
Insert Quip Here
15-05-2006, 19:38
Vincent
Infinite Revolution
15-05-2006, 19:42
Vincent

so, europe then
AB Again
15-05-2006, 19:45
A lot depends on what you want the motorbike to do. If you want to pose then it is hard to beat a Ducatti. If you want to tour, then a big Triumph or BMW. But if you just want it to work, even when held together by string and chewing gum, go for a B.S.A. (If you can still find one that anyone is willing to sell.)

Oh - Europe.
Infinite Revolution
15-05-2006, 20:33
bah! asia's winning. i'm surprised there's not more votes for the us considering how popular harleys are.
Carnivorous Lickers
15-05-2006, 21:03
Harleys are the best. Victory a close second.
Imitora
15-05-2006, 21:05
What am I using the bike for?
Infinite Revolution
15-05-2006, 21:08
whatever you like. these polls aren't supposed to be objective, merely fora for enthusiasts to wax lyrical about their favourites :D
Philosopy
15-05-2006, 21:10
I don't know a thing about motorbikes, I'm afraid. :(

Other than the fact that although they only make up 1% of road users, they're involved in 40% of road accidents.

But you probably didn't want to know that. :p
PsychoticDan
15-05-2006, 21:14
I just bought this:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2006/06_gallery_enlarge.asp?bmLocale=en_US&market=US&family=dyna&model=fxdb&num=0&flash=1

And I take delivery in three weeks. :p I'm so fucking jazzed!
Imitora
15-05-2006, 21:20
Hmm...running from the cops, a Suzuki Haybusa GSX-R1300, with pipes and tune with a touch of nitrous.

For every day riding, a Honda or Yamaha 600cc bike. So asians.
Infinite Revolution
16-05-2006, 00:57
I just bought this:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MOT/2006/06_gallery_enlarge.asp?bmLocale=en_US&market=US&family=dyna&model=fxdb&num=0&flash=1

And I take delivery in three weeks. :p I'm so fucking jazzed!
that looks pretty awesome with the matt black paintjob :D
Quagmus
16-05-2006, 01:15
ducati
Markreich
16-05-2006, 01:18
1 Harley Davidson
2 Indian
3 BMW
4 Triumph
5 Anything else...
Cannot think of a name
16-05-2006, 03:29
that looks pretty awesome with the matt black paintjob :D
Agreed.

If I was to get a new bike, I think I'd go for a Ducati Monster or Triumph Thunderbird.

An older bike it would have to be a Norton or Triumph, unless I was going all out and then it would be an old custom Harley or an Indian Chief from the 40s.

Or for reasons I don't understand since I'm not a military fetishist, a WWII military bike.

But I would guess it would probably be Japan. My little Honda was pretty solid even being neglected and old.
Boonytopia
16-05-2006, 08:25
taking inspiration from the car thread and because i've never seen any discussion on motorbikes before, here's a thread for bikes. so who makes the best? i'm gunna use the same categories as the other thread. my vote goes to europe for ducati and triumph. that new triumph with the 2.3litre engine (http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/263.aspx)pwns everything!

I saw one of those Triumphs down the street the other day. The bloke fired it up as I was walking past. I'm not a motorbike fan, but that was a noise you could fall in love with.
Cannot think of a name
16-05-2006, 08:35
I saw one of those Triumphs down the street the other day. The bloke fired it up as I was walking past. I'm not a motorbike fan, but that was a noise you could fall in love with.
That's what did it with me and Ducatis. I was walking down the street and was convinced a full tilt race car was bearing down on me. I turned to find out it was a Ducati. Literally, not metaphorically, made the hairs on my arm stand up. Fuck yeah.
Heretichia
16-05-2006, 09:32
Honda is japanese, right? In that case I would say the Honda Africa Twin... I'm hoping to do India north to south on one of those in two years or so...