Motorcyclists and those who have just completed their motorbike training in London are likely to be chomping at the bit to get their hands on a bike of their own. In this case, Opumo’s list of the best motorcycles in the world will be worth looking at. 

Harley-Davidson is perhaps the most well-known motorcycle manufacturer, having been making bikes for 120 years. The American company typically creates big engines that are built to last. Their large tyres and strong suspension mean they can handle any terrain, while they are still comfortable for the rider.

Although Harley-Davidson’s success was partially built on the back of Americans avoiding Japanese manufacturers after the war, particularly motorcycle clubs, there’s no denying that Japan has produced some of the best motorbikes over the years. For instance, Yamaha has remained high up on scoreboards ever since its first bike in the ‘50s. Over the years, it has achieved 210 wins at Isle of Man TT and 39 world championships. 

Unsurprisingly, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki is also included, with the Suzuki Hayabusa particularly praised for its “mighty inline-four engine that’s so powerful it’s seen service in manic classic Mini conversions”. 

When it comes to the fastest motorcycle, Bennetts named the Kawasaki Ninja H2/R as the winner. It produces a 306bhp that rises to 322bhp with ram air effect, while having a dry weight of just 193kg. It also has a power / weight of 1.585 bhp/kg, beating the likes of Ducati Panigale V4 R and Aprilia RSV4 1 100 Factory.