Just a quick list of what I consider the best-looking motorcycles ever made.
Number 1- The 1923-26 BMW R32. This was BMW`s first motorbike, and featured their now famous flat-twin engine. Later motorcycle`s - like Harley Davidson- would use much of this style and later claim it be "All American".
Number 2- Indian Chief. The Indian Chief was the first long-range cruiser of its type. Sweeping art-deco fenders and a classic design created an instant classic. Once again we see an evolution in design that Harley Davidson would later claim to create.
Number 3- Ducati 750SS. A truly revolutionary bike that carried the British-born "Cafe Racer" to the factory. The Ducati SS, with it`s bikini fairing, was the first modern sport`s bike.
Number 4 - Vincent Black Shadow. You cannot have a discussion about beautiful bikes without mentioning the Black Shadow. This amazing, V-twin, British beauty but the world on notice and in many ways created the modern "American" cruiser look.
Number 5- 1958 Harley Davidson Duo-Glide. Finally America hits it`s stride with Harely`s Duo-Glide. The American company copied it`s American and European relatives and created this amazing motorcycle. In fact this design is so iconic that Harley has revised and revisited it pretty much since this day, creating a "Classic American" look that was originally copied from foreigners.
Number 6- Norton Commando. This British-styled motorcycle looked like it was going 100 mph sitting still. The sleek styling led a revolution in modern motorcycle design.
Number 7- Ducati 748/916/996. Cutting edge. Single-sided swing arm. Undertail exhaust. Treillis Frame. The Ducati 916 broke the mold when it came to modern motorcycle design, and spawned a generation of copy cats.
Number 8- MV Augusta F4. Designed by the famed Tamburinni (who also did the Ducati 916), the MV Augusta has set the standard for modern, good-looking, exotic motorcycles.
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