What are the top five motorcycle brands for 2012? Let us check what Motorcycle USA considered as the top brands as of 2012. These are:
- Honda
Honda is considered to be the industry leader. Honda also continues to engineer machines that consistently perform well in MotoUSA’s annual comparison tests. An updated CBR1000RR placed second in the Street Comparison of top liter bikes and first-place in Track Comparison. The CRF450R and CRF250R mainstays also held strong in their respective comparison reviews. The reviewers stated they were also intrigued by the all-new NC700X, a versatile all-rounder motorcycle. This motorcycle is like the aforementioned 500 line-up that delivers an affordable mount for the masses.
KTM is awarded manufacturer of the year. KTM is considered the best dual sport/Enduro for 2012. The machine is powerful enough to pull itself out from the sand, while its light weight adds ease to handling and maneuverability make it a must have. It also boasts of great suspension.
- Ducati Diavel –Best cruiser for 2012
The reasons for its winning edge include the following:
- Ducati Diavel Carbon weighs 452 poundsand is claimed to be 11 pounds lighter than the standard Diavel due to forged Marchesini wheels, a Marzocchi fork, and carbon fiber fairing and trim.
- It has 1198cc Testastretta superbike engine.
- The bike’s Ducati traction control can make a good rider out of average skills and variable engine maps allow the Diavel to be adjusted quickly for changing road and weather conditions.
- BMW S1000RR –best sportsbike for 2012
BMW S1000RR (price starting at $15,050) is a superbike that keeps on impressing with the visceral yet well-metered performance of its one-liter Inline Four engine and versatile and highly-adaptable chassis.
Another BMW model was awarded as the best touring motorcycle for 2012. BMW K1600 GTL (priced at $26,340) is powered by a high-tech six-cylinder engine. The K bike is a sports bike that is devoid of any vibration giving the rider a smooth ride. It also has multiple engine power and suspension modes that riders can adjust depending on the type of ride desired. The bike features comforts in the form of Bluetooth-equipped stereo, heated seats and grips and an optional Garmin GPS that can be neatly integrated into the dash. It also has an enormous 7.0-gallon fuel tank; three huge removable hard cases and a gigantic electronically adjustable windshield make the GTL a viable option for long trips.
Best Street Bike 2012: Triumph Speed Triple R
According to the review “Triumph makes a bold appeal to performance with its R-spec S3. Its rather pricey chassis upgrades jack up MSRP to a sour $15,999, but those extra dollars pay for a tasty Ohlins fork and shock, Brembo monoblocs up front and lighter PVM wheels. All three alterations make for race-track worthy performance on the street”.
According to Forbes the top five most stolen motorcycles in 2011 are:
- Honda (11,014)
- Yamaha (8,880)
- Suzuki (7,281)
- Kawasaki (5,009)
- Harley-Davidson (3,120)
The study was not able to find which models of the above-mentioned brands are magnets to thieves. If thieves steal these brands, maybe they also considered these motorcycle brands as the ones with high market value and reputation
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