Motivation

Based on more than a decade of riding and professional research, these are the motorcycles we’d buy. Types of Motorcycles Look for safety tech (ABS, traction control) and a modest engine size. Between 300 and 400 cc is ideal. Most manufacturers sell an entry-level motorcycle that looks like a race bike, but it will only have a 400-cc single-cylinder engine. These are fast enough to handle highways, yet easier to maintain and less expensive than more complex setups. The major Japanese manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha) do this type of motorcycle especially well. This is a catch-all category for motorcycles that…