Top Selling Motorcycles in the U.S. in 2024

DGS49

Diamond Member
Apr 12, 2012
17,906
17,436
2,415
Pittsburgh
  1. Kawasaki Z650: 45,000 units sold
  2. Honda Rebel 1100: 40,000 units sold
  3. BMW 1250 GS: 33,000 units sold
  4. Yamaha MT 07: 30,000 units sold
  5. Harley Davidson Sporster S: 25,000 units sold
  6. Honda CB 500X: 22,000 units sold
  7. Indian Scout Bobber: 20,000 units sold
  8. Suzuki VStrom 650: 18,000 units sold
  9. KTM 390 Duke: 15,000 units sold
  10. Triumph T-120 Bonneville: 11,000 units sold
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this information, but if true, I find it very surprising and satisfying. All are excellent bikes from what I've seen and read, and only one Harley...to me that is stunning.

I would be curious to see the sales numbers for the big touring bikes, especially the Goldwing and E-glide.

at 75y.o., if I bought a two-wheeler now it would probably a Suzuki Burgman 650.
 
  1. Kawasaki Z650: 45,000 units sold
  2. Honda Rebel 1100: 40,000 units sold
  3. BMW 1250 GS: 33,000 units sold
  4. Yamaha MT 07: 30,000 units sold
  5. Harley Davidson Sporster S: 25,000 units sold
  6. Honda CB 500X: 22,000 units sold
  7. Indian Scout Bobber: 20,000 units sold
  8. Suzuki VStrom 650: 18,000 units sold
  9. KTM 390 Duke: 15,000 units sold
  10. Triumph T-120 Bonneville: 11,000 units sold
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this information, but if true, I find it very surprising and satisfying. All are excellent bikes from what I've seen and read, and only one Harley...to me that is stunning.

I would be curious to see the sales numbers for the big touring bikes, especially the Goldwing and E-glide.

at 75y.o., if I bought a two-wheeler now it would probably a Suzuki Burgman 650.

And KTM is bankrupt. Good luck getting parts for those bikes.

 
  1. Kawasaki Z650: 45,000 units sold
  2. Honda Rebel 1100: 40,000 units sold
  3. BMW 1250 GS: 33,000 units sold
  4. Yamaha MT 07: 30,000 units sold
  5. Harley Davidson Sporster S: 25,000 units sold
  6. Honda CB 500X: 22,000 units sold
  7. Indian Scout Bobber: 20,000 units sold
  8. Suzuki VStrom 650: 18,000 units sold
  9. KTM 390 Duke: 15,000 units sold
  10. Triumph T-120 Bonneville: 11,000 units sold
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this information, but if true, I find it very surprising and satisfying. All are excellent bikes from what I've seen and read, and only one Harley...to me that is stunning.

I would be curious to see the sales numbers for the big touring bikes, especially the Goldwing and E-glide.

at 75y.o., if I bought a two-wheeler now it would probably a Suzuki Burgman 650.
At our age, I don't think I would consider a Goldwing. I have a 1999 GW and I find that the body doesn't handle those 8 hour rides as well as it once did---even on a road sofa. The weight is getting harder to handle as well. I have been considering a Can Am Spyder RT, but it is probably a pipe dream.
 
My Goldwings seemed relatively easy to handle at slow speed and in parking lots because of the extremely low center of gravity. My problem now is getting my leg over, both when mounting and getting off. That's why I would go with a maxi-scooter.
 
My Goldwings seemed relatively easy to handle at slow speed and in parking lots because of the extremely low center of gravity. My problem now is getting my leg over, both when mounting and getting off. That's why I would go with a maxi-scooter.
I agree and I still ride, but I have a bit of trouble getting the bike onto the center stand and after a few hours of riding, I get pretty stiff. I have been riding GWs for forty years, and IMHO they are the best touring bike ever made.
 
I agree and I still ride, but I have a bit of trouble getting the bike onto the center stand and after a few hours of riding, I get pretty stiff. I have been riding GWs for forty years, and IMHO they are the best touring bike ever made.
...don't forget the reverse gear. I wouldn't have one without reverse. I could spend a lot of very boring space describing how much I liked my GW's.
 
My Goldwings seemed relatively easy to handle at slow speed and in parking lots because of the extremely low center of gravity. My problem now is getting my leg over, both when mounting and getting off. That's why I would go with a maxi-scooter.
Center stand?

I put my bikes up on the center stand and get on them like horses.
 
...don't forget the reverse gear. I wouldn't have one without reverse. I could spend a lot of very boring space describing how much I liked my GW's.
LOL, that thing got me out of a pinch on more than one occasion. I once parked in an alley parking space that was claimed by a business owner. The back of the space was about a foot lower than an adjoining lot. The owner figured he was going make a point and parked across the front of the space figuring I'd have to hunt him up to get out. I used the reverse gear and backed up the slope to the lot and rode away. I heard through the grapevine that he got a ticket for parking illegally in the alley. Karma.
 
My Goldwings seemed relatively easy to handle at slow speed and in parking lots because of the extremely low center of gravity. My problem now is getting my leg over, both when mounting and getting off. That's why I would go with a maxi-scooter.
CBX's are lighter. :eek2yum:
Much lighter. Probably lower, too. :tomato:
 

Forum List

Back
Top