brands of motorbikes Page 19

There’s a whole alphabet of bike badges, from Japan’s stalwarts Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki, to Europe’s character brigade BMW, Ducati, KTM, Triumph, Aprilia, Husqvarna and Moto Guzzi. The American icons Harley‑Davidson and Indian bring big twins and bigger swagger, while Zero does it quietly with electrons. From the subcontinent and Asia you’ll see Royal Enfield, TVS, Bajaj, plus rising players like CFMOTO and Benelli. Whether you’re into commuters, ADV warhorses or sportsbikes that ruin your wrists, there’s a badge for every budget and ego. And if you’re shopping, a quick skim on Tradingpost might save you from buying a “project” that’s mostly boxes.