The Ten Best Motorcycles of 2017

The motorcycling world continues to evolve and grow, and these 10 motorcycles are proof

The motorcycling world continues to evolve and grow, and these 10 motorcycles are proof

The Ten Best Motorcycles of 2017Illustration by Jim Hatch

Almost any motorcycle will make the angels sing when you go for a ride. Because two-wheelers are of course perfect transportation and entertainment. And therapy. And exercise. And sport. And a lot more. But the Ten Best Bikes of 2017 bring even more to the road—and to us—than all of that. They push the boundaries, they make riding more accessible and fun, and they advance the riding world in ways their predecessors did not. Some are expensive and low volume; others don’t cost much and sell in the thousands. All are the best you can get in 2017.

1. Best Superbike of 2017

2017 BMW HP4 Race

Read more on the 2017 BMW HP4 RaceCourtesy of BMW

2. Best Open-Class Streetbike of 2017

2017 Yamaha YZF-R1

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3. Best Middleweight Streetbike of 2017

2017 Triumph Street Triple R

Read more on the 2017 Triumph Street Triple RPhoto by Jeff Allen

4. Best Lightweight Streetbike of 2017

2017 Honda Rebel 500

Read more on the 2017 Honda Rebel 500Photo by Jeff Allen

5. Best Standard of 2017

2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 RR

Read more on the 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 RRPhoto by Jeff Allen

6. Best Touring Bike of 2017

2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special

Read more on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King SpecialPhoto courtesy of Harley-Davidson

7. Best Adventure Bike of 2017

2017 KTM 1090 Adventure R

Read more on the 2017 KTM 1090 Adventure RPhoto by Jeff Allen

8. Best Motocrosser of 2017

2017 Honda CRF450R

Read more on the 2017 Honda CRF450RPhoto by Jeff Allen

9. Best Dual-Sport/Enduro of 2017

2017 KTM 500 EXC

Read more on the 2017 KTM 500 EXCPhoto by Jeff Allen

10. Best Cruiser of 2017

2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber

Read more on the 2017 Triumph Bonneville BobberPhoto by Jeff Allen