Comments on: TOP 10 Motorbikes – The World’s Greatest Ever!

By: DR

DR — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:05:22 +0000

@ardiepot
All those bikes you list are great bikes…but they are also derivative…nothin’ new.

By: kwakjack

kwakjack — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:25:10 +0000

i would class the y2k as a sports bike mate

By: Tech n Stuffs

Tech n Stuffs — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:53:17 +0000

I really want the third one! It’s my only dream!

By: Kiwi Trevor

Kiwi Trevor — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:51:58 +0000

I think a real bike should have been number one, not a Honda 50 that my sister used to ride ! I agree with the Bonnie comment from Willy , my ’73 T140 is a real Bonnie !

By: SamBlob

SamBlob — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:54:13 +0000

“The Brough is in the same category, a quirky British bike that had no real following in the US.”

What does a US following have to do with greatness?

“I would have thought the ’79 CBX, a techno-bomb that took Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki 5 years to recover from, should have been included.”

IIRC, it was also a bomb (i.e., a disaster) in terms of sales. It showed the world (but not Kawasaki until it was too late) that there *is* such a thing as “too much”. BMW is about to relearn that lesson with their new straight six. (Besides, Benelli did it first, technically)

I agree about the Guzzi V-8, though. It never got a chance to prove itself, unlike the legendary V-twin that Stanley Woods won the 1935 Lightweight title on.

By: SamBlob

SamBlob — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:15:35 +0000

Actually, I’ve read that the 1928-1931 Indian Scout 101 was a rather better bike than the original 1920 Indian Scout.

By: fernando daquial

fernando daquial — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:59:39 +0000

meron me honda cub,honda c70 japan,talagang super sulit sya.im thinking of selling it but now na napanood ko to im having second thoughts na

By: Plastic Holder

Plastic Holder — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:29:00 +0000

leather jackets can really make you look good, they also make you feel warm and comfortable `~’

By: harleys antique

harleys antique — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:33:27 +0000

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By: Madison Mike

Madison Mike — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:02:56 +0000

First the bikes that should not have been included: the Knucklehead is just an obscure model that was not an especially good performer; not a landmark motorcycle. The Brough is in the same category, a quirky British bike that had no real following in the US. The Y2K turbine monstrosity; the only thing significant about it is its price, a price that only Leno could afford. It accomplished little other than a few video spots of Jay trying to not let it throw him on the ground. If the turbine, why not the Boss Hoss? In comparison, the Britten won championships and set records and deserves an even higher ranking. And I agree with other commenters; where are Vincent HRD and BMW? Consider how many speed and endurance records were set by the Britten in its short lifetime? I totally agree with the two Honda choices although I would have thought the ’79 CBX, a techno-bomb that took Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki 5 years to recover from, should have been included. Honda put motorcycling on the mainstream map. Before Honda, motorcyclists were stormy, unpredictable characters in leather jackets riding equally unpredictable Harleys (no wonder they were so angry), terrorizing citizens and destroying most everything in their path. Thank you, Soichiro, for showing us the way. You have my gratitude.

By: Mie

Mie — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:19:43 +0000

great post.
Thanks

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:25:37 +0000

I just sold my Honda Cub (also known as Honda Dream here in Brazil)… I can say it really was quite a piece of engineering, it was a 1996 model and NEVER broke down…

By: bapi

bapi — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:30:07 +0000

the rankings were well judged. truely but i am still missing bmw r800 from the list.
and the bike y 2 k sucks

By: D

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:27:25 +0000

I wasnt impressed by these videos either it seems like the CB750 shoulda been closer to #1 but third aint bad either.I own a 2002 Nighthawk 750 that purchased since it had the air cooled 750/four engine that was a decendant of the origional(except the DOHC thing)I put about a 100 miles a week on that bike and its smooth,powerful, and absolutely dependable.

By: Ninjas

Ninjas — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:36:14 +0000

Hi dude.. My Father has used px 125 and it’s awesome.. very nice
nice video and i like it

By: Honda

Honda — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:57:25 +0000

@ Bulldozer… Yeah those are great bikes as well but they did not get into the top 10 because there are way much better and reliable bikes out there…hence the ones in the top10… don’t be a douche…try to have an open mind. After all, you’re not the expert.

By: Bulldozer

Bulldozer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:04:46 +0000

Honda cub? Vespa? Are you guys kidding me? Where are the old Indians? The Flat head and pan head Harleys? What about even a Norton? Discovery channel usually you do a great job but this time you missed the mark by miles.

By: Peter Sandoval

Peter Sandoval — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:28:19 +0000

I went to a motorcycle dealer out of curiosity just to take a look what type of bikes they were offering. To my suprise, I could not believe my eyes, an old stock brand new Honda C70 EX3 was for sale.

The salesman told me to wait next week as the price being offered would be reduced as they will be having a clearance sale then. I went back next week and immediately made a down payment reservation and arrangements that I will fully pay the bike before december 31, 2009 and that I will get the bike by january 2010 after the papers and license plate have been given.

I am now a proud owner of Discovery Channel’s World’s Greatest Bike. Thank you Discovery Channel & Honda.

By: J Pascoe

J Pascoe — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:44:49 +0000

Bought a C65 during a petrol strike in th 60′s (Australia)to get to work. Drained the car for fuel for about a month. Took the wife to work on the back. Sold after, when things got better.
Just bought a going wreck on eBay for peanuts and fixing up with lots of parts from Tailand – very cheap! Doing a bit of customising. Great hobby and better than TV. Ah – NOSTALGA – IT’S NOT AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE!!!!!!!!

By: Young Scout

Young Scout — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:19:44 +0000

No one is never usually happy with other peoples top ten of all time.
My personal point of view is why did the Guzzi V8 make it? Totally over rated.
A better choice would of been the 1920 Indian Scout. This bike was the first purpose built motorbike and marked a signficant step in the evolution of motorbikes which had evolved from bicycles to being a true purpose built bike. Burt Monroe used a modified 1920 Scout to set his speed records in the 1960s.

Broughs are impressive bikes, but they are totally unrealible. Even in their day they would need major servicing after a days riding. The Cyclone was just as impressive as the Brough, all be it 10 years earlier. Your lucky if you ever see a real Cyclone, i think only about 10 survived to this day. Crockers are also just as note worthy as the Brough.

There are many BMWs that deserve a mention.

I do agree with the supercub being the greatest bike of all time. Simple, tough and effective. I’ve owned one and it was a great bike for what it was (40 years old aswell!)