Top 9 Best Japanese Motorcycle Brands

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  1. Top 1

    Yamaha

    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of many products and services. It was founded in 1887, but not until 1955 did Yamaha manufacture motorcycles. It is headquartered in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan. Considered the first Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, it has had a great influence on the world motorcycle market.


    The success of the YA-1 in the racing field created a buzz for Yamaha, making it a formidable competitor to major motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and other Japanese manufacturers. Yamaha also expands its reach to continents such as Europe, Asia, and Africa. Currently, they are improving and releasing products with popular motorcycle models such as the MT-07, YZF-R3, TRACER9 GT, TMAX560, and XJ600. In addition to the motorcycle product line, Yamaha also has cars, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Yamaha is currently one of the biggest and best Japanese motorcycle brands.


    DETAILED INFORMATION:

    • Founded: 1955
    • Founder: Genichi Kawakami
    • Headquarters: Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
    • Website: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YamahaMotorEU/?brand_redir=216304991781405
    • Followers on Facebook: 3,817,769 Followers
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  2. Top 2

    Honda

    Since its founding, Honda has always produced the largest number of motorcycles in Japan. Honda gradually expands its products, operations, and exports to many countries around the world. To own a comprehensively quality motorcycle, you really should not ignore the Honda motorcycle brand.


    Every category Honda also makes vehicles such as cruisers, bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and even cars. The product models can be mentioned as the Honda Super Cub 2004, Honda Cub 81 Japan, Honda Rebel 250, and Honda Dream CB750FOUR. Honda's success is due to smart, timely innovation, substantial risk-taking, extreme hard work, and a focus on leadership in in-house technology.


    Honda currently operates throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Therefore, people will easily find Honda on the continents with allotted stores and branches, not necessarily going to Japan to buy it.


    DETAILED INFORMATION:

    • Founded: 1959
    • Founder: Soichiro Honda
    • Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo, Japan
    • Website: https://global.honda/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hondamoto/
    • Followers on Facebook: 1,802,502 Followers
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  3. Top 3

    Kawasaki

    Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. is a Japanese multinational corporation, with headquarters in Chuo, Kobe, and Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The product lines that Kawasaki produces are motorcycles, Jet Skis, ATVs, and cars. Kawasaki motorcycle models include Ninja ZX-RR - Sports Ninja, Kawasaki Ninja H2 - Sports Ninja, cruiser motorcycles, multi-purpose motorcycles, ATVs, and multi-purpose gasoline motorcycles.


    Since its establishment, Kawasaki has always been successful in developing large displacement engines for motorcycles. Many working utility models are successfully built by Kawasaki. Each model has safety, comfort, and cost-effective specification.


    Kawasaki always emphasizes motorcycle engines when it comes to air-cooled and equipped with advanced technology, sturdy metal parts, and unique engine impulses that make it one of the motorcycle brands. The most technologically advanced motorcycle in the world.


    Kawasaki has always been dedicated to function and it is second only to their efforts to improve on what is already in operation. Therefore, when driving, customers can rest assured about the service and quality of all Kawasaki models.

    DETAILED INFORMATON:

    • Founded :1896
    • Founder : Shozo Kawasaki
    • Headquarters : Chūō , Kobe , Japan and Minato , Tokyo , Japan
    • Website : https://global.kawasaki.com/
    • Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzfhPd8i2-rpMSE6Ey0Oeyg
    • Subscribers : 17,7N Subscribers
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  4. Top 4

    Suzuki

    Suzuki is an indispensable brand in listing famous Japanese motorcycle brands. Suzuki's domestic motorcycle sales are always large. They have a lot of motorcycle models, you are free to choose the one you think suits your taste best. Popular models such as: Suzuki RGV250Γ, Suzuki T20, T500 Titan, RM250,Suzuki V-Strom 250,Suzuki GSX-R250 and GSX-250F Across.


    The newly developed Suzuki engine and chassis layout create the power to satisfy the driver's wishes, agility, comfort, and driving pleasure that can be freely controlled. Suzuki also saves fuel and features powerful acceleration. The car's design is usually strong, the body is slim and compact, and it's light; has high operating efficiency; SEP engine for powerful acceleration.


    In addition to motorbikes, Suzuki also has scooters, ships, boats, dirt bikes, and cars with a variety of designs for customers to choose from. Currently, Suzuki is focusing on developing motorcycles for export to many countries around the world, there are many major Japanese partners in this field such as Vietnam, India, and the US.


    DETAILED INFORMATION:

    • Founded : 1909
    • Founder : Michio Suzuki
    • Headquarters : Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
    • Website : https://www.globalsuzuki.com/
    • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiGlobalOfficial/
    • Followers Facebook : 230,034 Followers
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  5. Top 5

    Marusho

    Marusho's full name is Marusho Motor Co., Ltd. is a motorcycle manufacturing company since 1948. Founded by Masashi Ito, headquartered Tokyo, Japan and factory in Hamamatsu. Marusho is known for its horizontal shaft motor products, horizontal shaft drive, and elegant and high-class designs suitable for those who prefer a not-so-sophisticated look but a luxurious feeling when operating.


    In 1950, the ML - a model with a 150 cc single disc and Marusho brand was born and was successful when many people liked and bought it. Followed by Model LB, LC, 90cc - 250cc vertical single models such as JF Baby Lilac, and two 350cc opposing twin models. The single 250cc SYZ version has put Marusho on the balance sheet against major car manufacturers in "Asama Road Race 1955". Lilac SYZ won in Lightweight and 90cc took first place in Ultralight.


    Marusho's Lilac motorcycle model was recognized by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers in the list of Japan Automotive Technology Milestones. In addition to motorcycle models, Marusho also designs balanced and sporty bicycles such as Sport Touring. Marusho also exports many motorcycles to the United States and Australia, such as Lilac R92.


    Due to the slow design of Marusho, it gradually reduced product production and in 1967 joined Honda - a champion brand with great production ability in the Japanese market in motorcycle manufacturing.


    DETAILE INFORMATION:

    • Founded : 4/1948
    • Founder : Masashi Ito
    • Headquarters : Tokyo, Japan
    • Website : https://www.honda.co.jp/motor/
    • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hondaracingcorporation/
    • Followers Facebook : 738,955 Followers
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marusho
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marusho
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marusho
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marusho
      • Top 6

        Hodaka

        Hodaka or Hodaka Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Hodaka is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Hodakas have a reputation for being reliable, durable, and easy to maintain. Hodaka is assisted in the design and manufacture of major motorcycle parts by global distributor PACATCO, Hodaka in Japan is responsible for the vehicle's engine and will produce the product.


        Hodaka/PABATCO is considered by some to be the originator of the trail bike craze in the United States. Because racers in the US are very fond of lightweight vehicles to easily transport around the country. All designs are designed by the off-road motorcycle enthusiasts association PACATCO. The bikes that Hodaka offers are motorcycle-like in style, comfortable, and reliable in quality. Suitable for those who want to practice riding a motorbike but do not know which product to choose to practice. Most of the models produced by Hodaka are very popular in the market such as Hodaka 250cc, Hodaka 250SL model 70 and 70A, Hodaka 175SL.


        DETAILED INFORMATION:

        • Founded : 1951
        • Founder : Hodaka Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
        • Headquarters : Tokyo, Japan
        • Website : https://hodakaclub.wildapricot.org/
        • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HodakaClub/
        • Followers Facebook : 2,6K Followers
        Source photo : https://twitter.com/hodakamoto?lang=fr
        Source photo : https://twitter.com/hodakamoto?lang=fr
        Source photo : https://twitter.com/hodakamoto?lang=fr
        Source photo : https://twitter.com/hodakamoto?lang=fr
      • Top 7

        Rikuo

        Rikuo Internal Combustion Company was one of the first motorcycle manufacturing companies in Japan. Founded in 1931, by Harley-Davidson - an American motorcycle manufacturer combined with Hiroshi Iwasaki son of Yataro Iwasaki - the inventor opened his first steel factory in Tokyo.

        Each Rikuo product features a fully lubricated design, sturdy rear end and "Tele-Glide" and "Springer" front suspension. All designs have been preserved through each decade of production, embodying the tradition of Rikuo since its founding. Rikuo was classified as one of the 240 Milestones of Japanese Automotive Technology by the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers with the 1935 Rikuo.

        Rikuo
        has famous models such as Rikuo RQ 750 cc, Rikuo VLE 1200 cc, Rikuo QR750, Kurogane - tricycle, Rikuo VL- BluePaint, Rikuo Land King. The current Rikuo was discontinued in 1960 and is still offered through the websites of many well-known Japanese manufacturers such as Honda and Kawasaki.


        DETAILED INFORMATION

        • Founded : 1931
        • Founder : Hiroshi Iwasaki
        • Headquarters : Nhật Bản
        • Website: https://www.moottoripyoramuseo.fi/historia/rukuo/
        • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/moottoripyoramuseo/
        • Followers Facebook : 15N Followers
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikuo_Motorcycle
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rikuo_Motorcycle
        Source photo : https://www.yesterdays.nl/product/rikuo-1955
        Source photo : https://www.yesterdays.nl/product/rikuo-1955
      • Top 8

        Miyata

        Miyata started operations in 1890, as one of the first Japanese motorcycle manufacturers with the name Asahi. The Asahi AA was the first mass-produced motorcycle in Japan based on the British Triumph design. Miyata is a manufacturer not as big as Yamata, Honda or Kawasaki.

        Miyata
        always produces top quality models and has also won many awards for the brand. Popular models like HA and Golden Beam FA/2, both with 249cc four-stroke, 344cc single cylinder and two different cylinders. The current number of Miyata motorcycles is extremely rare, often if you want to buy it, it will be difficult to find because the models are limited in the world.

        Miyata
        also attracted top riders when it started producing classic and functional bikes that could tackle rough terrain. Another model called Hyper Bruiser is one of the most sought after and used bikes in the world.


        DETAILED INFORMATION:

        • Founded : 1890
        • Founder : Eisuke Miyata
        • Headquarters : Kawasaki, Nhật Bản
        • Website : https://www.miyatabike.com/
        • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MIYATABIKES/
        • Followers Facebook : 3,1K Followers
        Image by Rikita via source :  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyata
        Image by Rikita via source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyata
        Source photo : http://subrewgarage.blogspot.com/2011/10/miyata-miyapet-intro.html
        Source photo : http://subrewgarage.blogspot.com/2011/10/miyata-miyapet-intro.html
      • Top 9

        Meguro

        Meguro was founded in 1937 as a manufacturer for the marine industry. Meguro's headquarters is located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The founder of Meguro was Hobuji Murato and a senior naval officer, Takaji Suzuki. In 1950, Meguro entered racing and built his first twin-cylinder design, the 651 cc T1 "Senior" based on a British design. The K-series "Stamina" is a UK-recognized product for its superior quality and engineering.


        In 1964, in conjunction with Kawasaki, launched the product "Kawasaki-Meguro Works" single cylinder of 125cc, 175cc, and 250cc. The 500 cc K series twin-cylinder model was later expanded and developed into the 625 cc Kawasaki W series. The 1965 K2 was based on Meguro's K Series models and was manufactured by Kawasaki Aircraft Co. Ltd. and Redesigned for durability and top-speed performance. “Meguro Z97 Motorcycle” is recognized by the Japan Association of Automotive Engineers as one of 240 Milestones of Japanese Automotive Technology.


        With excellent two-stroke engine designs (350cc and 400cc) Meguro has become one of Japan's leading two-stroke engine manufacturers and second only to Honda.


        DETAILED INFORMATON:

        • Founded : 1937
        • Founder : Hobuji Murato and Takaji Suzuki
        • Headquarters : Shizuoka, Japan
        • Website : https://www.kawasaki-motors.com/
        • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Kawasaki.Motors.Japan/
        • Followers Facebook : 253K Followers
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Meguro_Motorcycle.jpg
        Source photo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Meguro_Motorcycle.jpg
        Source photo : https://www.facebook.com/Kawasaki.Motors.Japan/
        Source photo : https://www.facebook.com/Kawasaki.Motors.Japan/



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