What bikes were popular in the 80s?

The Best Motorcycles of the 1980s

  • Yamaha VMAX. ©motorcyclespecs.co.za.
  • BMW R80/GS. ©mecum.com.
  • Yamaha FZR600 Genesis. ©motorcyclespecs.co.za.
  • Honda Africa Twin. ©motorcyclespecs.co.za.
  • Ducati 851. ©motorcyclespecs.co.za.
  • Suzuki GSX-R750. ©mecum.com.
  • Honda VFR750R RC30. ©wikipedia.
  • Suzuki Katana GSX1100S. ©motorcyclespecs.co.za.

What is the most popular motorcycle model?

The Honda Super Cub is the most popular selling motorcycle in the world.

What motorcycles did Honda make in the 80s?

On the whole, the Honda Africa Twin was a motorcycle that motorcyclists could count upon, not least because it was built to be tough.

  • Honda CG125. Chances are good that most people won’t find the Honda CG125 to be the most impressive motorcycle upon initial inspection.
  • Honda Gold Wing.
  • Honda Hurricane.
  • Honda VFR750R.

What is a grifter bike?

The Raleigh Grifter was a children’s bicycle manufactured and marketed between 1976 and early 1983 by the Raleigh Bicycle Company of Nottingham, England. It was the “must have” bicycle of its time and bridged a gap between the Raleigh Chopper and the Raleigh Burner models.

What was the fastest bike in 1985?

That wonderful lunacy took place in September of 1985 (for the December, ’85, issue) when Cycle World set a 24-hour world speed record of 128.303 mph on a Suzuki GSX-R750. And not by a slim margin: We went 10 percent faster than the previous record, 117.149 mph, set in 1977 by Kawasaki with a modified KZ650.

What is the best selling motorcycle ever?

The bestselling motorcycle of all time is the Honda Super Cub, with over a hundred million motorcycles sold to date. The scooter-like model had one of the best marketing campaigns in history and is advertised as perfect for busy streets in large towns due to its compact size, practicality, and impeccable functionality.

What bikes did Honda make in 1985?

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  • Honda CMX250C.
  • Honda NS125.
  • Honda NSR250.
  • Honda NSR250R.
  • Honda XBR500.
  • Honda XR100R.
  • Honda XR600.

What are the little Honda motorcycles called?

Honda’s Grom is a 125cc motorcycle delivering fun and nearly 100 mpg. In 1964, the Beach Boys had a hit record that started with the lyrics, “It’s not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motorbike.” A half-century later, Honda has reinvented the groovy little motorbike for a new generation of young riders.