The UGLIEST (and most beautiful) Bikes of all time! | HSLS S5E2

[@RevZilla]

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[@POPPASHANGO]

If I had to describe the BMW K1 to a listener of the podcast who can't actually see it, I would say , " Imagine a really cheesy, late 70's early 80's b movie where somebody is riding a futuristic motorcycle in a storyline set in what they thought 2022 would look like.....oh and the bike talks" .

[@thilo7546]

The description is not wrong, i still like it though 😂 Reminds me of the bike from Akira. Would love to own one, if they were not so expensive

[@antonytaylor6898]

Great podcast.The guys at 44teeth took a C1 on an hilarious challenge.Would be great to see Zack on one for the daily ride.

[@DrT1250]

Best looking bike I have ever owned was my 1984 smoke silver R100RS. Classy, elegant, timeless. My current ride, a 2019 R1250RT wishes it looked so good.

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

The 3rd gen r6 and the 3-5th gen r1 look awesome 👌

[@piggymito]

Really speaks to me this episode. When you said about the ugliest bike you've owned my k75rt came straight to mind so you mentioned the k1 I'm very much on side with you.. Like you guys though I still own my ugly bike and absolutely love it. That bike also speaks to the point about not caring what others think. I got the k when I was 22 (15 years ago) and at the time my mates all had fancy new sports tourers, vfr800 and such. They all thought I was bonkers for buying the ugly old tank but I went everywhere they did all the same. Ironically though I've had it for so long that they all love it now too. Great show guys keep it up! 👍

[@NYCZ31]

My VStrom was ugly as hell but a solid machine. my R1200GS was also ugly but also a solid machine, but eventually I went with a R NineT which has a great combination of classic looks and eccentricity with the boxer engine

[@justchillinout2002]

As a fellow Vstrom owner, I concur, it is ugly as hell. Get's the job done though.

[@ChickenStripsRacing]

How can you guys skip the Honda DN01 or NM4. At the dealer we said they stood for Do Not Own One, and Not 4 Me.

[@warlok9]

Id have to put the MV Augusta Dragster at the top of the looks department. Especially the ones with spoked wheels.

[@jacksomb1]

An interesting and engaging conversation. In the best-looking category, I think you listed a number of what I would call 'iconic' machines, and alongside the Vespa I would add Honda's C50 for example. My 916 Duke would get my personal vote for prettiest, alongside MVs F1 (Tamborini strikes again), and on that I'm surprised the Bimota didn't get a namecheck! In terms of the ugly, there's a whole untapped area of Eastern European utilitarian beasts, just Google CZ, MZ or even the Cossack - there's yer sidecar outfit, Zack...

[@martind349]

I like this Dr. Zaius-derived vibe 16:12

[@christiantaylor4217]

Seeing the Britten for the first time and all I can think about is how it looks bio-technological and how uncanny it is. The blue top section is incredibly "biological," e.g., the faring, tank, seat, and fender gives it a weird Lizard vibe (it looks like a head) and the tubing in the center of the bike looks exactly like intestines. Merged with the clearly mechanical bottom half, it just gives horribly incongruous man/machine vibes, like the Master from Fallout one or any other classically uncanny thing.

[@richardpotter6313]

It's a smaller and smaller world. I'm a 2 stroke freak but an automotive engine guy by trade. I had a small performance parts manufacturing company called Cadillac Performance Parts and made virtually every engine part for the old big block Cadillac 472 & 500s. I was invited to a couple of dyno shootouts by name of Engine Masters Challenge in the early 2ks . I dedicated my '05 build to Jon Britten and I called the folks who make the TurboX thermal coatings we use on headers, manifolds, and turbos, etc. I was looking for a colored coating that matched the V1000 pipe. The lady at the front desk patches me through to 'Jerry' out in the shop. This fella with what seemed to be a southern draw (even to me and I'm from Tennessee) picks up and as I was asking about some sort of purple header coating he interrupted and said we don't hardly do custom colors much any more BUT we have a couple of quarts of sort of purple from this feller from New Zealand who got the first two or three cans and never got the last one. He says it's a few years old and he didn't know if it was any good or not but he'd be glad to send it to me. Joy and sadness hit me simultaneously as I explained to him who that feller was and why he didn't get the last can. He died. So I got the last quart and it worked well. It was my second trip to the Challenge but unlike Jon's second trip to the Battle of the Twins, we didn't win but I've no doubt we would have if not for a catastrophic parts failure - namely due to not torquing the main crankshaft bolt that held the harmonic balancer on. It was the project of a lifetime and it was even better dedicating it to Britten and his uphill battle for the ultimate motorcycle. Oh, and as I watch on through this video ...on my TV, I grab my phone to do this reply (mostly because it takes WAY too long to type on the Roku remote) to add to what the boys were saying about the Britten V build. Yeah Jon was a beast when it came to engineering. He built his own patterns, cast em in a chicken coop. Used the engine as THE stressed member so center of gravity and weight were basically wherever you could afford for them to be. Before he got sick he made his second trip to the Battle of the Twins and won it. Unbelievable by ANY standard if ya as me. Thanks 'fellers' . Great videos, btw. 👍

[@quacker998]

Go shift - And you can ‘back shift’ (up) and throttle blip towards you at the same time to rev match - makes it much easier

[@alexL2]

That picture of the two people riding the C1 is the epitome of “just friends”

[@hallstuart6604]

Camanche was an attack helicopter design that was supposed to replace the Apache

[@mar0364]

I’ve watched for a few seasons. The show has vastly improved. At this point the visual KZbin show is better than the podcast. I suggest concentrating on more visual and presentation next season.

[@craigbannister7826]

I like the honda rune. And the bike with roof. It's the 1st model, they could of easily added more power. I kind of like it. With the seat belt and roof. It could be safer and stuff.

[@nealsteik9408]

Best looking - Britten 1000V (agree 100% with Zack & Ari) but if you want something more "mainstream," then a Norton Commando or pretty much anything by MV Agusta.

[@lelandford9683]

The Gurney Alligator reminds me of the motorcycle from the Akira anime.

[@chunkycharlie5759]

Long time listener here, and I have a couple of things to say. First, how did the Indian FTR not make it into this podcast? In my very subjective opinion, one of the best looking modern bikes. To throw back to Season 2, Spurgeon completely lambasted the Husqvarna Norden concept he saw, I believe, at EICMA 2019. Now that it is in production, does Spurge still feel the same way?

[@asterix908]

The helicopter electric bike use case is kindda like how Tom cruise used the bikes in Oblivion.

[@landslave]

Most beautiful-- Honda Benly Baby Dream in black in the years without the oversized fender flares.

[@seventybuick]

The Rune was on my list, Arie was right on.

[@bbmurray1]

Ugliest bike is 1975 Suzuki RE5. The engine looked like a melted block of aluminum

[@craigbannister7826]

That had nothing to with John's question. You two were basically trying To change the topic. Yes there gears, but they still make the bikes safer. Like add more then one air bag or something. Yes theres several ways to crash a bike. There's several ways to crash a car as well, but they still have safety.

[@cisium1184]

I like Spenser Roberts' Vespa argument: the Vespa is iconic, basically the Mini of bikes. Although I guessed he was going to choose the MV Agusta F4, which is better looking than both the Vespa and the 916. But if we're counting scooters, then the ugliest bike by far is the BMW C1.

[@ducksoup786]

My first thought when I saw the BMW C1 is that it’s a Smart Car chopped in half.

[@kevinfox500]

Pick one. Best looking I've owned, 1978 Yamaha XS Eleven Special. Just loce the lines of a UJM bike. Best lookong ir worst, of all time, can't do it. To me, it's usually what I'm riding in the moment. And I won't buy a bike that there's sonething off or odd about it. Never had an ugly bike, and never seen one. The beauty is in the monent, and the memory. Not what got you there.

[@matthewrodda4462]

Personally I love the look of the mv Agusta Brutale

[@shadowred1980]

Best looking bike has to be the 959 Ducati *nothing to do with that I own one* :D, Zack said almost that in his daily rider of it. For worst looking bike I submit the BIMOTA DB3 MANTRA. I saw this at a Uk bike show years ago, it looked bad then and it still does now.

[@idobartana2790]

Spencer is a genius!! That Vespa… 👌

[@Pajitsu3]

Those torque figures are more a gimmick from doing the math rather than “actual” torque. CAKE also claims ridiculous torque and just ask Zack how it feels to ride that lol, it’s not doing 200 plus pounds of torque lol

[@Baleur]

47:30 whats the point of doing a list if they dont stick to the category? This isnt a motorcycle, this is a scooter. Nobody says "im gonna buy a motorcycle" and buys a scooter. You say "im gonna buy a scooter". What next, we're gonna call segways "motorcycles" too? It's the same thing as the pizza vs "pie", or hamburger vs "sandwich". If you ask for a sandwich, you're not gonna get a Big Mac. If you ask for a beef pie, you're not gonna get a pizza. We have different words for a reason, america, come on. xD

[@stuartferguson8967]

Moto Guzzi Bellagio, prettiest I thinki I've seen

[@SecurityBob]

Maybe it was one dozen. Just smiling. ❤️

[@dglesterhardunkichud7860]

Clearly no one on staff is an anime nerd. I think the easiest way to describe the Gurney Gator is what it would look like if someone made the Akira bike. The BMW C1 looks like Bulma's Hoi poi Capsule No. 9 As far as the topic, best looking, Brough Superior, ugliest (excluding choppers) PC 800...and now I want an Vespa Elettrica.

[@dave8549]

I really enjoy these podcasts, great work. I have heard the explanation about the racer shift pattern countless times, it's an urban myth, I'm not buying it. Think about how you select a gear when you corner, no rider worth his Motul is gonna find himself, or herself, needing to change up while at max lean angle. The reverse pattern shift came about when club racers fitted rear sets. The gear lever was then too far away from the peg, so the easy fix was to just flip the gear lever around resulting in the reverse shift.

[@larsihle9256]

Clearly you have never spent any time at the track, or maybe you have very small feet but being able to upshift without sticking my size 12 boots under the shifter to do so is a great advantage. not talking max lean angle here. Watch the footwork of any pro race, they all are lifting the shifter up to down shift because it works, not cause they are poor club racers.

[@robertadams4415]

The Bonnie came out in 1959

[@5891jonathan]

Life’s too short to ride ugly motorcycles, but my Honda S90 was hideous.

[@michaelhoward142]

I do zen.

[@stevegrosvenor2170]

Always wanted but never bought, V65 Sabre

[@ogofog9120]

Definitely 890 Duke, god awful but the new 990 is worse. ZX-7 for best looking

[@bartmotorcycle]

The TR6 actually predates the Bonneville, and the original Bonneville in 59 was totally off in styling so they made it look more like the TR6 starting in 60. I believe the TR6 started in like 56

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

"Soon to be unborn child" Spurge you've got some English going on there. Can't say I've ever seen an ugly motorcycle. Im not a fan of the function over form look of dirtbikes and ADV's but I wouldn't call them ugly. The 2 best looking bikes I have ever seen are both Hondas. Penultimate is the DN-01 and 1st place is the Honda Rune. The Rune is rolling work of art that looks just as good on the highway as it does in a museum. I think Zacks KTM was supermoto before supermoto was kewl. Don't think we should be using scoots here fellas, scooters ain't motorcycles. Zack, Ari, you are WRONG! The Honda Rune is gorgeous! Good point forget what anyone else thinks or says and just "GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE!"

[@cisium1184]

Yeah I remarked on that too. "Soon to be unborn child" makes it sound like the kid's gonna be aborted.

[@dustinkelley7932]

I'd love to see a daily rider with several of these bikes. If anyone owns any of these, especially the ugly ones, please let Zack ride one for an episode!

[@bfaith40]

Especially the K-bike!

[@kevinfox500]

If he's willong to cover shipping, I've got a couole on the list, that I'd gladly cosnder loaning to them. Maybe even one or two I'd give them.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

Damnit...now I want a K1 to park next to my PC800

[@quinlanhogan7543]

The Britten V1000 was the first bike that crossed my mind, then the Ducati 750SS. I think they share a "torpedo on top of the frame" look that is definitely my type.

[@cbr9nmr]

Britten had no frame, the engine carried all the loads.

[@SteveSweetz]

I never understood the love for the Ducati 916, I find the the 1098 to be one of the best looking sport bikes of all time tied with the MV Agusta F3. In terms of classic/traditional bike design, even though it's not actually a vintage bike, I think Moto Guzzi V7 iii Anniversario is beautiful. Ugliest bike: first gen Ducati Multistrada

[@timgirod5508]

I agree with the 1098 and F3. Personally find the first gen Daytona 675 in the same kinda category. Great looking!

[@Perry_dAccard]

I agree with you that the 1098 and F3 are drop dead gorgeous machines. However, both are 'recycled' designs from the older bikes. The 1098 is a more rounded, softer interpretation of the 916 (996/998) and it kinda lacks that archaic brutality of the old design. The F3 is a reworked version of the F4 design, which would have been my pick. It's a 23 year old design that still looks up to date, truly timeless. F4 and 916 btw. are both Tamburini designs. He once admitted, that for the 916 he copied elements from the Honda NR750.

[@Ryan.......]

@@Perry_dAccard I've always viewed the 1098 design to be sharper and harder than the design of the 916. Interesting to see the opposite view.

[@thomasutesch6600]

Best looking bikes... 1968 Royal Enfield Interceptor and any year Moto Guzzi Griso. Love the Griso asymmetrical look.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

691 ft-lb torque. Right, and I can bend a truck drive shaft around my shin with my bare hands.

[@DolfVeenvliet]

Zach NEEDS to do a commute on the C1

[@stevegrosvenor2170]

Current Favorite, Indian FTR

[@michaelhoward142]

I think one of the big reasons for "gradation" in motorcycling is related to the skill required to operate different motorcycles. Beginning riders usually lack the ability and experience to safely operate bigger/faster bikes. Common wisdom is to start on smaller/slower bikes and "work your way up" (if that's what you want).

[@liamplunkett5100]

Yeah, it's about what you aspire to do. If you just wanna ride a motorcycle and have a good time then you could ride pretty much anything. If you want to do track days and ride competitively, you have to work your way up. Like in martial arts you start with a white belt and gradually move up as you gain skill

[@kevinfox500]

Hell. I tell them to get a 125 or 250 dirt bike, and field ride it for a year.or two before getting a street bike. Teaches you how to handle slides, wheelies, and traction control. All slills that can save your ass on the street. It's how I got started at age 5, on a YZ 50. Dirt is softer than asphalt and concrete as well, and grass is even softer.

[@Texastoo2]

Strange that the nm4 is pictured and not mentioned. I guess it’s understandable. I own one and can’t figure out if it is ugly or beautiful. Me and the wife love it for touring….. yes touring.

[@wannafly34]

I had a CB (Nighthawk 650). 4-4 exhaust was rust free. Probably worth more than the bike lol. Twas a nice bike :)

[@5280Roadrunner]

Just an FYI fellas. These are way too long. Loved the old format of the casting couch and keeping within 30 minutes. Gracias

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

My top pick for most beautiful bike is the Daytona 675. The VFR-800 is also top tier (any gen except 2 or 3).

[@robertlindstrom540]

Varg is wolf, stark is strong. Greetings from Sweden!

[@RaceWithTime]

I hate when people reference EV claimed torque values without realizing that the values are often extremely misleading when being compared to ICE bikes especially but even when compared to other EVs. EVs almost always claim torque at the output shaft or wheel...ICE bikes never claim torque at the output shaft or wheel, just the engine crankshaft. The 690 ft-lbs that the Stark Varg claims is at the rear wheel...after going through both a primary and secondary gear reduction. For reference a CRF450R could claim 720 ft-lbs at the wheel in first gear and a YZ450FX could claim 870 ft-lbs. Peak torque values are usually never really all that meaningful and on an EV they are basically meaningless. Also best looking bike I've owned is easily the Honda RC51... in my opinion one of the coolest looking sport bikes ever. Ugliest bike is almost certainly my current KTM 790 Adventure but I actually like how wonky it looks.

[@elarr8733]

There's an episode on 44 Teeth where one of them is riding that enclosed BMW scooter for the whole trip.

[@markmc9229]

Zach, smh 😅. The Britten is beautiful and the Vespa is a dump truck!!!

[@mototangents3792]

on the subject of diversity, since Spenser mentions brunette white dudes. I'm a Canadian Chinese, can I join your team? :P Jokes aside, have been listening to your Spotify podcast/KZbin ever since the first episode, may have looped from S1E1 to the end more then once. I would have won the "listening contest" if I have been listening on Apple podcast. More importantly, lovely lovely stuff you guys have here, please keep it going, and for the love of god Zack review the MT 09 Please!!!!!!!!!!

[@bishop883i]

Personal opinion is the best looking sports bike has to be the 916 Ducati

[@seventybuick]

I am 60 so I grew up through the 60's, 70's, and 80's. At those ages is when things make impressions on you but I think modern motorcycles are the most attractive. I look back and can't believe we thought the past bikes were attractive. The Ducati Panigale 1199 or 1299 are the prettiest bikes. The 916 brought me to Ducati but it is a shame it is poorly engineered. An L shaped twin with the back cylinder under your testicles is not a great idea. As much as I have always wanted one I would not buy one because of that one flaw.

[@cosef4491]

+1 on the Vespa! I started on scooters as well and my first dream motorcycle was a Vespa 300 GT. I don’t sweat the opinions of sheep 🐑. We are all originals and shouldn’t be expected to think, act or look like anyone else.

[@RickyRicardo03]

Yes 👏 I got the 250cc version in college and still wish I had it! Go your own way dude!

[@laszlobauer5274]

I respect your love for the Vespa buy those are scooters, not motorcycles.

[@markmc9229]

Gotta love Zach, he’s a Beamer boy through and through. All the way through the discussion on the K-1, looking at his face, you would’ve thought they were talking about his little sister.

[@markmc9229]

Kudos to Spencer for thinking outside the box, but then picking a bike that scores on all fronts. It’s legacy over so many decades is proof positive. By contrast, Zach, you can’t pick a bike so flagrantly controversial in terms of whether or not it’s beautiful, to be a selection. It’s got to appeal to most all.

[@paulv22]

Kudos for mentioning the Britten and RC30. However, for ugly, you missed the Aprilia Moto 6.5 and Victory Vision.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Stark Varg and other EVs claim torque at the wheel after gearing multiplication. Much lower and typical at the motor if you account for gearing.

[@Pictoru2]

That's right. It's a completely meaningless measurement for the user standpoint. They can have a 8:1 ratio, or 10:1... or whatever. So pick yourself up Splurge, it's most likely around 100 "traditional" torque values.

[@henrikforsberg683]

It Gets really weird when they start measuring something different and then comparing to something measured in the traditional way. What torque do you get at the wheel on a 450 mx when revving it and dropping the clutch in first gear? That will also be a big number.

[@hunczar]

my NC750X is ugly. I love it for what it does though.

[@charleetho]

Why Apple Podcast? How about reviews on KZbin?

[@coolhandchunk]

Although I am not a Harley guy, the Motor Company has a knack for making a beautiful bike. A CVO Roadglide is a thing to behold. Perhaps it is the paint or the classic lines...either way, good looking $50k bike.

[@sloppyjoe6243]

Agreed 100% on H-D. I don't care for them that much to ride, however for looks alone, they are hard to beat. My personal choice is the Softail Deluxe.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

I'm the opposite. I appreciate riding them, but hate the way they look. I don't think they've ever made a good looking bike and only rarely do they make a bike that isn't hideously ugly.

[@jonasenoksen7084]

Before i even listen to this. The ugliest bike ever made is the new suzuki gsxs 1k. The gsxs were never works of art, but Jesus man what the hell even is that.

[@phillipbatho3213]

Too many people don't understand torque numbers. Torque can be multiplied (or divided) with gearing. An ICE motorcycle's torque numbers are calculated for the crankshaft, the torque at the countershaft and rear wheel is much higher than that number because it is geared down from the crankshaft. An electric motorcycle usually isn't geared down that much so the output shaft will have a much higher torque number although the rear wheel torque numbers will be much closer. Comparing apples and bananas basically.

[@sloppyjoe6243]

I absolutely love the Honda Rune! Of I had some extra dough, I would scoop one up.

[@rench55]

Beauty (and lack thereof), is and will always be a personal thing. I find the 2004 BMW 1150 Rt to be a very beautiful bike. The MOST beautiful, for me is an MV Agusta F4 circa 2013 - 2015. Of course if you ask me tomorrow, that will have changed... This was a fun watch. Keep it up!

[@SigmaJAD]

Was bored this morning. That picked me up. Great episode

[@josebellorin3419]

I would say that the mv agusta superveloce is just a piece of art. And I’m ONLY talking about looks which was the whole point of the conversation not engine, or engineering, etc…

[@epicmotorcyclechannel307]

I currently drool over the MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Dragster. Also, thanks for your comments at the end regarding societal pressures regarding riding liter bikes and moving up from the "beginner" bikes and just riding what and how you want. Track days, etc. I think a lot of the listener's comments stem from not just friends but social media. It's good to stay grounded.

[@andrewolsen5667]

The BMW C1 is the Fiat Multipla of scooters.

[@josech]

I reckon KTM are not known for beauty. But to me, the most beautiful bike ever is the 990. As time passes by, they only look better, they have captured the essence of the Dakar and aventure.

[@chrishumphries7697]

great picks. I love Beemers and own two, but BMW has definitely made some of the ugliest bikes.

[@davidwiese744]

I’m surprised you didn’t give the OCC Cat bike a mention for the ugliest ever.

[@angryuser0]

The Varg is vaporware as all one off EV motorcycles.

[@rick-hm3ji]

I've put a deposit on a '22 Yam XSR900, but the dealer isn't even able to order it yet

[@deegwar]

I owned a 1970 CB500/4 in 1987. When I got it, it had a 4 into one and ape hangers.I tried to bend them into a more fitting shape, and the previous owner complained he had spent good money on them. My best looking bike was a 750 Katana with the pop up light, my worst looking an A100 (Suzuki). Best looking bike of all time Bimota DB1, I walked past one every day after work in 1986. It was in a bike shop window with spotlights on a stage, and I wanted it so bad. I think its the best looking because it was the Lamborghini Countach of motorcycles, back then it had a $35 000 price tag (I think it was a DB1SR), and it was so exotic to me. Just lodged in my head forever, that is the most desirable motorcycle. Most ugly bike in my opinion the Honda PC800. Strangely similar to the DB1, and the Paso 750/906 which was developed from the DB1. Oddly though I love the concept, and it's a very capable bike in terms of doing what it was designed to do. Apparently the panniers seal so well they could be used to store liquids.

[@pawisangtulisan1248]

The UGLIEST bike I've ever owned is the R1200ST. I love it to bits though - really nice ride and can do almost everything.

[@trashblast3512]

Spurgeon's reaction to the BMW C1 had me rolling XD that's such a relatable feeling to seeing that. It's like.... conceptually offensive. BMW, why?

[@CheetoPhingers]

I was surprised to hear myself gasp out loud in horror when I first saw it. 😂

[@dmaxcustom]

I love 60s bikes. I think the Vincent Black Shadow is the most beautiful motorcycle ever made. But the one that speaks to me the most ever, is the Valkyrie Rune. Was never able to get one.

[@scoobymoto9858]

I would absolutely own a Honda rune!

[@bartmotorcycle]

Spurgeon gets it

[@tinmisuun]

The most beautiful bike I ever owned is a Indian 2019 FTR1200 S Race Replica. I love this bike! See FortNine's video on The most beautiful motorcycle.

[@xUNKN0WNS0LDIER]

Picked up an 03 sv650s, in silver for $2600 six months ago as my first bike and I love how it looks. As for the ugliest bike I've ever seen; a 2016 victory vision that I've had to scroll by on craigslist for over a year now.

[@louislopez55]

I looked at motorcycles as early as 1970-71, but didn’t buy my first until 1984. If I were to choose the best looking motorcycle based on how impressed I was on first sight I would choose the 1984 Honda 750 Interceptor. When I saw one in some independent VW mechanics garage in Flagstaff, AZ in 1984 I wasn’t knowledgeable about any current bikes. Seeing the Interceptor in his garage blew me away. Then a year later a friend bought one (but the 700cc version) and he let me ride it, the first pure street bike I ever rode. (Of course now it looks just…old!)

[@tomryner5830]

Had to re watch the RC30 Daily Driver episode. Nice bike. May I please add the ultra cool 2-stroke 85-87 Suzuki 500 Gamma as being a seriously nice looking bike from the 80’s? That was the bike that had me go Aha for the first time regarding bikes.

[@jackgreen9062]

I know I’m a year late but Honestly you guys, dig deeper…Yamaha TZ750D, probably the best looking motorcycle ever made, if you know what you are looking at ( with or without the fairing fitted) then there’s the the Italian stuff…Ducati Superlight, Bimota DB1, Aprilia RS250 or the Cagiva Mito, Ducati 750 Sport, Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1. Ducati 750SS 1974, Aprilia XV450, MV a few to pick from. Some CCM models, Of the 916 series surely the 996R or 998 R are the pick of the litter? Pick a Husaberg, Husqvarna 360 Auto 1975/6 . The first R1 and the original R7 that preceded it. at least you got the RC30. As for custom bikes, look back at Gorilla Punch… a CB750 engine is one of the prettiest ever made. Dan Gurny got Eddy Lawson to test ride his sit in rig. Look up Eddie’s comments on it. Roland Sands took the production unit and made a rideable and interesting custom of it. Look up Radical Ducati and show everyone some of Pepo’s creations…. And finally Cagivas 500 GP bike as raced by Eddy Lawson before he retired a stunner and he put it on the podium.

[@2wheelsRnough]

My picks: The ugliest series motorcycle is the Honda Vultus. I cannot believe they made that. TERRIBLE!!! The best looking is the MV Agusta Superveloce, the Alpine edition or the Ago.... I DREAM OF OWNING ONE AT SOME POINT. The best looking I owned is the one I one now: Kawasaki Z900RS Café. In lime green! The ugliest was my first bike a KTM LC4 ADVENTURE from 2001. ... and that is only because I had pretty bikes all the way...😁😁😁

[@kawabungah20]

This was totally fun. Spurge and I are on the same wavelength for aesthetics. My pick for beauty is the 1968 Triumph Bonneville, but I do but into the '66 TR6. Thanks guys and gal for sharing all your great info and opinions

[@paul.vanhout57]

Best looking bike I owned was a 1989 BMW K100RS - Pearl White with Blue Race Stripe. As for best looking of all time I would lean towards the Moto Guzzi V11 LeMans or the Norton Commando.

[@jorgeherter]

The Vespa.......I would've gone with the original Honda Super Cub, if you talk about a scooter....I would've said the Ducati 996 from the early 2000's for most beautiful.

[@aricharp9717]

The yellow 2000 VFR800fi was the best iteration. I was lucky enough to put 20k miles on one, amazing machines.