Top 10 Most Beautiful Motorcycles of All Time

[@tedmarakas2626]

The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is freaking gorgeous.

[@JimmyMacTavish]

The Vincent Black Shadow is a legendary motorcycle both in terms of its performance and style. I can’t understand how this motorcycle did not even make your list?! The Vincent Black Shadow remains unsurpassed by any other motorcycle with only the original Triumph Bonneville and Ducati 916 even coming close. Also I would consider the the Brough Superior SS100 and original Triumph Speed Twin a better looking motorcycle than the Indian.

[@stuglenn1112]

I am good with the Indian being the winner, but your right the Black Shadow should have been mentioned in there somewhere.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I thought about the Black Shadow as well but thought the Norton Commando was just a bit ahead of it in the British bike category.

[@dmaxcustom]

To me is the Vincent Black Shadow.

[@zacharyfett2491]

MV Agusta is absolutely next level.

[@geneclarke2205]

Royal Enfield Classic 500 and soon the RE Classic 350. Just honest, down to earth bikes with tons of character.

[@snupermoto723]

Beautiful, next do a 10 best sounding bikes, spoiler alert, Honda CBX

[@jk-tn8ry]

The Brough superior should really be on the list

[@browngreen933]

There's little controversy that the best looking Harley-Davidson of all time was the 1936 EL model "61 OHV" Knucklehead. The Scout is a nice looking bike, but it's not even close in sheer beauty.

[@Anton_G_604]

You keep nailing these lists. It's difficult to argue with the Scout 101. For me though it would be a tie between 101 and the Road King with Road King possibly taking it because it's still in continuous production. While the model designation itself is not that old, the Road King traces its lineage to the most important and stunning looking bikes Harley made, the FL line back in the 1940s and further back still. You are absolutely spot on: look at a Road King on the highway and you can't tell the difference between it and a 1965 Electra Glide. Harley did an amazing job by introducing the Road King Special, which modernized the look of the old classic, but it's still very much an iconic design that just defies time.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yep, and the base RK 107 is still fairly affordable.

[@mrb.5610]

Vincent Black Shadow does it for me.

[@steveh7108]

As usual a very respectful and reasonable opinion and I cannot argue with any of it

[@HarleysDinersRides]

I remember growing up with the magazine ads for the Norton Commander taped to my wall.

[@petedoug]

Maybe not the best of all time but the original Honda CB 750 four was pretty sweet!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, definitely a nice looking ride.

[@stuglenn1112]

Pretty hard to argue with the Indian Scout as the winner.

[@MikeBarefield]

This is impossible but my favorite for beautiful in the standard upright category would be my Yamaha XS 750. A triple with shaft drive. A great ride.

[@blairsimpkins3505]

I'd go with the 1949 Vincent Black Shadow.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thought about it but went with the Norton.

[@tinmisuun]

I like your picks. I really like what Indian is doing today. Every one of their motorcycles look way better than anything H-D puts out there.

[@killernanny4315]

100%

[@CMBDIA]

the best looking sport bike to me is the 3rd gen Yamaha R6. I had a 2010 Yamaha R6 fresh off the showroom floor as a first bike. I was drooling over that bike for years until I could actually afford one. I got it right when I turned 21. I'm on my 3rd Yamaha, now onto hyper nakeds but someday I'll get that R6 again. I can't take my eyes off of the razor sharp side view of the tail and also the headlights. I have to look back every time I walk away from it. I have to. different spokes for different folks ;)

[@ChadLasik-so8gw]

Early 80s CB750 Custom is what I would show an alien what an earth motorcycle is. Great curvy lines without being over styled or trying to look like something else. While it drew inspiration from Harley Triumph BMW it wasn’t trying to look like any particular bike. It was its own bike. It is a stunning looking bike that didn’t need every chrome part known to look good. You could use an early 80s nighthawk or even a sportster as well

[@TheCldr]

You missed the Jdm bikes mate Nice video though

[@damiannwd450]

Damn Dude. I've found Your channel by accident and kept to it from the very beginning. Keep the good work. Best of all from Poland.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@thomasheer825]

Bikes are made to be ridden, not a trophy piece to set in front of a bar etc... I will drool over an home built bike for a specific mission over a chrome and store bought golden turkey ten years old with under 10,000 miles on the clock.

[@klaasbloem]

Thanks for liking the new Moto Guzzi, she dserves it 👋

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

No problem 👍

[@flatcapcaferacer]

My 2016 Thruxton R was always a nice looking bike but after I had it painted candy apple red with gold leaf it is even better. After seeing the red Norton it is remarkable how much they resemble each other....unintentional on my part.

[@halinabiegalski9509]

Interesting list, all beautiful bikes, but Indian Scout is my pick.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks!

[@brianrudy3294]

The BMW K75s and 90’s Ducati 900ss and Harley Deluxe would be on my list, along with the Norton and Road King that you mention.

[@priceyA320]

Great list! Some truely iconic bikes there and it’s hard to argue against any of them. Personally I’d have added the original Kawasaki Z1 900 and the Honda RC30. First saw the Z1 as a kid of 7 and it made a huge impression. My dad bought a CB125 and when he went to pick it up there was a Z1 in the showroom. Wow! I was already riding bikes when the RC30 came out. Absorbed every detail of that beautiful bike but the $16K NZ$ price tag meant it stayed firmly in the showroom. I guess the bikes of our formative years always pull the heartstrings.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

U forgot Honda Cub.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yep, you're right. It's definitely up there.

[@ZediMaster]

Interesting vid. I personally don't agree with your picks, but such is moto life. Anyway, ride safe, god bless u.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! Yep, everyone has their own tastes.

[@Paulo-pi8sn]

I agree with your picks in a general way but to me the best good looking bike ever is cagiva mito 125 🤤

[@ecrusch]

My brother had an old (early 70's BSA Rocket) and it was big, beautiful, and terrifying...all at once. Cast iron and solid steel. That was a cool old bike.

[@BhuvanTeja98]

I would like to nominate the TVS Apache RR 310 too. It looks amazing in Racing Red and Titanium Black

[@verlinswarey507]

My pick for the sexiest motorcycle of all time is the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled. That’s right!

[@leftymike8730]

I would replace the Scout with a 1937 Harley EL. The Kncucklehead is a way more iconic and beautiful motor than anything Indian ever produced, imo. And the bike itself still looks at home right next to some of the more modern HD’s of today, the lineage is undeniable

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Good pick!

[@leftymike8730]

@@DifferentSpokesTV can’t wait til the weather breaks, I am hoping to see more bike reviews this season where you actually get to borrow and ride the bikes. Those are some of your best videos!

[@RockstarVeganRecipes]

I must say, I think the Norton Commando in green is the nicest looking. :) Excellent video!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I think so too!

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

The Stark Varg electric motorcycle is easily the most attractive motocross/enduro bike.

[@ccooper8785]

OOOooo! Must surely include the MZ250ES, the Cezeta and the Honda CX500 !!! No !? Do you want to borrow my specs?

[@esr243]

2020 Harley-Davidson Forty Eight in Performance Orange

[@assassinred426]

It's so true about looks being personal for me I think the best-looking Cruiser would either be a rebel 500 or the Kawasaki Vulcan s, sports bikes honestly I got to go with the ninja 400 to 1000, and then for Adventure bikes it's pretty much a toss-up between Triumph Tiger and I'm not a BMW fan but I do like the BMW R 1250 and I would probably never own one but the H2 are nice and I also like the Harley WLA that was used during WWII.

[@bytesandbikes]

Personally, I think the pre 50's Norton ES2 is the quintessential 'bike' look. Maybe not the most beautiful, but it looks exactly like a motorcycle should

[@georgefischer1504]

BMW K100RS hands down the prettiest bike ever......!!!

[@leo773]

Damn we have similar tastes there dude!

[@bmp72]

For me the best looking cruisers are the FXS from around 1980. Also somewhere in this list I would expect to see the original Guzzi LeMans.

[@cambag77]

I have to agree with some of the comments that point to not including classic english bikes. Also, no mention of 1940's Indian Chief and those elegant, distinctive fenders? No Moto Guzzi v85tt in adv? No Indian FTR? But, I agree in not including Japanese origami-looking modern naked bikes. Another good video you manage to put out while industry still has nothing much going on. Any chance of a video explaining the general aspects of how electronics works (FI, traction control, ABS...) for us who only have a limited knowledge and purely mechanical bikes? Cheers!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! I'll think about it for sure.

[@andrewvickers4487]

The M8 Fat Bob won't go down as an icon but if HD ditches air-cooled engines for good (which looks likely) it may well be remembered as their greatest and indeed most beautiful air-cooled model outside of the classics. Contrary to the initial reception, while it firmly steps into the here-and-now, I think the harley heritage is plain to see in all its glory on that bike. Maybe I'm just too smitten..

[@murraehaynes3182]

Well done👍

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@russellbreyley6387]

Honda CB400F that bike is gorgeous

[@happa_hunter6209]

This channel has become one of my faves. Always good straight forward comments/voice overs and I like that this is like the boomer approved yammienoob channel haha 😂. That's coming from a horrible millennial

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Being a Gen Xer I split the difference :)

[@robertlindstrom540]

Hard to disagree with your choices as you have not picked ugly ones. Over time there have been many bikes (for example the Vincent) that could merit a place on these lists but as you said it is subjective. But this is a great topic, especially now that it is winter still but the season is nearer. In just maybe one months time we can again ride instead of dream. If we are lucky with the weather...

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I hope so. I'll get those heated grips warmed up.

[@stephaniemusick171]

Best looking bike of all time? A mid 70s Ducati 900SS, in the red paint scheme, followed closely by a BMW R90S of the same era in the gray and black smoke paint scheme. The Norton 850 Commando is definitely in the same tier.

[@paulhoskin5353]

Moto Guzzi MGX-21. Sleak, black, curvy, mean.

[@robertbelote5273]

Good list , I personally believe there was room for a sportster on that list , thats just opinion . Oh and that new bmw sure does look swell.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Fair enough! I thought about the original Sportster. Definitely a looker.

[@robertbelote5273]

@@DifferentSpokesTV oh yes good clarification the og definitely. Not hating on the new one, its got good styling but not something I could personally define as beautiful.

[@zweispurmopped]

The objectively based contradiction: That Suzuki GSX-R you showed there was a 1988 model, not the 1994 one. In 1994, the GSX-R W were the contemporary ones, and a generation I find rather attractive. I agree with your judgement that the MV Agusta F4 was the best looking Super Sports ever. With Ducati, I much prefer the 749/999 though, and the Panigales. The subjectively based contradiction: Nae, the Commando looks rubbish next to a Vincent Black Shadow! Being the old buzzer I am, I never forgot the impression the original BMW R80GS made on me in the travel stories in the magazines back in the eighties. It still looks like a machine that will go through everything, which gives this log quite some charm.

[@Nifilheimur]

Hmm top pick? One day im drooling over my Road King and cant imagine any bike better looking than that, next day i see a Kawasaki Z900RS and thats the best looking bike then the next day i see a Ducati Panigale and yeah thats the most beautiful bike ever:D

[@LTLT900]

I think the best looking thing in the whole video is Brooke.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! She's flattered.

[@markbaum9615]

How bout the ... 1973 triumph x75 hurricane... Check it out .... Then revise your top 10....

[@Texmotodad]

F4 and Benelli Tre

[@brettsteele2146]

How can you talk about the most beautiful motorcycles of all time and not include the Britten V1000? Granted it was a limited run but it was absolutely gorgeous and no one mentioned "that could be purchased in a motorcycle shop" :)

[@jobyEN]

Everyone is wrong, except the ones believing that the Kawasaki W800 is the most beautiful motorcycle in the world! :D

[@simontorfs1945]

As driven by the legendary Joe bar team (reference for my European fellows) I'd like to mention the BMW r90S (in Daytona yellow) and the 1970's Ducati 900ss

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yep, I almost bought a 900SS a while back. It was yellow and gorgeous.

[@simontorfs1945]

@@DifferentSpokesTV What's the reason you didn't buy one? A great drive and a great investment.

[@ericgoodrich593]

Ducati 999 or 906 Paso?

[@user-qv4rj3fo9b]

As stated by the producer, this is a very subjective type of video. No doubt he has his biases, as we all do, but it wasn't glaring like some of the "Most Beautiful" video producers.

[@GingerPiston]

Errrrr, Vincent Black Shadow or the Borough Superior? Way better looking bikes than the Norton or Triumph.

[@anthonylavallee4362]

You left out the Brough Superior as well as the Black shadow! Seriously?

[@hondaryder3779]

The Indian is Nice on the Eyes, but i wouldn't take her where i ride my tricked out Transalp.

[@1bmaxw]

You clearly have never seen a 1937 Crocker small tank

[@vitoalessiodegiglio]

the Iron 883 ?

[@bccycle1]

1921 ace

[@markmcminn5100]

Dont agree. But I would like to point out that that old Indians had a gas tank LOWER then the seat. This great design element has sadly left us.

[@travisjackson3003]

49 pan head

[@mikeland3453]

The best looking cruiser is......Indians copy of Harleys Street Bob........but with dated with rear suspension.....🙄

[@battletoads22]

I think the Kawasaki Vulcan S is a very striking bike. As is my own VTX 1300, but I also have it in candy apple red and chrome--it can't not stand out.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yes, the muscle cruiser look is definitely a category I missed.

[@MRFLESHSTORM]

every Harley is fugly