Ducati has produced many superb motorcycles including single cylinder, twin cylinder and four cylinder models. The company has a long and distinguished association with motorcycle racing, including the MotoGP World Championship, the Superbike World Championship, the British Superbike Championship and the AMA Superbike Championship.


Thus choosing the top 5 Ducati Motors depends very much on your starting point. Looking at racing success in the Superbike World Championship, the most successful Ducati was the Ducati 916 which made its debut in 1994. This was a 916 cc twin water cooled engine and had a top speed of 162 mph. It won Superbike World Championships in 1994, 1995 and 1998 with Carl Fogarty and in 1996 with Troy Corser.

The second most successful Ducati was the Ducati 999. This had a 998 cc water cooled twin engine and won the Superbike World Championship in 2003 with Neil Hodgson, in 2004 with James Toseland and in 2006 with Troy Bayliss.

Changing our starting point a little we have to take a look at the Ducati Diavel and in particular the latest model. This really is a unique bike and appears not to come from the usual Ducati mould, but it really is a stunning machine, and possibly one of the most exciting road bikes you can buy. It will speed you from rest to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds, it delivers 160 bhp, and its top speed is around 155 mph; it looks stunning.

Although it looks tame compared with the Diavel the Ducati Streetfighter deserves inclusion in the list. This is a high octane machine based on the 1098/1198 superbikes and has a V-twin engine. It has a top speed of 175 mph and it is wild; certainly worth a test drive.

Finally we will include the Ducati 696 Monster which some reviewers have called Ducati’s most important bike, primarily because of its popularity. It is very good value for money, looks great and has a top speed of 128 mph.

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Top 5 Harley Davidsons

More and more people take their bike tests these days in order to benefit from the savings that come with motorcycling. Cheap bike insurance, low fuel costs and low road tax mean the motorcycle is beginning to challenge the car as a means of low cost transport. Bikers may often start on a 125cc and build their way up to something grander, the pinnacle of bike ownership being the Harley Davidson.

Many bikers are first drawn in to biking by the attitude and romantic allure of the Harley. James Dean, Easy Rider, Route 66 are all part of the popular imagery associated with biking. No bike packs more attitude than the Harley due to its classic styling and visceral growl. The pick of the Harleys will always be a bone of contention as it’s subject to taste, but these bikes could well make a top 5.

The Ultra Classic Electra Glide is a big weighty bike built for touring. Its design is a combination of comfort and style associated with the big Police bikes of the 70’s. It tops the Harley price range due to its sheer bulk. If you’re cruising down Route 66, this is the bike.

The Electra Glide Classic also falls into this category. It may be a bit less weighty but it arguably looks more stylish for it.

For something a bit more Easy Rider, the raw beauty of the Harley Davidson Road King Classic ranks highly. The saddle bags hanging over the sides and the classic style give it a laid back style.

If you admire the powerful Japanese bikes but find them a tad soulless, the Harley Davidson VRSC V Rod Muscle could be your choice. It has a robust muscular design and the chrome trim against the matt black finish gives a striking effect.

For a more traditional Harley-like version of this design the Fat Boy is a big seller. The robust body and low slung seat make for a bike oozing anti-authority biker attitude.

These bikes can cost a bit more to insure but a thorough internet search should be enough to find cheap bike insurance.

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