Curious which motorcycles made a big impression on U.S. sales last year? The models that captivated American riders and dominated the rankings are broken out below.
10. Triumph Bonneville T120: 11,000 units projected
Notable Insight: Triumph's consistent sales strategy has allowed the well-known Bonneville T120 remain appealing to vintage style aficioners.
Data sources include official records-based regional sales highlights from Triumph Motorcycles Sales Reports.
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) tracks sales patterns and registration.
Cycle World and Motorcycle.com covered Triumph's performance in retro-modern lines.
9. KTM 390 Duke Estimated Sales: 15,000 units
Notable Insights: KTM's aggressive design and lightweight construction help entry-level riders to still find great appeal in the 390 Duke.
KTM North America documents the performance of their smaller-displacement bikes.
Review and learn about beginning-friendly motorcycles from RevZilla Common Tread.
Microbial Reports: One area of lightweight sportbikes is seeing expansion.
8. V-Strom 650, Suzuki Forecasts for sales show 18,000 units.
Adventure bike enthusiasts still value the V-Strom 650 for its dependability and adaptable design.
Among the data sources are Suzuki Financial Reports, which break out sales both globally and locally.
Adventure motorcycles have market studies available from ADV Rider and Rider Magazine.
The MIC adventure part reports.
7. Indian Scout Bobber Projected sales: 20,000 units
Notable Insights: Indian's sales remain driven by the Scout Bobber's aggressive cruiser look and performance appeal.
Data sources include Indian Motorcycle press releases with model-specific performance updates.
Financial filings from Polaris Industries, the parent firm of Indian, and analysis of American V-twin trends by Cruise Magazine.
6. Honda CB500X: Projected 22,000 unit sales
Popular choice among motorcyclists looking for a dependable, adventure-capable commuter is Honda's CB500X.
Data source: Honda Powersports Notes. Well-known models are often changed regularly.
Cycle Trader writes on adventure bike market trends.
Rider Magazine's and MCN's (Motorcycle News) features
5. Harley-Davidson Sportster S (25,000 expected sales)
Notable Insight: Harley's new goal to draw younger riders with distinctive appearance and strong performance is best shown by the Sportster S.
The source of data is Harley-Davidson. Financial accounts feature comprehensive quarterly and annual sales figures.
Dealer notes on sales and comments.
Online both Cycle World and Motorcyclist offered analysis.
4. Yamaha MT-07: 30,000 unit projected sales
Notable Insights: Combining cheap and great performance, Yamaha's MT-07 keeps being a top midweight choice.
Among the data sources are annual reports from Yamaha that show the MT-series models' success.
Articles published by Motorcycle.com and RevZilla.
Sales patterns in MIC naked bikes.
3. R 1250 GS from BMW 33,000 units are expected in sales.
Notable Insight: Long-distance riders looking for high-end features and durability will find the R 1250 GS appealing as the gold standard in adventure touring.
Source of data: BMW Motorrad Sales Reports. Extensive performance records for their adventure products.
Reviews from Adventure Rider and ADV Pulse as well as other sites.
The adventure ranking of Cycle World.
2. Honda Rebel 1100: Forecasts 40,000 unit sales
For both novice and experienced riders, the Rebel 1100 is a great choice since it blends Honda's dependability of engineering with cruiser comfort.
Reliable data sources: Honda Powersports: Market updates for most sought-after models.
Articles in Motorcycle Cruiser and Cycle News.
MIC notes trends in cruise sales.
1. Kawasaki Z650: Forecasts 45,000 unit sales
Notable Insights: The Z650's successful mix of performance, economy, and adaptability helps to define America's most sold motorcycle.
Resources for Data: Highlights of the Z650's reign in the naked bike market are presented by Kawasaki USA.
Reviews were supplied by RevZilla and Motorcyclist Online.
Sales data from Cycle World and MIC reveal interesting information.
Industry Resources
Many companies and media have helped to produce this industry overview:- Principal source of registration and sales statistics: Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC).
- Manufacturer Reports: Performance numbers are included in financial statements by companies including BMW, Honda, and Harley-Davidson.
- Among the motorcycle media sources providing in-depth industry analysis are Cycle World, RevZilla, and Rider Magazine.
- Dealerships and Community Forums: Extra market insights based on personal experience are offered by Cycle Trader and ADV Rider.
- This overview shows how varied models—from vintage classics to modern adventure bikes—captivated American riders in 2024.