Motorbike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 169 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Motorbike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AussieRiders, r/SuggestAMotorcycle, r/pakistan, r/motorcycles, r/Dualsport. Top-rated brands include Honda (4.2/5), Yamaha (4.4/5), Kawasaki (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews169
Subreddits20
Posts40
Brands30
Products75
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#1
Honda
4.2
(38)
"I have a Honda VTR 250 and have been commuting with that for the last few weeks and it's been amazing. Very nimble, cheap to run."
"Vtr250 Reliable as heck Small and tight (perfect for filtering) unparalleled fuel efficiency."
"I learnt on one of these bad boys and loved it! Great little v twin"
"Honda vtr 250. I started on that and they are a lot of fun and hardy with drops. Comfortable too for long rides."
"Honda CBR500R has been awesome for me. Would definitely recommend."
"I’m thinking about upgrading to Honda cb150."
"I can recommend you CRF300 rally that I own and ride in those conditions. The bike is fine on a highway."
"Honda CB500X or Kawasaki Versys 300. Both excellent bikes that will serve you for years."
"Third vote for the Honda 500 engine. It’s a great beginner bikes for newish riders while still having plenty of power to pass trucks on modern highways."
"+1 for the CB. That engine is a gem. Original and newer models are both solid bikes"
#2
Yamaha
4.4
(31)
"Xmax 300 great little scooter will do hwy speeds easily. Has great storage , can store helmet, jacket and wet weather gear when needed."
"Yamaha Mt-03 hands down. Picked one up for around $4k and rode it through traffic all over melbourne."
"I have an R3, and totally agree. Never thought I'd feel so confident lane filtering, but this bike makes it easy."
"Coming from someone who owns a Harley and a KTM 525EXC, the yamaha NMax is the best thing I have bought."
"Can personally vouch for the Yamaha r3 or a cbr650r.. both great fun bikes."
"Tw200 all day long. Bonus if you can find a kick start."
"Ttr230 all day long. Great starter bike. Low geared and reliable."
"I also recommend the XT 250 I'm 5'6 with a 29 in inseam it's really comfortable at my height."
"Get something small to start and learn on. A TW200, XT250, or CRF250/300 would be my picks for you."
"Xt250"
#3
Kawasaki
4.4
(28)
"Ninja 300 abs also stupid amount of fun, reliable as all get out."
"Ninja 250, 300, 400 or 500. I started on a Ninja 400 in 2023, still on that exact same ninja!"
"Classic style, upright position, and a bit more modern than the Triumph."
"I'd suggest a Kawasaki W800."
"The best beginner bike ever."
"Ninja 300, Ninja 400, Yamaha r3."
"Ninja 300 would be great"
"Zx10r"
"Kawasaki Versys-X 300 (was my gf's second choice and it fit her like a glove)"
"Ok, i think the shortlist should be : MG v7 stone RE interceptor 650 Kawasaki Z650RS."
#4
Honda CD70
4.9
(9)
"Honda CD70."
"Still going strong despite not changing oil for a few months."
"For starters, get a Cd70."
"Buy a used honda cd 70 if new is too expensive for you."
"Start with cd 70."
"You can't go wrong with the classic CD70."
"I would recommend a cd70."
"Excellent fuel efficiency, cheap maintenance."
"Honda cd70 lelo as a beginner sakoon rhe ga"
#5
Suzuki
3.9
(9)
"I've found that my Gen1 SV650 has been great at commuting / filtering. It's light and very narrow, responsive and it was cheap to buy and insure."
"You're much better off getting something 600cc plus."
"SV 650"
"SV650 if you’re after a road bike"
"Gsx650 the standard model. Nice, easy but has some sporty preforming with a fair seating position."
"Last generation of SV looks good and it's cheap."
"A Kawasaki Versys, a Suzuki V-Strom, or a Honda CB would all be perfect “does everything easily without being overwhelming” bikes."
"5. Suzuki dr z400s"
"Don't buy from Suzuki south, their customer service is shit."
#6
Triumph
4.8
(5)
"Triumph.ph Street triple 660s ive got a 2018 and it's a great bike super reliable and comfortable"
"Triumph Speed 400. Get a course first."
"Also the Triumph twin 900 , low saddle, beautiful look, an engine really smooth and friendly , lot of torque and a perfect travelling/driving position"
"Going to second the Triumph Scrambler 400. It's the right bike (not too heavy, not too tall, not too expensive)"
"Triumph Scrambler 400X with a bunch of mods could fall in your flavour of old school ADV?"
#7
Kawasaki Ninja 400
4.4
(5)
"I recently picked up a ninja 400 after over a decade of riding and it is as much fun as my bigger 1000cc sport bike."
"Ninja 400 is a great starter bike, as well as a keeper."
"Ninja 400 with a topbox. Or a ninja 650."
"Ninja 400 ?"
"Ninja 400."
#8
Moto Guzzi
5.0
(4)
"Ok, i think the shortlist should be : MG v7 stone RE interceptor 650 Kawasaki Z650RS."
"Go for the Moto Guzzi. Its nice and low and cool as hell."
"Money no object get a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone because that’s the coolest thing on two wheels I've ever seen."
"I now i got a Guzzi V7 fantastic for longer rides and tonnes of fun."
#9
Dainese
4.8
(4)
"Just buy direct from Dainese. I recommend them specifically."
"I hear Dainese is a reputable gear company. I recommend Dainese."
"I recommend Dainese, specifically"
"I like Dainese and Alpinestars."
#10
Swann
4.5
(4)
"I’ve used Swann for years. Excellent price and when I’ve had accidents they’ve been awesome to deal with."
"Swann were very good to me, including following up after the initial settlement with 'hey, your bike brought more than expected at auction, have another $1k'."
"Swann are good. Shannons if you have more than one vehicle and get them all under 1 policy."
"Swann have been inexpensive and good (so far) both times I’ve had to use them."
#11
KTM
4.0
(4)
"Duke 200. $5k MSRP, but you should be able to find deals / haggle."
"Duke 390. Very light and nimble with enough power to do what you want. Get atleast a 2020 model, prior years had some issues."
"Ktm duke 390,rc390, suzuki sv650."
"2. KTM 390 adv"
#12
Hunter 350
4.7
(3)
"I will recommend hunter 350 for sure."
"Bro hunter is a very good option."
"If seat height is an issue then nothing better than hunter 350."
#13
Honda CB300R
4.0
(3)
"Light weight.. compact bike."
"Why don't you pick something light like cb300r."
"I've got a Honda CB300R which I really like. Comfy, light and nimble."
#14
QBE
5.0
(2)
"QBE is by far the cheapest on the market, there's nothing th"
"I like that they include cover for my riding gear for up to $4k as standard on comprehensive cover."
#15
Royal Enfield
5.0
(2)
"Ok, i think the shortlist should be : MG v7 stone RE interceptor 650 Kawasaki Z650RS."
"Another couple options are the Kawasaki z900RS and (don't laugh) the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor."
#16
Kawasaki Ninja 300
4.5
(2)
"I started on a N300 before upgrading to the ZX-4R."
"I sat on several bikes before sitting on the ninja 300 and finally felt at home."
#17
Givi
4.5
(2)
"I've used the givi ringlock for years. They've been great."
"I had a 2014 1200S and used a givi tank bag with tanklock(?) fastener."
#18
Hero
4.0
(2)
"You might look at buying a brand new Chinese bike in Bolivia - Hero is the most popular brand there."
"Try a hero."
#19
Motorcycle Wizard
5.0
(1)
"Can't recommend them enough!"
#20
Supermoto
5.0
(1)
"A supermoto is amazing fun in town though. they're light, punchy, the bars are often higher than car mirrors."
#21
Electric Bicycle
5.0
(1)
"No license, no registration, no insurance. Typically a 40 mile range per charge."
#22
Lloyd Penn
5.0
(1)
"Never a problem, really good work, always transparent."
#23
Beaconsfield Motorcycle Repairs
5.0
(1)
"Great service and reasonable prices."
#24
Alltrac
5.0
(1)
"They have a team of blokes that come to collect your bike from thieves."
#25
Beta
4.0
(1)
"Beta"
#26
Chinese Bikes
4.0
(1)
"Them chinese bikes used by the delivery people be cheapest, they be reliable as F"
#27
Cycle Gear
4.0
(1)
"For gear, go to Cycle Gear or take drive to Denver and be overwhelmed by the HUGE selection at Performance Cycle."
#28
Apex
4.0
(1)
"I've used Apex in the past and have been happy with the parts/mechandise section."
#29
Motorsports Marketplace
4.0
(1)
"Check out Motorsports Marketplace. It's off of 8th Street. .. Just bikes there, but a pretty good selection."
#30
Mutt
1.0
(1)
"Mutt are cheap chinese crap, they dissolve in the rain and the electrics like to self combust."
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