We have repeatedly drawn attention to ratings of the best motorcycles... However, the models presented in them are far from always affordable for an ordinary buyer.
However, a decent iron horse can be purchased for real money, as evidenced by the steadily growing domestic market, which is dominated by Japanese-made models. Today we present to readers Top 5 best-selling motorcycles in Russia, which contains the brands popular in 2014, identified by analysts of the Mintel Group.
5. Harley-Davidson
The first motorized bicycle was designed by William Harley and Arthur Davidson in 1903. Today, the Harley-Davidson range includes 5 motorcycle lines: Softail, Touring, Dyna, Sportster and V-rod. Various Harley-Davidson models are available in dealer garages Russian business elite, the pop scene and even politics. For example, the owner of the Harley-Davidson FLSTC is Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
One of the most popular models among bikers in Russia is the Harley-Davidson 72, a classic chopper with an air of road romance.
4. Suzuki
More than 2.5 million Suzuki motorcycles are sold annually worldwide. In Russia, the Japanese brand has been officially presented only since 1999. To date, about 20 models of the brand's motorcycles are sold in the Russian Federation. In 2014, Suzuki began selling the versatile GW250 model, a lightweight and powerful bike at the same time, on the Russian market.
3. Kawasaki
About 40% of Kawasaki motorcycles are sold in the North American markets, primarily in the United States. However, in Russia, the brand is also very popular among connoisseurs of speed, reliability and power. The real bestseller is the Kawasaki Ninja 300, a dynamic and striking sports bike with electronic fuel injection, ABS and slipper clutch. The price of a bike is from 260 thousand rubles.
2. Honda
The Mintel Group survey shows brands that lead the primary market, but Honda is also among the top 5 best-selling used motorcycles.
Today the best-selling model in dealerships is the Honda NC700X, which combines features of a city bike and an adventure. At the same time, the bike looks very much like a scooter - its gas tank is located under the seat, and the luggage compartment is in front. Price - from 370 thousand rubles.
1. Yamaha
The best-selling motorcycles in Russia belong to the Japanese brand Yamaha. The most popular model in the dealer network is the Yamaha Super Tenere. This motorcycle is equipped with a 90-horsepower engine with a volume of 1.2 liters., Rigid spoked tubeless wheels, an LCD dashboard, a 23-liter fuel tank. This bike, which is popular with real connoisseurs, costs from 860 thousand rubles.