The casual motorcycle fan can probably name a respectable number of manufacturers off the top of their head.
Think such stalwarts as Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Indian, Kawasaki, MV Agusta, Royal Enfield, Triumph and Yamaha, plus brands better known for four-wheelers such as BMW and Honda.
But aficionados know there’s a whole host of other companies putting out compelling bikes for both on-road and off-road use, gas-powered and electric.
This roundup celebrates that vast spectrum, as you’ll find options from several of the aforementioned makers as well as lesser-known ones including Bakcou, Kove, Moto Morini, Yezdi and Zeno — not to mention a beloved brand back from the dead, BSA.
Get caught up on all the latest and greatest moto news below.
2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
As the burliest name plate in Harley’s Grand American Touring family, the Road Glide has much to offer when it comes to long-haul riding. One highlight is a big honking Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin engine, supplying 105 horsepower and 130 ft-lbs of torque to keep this 838-pound beast rolling strong. Another is 2.42 cubic feet of storage space in the saddlebags. However, an underrated feature is the perfectly designed cockpit, which offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen color TFT display, reliable built-in navigation and speakers you can hear loud and clear even when you are blasting down the highway.
BakcouBakcou Puma X22 SD
Utah-based e-bike brand Bakcou makes an impressive jump to electric motorcycles with this kickass dirtbike, which boasts a pretty damn compelling spec sheet. Highlights include a top speed of 77 mph, 0-62 mph time of 5 seconds, charge time of 2 hours, weight of 285 pounds and ground clearance of 12.5 inches. Thanks to an automatic transmission (of course) and reverse gear, the Puma X22 is super maneuverable, too. Even cooler? Bakcou can ship this battery-powered beast in a box right to your door.
