The year 2023 is quickly coming to an end.
During the past year, a variety of new motorcycles have been launched around the world.
On the other hand, many existing models remain as highly popular as ever.
So, what types of models did users of "Webike Motorcycle Selection" pay attention to? Based on the number of views by model over the past year, we present a countdown of the top 10 most popular motorcycles!
What is the overall popularity ranking?
The ranking is based on the number of times each model was viewed on "Select Webike Motorcycle" in the past month. The conditions for narrowing down this year's list are "one year" for the period of the total and "motorcycles within three years of launch" for the target year. This is the annual overall ranking extracted without entering other narrowing conditions such as displacement or motorcycle type.※ Ranking is updated every Friday.
※ This ranking article was produced on December 20, 2023.
※ Click here for the Annual "Popularity Overall Ranking"
- 10. Honda Monkey 125
- Strongly popular moped two-cycle leisure model
- 9. Kawasaki Ninja 400
- Surprisingly, two-cylinders tend to get more attention!
- 8. Honda Lead 125
- New colors are now available, and the first half of 2023 is more noteworthy.
- 7. Honda Super Cub 110
- Stable and popular business bike representative
- 6. Kawasaki Z900RS
- Best-selling large motorcycle license class
10. Honda Monkey 125
Strongly popular moped two-cycle leisure model
This model revives the atmosphere of the 50cc leisure bikes of the past in a larger displacement range. The engine is a 123 cc air-cooled single-cylinder with 9.4 hp, and the transmission is a 5-speed return with a manual clutch. It has a retro finish with chrome-plated steel front and rear fenders. In September 2023, it was redesigned with new colors that give it more of a past Monky feel, including a checkered seat.
Check out Monkey 125 at Webike
9. Kawasaki Ninja 400
Surprisingly, two-cylinders tend to get more attention!
This supersport model shares the same basic parts as the Ninja 250 and is equipped with a 398cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder engine that delivers a maximum output of 48 hp.
At 167 kg, it is also light for its class. When we narrowed down the period of the survey to the most recent six months, it rose to No. 8. The Ninja ZX-4R series with a four-cylinder engine will be introduced in July 2023, and it seems to continue to attract a lot of attention from users.
Check out Ninja 400 at Webike
8. Honda Lead 125
New colors are now available, and the first half of 2023 is more noteworthy.
The chassis with small-diameter 12/10-inch front and rear wheels is paired with a 124cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder eSP+ engine (11 hp) with excellent environmental performance.
It has a 37L capacity under-seat trunk and a smart key system. When we set the period of the survey to the last six months, the car slumped to 63rd place, but this was its annual ranking.
However, this is its annual ranking, which indicates that it attracted a lot of attention in the first half of the year. Incidentally, some color variations were changed in February, which is included in this period.
Check out Lead 125 at Webike
7. Honda Super Cub 110
Stable and popular business bike representative
It features a 4-speed transmission with an automatic centrifugal clutch that does not require clutch operation (return type, which becomes rotary only when the vehicle is stopped).
It is a typical business motorcycle that is both easy to operate and fun to ride. It is powered by a 109cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine with 8.0 horsepower. Incidentally, the Cross Cub 110, based on this model but with a more outdoorsy feel, is also ranked 14th.
Check out Super Cub 110 at Webike
6. Kawasaki Z900RS
Best-selling large motorcycle license class
Since its new introduction as a 2018 model, the series has remained at the top of the over 400cc displacement class in Japan in terms of annual sales volume for five consecutive years until 2022. It is no wonder that the Webic is the most popular choice for motorcycles. The styling is based on the Z1 and Z2 of the 1970s. The 948cc liquid-cooled, parallel four-cylinder engine mounted on a steel frame is compliant with the latest emission regulations for the 2023 model year and delivers 111 horsepower.
Check out Z900RS at Webike
