What is the most American made motorcycle? (2024)

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Janus Motorcycles

The look is of a classic bike of the 1930s, but the design, the build and the technology is very much of the present. Each Janus motorcycle is made by hand at the company's compact workshops in Indiana by a small and dedicated team. Owners receive a full documented record of the build of their bike.

Janus Motorcycles

The look is of a classic bike of the 1930s, but the design, the build and the technology is very much of the present. Each Janus motorcycle is made by hand at the company's compact workshops in Indiana by a small and dedicated team. Owners receive a full documented record of the build of their bike.

Harley Davidsons for American customers are assembled in the US in one of their three remaining plants in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. However, the parts are manufactured elsewhere. Harley Davidson manufactures parts in factories located in Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Germany, and Mexico.

Indian Motorcycle (or Indian) is an American brand of motorcycles owned and produced by American automotive manufacturer Polaris Inc. Independent operations ended in 1953; resumed operations in 1999 in Gilroy, CA.

A pair of AFSOC Combat Controllers (CCTs) pictured riding Kawasaki KLR250-D8 motorcycles. CCT motorcycles can be airdropped from aircraft on special pallets under parachutes. The 75th Ranger Regiment also use KLR-250s for administration and reconnaissance, along with newer, smaller Suzuki DS80 mini bikes.

Harley-Davidson leads a diverse market

Wisconsin–based Harley-Davidson is still the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the U.S. market, followed by its main competitor Honda.

Sales: In terms of pure sales numbers, the clear winner is the Honda SuperCub. With over 100 million units sold since its 1958 debut, it's the best-selling motorcycle ever made. Its reliability, affordability, and ease of use have made it a global phenomenon.

However, starting from the top, the leader, as in the last 50 years is Honda. Not a surprise, of course. It is almost well known that the Japanese manufacturer dominates the industry with around one third of the industry in its hands.

The Ohio plant started building Gold Wings in 1981, and the machines were produced there for almost 30 years, ending in 2010. It was the last made-in-the-USA Honda motorcycle.

After months—years, actually—of waiting, we finally have our first really good look at the new Chinese-built Harley-Davidson X350.

Is Harley owned by Kawasaki? ›

Kawasaki has not bought Harley-Davidson. There were rumors that Kawasaki would buy the company, but that never happened.

Indian Motorcycle - America's First Motorcycle Company.

The Gilroy, California company announced it would shut its doors on Friday, September 19, 2003, after failing to obtain necessary financing to continue operations. The announcement comes 50 years after the first Indian Motorcycle company ceased operations and five years after the current entity was created.

Today, the tradition of premium craftsmanship in American manufacturing lives on at the Indian Motorcycle factory in Spirit Lake, IA; the home of Indian Motorcycle and the birthplace of each new bike we make.

Kawasaki was the first foreign vehicle manufacturer to open a manufacturing plant in the U.S.A.. Several far-sighted Kawasaki executives germinated the idea way back in 1974, and it was simple. If you're selling in America, why not build there too -- save time, save shipping and employ local labor.

Today, the tradition of premium craftsmanship in American manufacturing lives on at the Indian Motorcycle factory in Spirit Lake, IA; the home of Indian Motorcycle and the birthplace of each new bike we make.

Providing “Made in Japan” Quality Around the World

The Yamaha Motor group has manufacturing bases in locations around the world, primarily in Asia. Each of these factories is set up with flexible production layouts and equipped with casting machines meeting global standards.