The motorcycles that defined the last five decadesIf you only bought one motorcycle a decade, it should have been these Visordown Updated: 19 Sep 2018 Share Add as a preferred source In This ArticleMotorcycles from the past 5 decadesbest bikes from the last 50 yearsbest old motorcycles from the last 50 years Previous Top five bike rivalries of 2016 Next Five of the most common motorcycle riding mistakes - and how to avoid them! More News Top 10s From CB450 to Hornet: Top 10 Honda CBs – ever! 06/02/26 Top 10s The best sports tourer motorcycles you can buy in 2026 25/11/25 Top 10s Top 10 best low-seat adventure bikes 20/10/25 Top 10s Top 10 most powerful production motorcycles 30/08/25 Top 10s These are the best super naked bikes right now 20/08/25 Top 10s These are the best adventure motorcycles of 2025 19/08/25Latest News Road Racing James Walsh dies after road racing accident at Tandragee 100 14h ago New Bikes BMW ushers in a new line of updates to luxury touring models 15h ago New Bikes Suzuki gives award-winning naked more colours 17h ago General Thames Valley Police is taking speed cameras where traditional vans can't go 18h ago General Honda reveals savings worth £1,000 alongside new offers 19h agoSubscribe to our NewsletterGet the latest motorcycling news, reviews, exclusives and promotions direct to your inboxFor more information, read our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank More News Product News Here’s why Sena's new 60X intercom is claimed to be the most advanced it has produced 19h ago General British supercross legend leaves AMA to focus on world championship 21h ago Industry VW finally addresses Ducati sale rumours 21h ago General MV Agusta makes beautiful bikes, and it REALLY wants to tell you all about it! 22h ago General Watch: Turbocharged Aston Martin AMB 001 Pro hits the track 02/07/26