Top 10 bike styling ideas

Think Yamaha's new R1 has an ugly front end? It's the future

STYLING a motorcycle must be a nightmare. There are so many fixed elements that finding a way to make your design stand out from its rivals without compromising its utility or ability must verge on the impossible.

While some machines are criticised for looking ‘derivative’ it’s nothing compared to the slating they’d get if there was a problem in terms of their actual performance or handling as a result of their styling.

So, what are the best examples of styling innovation? Here’s our completely unscientific top 10 – feel free to disagree in your comments below…