best sounding motorcycles

The top 10 best-sounding new motorbikes

With local and national governments in Europe taking a dim view of noisy motorcycles, we thought we’d share the best sounding new bikes you can go out and buy today!

Simon Hargreaves' Top 3 best sounding bikes

We asked veteran motorcycle journalist Simon Hargreaves which three bikes make him go ooh la la. No rules, no restrictions, any bike goes. Over to you Simon...

John Hackett's Top 3 best sounding bikes

We asked John Hackett, MD of Ducati Coventry and home to JHP Racing, which three bikes make him go ooh la la. No rules, no restrictions, any bike goes.

Stan Stephens' Top 3 best sounding bikes

We asked expert two stroke tuner Stan Stephens which three bikes make him weak at the knees. No rules, no restrictions, any bike goes.

Chris Wilson's Top 3 best sounding bikes

We asked aircraft engineer, motorcycle collector and two-wheeled fanatic Chris Wilson which three bikes make him weak at the knees. No rules, no restrictions, any bike goes.

Gez Kane's Top 3 best sounding bikes

We asked Gez Kane, regular contributor to Practical Sports Bikes, Classic Bike and various other publications which three bikes make him weak at the knees. No rules, no restrictions, any bike goes.

The 10 best sounding bikes of all time

We asked Niall Mackenzie, John Hackett, Stan Stephens, Chris Wilson, Gez Kane and Simon Hargreaves which bikes have an exhaust note that'll make a grown man weak at the knees.