1. Type/Design Categories
These categories are based on the overall design and intended usage of the motorcycle.
Standard
Naked Bikes
Classic Standard
Cruiser
Power Cruiser
Chopper
Bobber
Sportbike
Lightweight Sportbike
Middleweight Sportbike
Supersport
Superbike
Touring
Full-Dress Touring
Sport Touring
Adventure Touring
Dual-Sport
Enduro
Supermoto
Dirt Bike
Motocross
Trail Bike
Cross Country
Rally Bike
Scooter
Electric Scooter
Maxi-Scooter
Commuter Scooter
Café Racer
Scrambler
Bobber
Trike (Three-Wheel Motorcycle)
Reverse Trike
Traditional Trike
Electric Motorcycle
Commuter Electric
High-Performance Electric
2. Engine Type/Configuration Categories
Categorized based on the type and configuration of the motorcycle’s engine.
Single-Cylinder Engine
Parallel-Twin Engine
V-Twin Engine
Inline-Three Engine (Triple)
Inline-Four Engine
V4 Engine
Boxer-Twin Engine (Flat Twin)
Electric Motor
3. Usage/Purpose Categories
Categorized based on how or where the motorcycle is intended to be used.
Commuter
Urban Commuter
Highway Commuter
Off-Road
Trail Riding
Competitive Off-Road (Motocross, Rally)
Long-Distance Touring
Cross-Country
Adventure Touring
Track Racing
Superbike Racing
MotoGP
Street Racing
Drag Racing
Street Legal Sportbikes
Recreational Riding
Classic Cruisers
Café Racer Enthusiasts
Scrambler Rides
4. Fuel Type Categories
Classified based on the type of fuel or energy source the motorcycle uses.
Gasoline
Carbureted Engine
Fuel-Injected Engine
Electric
Plug-In Electric
Hybrid Electric
Alternative Fuels
Hydrogen (rare)
Biodiesel
5. Performance-Based Categories
Categorized based on the performance level or power of the motorcycle.
Entry-Level/Beginner Motorcycles
125cc to 300cc
Electric Low-Power Bikes
Mid-Range Performance
300cc to 650cc
High-Performance Motorcycles
650cc to 1000cc
Over 1000cc (liter bikes)
Hyperbikes
Over 1200cc
Turbocharged or Supercharged Bikes
6. Regional Categories
Categorized based on the region or country of origin.
American Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson
Indian
Japanese Motorcycles
Yamaha
Honda
Kawasaki
Suzuki
European Motorcycles
BMW
Ducati
Triumph
KTM
Chinese Motorcycles
CF Moto
Zongshen
7. Transmission Categories
Categorized based on the type of transmission used.
Manual Transmission
5-speed
6-speed
Automatic Transmission
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission)
Semi-Automatic Transmission
Clutchless Manual
8. Price/Market Segment Categories
Categorized based on the price point and market positioning.
Entry-Level/Low-Cost
Commuter Scooters
Small CC Naked Bikes
Mid-Range
Middleweight Cruisers
Sportbikes
High-End/Exclusive
Luxury Touring Bikes
Custom Choppers
Limited Edition Superbikes
9. Technology/Features Categories
Classified based on technological features and innovations.
Basic/Standard Motorcycles
ABS-equipped
Traction Control
Ride-by-Wire
Semi-Autonomous Motorcycles (Future)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Collision Avoidance System
10. Motorcycle Events and Racing Categories
Focused on motorcycles built for specific competitive events.