I’ve never bought a bike on looks. But I have bought bikes that I thought looked good. I think my 2023 Honda is a good looking bike.
For 2026 if I were buying just on looks it would be the 70th anniversary YZF. That red and white rocks! Second place would be GasGas and I’m not really an Austrian bike fan. 26 GasGas may be the best looking Austrian bike I’ve seen to date. The Green KX is right up there with the GasGas. KX is a clean looking bike.
The 25 and 26 Hondas aren’t much in the looks dept.
I actually like the 24 Betas like my 300 RX with more blue than the 25 and 26 Betas, although Beta makes a good looking bike.
That red and white Yamaha is calling my name. Like I’ve said before. If I brought another bike home my wife would kill me and sell my body parts on the dark web!
Anybody else got a favorite for 2026.
To avoid being taken out by your wife- you need to stick to similar colored bikes. For example, I currently have a few KTMs and so if I brought home another one it wouldn’t stand out. Occasionally my wife comes out to my shop and asks me what I am hiding..
The hondas are the sexiest bikes in my opinion. KX and the Yamahas are a close second
KTM
Kawi
Suzuki
I think the KX450SR is currently the best looking bike on the market.
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I don't really gel with Hondas but all of the 22+ Hondas look incredible. Strictly on looks, I just love the shape of the plastics, the red looks sharp etc. The 23+ Yamahas are too round-looking, to me. They look nice but I just wish they kept some of the sharp lines from the 22 bikes. The newest body plastic does look more modern and sleek, which is cool, but I've never been able to get past all the rounded body lines. And that's what I think is cool about the Honda. Looks modern but still has some aggressive, sharp lines. That's also why I love the Suzukis. So my vote goes to a Works Ed Honda.
Man, this is a loaded one. It is like asking if you prefer brunettes or blondes, curvy or athletic.
I’ve never paid much attention to GasGas. Was up early this morning, one of those couldn’t sleep deals we’ve all had. Was poking round online and saw a 26GasGas. Have to admit good looking clean graphics.
Ducati
21-24 Honda, sexiest bike ever.
For 2026 “best looking” I’d honestly pick the Suzuki. It would be the Ducati if it weren’t for that weird front fender.
I’m thinking a front fender swap is possible…or…probable. 🤣
A few washers under the front fender and you are good to go!
Zook
If we are talking factory bike it’s the kx450sr. If we are talking oem bike it’s the crf450.
New Husky factory edition looks nice
Triumph
Ducati. I'll sneak one into the garage after the first-generation bugs are figured out.
The timeless gift that keeps on giving. Still, the best...
This has served me well. 😆
My wife hasn't noticed that I recently added another red bike making that 5 in the garage.
KX 450SR would be my pick but I'd definitely be busted.
Pit Row
I don't know how some of y'all get away with this. My wife would notice a different bike in the garage immediately, same color as the rest or not haha!
Works Edition Honda! Yamaha would be second.
I didn't know Vespa made race scooters.
I kinda had the same thing going one with Honda’s. I bought New Honda in 2019, then another Honda in 2023. Wife never said a word. I came home with a 24 Beta 300 RX and I found out real quick. Women might not be able to count but they sure as hell ain’t color blind……….busted!
I'm a little underwhelmed so far, but there is potential. I need to see how they look with some graphics, numbers, etc.
I was next to the Lawrence's bikes this afternoon.
Definitely a Honda.
And absolutely not a Ducati, which just looks as a totally uninspired and clumsy CRF copy.
TM
It's not a 26 this or the 350 saw one and thought. That's what a husky should look like.
+1 for the Duke
They all look good, I’m a kawi guy but the new Yamahas look amazing imo
KXF
I don’t discriminate 🤣
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