Suzuki Vs Yamaha Street Bikes: Is One Brand Better?
Japanese manufacturers have all but completely eclipsed the market when it comes to street bikes. There are a couple of European manufacturers that have managed to put out some decent options, but very few brands have dominated the global market like Yamaha and Suzuki. Both of these companies have been producing some of the best and most reliable motorcycles on the road for decades. Both have solid reputations that have been earned from over half a century of consistently delivering motorcycles that compete at the highest levels of performance. Neither one is a bad option by any metric, but have you ever wondered which brand is better?
Comparing two massive motorcycle brands is a tricky proposition. There is such a wide range of different factors to consider, and so many of them come down to personal preference. One might offer better high-end bikes, while the other offers better value. One might have a wide range of different models, while the other has a small, immaculately curated offering. There will certainly be differing opinions, as both brands have die-hard fans. Then, of course, there are factors like design which are even more subjective. That said, we can take a look at the performance, affordability, reliability, and overall sales that have been reported for some of their more popular models and see if any patterns start to emerge.