Best cruiser: Harley-Davidson Low Rider S
Starting price: $16,699
Why it's here: Cycle World praised the Harley for its simple yet highly effective design. According to the magazine, the Low Ride S is the best cruiser Harley-Davidson has ever made. That's high praise for a brand with as much history as Harley-Davidson.
Best adventure bike: Honda Africa Twin
Starting price: $12,999
Why it's here: The Honda Africa Twin won praise from the magazine for its balance of power and lighter weight chassis along with great stability in tough conditions, "that will allow more riders to go further more safely than ever."
Best Motocrosser: Kawasaki KX450F
Starting price: $8,799
Why it's here: The reviewers at Cycle World were impressed by the Kawasaki's more manageable power delivery, lighter weight, confidence-inspiring stability, and an overall purity of purpose.
Best dual-sport/enduro bike: Yamaha YZ450FX
Starting price: $8,890
Why it's here: The Yamaha YZ450FX is Japan's answer to the slew of top notch European dual-sport/enduro bikes on the market. Cycle World praised the Yamaha for its powerful and tractable 450 CC engine, its suspension tuning, and its go-anywhere ability.
Best lightweight streetbike: KTM 390 Duke
Starting price:$4,999
Why it's here: For Cycle World, the KTM 390 Duke is more than just a great starter bike. The magazine love the KTM's lightweight, compact dimensions, tractable power delivery, and solid performance. Cycle World called the 390 Duke one of the most fun, flexible, and affordable motorcycles the publication has ever tested.
Best touring bike: KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
Starting price: Est. $20,000
Why it's here: Cycle World gushed over the pedigree of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT's engine and chassis. The publications praised the KTM for its segment leading combination of comfort and sportiness.
Best standard bike: Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
Starting price: $8,700
Why it's here: The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin is a modern take on the British classics of yesteryear. According to Cycle World, of the new line of Bonneville bikes, the Street Twin most closely resembles the excellence of the legendary 1959 Triumph Bonneville.
Best middleweight streetbike: Yamaha XSR900
Starting price: $9,490
Why it's here: Cycle World lauded the Yamaha for its world-class inline-three-cylinder engine — calling it one of the best sounding and finest powertrains ever. The XSR900's broad torque band and instant power delivery also impressed the reviewers.
Best open-class streetbike: Aprilia Tuono V4 1100RR
Starting price: $16,999
Why it's here: Cycle World absolutely loved the Tuono's four-cylinder engine and the beautiful sounds it produces. But there's way more to this bike than just sound. The magazine praised the Aprilia for its outstanding chassis, brakes, riding position, and superbike DNA.