#1. Honda - Ridden for its performance and reliability, but loved for its style and price, Honda captures the heart and soul of the majority of women riders on the road today. From the cruisers like the Rebel, Shadow and Valkyrie, to the super sporty CBR, this legendary company still proves that “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.”
Pictured: Jen and her 1995 Honda Shadow; Hawaii

#2. Harley-Davidson – There’s no doubt that when it comes to the cruiser, HD is King Queen. More women are becoming die-hard fans of this coveted V-Twin for as many reasons as the models they ride. From the Sportster and Dyna-Super Glide, to the Softail and Ultra Classic, HD is making sure that women are in fact,  “Not a backrest.”
Pictured: Robin and her 2004 Dyna Wide Glide; Washington

#3. BMW - Globally-known for it’s luxurious automobiles, BMW delivers an equally posh two wheel ride. BMW bike owners are willing to shell out a little more because they know to expect top-of-the-line comfort and handling on those long distance rides. Many females go the distance on their CS and GS, Dakar, Enduro and Adventure series. Pictured: Linda and her R1150 RT;  

#4. Suzuki –Is synonymous with sport bike, and for an increasing number of females, torque is where it’s at. Suzuki is ridden by women who welcome acceleration and expect razor-sharp performance, but also appreciate its dependability and sleek design. From cruisers like the Bandit, Intruder and Boulevard, to its flagship brand GSX and V-Strom, Suzuki makes an attractive   choice for women. Pictured: Kelly and her GSXR600; Georgia

#5. Yamaha - Continues to be a popular choice among many women riders. Whether she craves the roar of a V-Twin or hugging the twisties, Yamaha offers both dependability and value -- features that are important to women. The Star series and Virago lead the cruisers, while the sport bikes are all over the female purchasing map with the FZS, XJ and TDM’s topping the list. Pictured: Kat and 

#6. Kawasaki – Not only does Kawasaki make a high-performance speed machine, but the company has done so much to advance women and motorcycling -- perhaps one reason why this brand is becoming more popular with female riders. From the Ninja sport bike series, to its Vulcan cruisers, women are seeing green.
Pictured: Becky and her 2006 Ninja; Texas

#7. Ducati – For many women, Ducati is the only bike for them. These are the women who are either already racing, or are thinking about it. You don’t have to be an aspiring racer to desire these bikes, but you better be serious about owning one, as this Italian import can be pricey. The Monster series and the Super sports dominate the tastes of these women. Pictured: Erica and her 1992 Ducati 750SS; New York

#8. Triumph - No matter what kind of bike women seem to gravitate toward, none can top the nostalgic charm of the Triumph. Women are buying Triumphs in the modern classics like the Bonneville, and sportier styles like the Tigers, Speed and Sprints, along with the newer in-your-face Rocket III cruisers. ‘Just to be different’ seems to be the driving factor of owning this rare breed. Pictured: Lisa and her Rocket III, MZBHAV; Ohio

#9. Moto Guzzi - Something about those protruding cylinders that drive women to Moto Guzzi. The sheer technical beauty of these machines make them worth its price tag alone. Women enjoy a wide range of styles from the beloved Breva and the classic EV, to the LeMans and Super Alce. Pictured: Lusty and her special anniversary 1998 Centauro; California

 

#10. Aprilia – Is making strides at introducing its exclusive Italian sport bike to the US female market by offering test rides at women’s track day events. It seems to be working as there were enough owners to grab our number ten spot with the most common ridden, super sport RSV series. Pictured: Lissa and her RSV1000R; USA
 

Honorable Mention: Buell Blast - We thought we’d include a bike that would have made it to number 11, but since this is a TOP TEN list and not eleven, it was still worthy of mentioning. Buell Blast has been one of the most popular choices for first-time female riders because they are easy to maneuver, inexpensive and cleverly designed to look sporty, but sound like a cruiser.
Pictured: Ali on her 2005 Buell Blast; Texas