BMW triumphs in a motorcycle choice: Best brand 2025!

On June 9, 2025, BMW and KTM were awarded the best brands in different categories when choosing the motorcycle reader.
On June 9, 2025, BMW and KTM were awarded the best brands in different categories when choosing the motorcycle reader. (Symbolbild/NAG)

BMW triumphs in a motorcycle choice: Best brand 2025!

In this year's selection of the reader of the renowned public magazine "Motorrad", the BMW brand impressively cut off. On June 9, 2025, those responsible announced the results in which BMW was recognized as the best brand and achieved top positions in a total of six categories. The BMW R 1300 GS/Adventure is particularly noteworthy, which won the Adventure Touring category with a 29.8 percent lead. BMW was also successful with its models in the categories Tourer/Sports Tour and Power Nakeds, especially with the BMW M 1000 RR and the BMW F 900 GS, which also achieved excellent placements.

ktm, the well -known brand, was also able to record success, especially with the models 390 Duke and 125 Duke, who triumphed in two categories. The 390 Duke was recognized for her easy handling and the solid performance, while the 125 Duke enjoys great popularity in beginners. The Ducati Streetfighter V2/s prevailed in the Naked Bikes category. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R/RS and KTMS 990 Duke r.

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Detailed results of the reader choice

In the other categories of the reader choice, in which more than 47,000 readers took part, the results were recorded as follows:

category winner placements
super sports motorcycles BMW S1000RR Ducati Panigale V4R
travel enduros BMW R1250GS Honda Africa Twin
naked bikes KTM 1290 Super Duke R Indian for 1200, Aprilia Tuono V4 1100
touring motorcycles KTM 1290 Super Duke GT BMW R1250RS, R1250RT
cruiser/chopper triumph bonneville bobber Ducati Xdiavel, Diavel
crossover BMW S1000XR Ducati Multistrada 1260, Hypermotard 950
Modern Classics KAWASAKI Z900 RS BMW Rninet, Triumph Thruxton 1200
entry-level motorcycle KTM 390 Duke -
125 motorcycles KTM 125 Duke -
scooter Vespa GTS Super 300 BMW C-Evolution

An outstanding result also provided the Vespa GTS 300, which was awarded the best choice in the scooter category, followed by Yamaha Tmax Tech Max and Vespa GTV 300. In the area of ​​innovation, Honda was awarded the new V3 e-compressor concept, which enables high efficiency and driving fun with reduced fuel consumption.

As part of the 27th time that the motorcycle readers chose their favorite machines, it became clear that BMW could grow in several categories. In particular, the BMW R 1250 RS defended its top position in the tourer/sports tourer category, while the BMW F 900 GS also came first in the Enduros/Supermotos category. KTM secured the front places in the entry-level and 125 category with the 390 Duke and 125 Duke.

This not only shows the pencil for established brands such as BMW and KTM, but also illustrates the diversity and innovative strength of the motorcycle industry in Germany. Further details about the results can be found on the pages of Ruhr24, Speedweek and Motorcycle Online.

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