Motorcycles are one of those great inventions that you have to try to appreciate. To those who are not in the know, they're loud, dangerous deathtraps that are aptly known by their nickname "donorcycles." To those who have felt the joy of the open road, perhaps riding with their buddies, the motorcycle is a symbol of freedom, of being able to pick up and go whenever you need to get away, of not being constrained by traffic and other people's expectations. Sure, they can be risky, but if you pay attention and know what you're doing, then they are among the most fun a person can have in a public setting.

Given that it's rare that people need a motorcycle for practical reasons; even including commuting, since very few people use them for that, then the vast majority of purchases are made on an emotional basis. What sort of person do you want to be, and what bike is going to best help you do that? Are you traditional, someone who appreciates understatement and exceptional engineering? Are you someone who wants to be loud and disruptive, so that people have no choice but to notice you? Let us know, and we'll tell you which motorcycle brand best represents you!