Ten Best Bikes of 1978

During the past year, Cycle World rode close to 100 motorcycles, in the conditions for which they were designed. The winners shown are the bikes they'd buy.

Superbike: Suzuki GS1000
Touring: Yamaha XS11
Heavyweight Roadster: BMW R80
Middleweight Roadster: Honda CX500
Lightweight Roadster: Honda Hawk 400TI
Dual Purpose: Honda XL250-S
125 Motocross: Suzuki RM125-C
250 Motocross: Honda CR250-R
Open Motocross: Maico 450
Enduro: Suzuki PE175

Honorable Mentions:

Superbike: Honda CBX
Touring: BMW R100S
Heavyweight Roadster: Triumph
Middleweight Roadster: Laverda 500 Zeta and Yamaha SR500
Lightweight Roadster: Yamaha RD400
125 Motocross: Kawasaki KX125

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