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Highway motorcycles: 120 kW and over (≈ 160+ hp)
EPA certification records list 479 highway motorcycle engine families in the 120 kW and over (≈ 160+ hp) class from 25 makers, model years 2006–2027. Ducati has the most, with 90 families, followed by Kawasaki (71). 79% are 4-cylinder engines. The busiest certification year was 2023, with 35 families.
Engine families479
Makers25
Model years2006–2027
Power120–425 kWmedian 139 kW
Makers in this class
| Maker | Families | Years | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati | 90 | 2008–2027 | 120–158 kW |
| Kawasaki | 71 | 2006–2027 | 126–170 kW |
| Suzuki | 40 | 2007–2027 | 126–145 kW |
| Honda | 39 | 2006–2027 | 122–141 kW |
| Piaggio | 35 | 2010–2027 | 123–161 kW |
| BMW | 33 | 2010–2026 | 121–151 kW |
| Yamaha | 32 | 2007–2026 | 129–147 kW |
| KTM | 28 | 2010–2027 | 125–140 kW |
| MV Agusta | 18 | 2009–2025 | 137–153 kW |
| Triumph Motorcycles | 15 | 2020–2027 | 132–134 kW |
| Erik Buell Racing | 15 | 2012–2026 | 128–130 kW |
| Polaris | 12 | 2015–2026 | 173–204 kW |
| The Campagna | 10 | 2007–2026 | 133–155 kW |
| Boss Hoss Cycles | 10 | 2007–2011 | 265–425 kW |
| Vanderhall Motor Works | 9 | 2016–2023 | 132–149 kW |
| Harley-Davidson | 5 | 2007–2011 | 126 kW |
| Birmingham Motorcycle | 5 | 2015–2019 | 134 kW |
| Cagiva | 4 | 2006–2008 | 122–140 kW |
| Roehr Motorcycles | 2 | 2010–2011 | 134 kW |
| Indian Motorcycle | 1 | 2020–2020 | 123 kW |
| Tanom Motors | 1 | 2015–2015 | 194 kW |
| Dimmes | 1 | 2014–2014 | 175 kW |
| Jonway Motorcycle | 1 | 2007–2007 | 208 kW |
| Bimota | 1 | 2011–2011 | 124 kW |
| Rhon Powersports | 1 | 2007–2007 | 208 kW |
Families certified per year
Engine layout
Cylinders
1 cyl22 cyl733 cyl154 cyl3798 cyl10
Configuration
447722
Other size classes
Source
US EPA engine certification data. One engine family can power several vehicle models and trims. Maker and model year are decoded from EPA engine family codes.
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