There are three indispensable categories of street motorcycles. They are touring, cruisers and sports bikes. Nevertheless, modern innovations and designs have incorporated some of the qualities of the other class. Though, let us stick with the basics and discuss them one by one.

Touring motorcycles are first-rate for long and enduring rides. Generally, touring bikes have tough-shell trunks on either side of the fender, windshields, full fairings, dashboard and in-dash audio gear that may contain Global Positioning system. Touring bikes furthermore have high rounded back with armrest so that the riders will be comfortable in his ride. Harley-Davidson's Road King and
Honda's Gold Wing are examples of this class.

Cruisers and choppers, which belong to the minute class, are not that heavy as compared to touring bikes. They are gorgeously captivating and comparable to that of legendary cruisers, and customized choppers. Indeed, they are cool and stylish as professed by a lot of riders.

In the Cruiser Class, one of Yamaha’s most successful projects was the Virago, which introduced as a 750cc, but 500cc and 920cc models were soon available. This bike was the first cruiser to come out of Japan, and proved to be immensely successful, so successful in fact, that Harley Davidson was running scared. They pressed for a tariff on imported motorcycles over 750cc, so Yamaha had to replace their 750cc Virago with the 699cc version, but at equal day, the 920cc grew to 1000cc. It eventually became the 1100cc. One of the most loved versions of the Virago is the XV535; their reliability and easy handling has delighted riders worldwide. The larger Virago’s were replaced by the V-Star and Road Star models and the last model to carry the Virago name was the 2007, 250cc version. This model was discontinued in 2000 as the "Star" range of motorcycles took over as the cruiser line from Yamaha. The DragStar 1100 is often seen as the successor to the XV1100.

Choppers use a frame with a front fork extended and raked beyond the regular stock cruiser. As we can notice choppers are sizzling hot afresh. The continuing paranoia and hype redound to their fame. In fact, there are featured customized cruisers and choppers that are gaining its media exposure and hit.

Café racers or sports bikes are furthermore intriguing. They come in colorful facades. They promote a diverse sitting posture. The usual thing is that rider's feet must be put in front, with a sport bike, it puts the rider's feet under him. Thus, the rider's tendency is to lean forward more than the gas tank with the shoulders and the head directly. This is done to make quick and accurate turns.

Sport bikes are great for nerve-racking riding adventures. Nonetheless, they are not likely to be used for lengthy and constant trails.  Honda's Interceptor, Yamaha's TMAX and Ducati's Supersport are some of the bikes in this class.

Off road motorcycles are primarily designed to be tough and sturdy. Examples of this kind are dirt bikes that are intended to conquer difficult, rough and grimy treks. Thus, as not to bottom out, they come with tall frames and high tailpipes. Sports bikes do not have street gear or license plates. To compensate this, they are given annual green stickers by the Department of Motor Vehicles.