The Complete Guide to Zodiac Signs and Motorcycles

Aquarius: Jan 20 – Feb 18, Motorcycle Sign: Lightning LS 218 or HD LiveWire

Traits: Progressive, independent, generous, thinker, insightful

The Aquarius rider is a thinker. They are progressive, they value knowledge, and appreciate innovation. They could be no more fitting motorcycle for this Zodiac sign than the all-electric Lightning LS 218, or the Harley-Davidson Project LiveWire (coming soon). Capable of game changing performance achieved with the use of the latest in electric and battery technology, the LS 218 is a potential glimpse into the future of motorcycling. It’s a truly impressive machine that is pushes the boundaries of what we think is possible, and is a shoe-in for the Aquarius’s motorcycle of choice.

Pisces: Feb 19 – Mar 20, Motorcycle Sign: Custom café racer

Traits: Artistic, empathy, intuitive, emotional, imaginative

A motorcycle almost doesn’t feel like it truly belongs to you until it’s been modified and customized in some way. For the Pisces rider, a motorcycle is more than just transportation. The Zodiac marks them as artistic and endowed with gifted imaginations, so a motorcycle becomes an extension of who they are, particularly when they being to tinker and customize. As such, their motorcycle sign is a custom café racer: a style of motorcycle perfectly suited to creative expression.

Aries: Mar 21 – Apr 19, Motorcycle Sign: Ducati 1299 Panigale Superleggera

Traits: Courageous, confident, passionate, aggressive, intensely active

In Greek mythology, Ares was the God of War. Under the Zodiac, the Aries sign symbolizes traits that aren’t far off from a warring god. There could be no more fitting weapon for the Aries rider than the aggressive, uncompromising, and intensely desirable Ducati 1299 Superleggera. For them, riding taps into a vibrant energy that can’t be found in everyday life, and this most exclusive of Ducatis amplifies that energy to the maximum. Both the street and the racetrack become battlefields where the Aries rider can exercise their passion and competitive spirit.

Taurus: Apr 20 – May 20, Motorcycle Sign: Honda Goldwing

Traits: Reliable, patient, secure, stubborn, practical

Honda is the gold standard for reliability and practicality with both their cars and motorcycles. Fitting then, that the Taurus rider would most likely sit astride the company’s flagship bike, the Goldwing. A big, comfortable touring bike that basically created that market niche, the Goldwing isn’t flashy or fast, it simply goes about its business of being the best. It features a robust suite of electronics and rider aids, and has chewed up countless miles since it was introduced in the seventies. How’s that for reliability?

Gemini: May 21 – Jun 20, Motorcycle Sign: Ducati Monster

Traits: Gentle, affectionate, indecisive, curious, duality

Your humble author is a Gemini and I happen to own a Monster 796, so I can attest to the accuracy of this choice. The Gemini rider delights in the feeling of exploration and the wild, open freedom that motorcycling provides. Riding becomes a way to connect with new areas of the internal life, as well as new physical realities. The Monster is a harmonious blend of sport and comfort and affords a rider the chance to sample a wide range of experiences. It is raucous yet refined; savage yet seductive. Its dualistic nature fits perfect with a Gemini’s personality. Trust me.

Cancer: Jun 21 – Jul 22, Motorcycle Sign: Confederate Motors FA-13 Combat Bomber

Traits: Tenacious, loyal, moody, manipulative, guided by emotion

I can’t think of a more appropriate machine to exemplify the qualities of the Cancer Zodiac rider than the mad, mad machines from Confederate Motors. A purer expression of emotion and power would be hard to find, particularly with their newest creation, the FA-13. Every inch of the bike is wild and expressive and angry and seems hewn from passionate emotion itself. It’s the ideal companion for the Cancer rider looking to turn fuel into fire.

Leo: Jul 23 – Aug 22, Motorcycle Sign: Harley-Davidson Road Glide

Traits: Creative, passionate, stubborn, natural born leader, dominant

Leo, the lion. The king of jungle and a dominant force in life. Could there be any more perfect machine for the Leo rider than the Harley-Davidson Road Glide, itself the king of the road? The Road Glide is a commanding presence on the street. And, the storied H-D marquee is, and has been for years, the most dominant predator in the motorcycle marketplace. Yes, a matte black Road Glide, draped in chrome with a set of loud pipes fits the Leo rider rather nicely.

Virgo: Aug 23 – Sept 22, Motorcycle Sign: BMW G 650 GS

Traits: Practical, detail oriented, hardworking, methodical, overcautious

How fitting that the Zodiac sign that favors details, practicality, and a meticulous nature ends up with a BMW as their motorcycle sign. Germans are anything if not wildly attentive to correctness and detail. The G 650 GS features a single cylinder engine (what longevity!), gets 74 MPG (what efficiency!), and gets along on a variety of terrain (what engineering!) The Virgo rider and this baby GS get along like stopwatches and German train schedules.

Libra: Sept 23 – Oct 22, Motorcycle Sign: Aprilia Tuono RF

Traits: Cooperative, harmony, truth, beauty, symmetry

Plato once said, “The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings.” For the Libra, truth and beauty are at the core of their being and there are few machines that can embody such lofty qualities like the Aprilia Tuono RFdoes. There is an incredible depth of engineering and passion knit into the Tuono’s DNA, and the performance that coalesces from those two elements is honest and true (and insane.) It’s a beautiful machine to behold and a perfect machine for the Libra rider.

Scorpio: Oct 23 – Nov 21, Motorcycle Sign: Yamaha YZF-R1

Traits: Resourceful, brave, assertive, leader, driven

The Scorpio rider is a leader. In a group ride, they’re the ones that have planned the route, organized all the details, and are leading the pack when the day arrives. Their motorcycle of choice? A Yamaha YZF-R1. The R1 is a supremely competent, savagely quick superbike that requires a depth of skill and confidence to master. Riders following the Scorpio (i.e. - everyone), would be awash in the R1’s glorious flat plane crank exhaust note, and get to admire the Scorpio’s full set of Dianese leathers and AGV helmet. Only the best will do.

Sagittarius: Nov 22 – Dec 21, Motorcycle Sign: KTM 390 Duke

Traits: Optimism, humor, freedom, energetic, love to wander

It’s fascinating how inanimate machines can take on human qualities. Case in point, the KTM 390 Duke. Unlike its serious, foul-tempered big brother the 1290 Super Duke R, the 390 is a playful, almost happy machine that fits the personality of the Sagittarius rider to a ‘t’. It’s easy to ride, willing to hoon, and a perfect runabout bike that easily does city riding, as well as longer jaunts for new discoveries.

Capricorn: Dec 22 – Jan 19, Motorcycle Sign: Vespa

Traits: Responsible, traditional, self-control, grounded, family

First of all, there’s no shame in a Vespa. Can you think of a more responsible way to experience the joys of two wheels and wind in your hair? The Capricorn rider is a traditionalist and takes responsibility for their decisions. The diminutive Vespa might be overshadowed in nearly every area by the other motorcycles on this list, but positively nothing beats it on tradition and self-control. Really, how much trouble could you actually get in with it? For the Capricorn rider, this is all the bike they’ll ever need, thank you very much.