The history of motorcycle manufacturing is a separate rich page in the life of Canada. Today, several brands are known not only in the state itself but also beyond its borders.
What are Canadian motorcycle brands?
Canadian motorcycle brands include Can-Am, Campagna, Havoc, Bombardier, Motorino, and others. There aren’t many of them, but Canada has found uncharted niches – most notably tricycle manufacturing.
Can-am
Can-Am motorcycles are pretty well known. Especially the Can-Am Spyder tricycle, which has become a business card for the manufacturing company. This vehicle has one wheel in the back and two in the front. The manufacturer itself calls it a roadster, but experts agree that it belongs to tricycles. The tricycle is designed only for traveling on roads, although its concept uses some ideas from the operation of a snowmobile. It is equipped with various safety systems, which makes it suitable for long-distance routes. If we touch on the topic of the manufacturer itself, BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) is a powerful company with a solid history.
The Can-Am logo consists of the company name on a white background in black italic font. Italicized fonts are nothing new in motorcycle logos. They evoke an association with dynamics, which provides the necessary semantic emphasis. The smooth edges give the logo a softness and balance the contrast created by the black font. Despite the fact that the logo looks quite simple and understated, it is recognizable.
Campagna
Campagna was founded relatively recently – in 1988 in Canada. For more than eight years, its founder, Daniel Campagna, worked on the creation of the T-Rex automobile. Although registered as a motorcycle, the T-Rex is de facto a three-wheeled vehicle. This two-seater can easily accommodate a driver and a passenger. The T-Rex has been on sale since 1994. However, its scope of distribution was quite narrow and limited to Canada. After 2000, this car began to be sold all over Canada.
The company itself, starting in 2004, had periodic difficulties,, and its officials reported bankruptcy. However, in 2019, the company announced the arrival of new investors.
The Campagna logo is quite interesting in terms of the combination of the central visual element (a stylized letter C) and the brand name at the bottom. The metallic color with a gradient is an attractive visual solution. It is used quite often in the logos of motorcycle brands. This is understandable because the phraseological designation “iron horse” is used to denote a good motorcycle. Stylishly looks font, reminiscent of handwritten. It smooths out the rigidity that brings in the logo described earlier as a visual element. This combination makes the composition balanced and recognizable.
Havoc
This Canadian company is a manufacturer of heavy-duty street motorcycles. The history of the company began not so long ago – in 2014. The first motorcycle of this manufacturer was themed. Its distinctive feature was the graphics licensed by Mike Tyson.
The year 2016 was a landmark one in the development of the company. A partnership was concluded with Wild West Motor Co., a powerful American manufacturer specializing in hand-built motorcycles. One of the common developments the companies introduced in 2017 was the Havoc 124SS motorcycle.
When looking at the Havoc logo, the hard lines and angles are immediately striking. The sharp edges of the letters are like a reminder of the heaviness of these vehicles. The black font is nothing new for motorcycle logos. It is restraint, solidity, and contrast. At the same time, visual accents are achieved through other techniques. In the central part of the logo, the letter V stands out, the edges of which are stylized as the wings of a bird. This design solution suggests associations with the power of motorcycles and as invites to “ride with the wind.”
Bombardier
The company’s full name is Bombardier Recreational Products. This Canadian manufacturer has a solid history dating back to 1942. The company was named in honor of its founder, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. To date, the staff of this company employs about five and a half thousand employees, and its fortune is estimated at several billion dollars. This is not strange because the company produces a wide range of products, among which motorcycles are only part of the range. The manufacturer also produces motorboats, quad bikes, jet skis, and snowmobiles. Despite the fact that much attention is paid to the traditions of production, the development of technology is also one of the principles of the company.
The logo of the Bombardier motorcycle line is stylish and convincing. Its color scheme is based on black. Dilute the image with only thin white frames, which add a little contrast but do not distract from the main idea. The company name is inscribed in the figure made in the form of a wheel. Clear lines are associated with the specificity and business approach of the manufacturer. And also with the power and endurance of its motorcycles.
Motorino
Motorino is a well-known Canadian manufacturer of electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. Also, in its assortment, there are spare parts that are suitable not only for the machinery of its production but
This manufacturer’s motorcycles are not designed for long-distance travel and off-roading. These are vehicles designed for riding around the city. No wonder that they are included in the classification of motorcycles with limited speed. On such a motorcycle, you cannot accelerate to more than 70 km/h.
The company’s logo captures the concept of its vehicles in the best possible way. There is no hint of power or extreme. It is just a variant of comfortable personal transportation for city driving. A soft green color was chosen for the logo. It reminds me of lightness and dynamics. As for the visual symbol itself, the brand designers chose a very successful visual solution. The company name is “inscribed” in the image of the scooter, and separate letters play the role of its “spare parts.” The idea looks fresh and non-trivial. Such visual embodiment of the concept harmoniously expresses what the manufacturer wanted to say about its model range.
The logos of famous Canadian motorcycle brands are very different from each other. They do not have uniform trends that can be traced from one logo to another, as is the case with Chinese manufacturers, for example. The emphasis on authenticity and the ability to visually emphasize the features and benefits of their motorcycles is what most Canadian companies have managed to do.
Are there any Canadian-made motorcycles?
The backbone of Canada’s motorcycle industry is Can-Am. But these are not the usual two-wheeled models but unique tricycles. Campagna Motors manufacture similar three-wheeled vehicles. Goldammer Cycle Works sells motorcycles with handcrafted components – all one of a kind. SORA makes electric motorcycles, and Motosports Thibeault makes a hybrid snowmobile.
What is the most popular motorcycle in Canada?
Statistics show that most people in Canada prefer to ride Japanese-made Honda motorcycles.
Are motorcycles popular in Canada?
Although Canada is a cold country, the locals love to ride motorcycles. They do this throughout the warm season, and some extreme lovers travel on two-wheeled vehicles until the first snow.
What is the most unreliable motorcycle brand?
In various ratings, the list of the most unreliable motorcycle companies is topped by Can-Am (by the number of failures in 2016) and Royal Enfield (an Indian manufacturer known for the poor build quality of older models).
