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Motorcycles API

The Motorcycles API provides highly-detailed technical data on over 20,000 motorcycle models from over 600 makes (44,000+ model-year entries), covering model years from 1896 through the current and upcoming model year. Make and model searches are case-insensitive and ignore spaces and hyphens (e.g. cfmoto, royal enfield,mt09).

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3 endpoints

https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcycles

Returns up to 30 motorcycle results matching the input name parameters. For searches that yield more than 30 results, please use the offset parameter. Either make or model must be set.

Parameters

  • make  optional

    Name of manufacturer/brand. Supports partial matching (e.g. Harley will match Harley-Davidson).

  • model  optional

    Name of motorcycle model. Supports partial matching (e.g. Ninja will match Ninja 650).

  • year  optional

    Release year of motorcycle model. Must be in the form of YYYY (e.g. 2022).

  • offset  optional Premium only

    Number of results to offset for pagination. Default is 0.

Headers

  • X-Api-Key  required

    API Key associated with your account.

Response

A JSON array of motorcycle objects. Each object contains a large number of technical specifications (see sample response). Returns an error if the request is unsuccessful.

Live Demo

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Query parameters
make
model
year
offset Premium only

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Headers
X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API key
GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcycles?make=Kawasaki&model=Ninja
Sample response
[
{
"make": "Kawasaki",
"model": "Ninja 650 ",
"year": "2022",
"type": "Sport",
"displacement": "649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)",
"engine": "Twin, four-stroke",
"power": "52.3 HP (38.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM",
"torque": "56.0 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.3 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM",
"compression": "10.8:1",
"bore_stroke": "83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)",
"valves_per_cylinder": "4",
"fuel_system": "Injection. DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies",
"fuel_control": "Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)",
"ignition": "TCBI with digital advance",
"lubrication": "Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump",
"cooling": "Liquid",
"gearbox": "6-speed",
"transmission": "Chain (final drive)",
"clutch": "Assist and Slipper Clutch",
"frame": "Trellis, high-tensile steel",
"front_suspension": "41mm hydraulic telescopic fork",
"front_wheel_travel": "124 mm (4.9 inches)",
"rear_suspension": "Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload",
"rear_wheel_travel": "130 mm (5.1 inches)",
"front_tire": "120/70-17 ",
"rear_tire": "160/60-17 ",
"front_brakes": "Double disc. Petal discs and two-piston calipers. Optional ABS.",
"rear_brakes": "Single disc. Petal disc and single piston caliper. Optional ABS.",
"total_weight": "192.1 kg (423.4 pounds)",
"seat_height": "790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.",
"total_height": "1146 mm (45.1 inches)",
"total_length": "2055 mm (80.9 inches)",
"total_width": "739 mm (29.1 inches)",
"ground_clearance": "130 mm (5.1 inches)",
"wheelbase": "1410 mm (55.5 inches)",
"fuel_capacity": "15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)",
"starter": "Electric"
}
]

Code Examples

curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcycles?make=kawasaki&model=ninja" \ -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

If your programming language is not listed in the Code Example above, you can still make API calls by using a HTTP request library written in your programming language and following the above documentation.

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https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcyclemakes

Returns a list of all motorcycle makes (manufacturers).

Parameters

None

Headers

  • X-Api-Key  required

    API Key associated with your account.

Response

A JSON array of strings, or an error if the request is unsuccessful.

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Headers
X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API key
GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcyclemakes
Sample response
[
"BMW",
"Ducati",
"Harley-Davidson",
"Honda",
"Kawasaki",
"KTM",
"Suzuki",
"Triumph",
"Yamaha",
"..."
]

Code Examples

curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcyclemakes" \ -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Business tier and above, or any annual plan

https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcyclemodels

Returns a list of all motorcycle models for a given make (manufacturer).

Parameters

  • make  required

    Vehicle manufacturer (e.g. kawasaki).

Headers

  • X-Api-Key  required

    API Key associated with your account.

Response

A JSON array of strings, or an error if the request is unsuccessful.

Live Demo

Live demo · no API key required
Query parameters
make

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Headers
X-Api-KeyLog in or sign up to get your API key
GET
https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcyclemodels?make=kawasaki
Sample response
[
"Ninja 650",
"Ninja ZX-6R",
"Ninja ZX-10R",
"Ninja H2",
"Z900",
"Versys 650",
"Vulcan S",
"..."
]

Code Examples

curl -X GET "https://api.api-ninjas.com/v1/motorcyclemodels?make=kawasaki" \ -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, but you must have a premium subscription. Commercial use of the Motorcycles API is not permitted on the free tier. See our pricing page to choose a plan that fits your needs.
  • Sign up for a free account to instantly get your API key, then pass it in the X-Api-Key header on every request. The documentation above includes ready-to-run examples in cURL, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and more.
  • Your API requests will simply be denied once you hit your monthly quota — you will never be charged more than the plan you signed up for. To increase your quota, you can upgrade your plan any time on our pricing page.
  • The API responds with a standard HTTP status code and a JSON error message describing the problem. See our error codes reference for the full list of codes and how to resolve each one, or contact support if you need help.
  • Send a GET request to the /v1/motorcycles endpoint with either a make or model parameter (both support partial matching, so Harley matches Harley-Davidson), and optionally a year in YYYY form. For four-wheeled vehicle specs, see the Cars API.
  • Each motorcycle object includes dozens of specifications such as type, displacement, engine, power, torque, gearbox, front_suspension, front_brakes, total_weight, seat_height, and fuel_capacity. Browse other vehicle data endpoints in the full API catalog.
  • Use the /v1/motorcyclemakes endpoint to retrieve all manufacturers, and /v1/motorcyclemodels with a required make parameter to list that brand's models; both require a Business, Professional, or annual subscription as noted on our pricing page.
  • The /v1/motorcycles endpoint returns up to 30 matching results per request; for searches with more matches, use the premium offset parameter (default 0) to paginate, which requires an upgraded plan on the pricing page. If you need similar specs for cars, see the Cars API.

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