Tired of being jammed into a packed train every morning? Sick of being stuck in the city every weekend? Bummed out because high parking fees rule out owning a car? If you answered yes to these questions, you might want to consider buying a motorcycle. They're affordable, running costs are reasonable and -- thanks to pork-barrel politics -- the roads lacing Japan's beautiful countryside are second to none.

Harley Davidson's new liquid-cooled 1130-cc V-Rod

Bike makers will be publicly showcasing their 2002 models at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from Saturday through Nov. 7. Here are just a few of the highlights.