This 2025 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will also include 2026 teasers as soon as manufacturers let us know about them. We will continually update this guide as new models are available, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.
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Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, our guide includes photos, pricing, key update info, and links to first looks or – when available – Rider‘s first rides, road tests, and video reviews of the motorcycles.
2025 Aprilia RSV4
The 2025 Aprilia RSV4 is updated for 2025 with changes focused on its aerodynamics, including the addition of two stacked wing surfaces placed under the headlight. New side panels are integrated with the redesigned tailsection, which includes a lighter rear light cluster. The front brakes have also been upgraded with Brembo’s new Hypure calipers, and the triple clamp is now made with lighter aluminum. The bike’s 1,099cc V-Four engine now meets Euro 5+ regulations, and the previous 48mm throttle bodies are replaced with 52mm units. It has a new exhaust system, and the catalytic converter has been repositioned. The bike also gets a new predictive electronic control management system, a new 5-inch TFT display, and new backlit handlebar controls.
The 2025 Aprilia RSV4 will come in Poison Yellow or Stingray Blue. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Aprilia RSV4 Factory
The 2025 Aprilia RSV4 Factory benefits from the updates to the RSV4 described above, along with some extra equipment added as standard. That includes semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension, forged aluminum wheels, and the track-focused Race Dashboard with launch control, a pit-speed limiter and a GPS module. The Factory edition also includes cornering headlights, cruise control, and Aprilia’s MIA multimedia platform for smartphone connection.
The 2025 Aprilia RSV4 Factory will be available in Dark Kraken. Pricing is not yet available.
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2025 Aprilia RS 660
The 2025 Aprilia RS 660 mid-weight sportbike is updated with new winglets, more power from the parallel-Twin engine, and new standard electronic features. It is powered by a 659cc parallel-Twin which now produces a claimed 105 hp (up from 100 hp) and is Euro 5+ compliant. The previous 48mm throttle bodies have been replaced with larger 52mm ones. New winglets now include a large wing positioned across the front end under the headlights and two smaller winglets on either side. The bike gets new backlit handlebar controls and a larger TFT display, as well as a new launch control feature.
The 2025 Aprilia RS 660 will be available in Venom Yellow or Blue Martin. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Aprilia RS 660 Factory
The 2025 Aprilia RS 660 Factory receives the updates to the RS 660 described above, along with a few other updates. The Factory version comes with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, including a 43mm NIX 30 fork and a STX 46 rear shock with integrated reservoir. Also specific to the Factory are the two-tone seat and dedicated graphics in black and red. Available accessories for the RS 660 and RS 660 Factory include a passenger seat cowl, luggage, a GPS module, an SC-Project exhaust, premium billet aluminum components, and more.
The 2025 Aprilia RS 660 Factory will be available in Dark Banshee. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Aprilia Tuareg Rally
The 2025 Aprilia Tuareg Rally offers a more feature-rich and off-road-capable setup compared to the standard version. It is a production version of the bike Cerutti rode to win the Italian Motorally Championship in both 2023 and 2024, as well as the Africa Eco Race in 2024. It’s powered by the 659cc parallel-Twin adapted from the RS 660 and Tuono 660 models. In the Tuareg, the engine produces a claimed 80 hp at 9,250 rpm and 51.6 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. Its frame is made of steel tubing, and fully adjustable suspension is made by Kayaba. It features linear-rate springs rather than progressive ones, and it has specific engine mapping and a dedicated SC Project exhaust system. Also included are spoke Ergal wheels, a high front fender, a thicker aluminum skid plate, sturdy handguards, and a new chain guide. The seat is 0.8 inch taller than the standard Tuareg, and the handlebar is taller with a redesigned shape.
The 2025 Aprilia Tuareg Rally will be available in a Rally race replica color scheme with gold-anodized forks, rims, and handlebar. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Aprilia Tuono 457
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457 is built on the same platform as the Aprilia RS 457 sportbike but features naked bike styling and ergonomics. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled 457cc parallel-Twin that produces a claimed 47.6 hp at 9,400 rpm and 32.1 lb-ft of torque at 6,700 rpm. Unique to the class, it feature an aluminum frame that uses the engine as a stressed member. The 41mm fork and rear shock are adjustable for preload, and brakes are provided by ByBre. The Tuono 457’s throttle-by-wire system enables three ride modes (Eco, Sport, and Rain). In all riding modes, ABS is active on both wheels, and it can be disengaged at the rear when the bike is stationary. A 5-inch TFT color display comes as standard, and handlebar controls are backlit.
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono 457 will be available in Piranha Red with classic Aprilia red and black or Puma Gray with gray and white colors. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory
Aprilia drops the standard Tuono 660 from its lineup to shift focus to the more fully equipped 2025 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory, which is upgraded with more horsepower, new suspension, and new electronics. Horsepower is bumped up from 100 hp to 105 hp from the 659cc parallel-Twin, and throttle bodies are larger at 52mm compared to the previous 48mm units. The bike’s weight remains unchanged at 399 lb. Replacing the previous Kayaba suspension are fully adjustable Öhlins components, including the 43mm NIX fork and STX 46 shock. Also new for 2025 is the addition of launch control to the already-extensive electronics package. The TFT display is larger at 5 inches, and new electric commands are added to the backlit handlebar switches.
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory will be available in Dark Banshee with red and black. Pricing has not yet been announced.
Read our 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4, Tuono V4 Factory, and Tuono 660 Factory Preview
2025 Aprilia Tuono V4
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 receives a few upgrades, including a displacement increase from 1,077cc to 1,099cc and new 52mm throttle bodies. Max horsepower has increased to 180 hp (up from 175) at 11,800 rpm, and torque remains at 89 lb-ft at 9,600 rpm. The exhaust system is also new, and the catalytic converter is moved to a different position. The bikes’ design has been updated with the addition of winglets, which Aprilia claims offer 5.5 lb of downforce at 155 mph. More powerful radiator fans are said to dissipate heat better, the side panels get a new design, and the rear light cluster is lighter and simpler than on the previous models. The 5-inch color TFT instrumentation gets new graphics for 2025.
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 will be available in Shark Gray or Scorpion Yellow. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory receives the same updates as the standard version described above. Additionally, the Factory option gets Öhlins suspension with the Semi-Active Smart EC 2.0 system to easily customize settings for the fork, shock, and steering damper. The Factory also gets a tailpiece to replace the passenger seat. The Factory version is available with exclusive option packages that include features like a GPS module to record lap data.
The 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory will be available in Dark Kraken. Pricing has not yet been announced.
Read our 2025 Aprilia Tuono V4, Tuono V4 Factory, and Tuono 660 Factory Preview
2025 Benda Chinchilla 300
The 2025 Benda Chinchilla 300 marks Benda’s debut in the U.S. market. It features a low cruiser design with blacked-out components. It is powered by a liquid-cooled 298cc V-Twin and includes a 6-speed gearbox, belt drive, and a low-slung 2-into-1 exhaust. It has forward mounted footpegs and a wide handlebar with bar-end mirrors. It features a low cruiser design with blacked-out components. The Chinchilla 300 is powered by a liquid-cooled 298cc V-Twin with SOHC, making a claimed 19.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm and 30 hp at 8,5000 rpm. It includes a 6-speed gearbox, belt drive, and a low-slung 2-into-1 exhaust.
The 2025 Benda Chinchilla 300 will be available in black, gold, or silver with an MSRP starting at $4,899.
Read our 2025 Benda Chinchilla 300, Chinchilla 500, and Napoleon Bob 500 Preview
2025 Benda Chinchilla 500
The 2025 Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser is powered by a liquid-cooled 475cc V-Twin with DOHC that makes a claimed 47 hp at 9,000 rpm and 31 lb-ft of torque at 7,200 rpm, with a top speed of 90 mph. It has a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. Suspension includes an inverted fork with 5.1 inches of travel and twin shocks with 2.6 inches of travel. ABS is included as standard. The bike also has a 4.2-gallon fuel tank, a wheelbase of 61.0 inches, and a curb weight of 473 lb. Seat height is 27.8 inches, and the bike includes a round color TFT display.
The 2025 Benda Chinchilla 500 will be available in black or gray with an MSRP of $5,999.
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2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 500
The 2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 500 is a bobber-styled cruiser with a floating seat, scimitar-shaped front end, and Benda’s “Flying Wing” handlebar that is made to mimic the look of clip-ons. It’s powered by the same 475cc V-Twin as in the Chinchilla 500 described above. It has wide 16-inch tires, stubby fenders, and a teardrop tank, and its conventional fork is encased in angular bodywork with gold detailing. It includes a round TFT display, a 61.0-inch wheelbase, a 4.2-gallon fuel tank, a 473-lb curb weight, and a seat height of 27.4 inches.
The 2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 500 is available with gold wheels or black wheels. On both options, most components are black except for gold and titanium details on the engine and gold stripes on the fork. Pricing starts at $6,399.
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2025 BMW C 400 GT
The 2025 BMW C 400 GT mid-sized scooter has been updated, including new tech features included as standard equipment and more storage space. New for 2025 are a few rider aids to enhance the riding experience. Lean-sensitive ABS Pro replaces the previous standard ABS, and linked to ABS Pro is the new Dynamic Brake Control Function, which controls throttle input during braking to prevent rear-wheel skidding. More tech features added as standard for 2025 include Dynamic Traction Control (replaces the more primitive ASC previously used and enables slip control while leaning) and Engine Drag Torque Control. The scooter’s storage space has been increased by a total of 12 liters across three compartments. The seat has been reshaped and has a lower height at 30.1 inches (down from 30.5 inches). Also new is a standard manually adjustable windscreen.
The 2025 BMW C 400 GT will be available in Black Storm Metallic. The Style Exclusive option comes in Diamond White Metallic and includes gold graphics. Pricing starts at $8,445.
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2025 BMW F 450 GS Concept
The 2025 BMW F 450 GS is a new concept adventure bike that BMW promises will be presented in 2025. BMW says a totally new engine will be used for the F 450 GS, a parallel-Twin with “never-before-used ignition offset.” The engine is said to conform to the A2 license class in Europe with 48 hp, and it will use lightweight materials such as magnesium. Also conforming to the A2 license requirements, BMW reports the bike’s weight at 384 lb. The F 450 GS will have a fully adjustable inverted fork and a shock with load-dependent damping, and it’s shown with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels. BMW has claimed that the F 450 GS will be equipped with several rider aids and electronics, including BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean-sensitive), configurable ride modes, and BMW Connectivity for smartphone connection through the 6.5-inch TFT display.
The BMW F 450 GS concept bike is shown in a blue, white, and red color scheme. Pricing and availability has not yet been announced.
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2025 BMW F 900 R
Updates to the 2025 BMW F 900 R roadster include ergonomics, suspension, wheels, battery, and rider aids, and some previously optional equipment is now included as standard. It will now feature standard Dynamic Traction Control, which can be switched off, as well as a new battery, which is 1.7 lb lighter than before. The BMW F 900 R will now come with MSR Engine Drag Torque Control and cornering BMW Motorrad ABS Pro. Dynamic Brake Control, which prevents unintentional acceleration while braking, is also standard for 2025. Suspension is upgraded with a now fully adjustable 43mm inverted telescopic fork that provides 5.3 inches of travel. Also new are 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels. The handlebar is farther forward, and the footpegs are farther back than before.
The 2025 BMW F 900 R will be available in Snapper Rocks Blue Metallic as standard. Optional Style Triple Black or Style Sport will also be available. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 BMW F 900 XR
The 2025 BMW F 900 XR, the sport-touring version of the F 900 R, shares all the updates to the F 900 R as described above, along with a few extra changes. The XR’s new fork provides 6.7 inches of travel compared to the R’s 5.3 inches. The XR also gets Headlight Pro with an adaptive headlight, as well as a USB-C charging port and heated grips as standard. The windscreen has been redesigned to reduce wind pressure and helmet buffeting.
The 2025 BMW F 900 XR will be available in Racing Red as standard. Optional Style Triple Black or Style Sport will also be available. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 BMW M 1000 R
Updates to the 2025 BMW M 1000 R include engine changes, additional standard electronics, and improved aerodynamics. The M Quick-Action Throttle has been added as standard with a reduced rotation angle from 72 degrees to 58 degrees. It also gets revised winglets. Its Dynamic Traction Control has been revised, with mapping derived from the RR models. Also derived from the RR models is the new dual-flow LED headlight.
The 2025 BMW M 1000 R will be available in Light White, White Aluminum Metallic Matte, or Black Storm Metallic (M Competition package). Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 BMW M 1000 RR
The 2025 BMW M 1000 RR shares updates with the M 1000 R described above, including the M Quick-Action Throttle and revised winglets. The RR gets updates to its inline-Four engine, including newly designed full-shaft titanium valves, an increased compression ratio from 13.4:1 to 14.5:1, new oval-shaped intake and exhaust ports, an adapted airbox geometry, a modified combustion chamber shape, and the throttle bodies growing from 48 to 52mm. The bike features a revised windscreen and a newly designed fairing now made of plastic. The Flex Frame has also gotten some adjustments, and the upper mounting point on the engine’s left side has been relocated to the engine housing from the cylinder head. A new feature of the standard Dynamic Traction Control is Slide Control, which uses the steering angle sensor with wheel-speed and sensor signals to determine the slip angle at the rear wheel.
The BMW M 1000 RR will be available in Light White or Black Storm (M Competition package). Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 BMW R 12 S
Drawing inspiration from the BMW R 90 S, a race-winning model of the 1970s, the 2025 BMW R 12 S is built on the R 12 nineT platform and includes special features and equipment. It features bright Lava Orange Metallic paint. It also includes a handlebar-mounted fairing with tinted windshield and a red “S” on the side covers, along with red double coach lines and aluminum surfaces on the tank and seat hump. It gets Option 719 Classic II spoked wheels with anodized aluminum rims. Many components are taken from the Billet Pack Shadow and Billet Pack Shadow II collections. Standard features include Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, heated grips, cruise control, and adaptive cornering Headlight Pro. Like all 2025 BMW models, the R 12 S comes with the Ultimate Care Break-In Service for service after 600 miles.
The 2025 BMW R 12 S will be available in the first quarter of 2025 with an MSRP of $21,590.
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2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
Following the upgrade to the BMW R 1300 GS in 2024, the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure benefits from many of the same upgrades plus a few extras. The previous 1,254cc Boxer engine is now a 1,300cc Boxer that produces a claimed 145 hp at 7,750 rpm and 110 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. Another upgrade to the GS and GSA is the laser-welded sheet-metal main frame and cast-aluminum subframe. The Telelever and Paralever suspension systems have been replaced with the next-gen EVO Telelever and Paralever systems. The GSA has a 7.9-inch fuel tank, 8.3 inches front and 8.7 inches rear suspension travel, a seat height of 34.3-35.0 inches, spoked wheels, and a wet weight of 593 lb.
The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is available in Racing Red, Style Triple Black, Style GS Trophy, and Option 719 Karakorum. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 BMW S 1000 R
Updates to the 2025 BMW S 1000 R include the M Quick-Action Throttle, which has been added as standard with a reduced rotation angle from 72 degrees to 58 degrees. It also gets revised winglets. Additionally, the inline-Four’s power is increased to 170 hp (up 5 hp). It features revised geometry of the intake ports and adjusted mapping to result in the power increase. The final-drive ratio is now shorter at 17/46 teeth. The shift assistant in the S 1000 R has been revised so that smooth upshifting can be made with a closed throttle and smooth downshifting possible with an open throttle. A new feature of the standard Dynamic Traction Control is Slide Control, and the bike receives a new dual-flow LED headlight. It now comes standard with Drag Torque Control. The S 1000 R gets a new short license plate holder and a USB-C charging socket located under the seat, as well as Intelligent Emergency Call.
The 2025 BMW S 1000 R will be available in Black Storm Metallic, Bluefire with Mugiallo Yellow rear frame, or Light White (M package). Pricing is not yet available.
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2025 BMW S 1000 RR
The 2025 BMW S 1000 RR is updated with the M Quick-Action Throttle discussed above and new winglets. The front fender has been redesigned to optimize airflow around the fork and brake calipers to reduce brake temperature. The previously optional Pro Riding Modes becomes a standard feature for 2025. Pro Riding Modes includes Race Pro 1, Race Pro 2, and Race Pro 3. Dynamic Traction Control still features Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Race settings, while Race Pro riding modes allow fine-tuning parameters for throttle response and drive torque. Also included in Race Pro modes are three levels of engine braking, five levels of ABS, the Slick setting for ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, and Hill Start Control Pro.
The 2025 BMW S 1000 RR will be available in Black Storm Metallic, Bluestone Metallic, or Light White (M package). Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Can-Am Canyon
BRP has expanded its 3-wheel lineup with the new 2025 Can-Am Canyon, an adventure-ready model with high ground clearance, extra suspension travel, all-road tires, and three trim options: Standard, XT, and Redrock. The Can-Am Canyon is built on the same engine platform as the premium Spyder line, a 1,330cc liquid-cooled Rotax ACE inline-Triple that makes a claimed 115 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed semi-automatic, clutch-less transmission with reverse function. On all three trim levels, there are three ride modes – Sport, Rally, and All-Road. The Canyon’s extra ground clearance (6.3 inches vs. 4.8 inches on the Ryker Rally) and long-travel suspension (10.2/9.2 inches front/rear vs. 7.3/7.1 inches on the Ryker Rally) should help it deal with technical terrain.
The standard 2025 Can-Am Canyon is available in Sterling Silver Satin starting at $25,299. The 2025 Can-Am Canyon XT is available in Sterling Silver Satin starting at $29,799. And the 2025 Can-Am Canyon Redrock is available in Moss Green Satin with orange accents starting at $32,299.
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2025 Can-Am Origin and Pulse
The new 2025 Can-Am Pulse electric streetbike and 2025 Can-Am Origin electric dual-sport mark Can-Am’s return to the two-wheeled world. They’re powered by an 11-kW Rotax motor and an 8.9-kWh battery. The motor has a claimed output of 47 hp and 53 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of 80 mph. These two bikes also benefit from both passive and active regenerative braking and a reverse function. They come with a 6.6 kW charger and Level 1 and 2 charging capabilities, and the claimed charging time from 20-80% is 50 minutes. The Origin has an estimated range of 90 miles of city riding and 71 miles of combined city/highway riding, while the Pulse has an estimated city range of 100 miles and an estimated combined range of 80 miles.
The 2025 Can-Am Pulse streetbike will have a starting MSRP of $13,999 in Bright White. Opting for the Carbon Black color adds $500 to the price. The 2025 Can-Am Origin dual-sport will have an MSRP of $14,499 also in Bright White, with a $500 charge for the Carbon Black version. The ’73 trim option for both bikes adds $2,000 to the base price.
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2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C
The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C is new cruiser from CFMOTO powered by a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed transmission, a slip/assist clutch, a Gates belt final drive, and a dual-chamber exhaust coated in a matte ceramic finish. Braking is provided by J.Juan, and ABS and traction control are standard. The 450CL-C rides on a 58.5-inch wheelbase and has a 28-degree rake, 4.25 inches of trail, and a 27-inch seat height.
The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C will come in Bordeaux Red and Nebula Black and start at $5,699.
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2025 CFMOTO 675SS
The 2025 CFMOTO 675SS debuts a new inline-Triple in the CFMOTO 675SS. The 675cc engine has the same bore and stroke (72 x 55.2mm) as the returning 450SS but includes an extra cylinder, producing a claimed 95 hp at 11,000 rpm and 51.6 lb-ft of torque at 8,250 rpm. The CFMOTO 675SS weighs 408 lb and has a compact belly-mounted exhaust system, a seat height of 31.9 inches, a wheelbase of 55.1 inches, and a fuel capacity of 4 gallons. The CFMOTO 657SS’s chassis consists of a chromoly steel frame with a one-piece cast aluminum swingarm. It features KYB suspension, J.Juan, brakes, ABS, adjustable traction control, a 5-inch TFT display, USB-C charging port, LED lighting throughout, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and a quickshifter.
The 2025 CFMOTO 675SS will be available in Nebula White or Nebula Black with an MSRP of $7,999.
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2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450
The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 features a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip/assist clutch. It has a standard Ride mode and an Off-Road mode. The bike has J.Juan braking components with ABS that is switchable at the rear, as well as switchable traction control. The Ibex 450 has a fully adjustable KYB inverted fork and a central-aligned, multi-link rear monoshock with adjustable damping and preload.
The bike has an adjustable handlebar and a 32.3-inch seat height/ride height that can be lowered to 31.5 inches via an integrated lowering link. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and it rides on tubeless, cross-spoke rims. The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 will come in Zephyr Blue or Tundra Grey and start at $6,499.
Read our 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 First Ride Review
2025 CFMOTO Ibex 800 E
The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 800 E adventure bike receives upgrades for 2025, including new instrumentation and four additional riding modes. It remains powered by the 799cc parallel-Twin that produces a claimed 94 hp and 56.9 lb-ft of torque. The new 8-inch MMI touchscreen display has Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and CFMOTO RideSync connectivity. Returning to the Ibex 800 E are J.Juan brakes, an adjustable windscreen, cruise control, cross-spoke rims, up/down quickshifter, aluminum skid plate, crash bars, and heated grips and seat. The Ibex 800 has a seat height of 32.5 inches, a fuel capacity of 5 gallons, a wet weight of 509 lb, ABS, traction control, wheelie control, LED lighting, and the USB-C charging port.
The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 800 E will be available in Gem Black or Starry White with an MSRP of $10,299.
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2025 Ducati Multistrada V4
The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 is updated with new electronics and rider aids, starting with the Ducati Vehicle Observer function, which uses input from 70 sensors to analyze data and refine strategies for cornering ABS, wheelie control, and traction control. The V4’s extended cylinder-deactivation technology is refined for 2025. The Electronic Combined Braking System now accounts for vehicle load and includes a rear-to-front function. The V4 has five riding modes, including updated Enduro mode and new Wet mode. It gets some styling updates, including newly painted parts around the headlight and a new silencer. Also included are cornering lights and a Coming Home function. The swingarm is now mounted on a pin repositioned 1mm higher.
The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 will be available in Ducati Red with an MSRP of $19,995.
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2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 S
The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 S receives the same updates as the Ducati Multistrada V4 described above, as well as a few extras, starting with a more advanced suspension in the semi-active Skyhook DSS EVO system, with a new sensor mounted on the fork and equipped with functions, such as bump detection, that allow the system to adapt rear suspension response in real time. The S’s Automatic Lowering Device is updated for 2025, as well as the monoshock’s preload range, which is increased from 12mm to 20. It also gets new Forward Collision Warning and an updated brake light function.
The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 S will be available in Ducati Red and has an MSRP of $28,305.
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2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak receives the same updates as the Ducati Multistrada V4 and V4 S described above but includes sportier features and ergonomics for more aggressive riding, including a single-sided swingarm and forged 17-inch wheels. It also gets a MotoGP-inspired “Pikes Peak” livery with number plates on the side panels and windshield. Also included are carbon-fiber parts, an Akrapovič titanium silencer, a gold-anodized Öhlins fork, the V4 logo on the seat, and the Ducati Corse shield on the beak. The five-spoke wheels are wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV sport tires. Race riding mode replaces Enduro mode, and the up/down quickshifter receives a dedicated calibration for aggressive downshifting.
The 2025 Ducati Mulistrada Pikes Peak will be available with an MSRP of $32,995.
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2025 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark and Full Throttle
The 2025 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark and Full Throttle are two new variants of the Scrambler, with technical specs carried over from the other Scrambler options but with their own styling updates. The Icon Dark is a black-on-black model with minimalist styling that opens the door for customization. It includes a teardrop tank with a Scrambler logo on it and a rear mudguard. The Full Throttle has gold wheels, a Termignoni exhaust, a lower handlebar, a more prominent logo on the tank, and side panels with inscribed number 62 for the year the Ducati Scrambler debuted, 1962. It also includes a short front mudguard, a tail without a rear mudguard, Ducati Performance LED turnsignals, and an up/down quickshifter.
The 2025 Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark has an MSRP of $9,995, and the Full Throttle is priced at $12,395.
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2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
A proven winner in MotoAmerica’s Stock 1000 class, the 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP returns for 2025 with several significant upgrades, including reduced crankshaft mass (which Honda claimed results in more power in the midrange and a more responsive engine), shorter gear ratios, and a larger Akrapovič muffler. The bike also includes a new two-motor throttle-by-wire system, nine-level traction control, three riding modes, a revised aluminum frame with new rigidity balance, a suspension with third-generation Öhlins Smart Electronic Control, new Brembo Stylema R radial-mount 4-piston calipers, a new winglet shape, a 5-inch color TFT screen, and a slight increase in fuel capacity to 4.4 gallons. The Fireblade is powered by a 1,000cc inline-Four with DOHC with a bore and stroke of 81mm x 48.5mm. Valve timing has been revised for 2025, and the compression ratio was raised from 13.4:1 to 13.6:1.
The 2025 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP will be available in Grand Prix Red with an MSRP of $28,999.
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2025 Honda Dax 125
The 2025 Honda Dax 125 is a new miniMoto inspired by the Honda Trail 70 of the 1970s. It’s powered by an air-cooled 124cc Single with SOHC and two valves with a bore and stroke of 50.0×63.1mm. Honda claims that the Dax 125 can reach cruising speeds of 55 mph. It features a single catalyzer, an upswept muffler with a drilled and slotted chrome heat shield, and a 4-speed gearbox with neutral at the bottom. The gearbox is operated with a centrifugal clutch that doesn’t require a clutch lever. A highlight and distinctive styling element of the Dax 125 is its pressed-steel T-shaped frame, which houses the 1.4-gallon fuel tank. The bike’s wet weight is 256 lb, and wheelbase is 49.5 inches.
The 2025 Honda Dax 125 will be available in Pearl Glittering Blue or Pearl Gray with an MSRP of $4,199.
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2025 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT SE
The 2025 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT SE is a new premium-level trim option for the updated Honda Rebel 1100 platform. It includes fork boots, handlebar-end mirrors, a color-matched headlight cowl, a short front fender, and a special seat. Updates across the Honda Rebel 1100 lineup include a revised riding position and a plusher seat, a higher and farther back handlebar, and farther forward footpegs. New for 2025 is the addition of RoadSync to connect to the smartphone app for navigation, music, and more, as well as a new USB socket and a new visor to shield the display.
The 2025 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT SE will be available in Flare Orange Metallic with an MSRP of $11,099.
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2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition
The 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition, a more feature-rich and off-road-ready version of the Norden 901, receives updates for 2025. The lean-sensitive traction control now includes an updated slip adjuster and offers 10 levels of intervention, and the exhaust system is revised to allow the parallel-Twin to breath more freely while meeting emissions standards. Also new are a USB-C charging port, new hazard warning lights, and new mirrors.
Returning are the liquid-cooled 889cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, the chromoly-steel frame that uses the engine as a stressed member, adjustable WP XPLOR suspension, and J.Juan braking components. The bike also includes a touring windshield, heated grips and rider seat, side bags with 36 liters of storage, a centerstand, and a skid plate as standard.
Pricing for the 2025 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition has not yet been announced.
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2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 replaces the previous Vitpilen 701 and includes several updates. Replacing the 701’s 693cc Single is a liquid-cooled 799cc LC8c parallel-Twin also found in the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. Included is a Power Assist Slipper Clutch and a 6-speed gearbox. Also new is a tubular chromium-molybdenum steel frame that uses the engine as a stressed member. The cast-aluminum subframe is a unique element with integrated air intakes under the seat, and it houses the airbox inside. WP Apex suspension provides 5.5/5.9 inches of front/rear travel, and braking is provided by J.Juan. Also new a a 5-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity.
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 will be available in December 2024. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Indian Scout Lineup
In its first major revamp since its 2015 debut, Indian’s Scout cruiser platform is all-new from the ground up, and the 2025 Indian Scout lineup includes five models: Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout. Three trim levels will be available, as well as more than 100 dedicated accessories.
At the heart of the Scout platform is a new engine called the SpeedPlus 1250. The V-Twin remains liquid-cooled but is redesigned, punched out from 1,133cc to 1,250cc. Power goes up to 105 ponies and 82 lb-ft of torque, and the 101 Scout gets a bump to 111 hp. Also new is the Scout’s frame, switching from an aluminum design to a simpler steel-tube chassis. It supplies a 61.5-inch wheelbase with a 29-degree rake and 4.8 inches of trail. The Scout has a low 25.6-inch seat height. There are also new features and technology offered on certain Scout models and trim packages. All models except for the 101 Scout use a single 298mm front disc brake with a 2-piston caliper, and ABS is standard.
The Indian Scout Bobber has an MSRP of $12,999, the Scout Classic is $13,999, the Sport Scout is $13,499, the Super Scout is $16,499, and the 101 Scout is $16,999.
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2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX ABS
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX ABS sport-tourer get a few updates. its inline-Four gets a bump in displacement to 1,099cc, up from 1,043, with a bore and stroke of 77.0×59.0mm, and 5th and 6th gears have been lengthened. Also new to both is the updated Kawasaki Quick Shifter, which now functions at lower revs than previously. Other changes include a new USB-C outlet and a 10mm-larger rear brake disc.
The Ninja 1100SX SE ABS now sports Brembo M4.32 front brake calipers, a Brembo master cylinder, and Brembo discs, and it’s equipped with an Öhlins S46 rear shock with a remote preload adjuster. It also gets heated grips.
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX ABS will be available in Metallic Carbon Gray / Mettalic Diablo Black with an MSRP of $13,699. The SE version will be available in Emerald Blazed Green / Metallic Diablo Black with an MSRP of $15,399.
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2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT ABS
The 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LET ABS adventure crossover get a few updates. Like the Ninja 1100SX, its inline-Four gets a bump in displacement to 1,099cc, up from 1,043, with a bore and stroke of 77.0×59.0mm, and 5th and 6th gears have been lengthened. Also new to both is the updated Kawasaki Quick Shifter, which now functions at lower revs than previously. Other changes include a new USB-C outlet and a 10mm-larger rear brake disc.
The 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT ABS will be available in Metallic Graphite Gray / Metallic Diablo Black with an MSRP of $19,499.
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2025 Kawasaki W230 ABS
The 2025 Kawasaki W230 ABS is a new retro-inspired motorcycle and the second addition to what Kawasaki is calling its W series, which before now has included only the W800. The W230 is a small-displacement bike inspired by the 1965 650-W1. It’s powered by an air-cooled 233cc Single and has a 6-speed transmission. It has a semi-double-cradle frame, a 37mm nonadjustable telescopic fork, a twin shocks with 5-step preload adjustment. Wheels are spoked, seat height is 29.3 inches, and wet weight is 315.3 lb. Also included are ABS, dual-gauge instrumentation with an integrated LCD screen, and a round LED headlight.
The 2025 Kawasaki W230 ABS will be available in Metallic Ocean Blue / Ebony with an MSRP of $5,599.
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2025 Kawasaki Z900 ABS
The 2025 Kawasaki Z900 ABS includes updates to the engine, chassis, and electronics. Its liquid-cooled 948cc inline-Four features a revised cam profile to improve fuel economy and increase torque at lower rpm, and it includes new electronic throttle valves and new ECU settings. Revised ignition timing results in better fuel economy, and gear ratios have been optimized for use of the quickshifter. Suspension has been updated with a 41mm inverted fork and a Horizontal Back-Link rear shock. New radial-mounted 4-piston front calipers pinch two 300mm discs, and a new 250mm disc with a revised brake pad slow things down in the rear. Also new are the Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tires with an updated compound. The larger 5-inch TFT screen is updated with new features, including turn-by-turn navigation.
The 2025 Kawasaki Z900 ABS will be available in Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Carbon Black / Ebony with an MSRP of $9,999, and the Galaxy Silver / Metallic Spark Black / Phantom Blue colorway option will be priced at $10,299. The 2025 Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS will be available in Metallic Matte Graphite Gray / Ebony / Metallic Graphic Gray with an MSRP of $11,849.
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2025 KTM 390 SMC R
The new 2025 KTM 390 SMC R supermoto uses the LC4c engine found in the 390 Duke. The bike’s two-piece steel trellis frame is based on the 390 Duke but has a different steering-head angle, triple clamps, and subframe mounts. The bike also has a bolt-on steel trellis subframe and a gravity die-cast aluminum swingarm, the latter of which is derived from the 390 Adventure. Its fuel tank holds 2.4 gallons. It has a 43mm WP Apex fork (9.0 inches travel, compression and rebound adjustability) and a WP Apex shock (9.0 inches travel, rebound-damping and preload adjustability), as well as ByBre brakes and ABS with three modes. The spoked wheels measure 17 inches and are wrapped in Michelin Power 6 tires. The bike has three ride modes, switchable traction control, ride mode memory, a 4.2-inch TFT display with smartphone connectivity, and LED lighting.
Pricing for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R is not yet available.
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2025 KTM 450 SMR
The track-only 2025 KTM 450 SMR, built on the platform of the KTM 450 SX-F, has been updated for 2025. The most significant update to the KTM 450 SMR is the frame, which now has visible cutouts and tube-wall-thickness changes around the front. The engine and rear shock mounts have also undergone some changes. These upgrades shave a bit of weight off the bike, which weighs 240 lb without fuel, while also improving chassis flex characteristics and cornering behavior, according to KTM. Also new are smaller footpegs to maximize lean angles. The SMR’s suspension, air intake, and tank shrouds have also been updated for 2025.
Pricing for the 2025 KTM 450 SMR has not yet been announced, but KTM says the bikes will be arriving in dealerships starting in November 2024.
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2025 KTM 790 Adventure
The 2025 KTM 790 Adventure gets a couple updates for 2025, including new suspension and colorways. WP Apex suspension is borrowed from the 890 Adventure, including a 43mm fork and a rear shock. The fork features split-function technology that separates compression and rebound damping between the two legs, with adjusters on the top of each leg. The shock is adjustable for rebound damping and spring preload. Suspension travel is 7.9 inches front and rear. Everything else remains from the 2024 model.
The 2025 KTM 790 Adventure will be available in orange or white. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 KTM 790 Duke
The 2025 KTM 790 Duke returns with updates to its TFT instrumentation and handlebar switches and an updated headlight cowl. Replacing the previous 4.5-inch TFT display is a 5-inch TFT with a few new features. It includes updated graphics and menus, and the new handlebar switches are backlit. The display includes KTM’s Demo Mode and a telemetry screen that logs the bike’s lean angles. The optional Track Pack ($379.99) now allows riders to set the Anti-Wheelie program to six levels or disable it, plus 9 levels of traction-control adjustment and a special Track ride mode and launch control. Everything else remains the same as the 2024 model.
The 2025 KTM 790 Duke will be available in orange or black. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 KTM 890 Adventure R
The 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R gets a new connectivity unit, updated graphics, and an extended warranty. Now a standard feature on the 890 Adventure R, the connectivity unit enables connection between the KTMconnect smartphone app and the bike’s 5-inch TFT display via Bluetooth. Everything else remains the same, including the bike’s liquid-cooled 889cc parallel-Twin, its fully adjustable WP XPLOR 48mm fork and WP XPLOR PDS rear rock (both with 9.4 inches of travel), ABS (with Offroad ABS mode), ride modes (Street, Offroad, Rain, and optional Rally), traction control, and LED lighting. The bike’s warranty is extended from 12 months to 24 months of coverage.
The 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R will come in updated orange, white, and blue graphics. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 KTM 990 Duke R
The 2025 KTM 990 Duke R is an up-spec version of the KTM 990 Duke. In the KTM 990 Duke R, the liquid-cooled 947cc parallel-Twin engine makes 126 hp and has a higher rpm limit. It has a slightly higher center of gravity and higher seat height (33 inches) and ground clearance (8.2 inches) than the non-R, resulting in 3 degrees more lean angle. The fully adjustable WP Apex Open Cartridge fork grows from 43mm in diameter on the 990 Duke to 48mm on the 990 Duke R. The bike gets larger front brake discs at 320mm paired with Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers and a Brembo MCS master cylinder. Wheels are wrapped in Michelin Power Cup 2 tires. The 990 Duke R also gets a new 8.9-inch TFT screen that features improved readability and a split-screen mode. Also new is the switchgear layout and the addition of Sport ABS and Supermoto+ ABS.
The 2025 KTM 990 Duke R will be available in white trim and graphics with matte black and white accents, as well as an Electronic Orange gloss powdercoated frame. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 KTM 990 RC R
The 2025 KTM 990 RC R is KTM’s only street-legal, liter-class supersport is powered by a LC8c powerplant with a new ergo-crafted and condensed stainless steel muffler and a shifter that can be reversed to race-shift as standard. The steel frame has increased weight bias towards the front end and a steering head angle of 25 degrees. It also features a new fuel tank shape, adjustable footrests, fully adjustable WP APEX Open Cartridge Suspension, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.
Pricing for the 2025 KTM 990 RC R has not yet been announced.
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2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista
The 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista sport standard joins the One, the S2 Del Mar, and the S2 Mulholland in LiveWire’s lineup. This electric motorcycle features 17-inch wheels shod with Dunlop Roadsmart IV tires, a seat height of 31.2 inches, and a weight of 434 lb. Rake is 24.5 degrees, trail is 3.6 inches, and wheelbase is 56.8 inches. The bike accelerates from 0-60 mph in only 3.0 seconds and has a top speed of 99 mph. It has a 10.5-kWh battery pack, offering a city range of a claimed 120 miles and a highway range of 71 miles. Features include lean-sensitive ABS, cornering traction control, four preset ride modes, and two custom ride modes.
The 2025 LiveWire S2 Alpinista will be available in Glacier Silver or Asphalt Black with an MSRP of $15,999.
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2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Duecento Tributo
The 2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Duecento Tributo celebrates the 200th anniversary of the opening of Stelvio Pass, the highest paved pass in Italy. As a special edition model, the bike will be limited to 2,758 units to honor the pass’s elevation in meters above sea level. The Stelvio Duecento Tributo includes white, blue, and red in its colorway, with special graphics that trace the hairpin turns and include the geographical coordinates of the pass. Each bike includes its number out of 2,758 on the handlebar riser. It comes with PFF Rider Assistance Solution, which uses imaging radar to inform functions like Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Information System, and Lane Change Assist. Accessories included as standard are the radiator protection grille, heated grips and seat, a centerstand, a tire pressure sensor, an up/down quickshifter, and Moto Guzzi’s MIA multimedia platform.
Pricing for the 2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Duecento Tributo has not yet been announced.
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2025 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
The 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is added to the V7 lineup, and all three V7 models are upgraded. The air-cooled 853cc V-Twin has a power increase from 65 to 67.3 hp at 6,900 rpm. Torque also gets boosted, from 53.8 lb-ft to 58.3 at 4,400 rpm. Also new for 2025 is throttle-by-wire with a 52mm throttle body to replace the previous cable-actuated throttle. Other changes include a 27% increase in airbox volume and a revised exhaust system for smoother torque delivery. The V7 Sport offers Road, Rain, and Sport ride modes, as well as cornering traction control and cornering ABS. It comes with dual 320mm brake discs paired with Brembo monoblock radial 4-piston calipers. Other features include new side panels, a short rear fender, an aggressive exhaust configuration, full LED lighting, and a single round LCD instrument. Specific to the Sport version are aluminum headlight brackets, aluminum inserts on the side panels, a laser-etched handlebar top clamp, bar-end mirrors, and a dedicated seat with sporty red stitching.
The 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport will be available in Verde Legnano or Grigio Lario. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
The 2025 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello range is updated, including the introduction of a special-edition Wind Tunnel version. All V100 Mandello models receive updates to the transmission, including relocating the cotter from the primary shaft of the gearbox to the clutch to enhance its damping capacity and overall operation. The bikes’ shared 1,042cc V-Twin engine is also now Euro 5+ compliant. Another new detail is the central radiator guard to protect against debris. The Wind Tunnel special-edition version includes Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension, up/down quickshifter, heated grips, a tire-pressure-monitoring system, and the MIA multimedia platform – features also found on the V100 Mandello S. Unique to the Wind Tunnel is its special livery, with red and black with gold detailing on the tank.
The 2025 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello will be available in Blu Oceano or Grigio Titanio. The V100 Mandello S will be available in Verde Ghiaccio or Rosso Lava. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 and Corsaro Sport
The 2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 naked and fully faired Corsaro Sport are both powered by a new 749cc 90-degree V-Twin and share Brembo braking components, standard ABS, a fully adjustable inverted fork, and a progressive link rear shock. The Corsaro Sport gets a wider rear tire, clip-on handlebars, a taller seat, and more bodywork compared to the Corsaro 750.
Pricing on the bikes has not yet been announced.
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2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
The 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 features the new 1,187cc V2 Corsa Corta EVO engine, an 87-degree V-Twin designed and engineered in Italy and making a claimed 122 hp. The new adventure bike features Brembo braking components, switchable cornering ABS, a fully adjustable fork, and a progressive link shock.
The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 has a tubular trellis frame and a 33.8-inch seat height. An aluminum luggage rack is included as standard equipment. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 MV Agusta F3 Competizione
The 2025 MV Agusta F3 Competizione is based F3 RR but includes special features, and only 300 units will be built. Each unit comes with a dedicated kit and a certificate of authenticity and is engraved with its unique unit number out of 300. It replaces the F3 RR’s Marzzochi fork with a 43mm Öhlins NIX30 inverted fork with TiN-coated stanchions and full adjustability. The Öhlins TXX 36 shock includes an external piggyback reservoir and is also fully adjustable. The bike replaces the RR’s aluminum allow wheels with carbon wheels. The RR’s standard battery is replaced with a lighter-weight lithium-ion battery in the Competizione. The F3 Competizione’s titanium Akrapovič exhaust system bumps horsepower to 160 hp at 13,500 rpm, and the bike gets a new 9-disc MV Agusta slip/assist clutch. It offers four ride modes, eight levels of traction control, cruise control, two modes of ABS, front lift control, and launch control. A 5.5-inch TFT display connects to the MV Ride smartphone app.
Pricing for the 2025 MV Agusta F3 Competizione has not yet been announced.
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2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650
The 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 is a scramblerized version of the popular INT 650 with longer-travel suspension and a new exhaust system for its air-cooled parallel-Twin engine. Instead of the INT’s conventional fork, the Bear is fitted with a 43mm inverted fork featuring Showa’s Separate Function Big Piston (SF-BP) technology. The nonadjustable legs provide 5.1 inches of travel, while new Showa shocks deliver 4.5 inches and have preload adjustability. The frame’s steering head is bulked up for additional rigidity, and the larger-diameter front axle is said to improve handling. The swingarm is 1.5 inches longer than the INT’s. The bear rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels, and it gets a 2-into-1 exhaust system that delivers an 8% increase in torque to 41.7 lb-ft at 5,150. Horsepower remains at 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm. Also included are a scrambler-style bench seat, a new flip-up filler cap, full LED lighting, and a circular 4-inch TFT display.
The 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 will be available in Boardwalk White, Petrol Green, Wild Honey, Golden Shadow, or the Eddie Mulder tribute Two Four Nine colorway. Pricing starts at $6,849.
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2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650
The 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 is built on the Super Meteor 650 platform and borrows the Classic 350’s post-war British retro styling. It includes a teardrop fuel tank, round headlight, and curved fenders, along with plenty of chrome. Its 648cc parallel-Twin carries over from the Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 with no changes, as well as its steel-tube frame. Its wheelbase is 58.1 inches, and claimed curb weight is 536 lb with the bike’s 3.9-gallon fuel tank 90% full. It has spoked 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, a 320mm front brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper, and nonadjustable Showa suspension. Also included are ABS, LED lighting, an inset LCD screen, and a USB-C charging port.
The Classic 650 will be available in Vallam Red, Bruntingthorpe Blue, Teal, or Black Chrome. Pricing for the U.S. has not been announced.
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2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
The new 2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is a modern roadster powered by a variant of the liquid-cooled 452cc Sherpa single-cylinder engine also found in the updated Royal Enfield Himalayan, which makes a claimed 39 hp at 8,000 rpm and 30 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm, and Royal Enfield claims that 85% of torque is available starting at 3,000 rpm. The Guerrilla has a twin-spar tubular steel frame with the engine as a stressed member. Suspension is provided by Showa, and brakes are by Bybre.
The Guerrilla 450 will be available in three variants: Analogue (with inset LCD screen), Dash, and Flash. Dash and Flash will feature a 4-inch round TFT display. The Analogue variant will be available in Smoke Silver in North America. The Dash variant will be available in Playa Black or Gold Dip. The Flash option will be available in Yellow Ribbon or Brava Blue. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S
The 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S dual-sport is updated for the first time since its introduction in 2000. Its 398cc Single engine is now fuel-injected and includes throttle-by-wire, along with several other updates to the engine. The redesigned engine makes a claimed 37.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 27.9 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. Returning from the previous models is the 5-speed transmission. It also gets a new steel frame and aluminum subframe, as well as new fully adjustable KYB suspension (11.0 inches travel front, 11.6 inches travel rear). The included Suzuki Intelligent Ride System offers three ride modes, four traction control modes, and Easy Start. Also included is switchable ABS, a new LCD screen, and new LED lighting. Ergonomics are updated with a new slim fuel tank (2.3 gallons), wider footpegs, and an improved seat.
The 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S will be available in Champion Yellow, Solid Special White, or Solid Iron Gray. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Suzuki DR-Z4SM
The 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4SM supermoto benefits from all the updates also found on the DR-Z4S described above. The SM differs from the S in a few key aspects. Suspension travel is lower at 10.2 inches front and 10.9 inches rear, and ABS can only be switched off in the rear on the SM. The biggest difference is in wheels and tires. The DR-Z4S’s spoked 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels are replaced by spoked 17-inch front and rear wheels on the SM fitted with Dunlop SportMax Q5A tube-type tires. The SM also gets a larger 310mm front brake disc with a 2-piston caliper. It has a seat height of 35.0 inches and a weight of 340 lb.
The 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4SM will come in Sky Gray or Solid Special White. Pricing has not yet been announced.
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2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC includes factory accessories and unique details to highlight the Bobber’s customization potential. It’s a limited model of only 750 units. It gets a unique two-tone paint with hand-painted marble gold textured accents on the tank and side panels. Replacing the standard Bobber’s handlebar are clip-ons, and the standard Bobber’s 16-inch front wheel is replaced by a 19-incher. It also gets a pair of slash-cut Akrapovič silencers with carbon-fiber end caps. It swaps the standard Showa suspension for Öhlins components. The engine is tuned to deliver peak power and torque lower in the rev range, reaching 77 hp at 6,100 rpm and 78.2 lb-ft at 3,750 rpm. It gets three riding modes, traction control, and ABS. It weighs 30 lb less than the standard at 523 lb.
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC will have an MSRP of $18,495.
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2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is limited to only 925 units worldwide and celebrates Elvis and his Memphis Mafia group of friends who rode on Bonnevilles. The Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition has been crafted to honor its namesake, including its Carnival Red color scheme, “ELVIS” gold lettering on the tank, Elvis’s signature on the tank and side panels, and the “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” emblem on the front fender.
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition will be available starting at $15,495 and will arrive in dealerships starting in September 2024.
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2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and GT
To celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3, a muscle bike with the largest engine in a production motorcycle, Triumph has unveiled the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. Their 2,458cc in-line Triple cranks out even more power – up 15 ponies to a massive 180 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque (up 3).
The Rocket 3’s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a 10-spoke cast-aluminum design. They have an lightweight aluminum frame that uses cast and forged elements, dual Brembo Stylema front calipers with 320mm discs, and a Brembo M4.32 rear caliper with a 300mm disc.
They come with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, Ride-by-Wire, a Torque Assist clutch, Hill Hold, four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable), cruise control, a keyless ignition and steering lock, and a USB charging socket. Instrumentation comes in the form of a color TFT.
The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm R will be available in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black, Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black, or Sapphire Black with Granite for $24,995. The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm GT will be available in the same colors but with the color split of the tank reversed, retailing for $25,795.
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2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be limited to only 270 units, and Breitling will also launch a special Triumph watch in conjunction with the motorcycle. The bike features a bespoke paint scheme with premium gold hand-painted detailing, a leather seat with French stitching, a high-spec Akrapovič silencer, and lightweight carbon fiber parts. It will also include a custom Breitling start screen, the Breitling logo laser-etched onto the machined rear wheel finisher, and a gold Breitling badge on the tank.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be available starting in June 2024 with an MSRP of $25,995.
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2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 is upgraded with a more sculpted tank, chiseled side panels, and updated throttle-body covers. The muffler is now shorter, and the headlight unit is more compact. Suspension has been updated to a Marzocchi inverted fork and twin Marzocchi shocks with piggyback reservoirs. It also gets a stiffer and lighter aluminum swingarm. Front brakes are upgraded to a 4-piston radial caliper on a 320mm disc, and the riding position provides more legroom than before.
New tech includes lean-sensitive ABS and traction control, and it comes with two riding modes (Road and Rain). New instrumentation includes an LCD display with a integrated TFT display, and a USB-C socket allows charging devices while riding.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 will be available in Pure White with blue and orange stripes, Phantom Black with dark gray stripes and gold accents, or Aluminum Silver with a splash of red. Pricing starts at $9,995, and bikes will begin arriving in dealerships in February 2025.
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2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 platform gets significant updates throughout, including a new up-spec RS version. Both version receive an extra 5 hp from the 1,200 parallel-Twin, now peaking at 103.5 hp at 7,750 rpm. The Speed Twin 1200 gets new suspension with an inverted 43mm Marzocchi fork and twin Marzocchi shocks with remote reservoirs. The riding position is more spacious, with the handlebar higher and farther forward and a more sculpted bench seat. Also new are a redesigned tank, a flip-up fuel cap, black powdercoated engine casings, cast-aluminum wheels, and LCD and TFT display with smartphone connectivity.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS gets a slightly higher seat at 31.9 inches with a napped finish and stich detailing. The handlebar is positioned farther forward and the footpegs are slightly raised and farther back for a sportier position. It gets a fully adjustable Marzocchi inverted fork and adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with remote reservoirs, well as two 320mm front discs with Brembo Stylema M4.30 radial calipers. The RS also gets Triumph Shift Assist and the Sport ride mode.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 will be available in Crystal White or Carnival Red, both with a Sapphire Black lower section. It will also be available in an Aluminum Silver option. Pricing starts at $13,595. The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS will be available in Baja Orange or Sapphire Black with pricing starting at $15,995.
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2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800
The new 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 sport-tourer is powered by a liquid-cooled 798cc Triple that makes 113 hp at 10,750 rpm and 62 lb-ft of torque at 8,500 rpm, with a slip/assist clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, and Triumph Shift Assist as standard. It uses a tubular steel perimeter frame and a fabricated pressed steel two-sided swingarm. Suspension is provided by Showa and is fully adjustable, offering 5.9 inches of wheel travel. Brakes include two 310mm front discs paired with 4-piston radial calipers and a 255mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. Cornering ABS is fitted as standard. Seat height is 32.9 inches, and wet weight in 472 lb. An adjustable windscreen and integrated wind deflectors add touring capability. The bike includes three ride modes, cornering ABS and TC, cruise control, and an integrated TFT screen with smartphone connectivity.
The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 will be available in Sapphire Black, Graphite, Cosmic Yellow, and Caspian Blue starting at $12,495.
Read our 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Preview
2025 Triumph Trident 660
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 has been updated with technology, suspension, and new colors and graphics. The bike now includes optimized cornering ABS and traction control, the Triumph Shift Assist up/down quickshifter, cruise control, and Sport ride mode. The Showa 41mm inverted fork has been upgraded with SFF-BP damping. More upgrades include a new forged aluminum top yoke and a forged aluminum brake pedal.
Most everything else remains the same, including the bike’s liquid-cooled 660cc 3-cylinder engine that makes a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. It has a seat height of 31.7 inches, a wheelbase of 55.2 inches, a wet weight of 419 lb, and a fuel capacity of 3.7 gallons.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 will be available in three new colorways: Cosmic Yellow, Cobalt Blue, and Diablo Red. A Jet Black color scheme will also be available. Bikes will begin arriving in dealerships in November with an MSRP of $8,595.
Read our 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Preview
2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition
Celebrating Triumph’s rich racing history is the new 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition, which features a race-inspired graphic scheme, Triumph Shift Assist, and a flyscreen. The Trident 660 is powered by a liquid-cooled 660cc Triple that makes a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. It has a seat height of 31.7 inches and a weight of 416 lb. Throttle-by-wire allows two ride modes (Road and Rain), and it comes with ABS, switchable traction control, and a combined TFT and LCD display.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition adds a white, blue, and red graphic scheme inspired by “Slippery Sam,” as well as a Number 67 race graphic, a flyscreen, and Triumph Shift Assist, which enables clutchless up and down gear changes with an autoblipper on downshifts for smoother changes.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition will be available for one year only with an MSRP of $8,595.
Read our 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition First Look Review
2025 Yamaha MT-07
The 2025 Yamaha MT-07 is updated with a minimalist, stripped-back style with a new LED headlight unit, a slimmer tank, and updated side covers, tail section, and seat assembly. It also gets a new Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle, which enables new rider aids like Yamaha Ride Control with three throttle maps and switchable traction control. Also new is the slip/assist clutch and the optimized clutch-lever shape. The MT-07 now includes a sounds amplification system to enhance the engine’s sound. Also new for 2025 is an inverted 41mm KYB fork and radial-mounted 4-piston calipers pinch twin discs up front. The new 5-inch TFT display allows smartphone connectivity.
The 2025 Yamaha MT-07 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Charcoal Black, or Ice Storm with an MSRP of $8,599.
Read our 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Preview
2025 Yamaha YZF-R1
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 gets a few updates that it shares with the YZF-R1M described below. Brakes are upgraded with radial-mount Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers and a new Brembo master cylinder. The R1 also gets a fully adjustable 43mm KYB fork. New carbon-fiber winglets provide downforce, and new rider- and passenger-seat covers are added. Returning features include the 998cc CP4 inline-Four, the aluminum Deltabox frame, and a titanium muffler and heat shield. Technology includes a 4.2-inch TFT display, full LED lighting, lean-sensitive ABS, three-level engine brake management, four-level Power Delivery Mode, lean-sensitive traction control, four-level slide control, four-level lift control, three-level launch control, and three settings for the up/down quickshifter.
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue or Matte Raven Black with an MSRP of $18,999.
Read our 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Preview
2025 Yamaha YZF-R1M
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1M gets the same updates as the YZF-R1 described above, including Brembo Stylema calipers, carbon-fiber winglets, and seat covers. Replacing the R1’s KYB fork, the R1M returns with an Öhlins NPX fork, as well as the Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension, which adjusts damping in real time. Unlike the R1, the R1M includes GPS data logging, through which vehicle data can be recorded and wirelessly downloaded to a smartphone app to be analyzed and adjusted.
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1M will be available in a Carbon Fiber colorway with an MSRP of $27,699.
Read our 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M Preview
2025 Yamaha YZF-R3
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3 is freshened with styling inspired by Yamaha’s YZR-M1 MotoGP racebike, including a bolder front fairing, sleek new side panels, and a sporty new tailsection with signature R-series tail wing. Slimmer side covers match a narrower seat to provide a shorter reach to the ground, and seat height is 30.7 inches. It includes new LED lighting and new LCD gauges with smartphone connectivity and a new USB-A socket. The 320cc parallel-Twin remains the same, but it now includes Yamaha’s Assist & Slipper clutch. Suspension is provided by a 37mm inverted KYB fork and KYB monoshock (adjustable for spring preload), and brakes include a 298mm front disc with a 2-piston caliper and a 220mm rear disc with 1-piston caliper. ABS is standard, and curb weight is 373 lb.
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Stealth Black, or Lunar White/Nebular Blue with an MSRP of $5,499.
Read our 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3 and R7 Preview
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9
The new 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 combines track-capable performance with streetbike accessibility. It’s powered by Yamaha’s 890cc crossplane Triple, which makes a claimed 117hp at 10,000 rpm and 69 lb-ft of toque at 7,000 rpm. Also included is a slip/assist clutch and an auto-blipping quickshifter. The R9’s chassis diverges from the MT-09 with a new Deltabox aluminum frame. Up front is a fully adjustable KYB fork with SDF design and an adjustable KYB monoshock. Brakes include Brembo Stylema monoclock front calipers and 320mm dual discs.
Technology includes traction control (nine levels), wheelie control (three levels), slide control (three modes), adjustable engine braking, and cornering ABS with the option to switch off rear ABS for track riding, as well as four power modes, launch control, and Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter.
Seat height is 32.7 inches, fuel capacity is 3.7 gallons, and curb weight is 430 lb. The bike’s 5-inch TFT display has four street themes and a dedicated track display, and it includes smartphone connectivity.
The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 will be available in Raven Black, Team Yamaha Blue, or Intensity White/Redline with an MSRP of $12,499.
Read our 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Preview
Would be nice to include super scooters, 250 cc and above, for other riders. At 79 yrs I changed to a 400 cc Yamaha Majesty and was surprised how much I liked it after 18 years on VStroms.
We typically include (and test) larger scooters, but not many have been updated lately. This isn’t a comprehensive buyers guide; it just covers new/updated bikes.
A agree with above comment about scooters.
At no charge here’s a outline of a 1 edition month exclusive on scooters.
1. Cover: Is a scooter a motorcycle
2 Photo A Yamaha T-Max 560 (not sold in America). 47HP YES.
3. Duh. History of scooters includes oldest (ICE) ever to newest notable Electrics, and
then future predictions of scooters.
4. Scooters from around the
world. You do realize there are probably close to 1 Billion
scooters In use worldwide mostly in Asia and developing country’s where cars are unaffordable for the masses.
4. Covering the world of scooters.
5. Segmented by cc review of scooters.
40cc to 149cc
150cc ro 250 etc.
Racing scooters do they? I don’t know you guys fine out.
I agree with Mr. Hayden, with a slight addition. For his proposed segmented reviews, please include an additional class for scooters over 250cc. Examples would include: Yamaha Xmax 292cc, Suzuki Burgman 400, Piaggio BV400, Vespa 300 (278cc), GTS Super (278cc), and GTV300 (listed as 300cc), and the Kymco AK550 liquid cooled twin. I would leave to your discretion: Piaggio MP3 and Kymco CV3 (my vote is “No”).
The matter of larger cc scooters raises the question: State by state, at how many cc’s is the operator required to have a motorcycle license? Thanks! Jim Dieringer
Seems the motorcycle industry as well as many others are pricing themselves out of the motorcycle business except for the wealthy who cares less what it cost.
It is government regulations that are driving the prices up. Pollution controls, ABS, Catalytic converters, traction control, liability insurance for sue happy lawyers. Just look at the God awful rear fenders and taillights the manufacturers have to put on their motorcycles.
Airbags and Seatbelts next?
You are ignorant. RIDERS DEMAND safety improvements. Otherwise there are millions of used older bikes to choose from.
It seems to me that the governments around the world, want to price motorcycles, and a lot more out of business. I wish, we could just be left alone to enjoy our favorite means of transportation.
Right on brother !
let’s not forget the greedy dealers who mark things way up then add on freight,cost to build…pdi…the list goes on and on….I once worked for a dealer who would make $750 clear even if he sold the bike at dealer cost…like I said greedy
If you think you can operate a business on $750 per bike it’s time for you to go into business
like I said that was at cost when he “gave away ‘ the deal…most deals they made well over 2k…like I said greedy
I used to be a Triumph dealer. It costs over $1000 per bike just to sell it. The freight and PDI are direct costs, there is zero profit in that. You have zero idea what it takes to run a business. You better keep your day job.
hey! Die Hard is the best christmas movie ever!
Why should freight be free? You go run a dealership for, say, 5 years, then come back and let’s see how you feel about:
– Dealing with the “public”; 80% are jerks without a clue, who all think freight charges should be free and that there are no costs associated with running a dealership
– Paying for the building.
– Paying the utilities to keep the business running
– Paying the employees
– Paying the taxes
– Dealing with the State or country department of motor vehicles–EVERY DAY (soul crushing)
– Dealing with theft and people who dodge paying their bills
– Dealing with fraudsters
– Dealing with customers who think their trade-ins are worth 10-times more than they are actually worth (also soul crushing)
– Dealing with motorcycle companies every day
– If you sell touring motorcycles, dealing with people in the middle of a trip who need instant break-down service even though your service department has no openings for 7 to 10 days.
Honestly, I’m surprised there are ANY dealers. It’s a business I wouldn’t touch, nor would most sane people.
I’d love to see the market research that steers so many manufacturers away from bringing small displacement, low cost bikes to the US.
Surely, I’m not the only rider who wants something fun, cheap and stylish to bop around town on. Give me a 125-250cc that doesn’t look like it was designed by a 12 year old boy.
It’s literally right there in the middle of the article… Kawasaki W230… 233cc, ABS, doesn’t look like a demented insect, not very expensive at $5500 all-in. Also several 350cc Royal Enfield models are under $5000 and look like normal and even retro motorcycles. And many more. They are out there, look at manufacturer web sites. Sometimes dealers don’t stock many, because, HONESTLY… not many customers ask for them. People who want cheap motorcycles buy cheap scooters or motorcycles made in China, and end up losing all their money when it breaks and there’s no dealers or independent shops to fix it. And they ALWAYS break. Yamaha has a $5000 250 that is not insectoid. Honda has the classic Super Cub 125 for under $4000 with ABS and cast wheels (instead of spoked wheels). If those are all too expensive for your budget, you are a used motorcycle customer.
Oi vey, all these scooter comments. I worked for San Francisco’s CITIBIKE for many years and road tested the Suzuki 650 Burgman – it was a great bike but for some reason Suzuki didn’t want it back. What happened? I ended up putting nearly 5,000 miles on it, touring the western United States. Capable? Yup. Enjoyable? Absolutely. Did people stare? You bet!
I’d love to convince Triump to build a scooter around their monster, three cylinder motor and up the horsepower to over 200 (supercharge the darn thing). With 16 inch wheels and minimal brakes it would be truly a bike to overwhelm the VAST majority of riders.
Scooters rule in MANY nations, just not so much here.
SCOOTERS!? Where are they? I stop throwing a leg over at 70 plus years. I didn’t stop riding. AND the garage has no room for a CanAm or a Ryker or Harley trike which you’ve covered in the past.
A buying guide with out SCOOTERS is like 1/2 the menu.
John, the Motorcycle Buyers Guide only includes new or significantly updated models, and there hasn’t been news about new/updated scooters for 2025 yet. However, you can find some new scooters on the 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: https://ridermagazine.com/2023/07/11/2024-motorcycle-buyers-guide-new-street-models/
I recently purchased a BMW C650GT Maxi Scooter (automatic). After riding motorcycles for the last fifty years, it is quite different. Besides always looking for the shifter and trying to pull in the non-existent clutch while stopping, it’s been a blast. I find that other motorcycle riders actually still wave when I pass by; in my head, I’m thinking, “Don’t judge me, Bro!”
My only regret is that Honda doesn’t sell its ADV750 in the States. The ADV750 would sell well, and many older riders like myself would snap them up. Are you listening, Honda?
I find the waving is REALLY REALLY annoying in urban areas and anywhere with high levels of motorcycle traffic. Riding to motorcycle events like the big Touring show in Geneva, NY, Americade… sheesh, it’s wall to wall motorcycles as you get within a few hours of Geneva and it’s just annoying to keep waving. “Stop the wave. We’re OVER it.!”
Gready dealers, hmmm, agree in a lot of examples, but it goes far deeper, back in 70-80’s, 15% markup built into SRP was not enough to keep the doors open on a MC business, had to have competent employees , enthusiast who rode bikes daily , shop, service, parts, accessories, is what kept the business viable. Not tattooed, pierced up knuckle headeds who don’t ride and know a spark plug from a widget, down right insulting to find total lack of knowledge and real motorcycle enthusiasts at your average MC shop these days. Even more insulting is the manufactures offer far greater quality and variations of motorcycles that we could only dream of years ago, and these so called dealers , or rather the people that meet the public have no clue as to the quality and competent product they offer. Kudos to the few good dealers/shops out there – worth spending your money there. I have same sediments about restaurants and bar personel, same lack of competence, knowledge, and understanding of service , just expect a high tip for saying hi. Difficult to train up this current group of employees, but got to find a way – mentorship and true journeyship methods work in supporting these trades as a career.
I am 74 years old and have had various motorcycles on the road now for 58 years. I bought a new BMW 1200RT in 2017 but i did not find it to suit my needs. I opted for a 2020 Burgman 400 and I liked it around town but found it to be underpowered for longer trips. I sold it and bought a used Burgman 650. It has been a good ride but I am thinking about a new BMW c650 this year. Any thoughts on this bike? I have heard that engines were a problem 2017 but I expect that has been corrected.
Man, the motorcycle world is looking lame.
Same nonsense as last year, with a few new pretties, but still the same old bikes.
I’d rather buy an old bike and rebuild it than buy a new ‘cookie-cutter’ generic waste of garage space.
Honda has become as exciting as tan wallpaper accents on a beige wall.
Yes please feature scooters as well. We just don’t have scooter magazines here stateside like the rest of the world.