Progress is always a good thing, but we are humans and are not protected against nostalgia. Knowing this, manufacturers feed off riders fascination with classic motorcycles designs, and keep releasing new models that carry heritage of the past.
In this lineup we gathered true sports machines that combine genuine retro styling with unprecedented performance of the 21st century. Can these modern bikes compete with the legends of the years long gone?
Previous #AutomotiveTerritory episodes you may want to check out:
Powerful motorcycles that impress with their muscle performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss4KTea6vns
Best bobber motorcycles that are currently on sale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XfQsSFROkY
All motorbikes that appeared in this #ATmotorcycles episode:
Honda CB650R/1000R: powersports.honda.com/2019/cb1000r-abs.aspx / powersports.honda.com/2019/cb650r.aspx
The engine of any motorcycle is unique and has its own soul. But if you have tried the straight-four at least once in your life, then you will never confuse this feeling with other bikes. Especially when we are talking about the new Honda CB650R and CB1000R models.
Triumph Street Twin: triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/motorcycles/classic/bonneville-street-twin
The legendary British manufacturer still dictates the genuine look of a classic motorcycle, and the 2019 Street Twin is a clear confirmation of this. The bike’s ergonomics has been adjusted to the finest details: a low-rise seat and improved rider control makes the handling easy and enjoyable even on longer trips, while the minimalistic retro design helps this bike to stand out on the road.
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: royalenfield.com/in/en/home/motorcycles/continental-gt/
2019 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is built for aggressive riding, but Royal Enfield actually made it comfortable. The model gets mid-level clip-on handlebars, a classic café racer seat and a curved fuel tank for tucking your knees.
Ducati Scrambler 1100: scramblerducati.com/en/bike/1100
2019 Ducati Scrambler 1100 is the range-topping bike in Ducati’s new Scrambler range that takes design inspiration from the original 1970s model. It is sold in three modifications, regular, Special, and Sport.
Kawasaki W800 Cafe: kawasaki.com/motorcycle/w/retro-classic/w800?cm_re=GLOBALNAV-_-PRODUCTGROUPLIST-_-MPP
2019 Kawasaki W800 Café is a part of the brand’s the neo-retro W series, but it is distinguished from the rest of the range by its café racer styling and bodywork. It pays tribute to the original 1960s W1 bikes.
Yamaha XSR 700/900: yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/xsr700 and yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/xsr900/
Yamaha XSR 700 and XSR 900 debuted in 2016, under the brand’s “Faster Sons” philosophy: respecting the past builds, while creating performance-oriented bikes that keep abreast with the current trends.
BMW R NineT Scrambler: bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/heritage/rninetscrambler.html#/section-the-design-of-the-r-nine-t-scrambler
Based on the original R NineT model introduced in 2014, 2019 BMW R NineT Scrambler share its retro looks and elegance of its older brother, but features a larger front wheel, a more compact steel tank, and a raised exhaust.
Suzuki SV650 Scrambler: suzuki-moto.com/gamme-2018/sv650-scrambler
Last year, Suzuki released a special-edition scrambler kit for one of their most successful bikes in the naked range. This iteration of the Suzuki SV650 was sold in France only, and its production was limited, so it is quite possible, you will no longer find one on sale.
Moto Guzzi V7 III: garagemotoguzzi.com/en/model/v7-iii
Out of all Moto Guzzis sold within a year, 50% will be V7 IIIs, so no wonder why the Italian manufacturer keeps refining its lineup. The model is based on the original V7 Sport designed by Lino Tonti in 1971.
CCM Motorcycles Spitfire Series: ccm-motorcycles.com
The Spitfire Series by the British manufacturer Clews Competition Machines or CCM for short, is the bestselling handcrafted motorcycles line in the world.
Norton Motorcycles Atlas Nomad and Ranger: nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/norton-atlas-nomad.html and nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/norton-atlas-ranger.html
In 2019 the British Norton Motorcycles Company delivers on its promise and brings a new series of bikes Atlas Nomad and Ranger, which are built around an in-house developed 650 cc parallel twin.
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Royal Enfield all the way!!!
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Although automotive manufacturers are constantly on the look out for new ideas and design choices, there are timeless classics that remain popular even today. So here are some of the most amazing modern retro motorcycles that you can own today. Which one do you like the most?