Suzuki Motor USA announced two new V-Strom 800 models. The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 and 800 Touring models are based on the engine and chassis of the V-Strom 800DE, which was just introduced last year; however, the new models have a more street-oriented focus. Suzuki says the new bikes will appeal to riders looking for a “performance-minded yet versatile middleweight motorcycle with adventure in mind,” adding that they provide comfort and performance for commuting, sport or long-distance touring, and occasional dirt road use.

Like their slightly older siblings – as well as the Suzuki GSX-8S, also introduced last year – the Suzuki V-Strom 800 and 800 Touring feature the new-generation 776cc parallel-Twin with DOHC and a 270-degree crankshaft.

The new engine provides smooth and controllable power at low engine speeds as well as a free-revving rush of performance when needed. Both bikes also have throttle-by-wire, a bi-directional quickshifter, and the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS).

When we reviewed the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE in Sardinia, Italy, our reviewer wrote that “When a twist of the throttle requests more power, the engine responds with a torquey forward rush, and the Suzuki Cross Balancer system does a great job of quelling any excessive engine vibration.”

Related: 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | First Ride Review

The V-Strom 800 and 800 Touring have a backbone-style steel frame, steel sub-frame, and an aluminum swingarm. Suspension is provided by a new 43mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) inverted front fork offering 5.9 inches of travel and a gas-charged Showa rear shock with a remote, hand-operated hydraulic spring preload adjuster.

Stopping power comes from radially mounted Nissin 4-piston calipers grabbing twin 310mm stainless steel discs up front and single-piston caliper with a 260mm disc in the back. ABS is standard and offers two different levels of intervention, which are controlled through the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) along with the Drive Mode Selector and Traction Control System – both of which have three modes – and the Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems. All of this is accessed through the same 5-inch color TFT LCD instrument panel as the 800DE.

New seven-spoke cast aluminum wheels are shod with a 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear tire. Dunlop’s D614F/D614 tubeless ADV tires were engineered exclusively for the V-Strom 800 and feature a new tread pattern and internal structure for optimal on-road operation plus the ability to explore unpaved roads.

The V-Strom 800 and 800 Touring have a more approachable 32.5-inch seat height than the 33.7-inch seat height on the 800DE. Additionally, a lower handlebar position than the 800DE and rubber-covered aluminum footpegs attached to cast aluminum brackets help provide increased comfort on longer rides.

See all of Rider‘s Suzuki coverage here.

The V-Strom 800 Touring includes a 35-liter top case that can hold most full-face helmets and unlock from the motorcycle in seconds. Also, the 800 Touring has standard hand guards to shield the rider’s hands from the elements.

A variety of Genuine Suzuki Accessories are available for both bikes, including nylon and aluminum side cases, several top case options, engine guards, a centerstand, low- and high-profile seats, heated hand grips, fog lamps, and more.

The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 comes in Metallic Matte Steel Green starting at $9,899, and the V-Strom 800 Touring, which will be available in Spring 2024, will come in Glass Sparkle Black starting at $10,499.

For more information, visit the Suzuki website.

Check out more new bikes in Rider‘s 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide

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If Rider’s Motorcycle of the Year, now in its 34th year, were a person, it would have graduated from college or completed military service, launched a career, got married, bought a house, and started a family. It would have a couple motorcycles in the garage, perhaps a cruiser or sport-tourer for the open road and a dual-sport or adventure bike for exploring the backcountry.

In other words, it would be like the rest of us: a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast.

Rider has been bringing you “Motorcycling at Its Best” for almost 50 years. We’ve tested nearly every street-legal motorcycle on the market, with an emphasis on real-world bikes that are within reach for most of us. For every $100,000 Arch 1s we review, we test dozens if not hundreds of motorcycles you’ll find in dealerships and garages across America, from sea to shining sea.

Related: 2022 Motorcycle of the Year

Unlike car dealers, most motorcycle dealers don’t offer test rides. Demo rides are great, but they are few and far between and often involve parade-pace conga lines that don’t allow riders to experience a motorcycle’s true capabilities. We know you count on us to provide honest, in-depth reviews to help you make informed purchase decisions – or to just keep you up to date on the latest and greatest bikes on the market.

Every year, we ride as many new or significantly updated motorcycles as we can and evaluate them within the context of their intended use. Then we put our collective heads together and identify those that best fulfill their intended purpose and advance the state of motorcycle design, performance, and function.

For 2023, there were more than 80 eligible contenders. We narrowed them down to 10 finalists and one winner.

Without further ado…

2023 Motorcycle of the Year Finalists:

1. BMW R 18 Roctane

The fifth member of the R 18 family is a unique alternative to the ubiquitous American V-Twin. It’s powered by the BMW 1,802cc “Big Boxer” Twin and features blacked-out styling, a midrise handlebar, a 21-inch front wheel, and hard saddlebags. The Roctane has admirable curb appeal, good comfort and handling, and high-tech features including Rock, Roll, and Rain ride modes.

Related: 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane | First Ride Review  

2. CFMOTO Ibex 800 T

CFMOTO has been on the gas lately, expanding its motorcycle lineup from seven to 10 models, including two versions of the Ibex 800 adventure-tourer powered by a 790cc parallel-Twin adapted from the KTM 790 Adventure. The top-of-the-line Ibex 800 T is comfortable, capable, and packed with useful features yet retails for an accessible $10,499.

Related: 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 T | Road Test Review 

3. Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide/Road Glide

For a company steeped in tradition, Harley-Davidson has taken two of its most iconic models in a decidedly modern direction. The new styling, 12.3-inch TFT color touchscreen, and liquid-cooled 121ci Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin with variable valve timing are only on the limited-production, high-priced CVO versions for now, but the significant updates have catapulted these baggers into the future.

Related: 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and Road Glide Review | First Ride 

4. Honda SCL500

In a nod to its iconic ’60s-era CL72 and CL77 scramblers, the new Honda SCL500 is powered by a 471cc parallel-Twin and has an upright riding position, a high-routed exhaust, block-tread tires, good suspension travel, and retro styling elements like fork gaiters and gas tank knee pads. Priced at $6,799 with standard ABS, the SCL500 brings back affordable cool.

Related: 2023 Honda SCL500 Review | First Ride

5. Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

After introducing the highly capable Norden 901 adventure bike for 2022, Husqvarna launched the Expedition variant for 2023 with an Explorer ride mode, upgraded suspension, a beefier skid plate, and several touring-ready features, including waterproof soft saddlebags. With a 105-hp 889cc parallel-Twin and serious off-road chops, the Expedition loves to get dirty.

Related: 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition | First Ride Review 

6. Indian Sport Chief

Built on the new Chief platform launched by Indian two years ago (Indian’s Super Chief Limited was a 2021 MOTY finalist), the Sport Chief is a West Coast club-style cruiser with a bullet fairing, a tall-but-forward handlebar, and mid-mount foot controls. With a lean-and-mean stance and a rumbling 116ci Thunderstroke V-Twin, the Sport Chief won our recent comparison with Harley’s Low Rider S.

Related: 2023 Indian Sport Chief | First Ride Review

7. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Since 2019, the Royal Enfield 648cc parallel-Twin lineup has included the Continental GT cafe racer and the INT650 roadster. For 2023, they were joined by the Super Meteor 650, a cruiser that draws from Royal Enfield’s 121-year heritage. After testing it on India’s rough-and-tumble streets, we were impressed by the Super Meteor’s style, build quality, capability, and value.

Related: 2023 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | Video Review

8. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

The new Suzuki 776cc parallel-Twin, which makes a claimed 83 hp and 57.5 lb-ft of torque, powers two new-for-2023 models: the GSX-8S naked sportbike (see review on page 32) and the V-Strom 800DE adventure bike. With a 21-inch front wheel, 8.7 inches of suspension travel, 8.75 inches of ground clearance, and a gravel TC mode, the 800DE is the most off-road-capable V-Strom yet.

Related: 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | First Ride Review

9. Triumph Street Triple 765 R

We tested the updated Triumph Street Triple 765 R and RS naked sportbikes in Spain, and as impressive as the higher-spec RS is, our reviewer favored the bang for the buck offered by the R. “It’s astonishing that a semi-exotic and highly refined motorcycle with such outsized performance capabilities can be had for less than $10K,” he said, adding that it is “one of the best values in motorcycling.”  

Related: 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R/RS | First Ride Review 

10. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ 

Winner of Rider’s 2021 MOTY award, the fourth generation of the Yamaha FJ/Tracer platform gets a new millimeter-wave radar that enables adaptive cruise control and a world-first radar-linked Unified Brake System as well as other useful updates. Powered by an exciting 890cc crossplane Triple, the Tracer 9 GT+ is one of the best sport-tourers available.

Related: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review | Road Test

And the 2023 Motorcycle of the Year winner is…

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT

KTM has built bikes with “Duke” monikers for nearly 30 years, starting with the 620 Duke introduced in 1994, a lightweight, single-cylinder supermoto that was a bare-knuckled street brawler. The Duke family has grown and evolved over the years, and KTM’s U.S. lineup now includes the 200 Duke, 390 Duke, 790 Duke, 890 Duke R, 1290 Super Duke R Evo, and 1290 Super Duke GT.

We’ve tested them all, but the one that has become deeply embedded under our skin like a tattoo is the 1290 Super Duke GT sport-tourer.

Following his first ride on the then-new 2017 Super Duke GT, former EIC Mark Tuttle – not a man known to gush – described it as “nearly flawless, the perfect sport-touring bike for a rider who doesn’t want to give up sportbike levels of engine performance and handling. It’s comfortable for all-day riding, offers decent wind protection, makes enormous power, and does indeed handle and stop like a sportbike.”

After logging 3,500 miles for our first full test, we said “the GT is designed to excite you more than pamper you. … Few bikes feel so eager, so ready to take your breath away.”

It also earned a spot as a 2017 MOTY finalist: “We loved to dirty dance with KTM’s ‘Beast,’ the 1290 Super Duke R, but the GT is the version we could take home to mama. Higher, wider handlebars, wider cushier seats, lower footpegs, a bigger tank, and a nicely sized adjustable windscreen and hard bags ready the GT for long days at warp speed, all powered by that 173-hp V-Twin, which is retuned for better touring manners.”

In the years since, the 1290 Super Duke GT has only gotten better.

An update for 2019 included refinements for the liquid-cooled 1,301cc LC8 V-Twin, revised WP semi-active suspension, and improvements in lighting, wind protection, and instrumentation. It gained a few pounds, but our review stated that “the GT’s on-road performance is every bit as thrilling as it was before; it goes fast, turns fast, and stops fast with a level of precision and control that’s hard to beat.” On Jett Tuning’s dyno, it cranked out 157 hp at 10,100 rpm and 92 lb-ft of torque at 7,400 rpm at the rear wheel.

We were bereft when the GT disappeared from KTM’s lineup during the Covid years, but we were excited to see it return for 2023. Updates were few, mostly styling and instrumentation, but what we loved about the 1290 Super Duke GT remained undiluted. As we wrote in our review in the May issue: “While the 1290 Super Duke GT is pretty incredible, it’s no Hulk ready to explode in a rage with one mistimed input. Rather, the GT is a well-behaved beast, one with finely tuned throttle response and easily controllable power.”

Related: 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Road Test Review

We also praised the GT’s high-spec components, top-notch electronic rider aids, confident handling, ride-all-day comfort, and generous 6.1-gal. fuel capacity. Although the 30-liter hard bags are no longer standard, they are available as accessories.

“This bike is the pointy end of the sport-touring spear, and it’s sharper than ever.”

’Nuff said.

Congratulations to KTM for the 1290 Super Duke GT, Rider’s 2023 Motorcycle of the Year!

To find a KTM dealer near you, visit the KTM website.

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It’s a momentous event when Harley-Davidson reinvents iconic models like the Road Glide and the Street Glide, the most popular motorcycles on American roads. Aside from the shared frames and crankcases of these fraternal twins, pretty much everything else on the new Harley-Davidson CVO Glides has been reimagined. 

With a quick glance, you’ll recognize familiar batwing and sharknose fairings, but a closer look reveals entirely new bodywork. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a new motor: the 121-cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 featuring variable valve timing and liquid-cooled cylinder heads.   

Gaze a little longer, and you’ll notice a new inverted fork fitted with new radial-mount Brembo 4-piston calipers and larger brake rotors. You can’t see the shocks behind the restyled saddlebags, but they’re new too. 

It’s the dawn of a new era for the Glides, as this refreshed styling and high-tech motor surely will migrate to Harley’s non-CVO baggers in the next year or two. For now, all this newness will cost a cool $42,999.

Related: 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST and Street Glide ST | Review

Mo’ Mo From the MoCo   

The centerpiece of the new Harley-Davidson CVO Glides is a Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin, but the VVT 121 takes the M-8 to a higher level with variable valve timing. The system expands the powerband by electronically moving the camshaft through a 20-degree range based on factors like rpm, load, and gear selection, supplying more grunt at low revs while also enabling it to rev more freely up top.  

Harley’s internal code name for the new engine is “Helix,” and it features much more than just VVT. It uses the same bore size as the 117ci motor but gets additional stroke to add up to 121ci, or 1,977cc.  

(Fun fact: Remember when H-D’s old Big Twins displaced 61ci? Now we’ve got a Harley that has nearly as much displacement in just one cylinder!)  

The Helix gets its intake charge from a 4-liter airbox that’s 50% larger than H-D’s Heavy Breather and combines with a larger throttle body to feed the beast. The mixture is squeezed with a higher compression ratio (11.4:1) and dumps the spent charge into a freer-flowing exhaust that sounds deep and powerful for a stock system.  

Added up, H-D says its new V-Twin produces 9.5% more horsepower and 8% more torque than the Twin-Cooled 117 M-8, churning out 115 hp at 4,500 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. Byproducts of this new architecture are increased fuel economy and improved durability thanks to cooler exhaust valves. Additionally, a new shift drum in the transmission makes selecting neutral when stopped easier.  

Harley-Davidson CVO Cockpit Renovation 

The view from behind the handlebars of the Harley-Davidson CVO Glides has been dramatically freshened and modernized. At center stage is a brilliant 12.3-inch TFT color touchscreen that can be set to display three view options: Cruise, Tour, and Sport. These can be further customized to include the displays of various widgets like tire-pressure monitoring, temperature, fuel range, and more.  

If you prefer pushing buttons to touching a screen, the CVOs are blessed with new backlit handlebar switches that have a nice tactile feel and are a welcome upgrade from the previous setup. Cruise control is standard, as are heated grips. Gone is the awkwardly bulky ignition switch behind the handlebar used previously, and an adjustable front brake lever is finally fitted. 

A Rockford Fosgate Stage II audio system provides 500 watts of power for bangin’ road tunes pounded out by two pairs of speakers, one in the fairings and the other in the saddlebags. The instrumentation is compatible with smartphones for wireless connections, and both models feature storage compartments with a USB-C outlet.  

The Harley-Davidson CVO Glides also offer selectable ride modes (Road, Sport, and Rain) that control power delivery, engine braking, cornering ABS, traction control, and hill-hold control. These parameters can be personalized to suit rider preferences by setting up a custom map.  

GEAR UP:  

• Helmet: Arai Signet-X  
• Jacket: Alpinestars Hoxton V2  
• Gloves: Highway 21 Jab Perf  
• Pants: Saint Unbreakable  
• Boots: H-D Hagerman  

Both models include fairings with a “floating” windscreen design that’s augmented by an adjustable air-control vane in the center vent to alter airflow to suit riders of various heights. Electric windscreen adjustment isn’t part of the package. Fine-tuning airflow is accomplished by adjustable wind deflectors. The Road Glide gets new versions of “Willie Wings” along the trailing edge of its fairing, while the Street Glide’s deflectors are located on the upper fork legs.  

Weight A Minute 

There’s no getting around the fact that big-inch baggers are heavy, so we’re happy to see Harley making steps to reduce the weight of their bikes. The biggest weight-loss investment is the triple clamp that’s made using a liquid aluminum forging process. It cuts 7 lb from this critical area.  

Also of note is a purported 4-5 lb of wiring stripped out thanks largely to the all-in-one TFT gauge panel. The fuel tank still holds a generous 6 gallons, but thanks to using thinner-gauge steel, it’s 2 lb lighter. The net result is a Street Glide that weighs 31 lb less, and the Road Glide’s mass is cut 35 lb. Total weight of the SG is 838 lb, while the RG scales in at 862 lb.  

Related: Harley-Davidson Announces 120th Anniversary Editions and Other 2023 Models

Milwaukee’s Finest 

H-D invited us to its home base to ride the new CVOs – the MoCo’s first global press launch since 2019. It was nicely timed, as I had just finished riding a Road Glide to Monterey for the KOTB races three days earlier, so I’d have recent comparative impressions. Side by side with an Indian Challenger, the OE Road Glide felt outclassed in terms of power, plushness, and technology.

We would’ve felt differently if we were aboard the new CVO model.

Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide  

We prefer the cleaner shape of the old RG’s fairing, but we must say this new CVO version looks much better in 3-D than in pictures. The finish detailing is exceptional on both models.  

The buckhorn handlebar on previous RGs is replaced by a tall mini-ape bar that places fists to wind in a flatter arrangement. Full-lock turns required a big reach from my short arms, but the bar can be rotated in its nicely finished upper triple clamp to sit closer to the rider. A heel/toe shifter provides gear-shifting options above the comfy footboards. The rear brake pedal remains located awkwardly high.  

We’re big fans of the 117ci M-8, but that lovable lump gets demoted with this impressive 121 VVT. It has more of everything, pulling harder from down low and revving strongly until its 5,500-rpm redline. It cruises easily at speed, even in lower gears – the motor remained smooth even in 3rd gear at 55 mph with about 3,400 rpm showing on the tach.  

We’re not sure we need electronic engine controls, but we’re pleased when they operate as well as the ones here. For example, the adjustable engine braking is wonderful. I switched it to the lowest setting to yield less pitching when decelerating. Augmented by H-D’s cornering drag torque slip control, the bike felt almost like it has a slipper clutch and allowed me to control my speed with my choice of braking inputs.  

Kudos to the engineers who dialed up a better suspension on these Glides. The 47mm inverted Showa fork gets some credit, even if it has the same 4.6 inches of travel as previous. More effective – and more needed – are new emulsion shocks that offer a significant improvement in suspension plushness. Although they have just 3 inches of travel, it’s a 50% increase over the 2 inches on the harsh-riding RG Special. The CVO shocks have a threaded preload adjustment on the right side, while the left-side features a remote adjuster that fine-tunes preload hydraulically. Rebound damping is also adjustable but requires removing a saddlebag to accomplish.

Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide  

To our eyes, the Street Glide’s new styling is a homerun, looking familiar but more contemporary. The integration of the turnsignal lamps into the fairing disposes of unsightly signal stalks, and the overall design looks modern without alienating fans of the beloved batwing. 

The handlebar is about a foot lower than on the Road Glide, which helps make the bike feel smaller than the RG. The wind deflector flap below the windscreen proves to be effective at reducing buffeting when it’s tilted upward. Mirrors provide a blurrier rear view than the nice stalk mounts on the RG. On the plus side is the ultra-convenient spring-loaded drawer cubby below the instrumental panel on the SG.  

The Glides feel – and literally are – at home on rural Wisconsin roads, ably swallowing miles as bucolic scenery rolls past. Our route took us past the fabulous Road America racetrack where the KOTB series raced six weeks earlier and then into a delightful little stretch of curvy road nestled in a forest. The bikes feel remarkably planted in the corners and provide the confidence to crank over the baggers until their footboards drag at 32 degrees. Responses from the new braking system improve upon the capable previous setup.

New seats keep riders comfortable, but we’re again perplexed why the passenger seats slope rearward. I sometimes want to leave my wife behind when I go for rides, but not if I start the ride with her behind me.

Glide Guide

These Glides are easily the best ones yet. Their motors have more power at all points on the tach, and their instrumentation is now among the best in the business. Combined with a dramatically smoother suspension, better brakes, and a pleasing new cockpit, these new models up the ante in the bagger segment.

The bagger bar has been raised. 

For more information, visit the Harley-Davidson website.

See all of Rider‘s Harley-Davidson coverage here.

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The Intelligent Emergency Call feature includes an SOS button, a loudspeaker, and a microphone on the right handlebar controls. The system uses BMW Motorrad Connected Services, which can be activated during new vehicle delivery to the customer, to connect a rider to an agent whenever the SOS button is pushed or when a crash is detected. Once connected, the agent communicates with the rider to determine the situation and level of injury and to contact emergency services if needed.

For 2024, the Intelligent Emergency Call system comes standard on K 1600 models, R 1250 models, the R 18 B and Transcontinental, the S 1000 R and RR, and the CE 04. It’s available as an option on the F 900 R and XR.

Also included in this announcement is that all new BMW M models will include a 600-mile Ultimate Care Break-In Service, a program that was launched in 2021.

BMW has already released information on a couple new/updated models for 2024 in earlier announcements, including the new R 18 Roctane, the R nineT 12 to replace the R nineT, and a prototype for the BMW M 1000 XR.

Related: 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane | First Ride Review

2024 BMW CE 04

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The BMW CE 04 will have an MSRP of $12,195 and come in Light White as standard. The optional Avantgarde Package is available in Imperial Blue Metallic, which replaces the Magellan Grey Metallic color option. Intelligent Emergency Call has also been added.

2024 BMW C 400 GT

Related: 2022 BMW C 400 GT | First Look Review

The BMW C 400 GT will have an MSRP of $8,245. Colors include the standard Alpine White, the optional Style Triple Black, and the Style Exclusive Imperial Blue Metallic to replace the Callisto Gray Metallic option.

2024 BMW G 310 R

Related: 2018 BMW G 310 R | First Ride Review

The BMW G 310 R will have an MSRP of $4,995. Cosmic Black 2 is the standard color. The Style Sport option comes in Racing Blue Metallic to replace Polar White/Racing Blue Metallic, and the Style Passion option comes in Granite Grey Metallic to replace Racing Red.

2024 BMW G 310 GS

Related: 2018 BMW G 310 GS | First Ride Review

The BMW G 310 GS will have an MSRP of $5,695 and come standard in Cosmic Black 3. The Style Sport option comes in Polar White/Racing Blue Metallic, and the Style Rallye option comes in Racing Red to replace Kalamata Dark Gold Metallic

2024 BMW F 900 R

Related: 2020 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR | Road Test Review

The BMW F 900 R will have an MSRP of $8,995 and come standard in Racing Red to replace Black Storm Metallic. The Style Sport option comes in Light White with updated graphics, and the Style Triple Black option replaces the Style Exclusive/Bluestone Metallic.

The F 900 R’s option packages have been changed. The Select Package, which included Heated Grips and Keyless Ride, has been removed and those features have been incorporated into the Premium Package. The Premium Package now has M Endurance Chain and ABS Pro, and a number of features have been removed from the package, including cruise control, the adaptive headlight, Headlight Pro, the center stand, GPR Prep, saddle bag mounts, and tire pressure monitoring. The new Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as a stand-alone option.

2024 BMW F 900 XR

Related: 2020 BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR | Road Test Review

The BMW F 900 XR will have an MSRP of $11,695 and come in Light White with updated graphics as standard. The Style Sport option comes in Blue Metallic 2 to replace Racing Blue Metallic, and the Style Triple Black option has updated graphics. This model now has the Intelligent Emergency Call system as a stand-alone option.

2024 BMW R 18

Related: 2021 BMW R 18 | First Look Review

The BMW R 18 will have an MSRP of $14,995 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include the unchanged Manhattan Metallic Matte, Black Storm Metallic/Vintage to replace Mars Red, and the Style Option 710 Velvet Green Metallic to replace the Option 719 Mineral White Metallic.

2024 BMW R 18 Classic

Related: 2021 BMW R 18 Classic | Tour Test Review

The BMW R 18 Classic will have an MSRP of $17,995 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. The Manhattan Metallic Matte option is unchanged, and the Black Storm Metallic/Vintage option replaces Mars Red. Style Option 719 Moon Stone Mineral White Metallic replaces Option 719 Mineral White Metallic and Option 719 Galaxy Dust/Titan Silver Metallic.

The Select Package will no longer include the locking gas cap for 2024, but it is available as a stand-alone option.

2024 BMW R 18 Roctane

Related: 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane | First Ride Review

The BMW R 18 Roctane is a new model for 2024. It will be available for $18,695 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include Manhattan Metallic Matte and Mineral Grey Metallic Matte.

2024 BMW R 18 B

Related: 2022 BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental | Video Review

The BMW R 18 B will have an MSRP of $19,945 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. The unchanged Manhattan Metallic Matte is also a color option, as well as Racing Blue Metallic to replace Gravity Blue Metallic. The Style Option 719 Black Pearl Black Storm Metallic 2 will replace Option 719 Mineral White Metallic and Option 719 Galaxy Dust/Titan Silver Metallic.

The options and packages have been rearranged, including the removal of the anti-theft alarm, tire pressure monitoring, a heated seat, locking fuel cap, and central locking from the Premium Package. The anti-theft alarm, heated seat, and central locking features are now available as stand-alone options. The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW R 18 Transcontinental

Related: 2022 BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental | Video Review

The BMW R 18 Transcontinental will have an MSRP of $23,995 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Manhattan Metallic Matte returns as an option, and the Racing Blue Metallic option will replace Gravity Blue Metallic. The Style Option 719 Moonstone Mineral White Metallic will replace Option 719 Mineral White Metallic and Option 719 Galaxy Dust/Titan Silver Metallic.

As with the R 18 B, the anti-theft alarm, tire pressure monitoring, a heated seat, locking fuel cap, and central locking have been removed from the Premium Package. The anti-theft alarm, heated seat, and central locking features are now available as stand-alone options. The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW R 1250 R

Related: 2020 BMW R 1250 R | Road Test Review

The BMW R 1250 R will have an MSRP of $15,345 and come in Ice Grey as standard. The Style Sport Racing Blue Metallic option returns, as well as the Style Triple Black option.

The Premium Package sees some changes, including the addition of MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, and Ride Modes Pro. Some features have been removed from the package, including the Design Option Silencer, the chrome exhaust pipe, cruise control, and tire pressure monitoring (now available as a stand-alone option). The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW R 1250 RS

Related: 2023 BMW R 1250 RS | First Look Review

The BMW R 1250 RS will have an MSRP of $15,995 and come in Ice Grey as standard. Other color options remain unchanged, including the Style Sport Racing Blue Metallic option and the Style Triple Black option.

The Premium Package will no longer include the Design Option Silencer or chrome exhaust pipe. The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW R 1250 RT

Related: 2019 BMW R 1250 GS/GSA/RT | First Ride Review

The BMW R 1250 RT will have an MSRP of $19,995 and come in Alpine White. Other color options include the Style Sport Racing Blue Metallic 2 to replace Racing Blue Metallic, the Style Triple Black’s Black Storm Metallic 2, and the Option 719 Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure

Related: BMW Announces 2019 R 1250 GS Adventure and F 850 GS Adventure

The BMW R 1250 GS Adventure will have an MSRP of $20,745 and come in Ice Grey as standard. Other color options include the Style Triple Black’s Black Storm Metallic/Black/Achat Gray, the Style GS Trophy Gravity Blue Metallic Matte option, and the Style Rallye Racing Blue Metallic to replace Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW S 1000 R

Related: 2021 BMW S 1000 R Announced

The BMW S 1000 R will have an MSRP of $14,295 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include Style Sport Bluestone Metallic and Light White/M Motorsport with updated graphics.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW S 1000 RR

Related: 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and M 1000 R | First Ride Review

The BMW S 1000 RR will have an MSRP of $18,295 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include Style Passion Racing Red with updated graphics and Light White/M Motorsport with updated graphics.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW M 1000 R

Related: 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and M 1000 R | First Ride Review

The BMW M 1000 R will have an MSRP of $21,695 and come in Light White/M Motorsport as standard. The M Competition Package will come in Black Storm Metallic/M Motorsport colorway.

BMW’s Ultimate Care Break-In Service has been added to this model for 2024.

2024 BMW M 1000 RR

Related: 2023 BMW M 1000 RR and M 1000 R | First Look Review

The BMW M 1000 RR will have an MSRP of $33,345 and come in Light White/M Motorsport as standard. The M Competition Package will come in Black Storm Metallic/M Motorsport colorway.

BMW’s Ultimate Care Break-In Service has been added to this model for 2024.

2024 BMW K 1600 GT

Related: 2017 BMW K 1600 GT | First Look Review

The BMW K 1600 GT will have an MSRP of $24,295 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include the Style Sport Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red option and the Style Option 719 Havanna Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic to replace the Option 719 Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW K 1600 GTL

Related: 2022 BMW K 1600 GTL | Road Test Review

The BMW K 1600 GTL will have an MSRP for $27,295 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include the Style Exclusive Gravity Blue Metallic and the Style Option 719 Havanna Meteoric Dust 2, which replaces the Option 719 Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW K 1600 B

Related: 2018 BMW K 1600 B Bagger | Road Test Review

The BMW K 1600 B will have an MSRP for $22,945 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include the Style Exclusive Manhattan Metallic Matte and the Option 719 Special Edition Midnight Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

2024 BMW K 1600 Grand America

Related: 2018 BMW K 1600 Grand America | Tour Test Review

The BMW K 1600 Grand America will have an MSRP for $28,130 and come in Black Storm Metallic as standard. Other color options include the Style Exclusive Manhattan Metallic Matte and the Option 719 Special Edition Midnight Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic.

The Intelligent Emergency Call system has been added as standard.

Visit the BMW Motorrad website for more information.

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Harley-Davidson has revealed full information about the new models in its premium CVO line, which were first teased in April. The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide employ the new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine, with the VVT referring to a variable valve-timing system.  

More obvious is the new styling of the models, which adds sharper edges to create more contemporary design sensibilities. “Exclusive and dramatic new visual designs present a transformative revision of the Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring platform,” says the MoCo.  

Keep in mind that the bikes’ new styling will surely migrate to non-CVO models, featuring fairings with integrated venting and LED signature lighting with integrated turnsignals. Additional design elements include a trimmed front fender, saddlebags with a three-dimensional shape to blend in with the fairings, and new fuel tanks with side bevels.

New Combo Cast Laced wheels have a black machine-cut cast-aluminum rim and laced spokes for a unique appearance, a design that enables TPMS (tire-pressure monitoring system) on a laced wheel.

Related: Harley-Davidson Announces 120th Anniversary Editions and Other 2023 Models

The new fairings feature a “floating” windscreen design that is said to improve aerodynamics and rider comfort, augmented by adjustable air-control vanes in the center vent. H-D reports that helmet buffeting is reduced by an average of 60% in wind-tunnel testing compared to previous models.  

“With the all-new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models, our mission is to advance every aspect of the Grand American Touring motorcycling experience,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, president, and CEO of Harley-Davidson. “These models set a new standard for Harley-Davidson performance, technology, and style, accelerating the evolution of the world’s most desirable motorcycle brand.” 

Power-To-Weight 

The new 121-cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 ramps up power and reliability, featuring liquid-cooled cylinder heads, variable valve timing, a new intake tract, a higher compression ratio, and a freer-flowing exhaust system. The 1,977cc V-Twin boasts 9.5% more horsepower (115 hp at 4,500 rpm) and 8% more torque (139 lb-ft at 3,000 rpm) than the previous Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine.

Variable valve timing helps expand the engine’s powerband by advancing or retarding camshaft timing over a range of 40 degrees of crankshaft rotation, which also improves fuel economy by up to 5%. Redesigned 4-valve cylinder heads incorporate new channels for coolant flow around the exhaust valve areas using an electric pump to circulate coolant to a heat exchanger (radiator) located low on the front of the frame. A new 4-liter airbox offers a 50% improvement over the former Heavy Breather intake and combines with a larger throttle body to improve power. The transmission is upgraded with a new shift drum that supposedly makes it easier to select neutral.  

Related: Harley-Davidson Introduces Screamin’ Eagle 135 Stage IV Crate Engine 

The CVOs also offer selectable ride modes (Road, Sport, and Rain) that electronically control power delivery, engine braking, Cornering-Antilock Braking System (C-ABS), and Cornering-Traction Control System (C-TCS) settings. 

All baggers are heavy, so it’s nice to see the new Glides have trimmed some fat. Dry weight of the Street Glide has been cut by 31 lb, while the Road Glide is 35 lb lighter. New triple clamps use a liquid aluminum forging process that reduces weight by about 7 lb, and the 6.0-gallon fuel tank is formed from lighter-gauge steel. 

Rolling Stock 

The new CVOs use Showa suspension components that “promote confident handling and provide a dramatic improvement in rider comfort compared to previous CVO models,” with rear suspension travel increased by 50% to 3.0 inches, and a new remote hydraulic preload-adjustment knob is located forward of the left saddlebag.  

Braking performance should be significantly improved with the adoption of radially mounted 4-piston Brembo calipers up front.  

Infotainment 

The Glides receive new instrumentation with a 12.3-inch TFT color touchscreen replacing the former bikes’ analog instruments and most switches, providing 400% greater screen area. Powered by H-D’s new Skyline OS, the display is customizable within three view options and is compatible with Apple and Android devices. 

A high-performance audio system features four Rockford Fosgate Stage II speakers that are powered by a new 500-watt amplifier. Wi-Fi connectivity enables wireless connection to a rider’s device, and a Bluetooth receiver for wireless headsets is built into the system. Both models feature expanded media storage compartments with a USB-C connection point. Heated grips are now standard and can be adjusted through the infotainment display or on the grips.  

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide 

The Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide’s iconic batwing fairing gets a thorough overhaul, updated to present a faster overall look with the splitstream vent now fully integrated into the design and pronounced undercuts beneath the LED headlamp. Amber LED turnsignals are seamlessly integrated into the left and right lamp elements, cleaning up the overall appearance. A shutdown sequence keeps the signature lighting illuminated for 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off for a dramatic curbside effect. 

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide 

The Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide’s distinctive sharknose fairing gets updated for a more modern appearance, “with more surface tension and the definition of a well-trained athlete.” The trailing edge of the fairing now better matches the shape of the fuel tank. The horizontal LED headlamp appears to have twin elements, mimicking the styling of previous RGs. Amber turnsignal lamps are integrated within the outer portions of the signature lighting, eliminating the previous bullet turnsignals. 

The Road Glide now has a wider handlebar with a flatter bend, which purportedly puts the rider’s hands in a more natural position for long-haul riding and enables 27 degrees of adjustability. 

Both Glides feature a redesigned seat shape and padding materials to offer improvement in long-range comfort. The seats (at 26.7 inches when laden) are shaped to rotate the rider’s hips to a neutral position relative to the spine, said to reduce fatigue on a rider’s back and neck.  

Options 

Both the Glides will be offered in two finish options. The Standard Dark Platinum finish uses Bright Smoked Satin pinstriping with color-matched inner fairing panels. Engine components are Gloss Black with Scorched Chrome accents on the engine inserts. The lower rocker boxes, pushrod tubes, and exhaust are finished in Scorched Chrome.  

An optional upgrade is the Whiskey Neat/Raven Metallic two-tone with color-matched inner fairing, a paint process applied by hand. Raven Metallic panels are laid over the deep orange Whiskey Neat base, with airbrush accents and a bright orange pinstripe at the color break. The engine and air cleaner are finished in Gloss Black with orange accents on the engine inserts. The lower rocker boxes and pushrod tube collars are painted Whiskey Neat. Pushrod tubes and exhaust are chrome. Adversary Collection accessories feature a Black and Orange double anodized finish. 

The CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models will make a U.S. public debut in Milwaukee during the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, July 13-16, 2023. Both models will reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealer showrooms globally in mid-July with an MSRP of $42,999. 

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BMW Motorrad has announced details on the 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane, the fifth member of the R 18 family and a bike the company calls “a cruiser, a bagger, and everything in between.” 

The Roctane joins the R 18, R 18 Classic, R 18 B, and R 18 Transcontinental but borrows styling cues from other past BMW models, such as the 1936 BMW R 5, where the iconic air/oil-cooled Boxer engine is the epicenter of the “streamliner” design. Other key design features drawn from the past include the double-loop frame, exposed drive shaft, and rigid-style rear. 

What Makes the BMW R 18 Roctane Rock? 

The heart of the new BMW R 18 Roctane is the 1,802cc “Big Boxer” opposed Twin, mated to a 6-speed transmission and a single-plate dry slipper clutch and a nickel-plated driveshaft.

When we put the 2021 BMW R 18 on Jett Tuning’s dyno, it sent 80 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 109 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheel at 2,900 rpm. 

The new R 18 Roctane can be equipped with optional Reverse Assist and Hill Start Control, and the bike comes standard with keyless start and the same three ride modes R 18 riders are familiar with: Rain, Roll, and Rock, with distinct throttle maps and settings for Automatic Stability Control and Engine Drag Control in each mode. 

Related: 2021 BMW R 18 Classic | Tour Test Review 

The R 18 Roctane stands apart from its siblings with a blacked-out engine and drivetrain and a Dark Chrome exhaust system. The larger 21-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels, combined with the mid-rise, black-coated handlebar give the Roctane what BMW calls “a more purposeful look.” 

The 3.5-inch-wide front wheel is shod with a 120/70 B21 tire, while a 180/55 B18 tire wraps around the 5.5-inch rear wheel. The 21-inch front wheel extends the trail to 7.3 inches on the R 18 Roctane (vs. 5.9 inches on the standard R 18) for better straight-line stability. 

Braking comes from 4-piston fixed calipers biting dual 300mm discs up front and a single 300mm disc in the rear, and BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is standard. The R 18 Roctane has a 49mm telescopic fork and a central rear shock with travel-dependent damping and adjustable spring preload, providing the same 4.7-inch/3.5-inch front/rear travel as the R 18. 

Related: 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Road Test Review 

Also inspired by the 1936 BMW R 5 – and almost all BMW motorcycles until the early 1970s – the R 18 Roctane’s round instrument cluster is integrated into the metal LED headlight housing and includes information such as engine rpm, gear indicator, status inquiry, and trip computer details. An adaptive headlight is still optional and works by activating separate LED elements in the main headlight depending on the lean angle. 

The R 18 Roctane features a slim two-level seat that tapers towards the rear, with rear passenger straps, and is equipped with footboards and a heel-toe shifter. The 28.3-inch seat height puts the R 18 Roctane an inch higher than the standard R 18 but right about on par with the R 18 B.  

The R 18 Roctane is also equipped with body-color painted saddlebags with integrated LED taillights. They offer 27 liters of storage capacity on each side and optional removable liners are available. The “filler stripes” that cover the space between the bags and the bike can be selected from the available accessories. The original BMW Motorrad Accessories range also offers soft luggage options such as the rear bag or frame bag made of waxed canvas with leather trim. 

The bike has a 4.2-gal fuel tank and a claimed wet weight of 825 lb. 

The 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane will come in Black Storm Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic Matte, and Manhattan Metallic Matte starting at $18,695. It’s expected to launch in the third quarter of 2023, but Rider will be heading to Germany in late May for a first ride, so we’ll share our impressions soon. 

Related: 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane | First Ride Review

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Big news out of Harley-Davidson today with the release of two new Harley-Davidson CVO models that feature significant styling updates for the popular Street Glide and Road Glide models. Just as significant, if not more so, is the debut of a new 121ci Milwaukee-Eight motor that includes a new variable-valve-timing system.  

H-D’s premium CVO line regularly features new components that eventually make their way into the MoCo’s regular product portfolio. These mid-2023 models will have their public reveal at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming extravaganza in July.  

Related: Harley-Davidson Announces 120th Anniversary Editions and Other 2023 Models

“With the introduction of the all-new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide, we’ve completely reimagined two of Harley-Davidson’s most iconic motorcycles and redefined the boundaries of CVO in the process,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson. 

Full details of the new bikes won’t be released until their official premiere on June 7, but here’s what we know so far.  

The Street Glide’s iconic batwing fairing has been resculpted into an edgier design, with an undercut headlight panel that vaguely resembles the LiveWire One. The windscreen is laid back for a faster profile, and it’s likely that it now includes electric adjustability. Turnsignals are now integrated into the fairing rather than using unsightly external signals.  

The Road Glide’s sharknose fairing also receives a freshened treatment with added creases in its design to create a more modern look. The LED headlamp has been styled to emulate the twin headlights of earlier designs, and turnsignal lamps are integrated within the outer portions of the fairing. An electric adjustment for the windshield is also probable here. 

“These all-new designs bring a cohesive and dynamic flow from the front fenders to the saddlebags,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Director. “Achieving a greater degree of visual change than any generation prior, the design of these CVO models are revolutionary takes on the historical art of evolution. Like all Harley-Davidson motorcycles, these new models are meant to instill a sense of timeless desire.” 

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Both models feature a new inverted fork and Brembo radial-mount brake calipers, along with a new wire-spoke wheel design that will allow for tubeless tires. Two paint/finish options will be available, but we’ve only seen the gray colorway in these photos. New infotainment systems are also teased but not seen. We expect a large TFT screen, perhaps around 10 inches, to navigate the controls and settings. A 6-axis IMU will likely be included to inform electronic rider aids like cornering ABS and traction control.  

The most interesting item in these new CVOs is the new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine, a step up in displacement from the 117ci power units that were once the exclusive domain of CVOs but have now migrated to regular Harleys. H-D has thus far provided no details about the new V-Twin, but certification filings in Australia reveal that it displaces 1,923cc and has a peak output of 103 hp. Its variable valve timing is intended to broaden the motor’s range of power to pull strongly from down low and also rev out on top. It may also serve as a way to extend the life of the air-cooled V-Twins in the face of stricter emissions regulations. 

“By rethinking these two models from the ground up,” Zeitz added, “we are ushering in a new era of innovation, design, engineering, and technology, while expanding the definition of Harley-Davidson CVO and taking the Grand American Touring experience to another level. The new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide break the mold and reset the bar for the pinnacle Harley-Davidson riding experience.”  

Pricing for the new CVOs has yet to be announced, but they’ll surely carry MSRPs higher than the $42,000 of last year’s CVO Street/Road Glides.  

Full details were announced on June 7, 2023. See story here: Harley-Davidson Announces Full Details on 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide

For more information, visit the Harley-Davidson website.  

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Following the announcement last November of the 2023 Challenger Elite, Indian Motorcycle recently announced the release of the new Indian Pursuit Elite and the return of the Chieftain Elite. Like other bikes in the Elite lineup, both bikes will be limited in production and feature premium options. These new bikes in the 2023 Indian Motorcycle lineup will begin shipping to dealers in spring 2023. 

Related: 2023 Indian Motorcycle Lineup | First Look Review

The Chieftain Elite was the first bike in Indian’s Elite program, introduced for the 2018 model year. Aaron Jax, vice president of Indian Motorcycle, said the idea was to create an offering that was “not just limited in quantity, but exclusive in nature with custom details straight from the factory.”

“Today, with jewel-like finishes, our Elite line of baggers and touring models truly represent the best-of-the-best and deliver a statement like nothing else on the road,” Jax said.   

Related: 2023 Indian Sport Chief | First Ride Review

2023 Indian Pursuit Elite  

There will be only 150 units available worldwide of the Indian Pursuit Elite, a touring bike that Indian says is “designed for riders who value the journey as much as the destination.”  

The Indian Pursuit Elite has electronically adjustable rear suspension preload from Fox that is managed from the bike’s infotainment system. Braking comes from radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers biting dual semi-floating 320mm discs up front and a 2-piston caliper and floating 298mm disc in the rear.

The bike rides on 5-spoke precision-cut wheels (19 inches in the front, 16 in the rear) with tire pressure monitoring and wrapped in Metzeler Cruisetec tires. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled 108ci PowerPlus V-Twin making a claimed 122 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm and mated to a 6-speed gearbox and slip/assist clutch.

Related: 2022 Indian Pursuit Limited | Road Test Review

The Indian Pursuit Elite offers Smart Lean Technology using a Bosch IMU to manage traction control, ABS, and torque. Backlit switch cubes improve the rider’s ability to see the bike’s controls at night, and the Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight combined with Pathfinder S LED driving lights and saddlebag lights deliver improved visibility. Both rider and passenger get a heated seat with adjustable controls on the seat and infotainment system.  

The Indian Pursuit Elite is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen powered by Ride Command and offers Apple CarPlay integration, turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, one year of Ride Command+ connected features, and more. The bike’s Powerband Audio includes built-in amplifiers, a nine-band equalizer, and 16 speakers.

Offering more than 35 gallons of remote-locking storage, riders can keep all cargo protected inside weatherproof saddlebags and trunk, and for those looking to achieve further customization, a quick-release low-profile trunk is available as a color-matched accessory. 

The 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite comes in premium Super Graphite Metallic and Black Metallic paint with Shadow Bronze Chrome accents. Color-matched Elite badging and premium components complete the bike’s design. Pricing starts at $39,999.

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2023 Indian Chieftain Elite

Limited to only 175 units globally, the 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite features what the company says is “meaner and more aggressive styling with custom-inspired details straight from the factory.”

The Chieftain Elite bagger features Indian’s most powerful air-cooled engine, the Thunderstroke 116, which delivers a claimed 126 lb-ft of torque. While this is the same mill as the 2022 Chieftain Elite, the standard Chieftain is powered by a 111ci engine making a claimed 119 lb-ft of torque. The 2023 Chieftain Elite’s open fender showcases a new 10-spoke precision machined front wheel. Similar to the Indian Pursuit Elite, the wheels are 19-inches in the front and 16-inches in the rear with tire pressure monitoring and shod in Metzeler Cruisetec tires.

Like other Chieftain models, rear cylinder deactivation improves rider comfort when riding through slower traffic, while three selectable ride modes – Tour, Standard, and Sport – allow riders to adjust the bike’s throttle response to match their riding style.  

Related: 2023 Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse

The 2023 Chieftain Elite has a 46mm inverted fork and air-adjustable single rear shock. Stopping power comes from dual 4-piston calipers and 300mm floating discs up front, with a 2-piston caliper and 300mm floating disc in the rear. ABS is standard.

From a style perspective, the Adaptive Pathfinder LED headlight and rear saddlebag LED lights on the 2023 Chieftain Elite provide good visibility at night, as well as some head turns. An adjustable tinted flare windscreen raises or lowers to the rider’s preferred position with the push of a handlebar-mounted button.  

Like the Indian Pursuit Elite, the 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite features the 7-inch touchscreen display powered by Ride Command with Apple CarPlay, GPS with navigation, and Ride Command+ features, like live traffic and weather overlays, and a vehicle locator feature. The bike has backlit switch cubes, an integrated PowerBand audio system, keyless ignition, and weatherproof and remote-locking saddlebags with more than 18 gallons of storage. For riders looking to personalize their ride, color matched accessories are available, including a quick-release low-profile trunk, as well as lower fairings.  

The new Chieftain Elite’s paint scheme features Super Graphite Smoke complemented by premium Shadow Bronze chrome finishes and Indian Motorcycle headdress floorboards. Pricing starts at $35,499.

For more information, visit the Indian Motorcycle website.

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Harley-Davidson kicked off its yearlong 120th anniversary celebration with the announcement of the first release of new models in the 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle lineup. Included in the announcement are the CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary model and six additional limited-edition motorcycles featuring exclusive 120th Anniversary commemorative paint, finishes, and details, as well as a refreshed Harley-Davidson Breakout cruiser and the new Nightster Special middleweight sport motorcycle. In the three-wheeled department, Harley-Davidson announced the new 2023 Road Glide 3 trike as well as a restyled and blacked-out Freewheeler trike.  

See all of Rider’s Harley-Davidson coverage here.  

Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Models 

The limited-edition, premium CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary model celebrates 120 years of craftsmanship with what the company says is “one of the most intricate paint schemes ever offered by Harley-Davidson.” 

Panels of Heirloom Red are applied over a base coat of Anniversary Black, each outlined with a bright red pinstripe and a hand-applied gold paint scallop. Subtle details added within the panels portray the head and wings of a soaring eagle. The gold-plated tank medallion depicts an Art Deco rendition of the eagle, an iconic Harley-Davidson design element.  

Additional details include Alcantara seat surfaces with gold and red contrast stitching accents, gold-tone powertrain inserts, and bright red rocker boxes and pushrod tube collars. Only 1,500 examples of the CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary model will be produced for global distribution, each serialized with a laser-etched panel on the fuel tank console. 

The 2023 CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary starts at $51,999. 

Related: 2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST and Street Glide ST | Review 

Special 120th Anniversary paint in a different scheme will be offered on six additional limited-production Harley-Davidson models, with color and design combinations inspired by early Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Each features a classic paneled paint scheme with gleaming Heirloom Red as the base color. Panels are outlined with a bright-red pinstripe and filled with a darker Midnight Crimson fade. Additional details include an Art Deco eagle tank medallion, seat covers with red side panels and gold embroidered Harley-Davidson logo, and red fade powertrain inserts. 

This commemorative design will be offered on the following serialized models: 

• Ultra Limited Anniversary (production limited to 1,300 motorcycles globally) 
• Tri Glide Ultra Anniversary (1,100 motorcycles) 
• Street Glide Special Anniversary (1,600 motorcycles) 
• Road Glide Special Anniversary (1,600 motorcycles) 
• Fat Boy 114 Anniversary (3,000 motorcycles) 

• Heritage Classic 114 Anniversary (1,700 motorcycles)  

Harley-Davidson Breakout is Back 

After being taken off the U.S. market in 2020, the Harley-Davidson Breakout model will return to the North America model line, powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin engine making a claimed 101 hp at 4,750 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm.  

Other features of the Breakout include a 5-gallon fuel tank topped with a low-profile chrome console shaped to lengthen the motorcycle profile, a new handlebar riser and stainless steel handlebar that is 0.75 inch taller than the previous model, and a chrome finish applied to the rear fender supports, side covers, muffler shields, turn signals, mirrors, Heavy Breather intake, and new 26-spoke cast-aluminum wheels (21-inch Michelin Scorcher 11s in the front, 18 in the rear), which are finished in gloss black with machined details.  

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout starts at $20,999 and comes in Vivid Black or, for an additional $525, Black Denim, Baja Orange, or Atlas Silver Metallic. (see photo gallery at end)   

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 

This new middleweight Nightster features the liquid-cooled Revolution Max 975T V-Twin. Harley says the engine is tuned to make tremendous torque at low RPM (claimed 70 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm), adding that its integration into the bike as the central member of the chassis also minimizes overall motorcycle weight. 

Related: 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster | First Ride Review 

The Nightster Special has four ride modes (Road, Sport, Rain, or user-customized), traction control, drag-torque slip control, and cruise control. Stopping power comes from a Brembo axial-mount 4-piston caliper biting a 320mm disc in the front and a single-piston caliper and 260mm disc in the rear. ABS is standard. 

Other features include a passenger pillion and footpegs, cast aluminum wheels with tire pressure monitoring, and full LED lighting. The handlebar and 5-inch handlebar riser move hand controls 2 inches up and 1 inch back to put the rider in a commanding position on the motorcycle, and the 3.1-gallon fuel cell is located below the seat to move the weight of fuel low in the chassis, which lowers the center of gravity for reportedly improved handling and easier lift off the side stand. The fuel fill is reached by lifting the hinged locking seat. 

A 4-inch round TFT screen displays all instrumentation and infotainment functions managed using buttons on the hand control array. The display supports infotainment generated by the rider’s Bluetooth-equipped mobile device. Most infotainment functions also require a Bluetooth headset and speakers worn within a helmet. 

Using voice commands through the headset, the rider can receive or place calls through a mobile device. Navigation is supplied by the Harley-Davidson App for iOS or Android downloaded into the rider’s mobile device. When navigation is enabled, the rider may select a moving map display or turn-by-turn map displayed on the screen, assisted by audio instructions through the headset. 

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special starts at $14,999 and comes in Vivid Black or, for an additional $450, Black Denim, Bright Billiard Blue, or Industrial Yellow. (see photo gallery at end)

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 Trike 

The all-new Road Glide 3 model is a first for Harley-Davidson, and the company says the trike combines “the advantages of three wheels and a load of hot rod attitude with the comfort, convenience and style of the frame-mounted Road Glide fairing.” 

The Road Glide 3 features the Milwaukee-Eight 114, electric reverse gear, and trike-specific rider safety enhancements, including electronic linked braking, ABS, traction control, and drag-torque slip control – all of which are cornering enhanced. 

A frame-mounted fairing features triple splitstream vents to help reduce rider helmet buffeting, dual Daymaker LED headlamps, a low-profile windscreen, and a weather-proof rear trunk with top-mounted door and 2 cubic feet of capacity. The trike has Gloss Black cast aluminum wheels with machined details with exposed lug nuts on rear wheels and bobtail rear fenders. Choose black or chrome finish in each color. 

The Boom! Box GTS 6.5-inch color TFT touch screen navigation/infotainment system powers two 5.25-inch fairing speakers, and supports standard Bluetooth connectivity to a mobile device that enables hands-free calling (requires Bluetooth headset).  

The 2023 Road Glide 3 starts at $32,999 and comes in Vivid Black. For a bump in the MSRP, you can get Gray Haze (+$900), Bright Billiard Blue (+$900), Vivid Black w/Black Finish (+$1,100), Gray Haze w/Black Finish (+$2,000), or Bright Billiard Blue w/Black Finish (+$2,000). (see photo gallery at end)

2023 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler 

The Freewheeler cruiser-inspired trike still has a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine and electric reverse gear, but it gets a blacked-out restyle for 2023. The front end, headlamp nacelle, tank console, hand and foot controls, powertrain, and exhaust all have black finishes in place of previous bright finishes. 

New Gloss Black cast aluminum wheels feature exposed rear-wheel lug nuts, and rear 18-inch wheels replace the previous 15-inchers. 

Other features of the 2023 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler include trike-specific rider safety enhancements, including electronic linked braking, ABS, traction control, and drag-torque slip control – all of which are cornering enhanced. The trike has a mini-ape handlebar, custom bobtail rear fenders, dual mufflers with slash-down tips, and a weather-proof rear trunk with top-mounted door and 2 cubic feet of capacity. 

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler starts at $29,999 for Vivid Black. For an extra $750 on MSRP, you can get White Sand Pearl, or add $1,500 for Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray. (see photo gallery at end)

Harley-Davidson Offers More Cruise Control and Traction Control 

In addition to the new bikes, Harley announced that electronic cruise control will be a standard feature for the Fat Boy, Fat Bob, Breakout, and Low Rider S models, and it remains standard on Low Rider ST and Heritage Classic models.  

The switchable Traction Control System will be offered as a new option for the Breakout, Low Rider S and Low Rider ST models. 

For more information, visit the Harley-Davidson website. 

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Suzuki has announced additional models to its 2023 product line, including the sport-touring Suzuki GSX-S1000GT/GT+ models, plus three Boulevard models: the M109R B.O.S.S. muscle cruiser and the C50 and C50T. The announcement comes on the tail of Suzuki’s unveiling of an all-new 776cc DOHC parallel-Twin engine at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, in November. The new engine will power the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (and Adventure variant) and the 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S.

2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT/GT+

Announced as Rider’s 2022 Motorcycle of the Year, the Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ (the ‘+’ denoting the model with standard saddlebags, whereas the base GT model goes without) returns for 2023 with all the features that merit its MOTY status and a new color choice for the GT+.

Related Story: 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT | Road Test Review

As we said in our Road Test Review of the GSX-S1000GT+, the GSX-S engine is a “gem with no rough edges.”

The GT is powered by the same 999cc in-line Four as the GSX-S1000, which churned out 136 hp at 10,200 rpm and 73 lb-ft of torque at 9,300 rpm on Jett Tuning’s rear-wheel dyno.

“From cracking open the throttle above idle to twisting the grip to the stop, power comes on cleanly and predictably,” our reviewer wrote.

Both the GSX-S1000GT and GT+ have throttle-by-wire enabling the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, which is monitored on the 6.5-inch TFT display and includes three ride modes (Active, Basic, and Comfort) that adjust throttle response and power delivery, 5-level traction control, cruise control, and Suzuki’s Easy Start, Low RPM Assist, and Bi-Directional Quick Shift systems. 

The GSX-S1000GT+ returns in Glass Sparkle Black and a new Metallic Triton Blue starting at $14,099. The GSX-S1000GT continues for 2023 in Metallic Reflective Blue starting at $13,349.

2023 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.

The 2023 Suzuki M109R B.O.S.S. features a liquid-cooled 1,783cc, 8-valve DOHC, 54-degree V-Twin engine with 120mm bore and 90.5mm stroke. In Rider’s Road Test Review of the 2015 M109R, the reviewer said the bike had a “dual-personality motor; a typically torquey cruiser initially, it then morphs into a heckuva strong sport mount.”

The M109R has a 46mm inverted fork with 5.1 inches of travel, a hidden single-shock rear suspension, Twin floating disc-brakes with dual-piston calipers in the front and a single-disc rear brake with a single dual-piston caliper, and a low-profile 240/40 x 18 rear tire, the widest ever used on a Suzuki motorcycle.

The M109R’s engine is wrapped with aggressive blacked-out styling with slash-cut mufflers, drag-style bars, a supplied solo seat cowl with a 27.8-inch height, a headlight nacelle that’s uniquely Suzuki, and a 5.2-gallon fuel tank. The bike comes in at 764-lb wet weight. 

The 2023 Suzuki M109R comes in a deep red and black or bright blue and black paint scheme starting at $15,599.

2023 Suzuki Boulevard C50/C50T

The 2023 Suzuki Boulevard C50 and C50T feature a liquid-cooled 805cc 45-degree V-Twin with the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) electronic fuel-injection system and a 5-speed gearbox with shaft drive. 

Related Story: 2014 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Review

Link-type rear suspension is shaped to mimic the hard-tail lines of a traditional cruiser, connecting a truss-style swingarm and a single shock absorber with seven-way spring preload adjustability, providing 4.1 inches of smooth and responsive suspension travel, and a telescopic front fork delivers 5.5 inches of travel.

Both bikes have wide, buckhorn-style handlebars, 27.6-inch seat height, and spoke-style chrome wheels with large valance fenders. The C50T offering white-wall tires, leather-texture saddlebags with chrome studs, and a removable, height-adjustable windshield.

Both the Boulevard C50 and C50T have a 4.1-gal tank, and the C50 comes in with a wet weight of 611 lb (644 lb for the C50T).

The 2023 Suzuki Boulevard C50 comes in Candy Daring Red or Solid Iron Gray starting at $8,909. The C50T comes in Pearl Brilliant White paint with subtle blue graphics starting at $15,599.

For more information, visit the Suzuki website.

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