I haven’t been on a vehicle with three wheels since I was a kid tearing around my family’s back patio on my Big Wheel. And I’ve never been on one powered by something other than my legs, so I was definitely curious about the experience of riding a 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky.   

If I were a betting man, I’d guess BRP, Can-Am’s parent company, gets tired of hearing, “It’s not a motorcycle.” Well, after 1,100-plus miles on the top-of-the-line touring model, which included about 900 miles roundtrip from Southern California to the high desert of southern Utah and back, as well as taking it for a spin with several passengers, including my 11-year-old son, my “gradually coming around to anything less than four wheels” wife, and my 77-year-old father with Parkinson’s, I believe the Spyder defies a lot of categories.  

Down by the Seaside | Can-Am Spyder RT 

Before taking the Sea-To-Sky home from Torrance, California, I rode it to meet up with Kevin Duke, the EIC of our sibling publication American Rider, in Seal Beach for dinner. This is where the STS felt right at home: by the sea. I could envision myself regularly hopping on and cruising around any number of beach communities with some tunes cranking from the very capable six-speaker BRP Audio Premium sound system. And with the Luxurious Green Shadow paint, the color-matched top case, Sea-To-Sky badging and stitched seats, and 16-spoke prosecco wheels and prosecco-colored trims, you’ll look good doing it. Whether going up the coast or just to the market, the 47 gallons (178 liters) of storage is ample for whatever you need to carry along. And if not, it’s calibrated to pull a Can-Am trailer.    

After dinner, I hopped back on the freeway for a nighttime ride to my hotel. That’s when I discovered that only certain switches are backlit. The turn indicator switch is not one of them. Nor is the horn. As a result, I inadvertently honked at a few people when I was trying to let them know I was changing lanes. And while the signals are self-canceling, the switch is difficult to turn off when changing lanes, often just turning on the other signal. 

With rush-hour traffic cleared, I got my first taste of what the STS could do with a little breathing room. All Spyder RT models are powered by a liquid-cooled, 1,330cc Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) inline-Triple making a claimed 115 hp at 7,250 rpm and 96 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm. Given its 1,021-lb dry weight, the power-to-weight ratio is fairly low. With a smooth throttle-by-wire, it doesn’t have any problem launching off the line, but if you need to quickly overtake at higher speeds, you’ll need to drop it down a gear or two. I would’ve welcomed a ride mode besides just standard or Eco that offered quicker power delivery. 

Related: 2024 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT Review | First Look

Speaking of quick shifts, the RTs have a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission with shifting handled manually with thumb and index-finger paddles on the left grip. However, the left grip felt a little small for this arrangement. I don’t have big hands, but the space felt a little tight, especially with bulkier heated gloves, and I worried that I would accidentally trigger one of the paddles. The RTs will downshift automatically, but I had a couple issues with this, including responsiveness. When I would coast to slow from 6th, unless I applied the brakes, I could get down to around 1,800 rpm before it downshifted, which meant that if I needed to accelerate again in a hurry, I’d either be trying to do it in a too-high gear or have to quickly downshift manually. Also, when I was cruising around town (where the automatic downshifter works better), I sometimes forgot I had to manually upshift.  

However, the inline-Triple holds its own at speed, and for my early introduction to a Can-Am Spyder RT, it was a blast bombing down the California freeways and through the evening mist caught in the yellow halogen cones of light while Led Zeppelin wailed from the speakers. I was definitely grinning, so maybe the people I honked at thought it was out of exuberance.  

Spirit in the Sky | Can-Am Spyder RT 

The next morning, I started the 450-mile journey from sea level to my home at 6,000 feet, providing an idea of how this luxury tourer handles long hours in the saddle. However, I pushed it a little more than just a casual tour – strictly for research purposes, of course. 

GEAR UP 

• Helmet: Arai Quantum-X 
• Jacket: Fly Racing Off Grid 
• Gloves: Highway 21 Hook Glove  
• Pants: ScorpionEXO Covert Ultra Jeans 
• Boots: Joe Rocket Sonic X 

The first thing I noticed was how three wheels affects the suspension experience. The RT Sea-to-Sky has Sachs suspension components, nonadjustable in the front with 6.9 inches of travel and with self-leveling (as well as manual) air preload adjustment in the rear with 6.0 inches of travel. On two wheels, you only dip or rebound, but each side of the RT’s front suspension system works independently of the other, which creates a different plane of movement than two wheels. For example, if the road conditions are different on one side of the lane or you ride over a change in road surface at an angle, there is not just the front/back suspension travel but also a side-to-side change, which takes some getting used to. However, on a consistent road surface, I was able to get the Spyder just south of triple digits on a couple straightaways, and it was surprisingly smooth.   

Cornering is probably the biggest difference in the ride. The owner’s manual is very clear on this point: “Do not countersteer as you do with a motorcycle. Unlike a motorcycle, this 3-wheel vehicle cannot lean while turning. You must relearn how to turn. … You will feel sideways forces pushing you to the outside of the turn. … In tight turns, it may help to lean your upper body forward and toward the inside of the turn.” 

I couldn’t have said it much better. When cornering on a motorcycle, the rider and vehicle lean together. When cornering on a Spyder, the vehicle pivots and the rider leans to compensate for centrifugal forces. I went into several corners pretty hot, and it took some muscling to hold my line. All Can-Am Spyders are equipped with  a Bosch-engineered Vehicle Stability System (VSS), which integrates ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, and stability control, along with Dynamic Power Steering. Being new to the three-wheeled experience, I had to calm my nerves a bit until I got more comfortable with the dynamics. Only having a foot brake – albeit a substantially sized pedal – to control both front and back braking also required some adaptation.  

If you’re not in a hurry, these things won’t be as much of an issue. But if you’re wanting to push it a little more, it’s an engaging experience, in some ways more immersive and intense than riding a motorcycle. To maneuver at speed, I had to pay attention and work a little more.  

Given these experiences – which reminded me of riding ATVs in my younger, wilder years – even though people talk about how great Can-Ams are for those who don’t want – or are unable – to wrangle a bigger touring bike anymore, the RT is also a good match for those who are looking to transition out of the four-wheeler world into something they can pack up and take on the road while enjoying an open-air, full-body experience. 

However, when you do take it on a roadtrip, don’t expect stellar mileage. On my trip from California to Utah, I averaged 28.7 mpg. With a 7-gallon tank, this adds up to just over 200 miles of range. But with a roomy and plush seat composed of adaptive foam, wide and long footboards, an electrically adjustable windscreen, and adjustable side wind deflectors, it’s easy to do these miles in one sitting. Keep an eye on that range, though, as the countdown of remaining miles to fill-up disappears when you drop below 20 miles.  

You may also lose a little oomph in mountain passes. On the Black Ridge just south of my home, the interstate climbs about 2,000 feet over the span of a dozen miles, and when I hit a 15-mph headwind coming up the ridge, the RT couldn’t hold its speed. However, thanks to the three wheels, I never had any clench moments when I got blasted by crosswinds over the span of nearly 500 miles, and in hindsight regarding the climb in elevation, given the power-to-weight ratio, downshifting would’ve likely remedied the issue.  

Related: 2023 Can-Am Ryker Rally Review | Road Test

It’s a Family Affair 

With all those solo touring miles, once I returned home, I was excited to take the Spyder out with some pretty tough critics riding pillion.  

My 11-year-old son, who has ridden with me on most test bikes I’ve reviewed, said he loved it more than any of the others. In the October 2023 Exhaust Note, I talked about how he gets a little nervous leaning over on curvy roads, so I think he liked the stability on the Spyder. I also talked about his “flying” arms when we’re on straightaways. I caught a glimpse of those spread arms in the mirrors of the Can-Am, as well as hearing shouts of jubilation as we cruised the rural valley outside of town blasting Imagine Dragons, one of his favorite bands. (Did I mention that the sound system is one of the best I’ve heard?) 

My wife and I are on mostly common ground when it comes to music, and I often put our mellow Ray LaMontagne library on shuffle when we’re on two-wheel tourers, but the Can-Am felt better suited to the rowdier Nathaniel Rateliff. This is maybe why I ended up pushing it a little more when she was on the back. She had a similar difficulty getting used to the sensations of the three-wheeled suspension and cornering at higher speeds. However, she liked the wide seat and backrest and thought the grips were better situated than some other bikes, which were more of a reach for her and ended up causing back discomfort.  

My dad is an outlaw country guy. I’m also a Waylon, Willie, and Johnny fan, so I could’ve played that when we went for a ride, but I wanted him to experience the pure ride for what it was: his first time climbing aboard something with less than four wheels (or hooves) in decades, a moment especially poignant given his Parkinson’s diagnosis. We clunked helmets a few times, but about 20 minutes in, when I thought he might be getting tired, he gave me the thumbs up, and we kept going. 

I had prepped him with a few things to think about during the ride, and when we got back, I could tell he really enjoyed it, and I asked him to put together a couple paragraphs about his experience. He sent me about 2,300 words. And to think I used to get in trouble for not following directions.  

Because he has a way with words and makes some interesting observations about the nature of being a motorcycle journalist, I have included the (mostly) unabridged version after the spec chart below, but to summarize based on his “essay” and my conversation with him, riding the Spyder was a good experience. As with my wife, he appreciated the comfort of the ride, the generous room for a passenger, the cushy seat, large passenger footboards, and foam hand grips. 

“If my Can-Am ride antedated our (recent) final decision on new dining room chairs,” he wrote, “so comfortable was the seat on the Can-Am that there would now be four of them, each one parked on the four sides of our dining room table.”    

He also agreed with how smooth the ride was at speed, with no helmet buffeting – or anxiety – as we got up near 80 mph. Most important to him, however, was the sense of stability. Many injuries suffered by people with Parkinson’s are the result of falling, which starts with a lack of balance. 

“When we start to take a fall, we do not react appropriately. … The positioning of the handgrips and the legs of an individual riding pillion on the Can-Am, combined with the lack of leaning required from a passenger, contraindicate getting into a fall trajectory posture.” 

I was just glad he had fun. 

In “Everyday People,” Sly and the Family Stone sings about “different strokes for different folks.” The 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-To-Sky may be the perfect vehicle for those looking to transition from two wheels to something easier to handle or from a four-wheeler to something that opens up a new world of possibilities. Or just someone looking for a new experience.  

It’s a hard vehicle to define, but once you get over the fact that it’s not exactly what you’re used to, you can learn to enjoy it on its own terms. It gave me a chance to do something with my father that I may not ever get to do again, and for that, I will always be grateful.  

2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-To-Sky Specs 

• Base Price: $32,999 
• Website: Can-Am.BRP.com 
• Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles w/ roadside assistance 
• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse in-line Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
• Displacement: 1,330cc 
• Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 80.0mm 
• Horsepower: 115 hp @ 7,250 rpm (claimed) 
• Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm (claimed) 
• Transmission: 6-speed, semi-automatic w/ reverse 
• Final Drive: Belt 
• Wheelbase: 67.5 in. 
• Rake/Trail: n/a 
• Seat Height: 29.7 in. 
• Dry Weight: 1,021 lb  
• Fuel Capacity: 7 gal. 
• Fuel Consumption: 28.1 mph 
• Estimated Range: 197 miles 

See all of Rider‘s Can-Am coverage here.

Thoughts on the Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky and other topics by Daniel R. Dail: 

My son Paul tests and reviews motorcycles for a living for two upscale magazines. I am moved to wonder how many men envy him in this, one of the more unusual, if not bizarre, mixtures of the arts and sciences that one can conjure up. 

In thinking about it, it may not be as strange as it seemed at first glance. Someone has to do it. I never gave it much thought until now, but machines can have a legacy that’s truly their own. Think not? Think again. The Ford Mustang. The 1932 Ford Coupe. The Harley Davidson 1948 Panhead, 1964 Chevy Camaro, 1964 Ford Edsel, and hundreds, perhaps thousands more. In each case, someone has to tell its story, set in motion those things that would become part of what that machine represents. Even in the case of classic failure (Edsel), someone has to start the record. 

Welcome to the intersection, the place where the impossible happens, the lamb lays down with the lion, a place where the sword ever so gently embraces the pen, and the covenant they share creates the story of a particular machine through the gauntlet, through fire and ice. That story may very well turn out to be that machine’s legacy. A motorcycle journalist position requires excellent judgment, a solid business acumen, and astute instincts for diplomacy when writing up the assessment report on a particular make or model of motorcycle. 

There are spectacular true accounts, especially in automotive history, whereupon the future of an entire company, its stakeholders, and employees were riding on the acceptance of a new model or concept, only to be driven askew by a negative review. Occasionally, a sword can be withdrawn in time to stem the hemorrhaging; rarely, if ever, can this happen with the pen. 

I can give no assurances that Paul himself is fully cognizant of the enormous power he wields in carrying out of his duties in what his older brother has labeled a dream job. Whether a novelist or essayist, while holding a reader’s interest is important, holding their trust is the Holy Grail. History is replete with accounts of multitudes of humanity who have given over the gift of their trust to a charismatic leader only to be richly rewarded; others have paid the ultimate price for the misplacement of their gift of trust. They didn’t drink poison from the cup because they were thirsty; they drank it because they trusted the person serving it to them. I am of the opinion that trust has been undervalued – not given its due. 

Paul’s typical first ride on a particular motorcycle to which he has been assigned originates in traffic-choked Los Angeles County, population density over 2,400 people per square mile and 89 feet in elevation, and it draws to a conclusion about 450 miles away in Iron County, Utah, density 15 people per square mile and elevation just under 6,000 feet. 

Much of the ride is on the high desert (aka cold desert) biome of the Mojave, a moody, ever-changing landscape with a beauty all its own that can suddenly be interrupted by a hostile paint-stripping sandstorm or a 30-degree temperature plummet that can only be a prelude to a marble-sized summer hailstorm. Then there’s the much feared and much maligned gully washer. Torrents of water seemingly appearing out of nowhere, laying to waste everything in its path. 

Much of this rather fragile land has not taken kindly to the scars carved into its surface by marauding throngs of dirtbikes, dynamite blasts which would become manmade gorges, and incessant assaults from a developer’s bulldozer. They tear out the sage and uproot the juniper trees and then name the streets after them.  

There is a rich history of native people inhabiting parts of Mojave, but for the most part it is rather hostile to human habitation. There, a lone motorcyclist has to develop good instincts for changing conditions. 

Compared to Paul, I am an imposter, a poor replica of the real thing. But here I am, neither a writer nor motorcycle afficionado, preparing for a small taste of what my son does professionally. But I am a creature of my own design. I am what I call a “word stylist,” an inferior subspecies of writer who writes from a place of raw emotion and who has but a fleeting acknowledgement of the rules of punctuation and sentence structure. 

I am schooled in the sciences, so it doesn’t make sense that I am so attracted to “paragraphical” sentences and the use of ten words when five will do nicely. I like to push the limits of language. I think that there is a certain elegance in the use – but not overuse – of archaic words and phrases. Elaboration knows no better friend than I. 

So how do I earn the reader’s trust? The first thing that I must do is remember is to stay in my own lane, figuratively speaking. I have been invited to be a guest on board the Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-To-Sky (hereafter, the “Can-Am”). Nothing more. I will not handle any controls, bells, or whistles unrelated to my role as an uninformed passenger with a paucity of technical acumen aboard a behemoth of a machine that bears no resemblance to the arachnid for which it is named. Looking down from aloft, there is an unmistakable likeness to a scorpion, however. Somebody really missed the mark naming this machine. And “Sea to Sky”? Out of fairness, there is no ocean front nearby to Cedar City, but the whole time I was on board the Can-Am, not once did it leave solid ground to become airborne. 

After I have become thoroughly saturated by the experience aboard the Can-Am, like Paul, I will be asked to write about it, but unlike Paul, my testimony will be stripped of technical jargon or inference made from previous experiences because I haven’t had any, unless you count a Cushman Highlander and a Triumph 250cc bike in the early 1960s. 

My contribution will be largely sensory: What does it feel like? So it would seem that my value to this story is that I don’t know very much, and if I can own up to it (stay in my lane) and not try to convince the readers otherwise, I will have served my purpose. 

Particularly pertinent to this venture into the unknown are my age – I am 77 – and that I have a neurodegenerative disorder, Parkinson’s disease. This makes me susceptible to a myriad of symptoms that, without some accommodation, might make the ride on the Can-Am something less than a good idea. 

Seventy-seven years requires little in the way of an explanation. I didn’t do anything wrong, and I didn’t do it on purpose; it just turned out that way on my last birthday. 

Parkinson’s disease is another set of circumstances and plays heavily into what I can say about the view perched in the “not aloft” of the passenger seat of the Can-Am (there is no awkward towering over the driver). 

Were I asked to give a one-word description of the Can-Am, it would be “generous.” There is more than ample room for driver or passenger to mount first, assisted by the three points of contact with the ground. For someone with Parkinson’s, this could be the difference between going or having to stay home.  

On this particular day, I sauntered up, stepped on the main footboard with a confidence bolstered by the size of it, hoisted my right leg over the seat back, and eased slowly down the backrest gently kneading my lower back, waist, and rib cage as I settled down onto the seat with its rather complex combination of tucks, rolls, and rises. The seat pad yielded in places, and I redirected my legs to the large, stirrup-like 4×6-inch passenger footboards and tested the soft, ample 12-inch foam handgrips. 

This may be as good a place as any to mention that my wife and I had been searching for some new dining room chairs about the same time as I took my ride on the Can-Am. For the dining room chairs, comfort needed to be the most important feature. We longed for those seemingly irretrievable days when family and good friends could sit around the dining room table for hours after a meal and just talk. Everything from Russia’s war in Ukraine to the possibility of a particular horse winning the Triple Crown might be discussed. No TV, and cellphones turned off. Just good conversation with people you care about. 

We finally found chairs that looked like they would serve our needs nicely on Amazon, but if my Can-Am ride antedated our final decision on new dining room chairs, so comfortable was the seat on the Can-Am that there would now be four of them, each one parked on the four sides of our dining room table. 

The basic platform of all Can-Am cycles is the same three-wheeled configuration of two up front and one behind. My assignment is very specific on this point. I’m bound to the notion of being someone who knows very little – or nothing – about the technical specifications of this machine and therefore have nothing of substance to say about this configuration without running the risk of not staying in my own lane as I promised I would do. I will leave the merits and drawbacks to others. I am confident, however, in saying the Can-Am gives an amazing sense of stability because of its three-wheel configuration. 

Those of us with Parkinson’s disease don’t do well in crowded places, so riding pillion on a 4-inch-wide seat pushed up over the back of the driver would not be my idea of an ideal cycling experience. Neither would the reciprocal – nothing to give stability, or a sense of reckoning with the natural forces in the world within which we exist. Take gravity, for example. Taking any statistic on falling and adding Parkinson’s disease and adjusting for age, and it is worse.  

Everything about falls, including occurrence, injury, hospitalizations, and deaths due to falls is worse with Parkison’s. Over time, the disease erodes one’s ability to react, reaching a point where, when we start to take a fall, we do not react appropriately. An example of appropriate reaction would be to raise your arms to cover your head or your face to lessen the damage done on impact or put your hands out in front of you to lessen the impact itself, to “break the fall.” 

Falling is a surprisingly complicated action involving a large number of soft tissues and organs laid upon or protected by a rigid framework and a nervous system firing at blinding speed in an effort mitigate the damage. However, there is little in the way of mid-fall recovery when someone has Parkinson’s. Once you are in a fall trajectory, you are most likely to be consumed by a kind of helplessness so overwhelming that it is somewhat akin to being pulled into the fall. The trajectory is like a vacuum tube: You are literally sucked into it.  

I have no first-hand experience to draw upon since my Parkinson’s diagnosis, so I must speculate that the leaning that is part of negotiating turns on a two-wheel motorcycle would not bode well with the balance problems of the kind that often accompany Parkinson’s. Leaning is also one of the ways we end up in a fall trajectory. 

However, the positioning of the handgrips and the legs of an individual riding pillion on the Can-Am, combined with the lack of leaning required from a passenger, contraindicate getting into a fall trajectory posture. Additionally, the adjustable windscreen cuts a wide swath, leaving both passenger and driver well-protected from windblast, even at speeds in excess of 75 mph, which gave me an added sense of security. 

So now we come to the elephant in the room. What is someone with Parkinson’s disease doing on a motor-driven cycle anyway? Well, PD is progressive disease: In early stage, it may not even be noticeable; at end stage, you’re more worried about where your next breath is coming from than going on a motorcycle ride (suffocation is responsible for a lot of deaths in people with PD). It’s what comes between early and end stage that really matters. And isn’t that pretty much the way it is for everyone, PD or not? Michael J. Fox made a couple of movies and filmed several episodes of the TV show Spin City in early-stage PD. Who knew? Now in the middle stages of PD, the disabling effects are considerably more evident. Perhaps he might have second thoughts about jumping on a Can-Am and taking an afternoon ride. Me? I wouldn’t give it a moment’s hesitation – at least not today. Just watch me. 

This machine, the Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-To-Sky literally shouts the words “Riding Two Up,” given its generous dimensions, stability, and passenger accommodations aplenty. 

Fifteen years after my diagnosis. I awaken almost every morning knowing that as soon as I wipe the sleep from my eyes, the fight for who will rule this day will already be under way. It’s going to be one helluva battle, and I am going to be right in the thick of it. My opponent is Parkinson’s disease. Some days I do pretty well – other days, not so much. But every day, every single day that I show up, PD will know it has been in a fight. 

That is how I have earned Parkinson’s creds. It’s the same way Paul has earned motorcycle and writing creds…it’s the hard way. And because I have stayed in my own lane, shown the readers that I trust them, and because Paul Dail is my son, it has hopefully earned me at least a glimpse of the coveted treasure, the Holy Grail: the reader’s trust. 

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Having recently celebrated my 50th birthday, I’ve already slipped into the old guy pastime of nostalgia, feeling wistful about days gone by. Seems like just yesterday that I was the know-nothing FNG on Rider’s staff, having just crawled out of the post-Hurricane Katrina, post-divorce wilderness, desperate to turn my life around. Within my first two months, still just a clueless oaf who won the dream-job lottery, I had not only reveled in the glory of being featured on the cover of the magazine but also suffered the humiliation of crashing two test bikes.

Perhaps to get me out of his hair while he decided if I was worth the trouble, former EIC Mark Tuttle handed me the key to a 2008 Can-Am Spyder and told me to get lost. Rather than being in the doghouse, my leash was unclipped. I packed my gear, hit the road, and returned one week and 2,600 miles later.

I’d like to think I’ve grown not only older but a little wiser since then. While that last part is debatable, the Spyder has certainly come a long way since my first ride. What started out as a single model introduced in 2007 – the Spyder RS roadster – has evolved into three model families: the playful Can-Am Ryker, the cruiser-like Spyder F3, and the touring-ready Spyder RT, with a total of 10 models between them. All share what parent company BRP calls “Y-architecture,” with two wheels in front and one in the back.

As three-wheeled vehicles (3WVs), Can-Am Rykers and Spyders don’t lean like two-wheelers do. Many motorcyclists dismiss them outright because of that, but their inherent stability is what the buyers of over 282,000 Can-Am 3WVs sold over the past 16 years love most about them.

I like anything on which I can go fast and have fun. Two wheels, three wheels, no wheels – doesn’t matter. Over Labor Day weekend, my brother-in-law and I bombed around on a pair of Sea-Doo watercraft (also made by BRP) at speeds up to 55 mph on the Intercoastal Waterway in Jacksonville, Florida, roosting spray and jumping waves with huge grins on our sunburned faces. So it felt perfectly natural to come home to California and hoon around on backroads and dirt byways on a Ryker Rally.

Can-Am Ryker Rally Redux

Introduced in 2019, the Can-Am Ryker is the youngest member of the company’s 3WV tribe, and it was designed to attract new riders. All Spyder F3 and Spyder RT models are powered by a 115-hp, 1,330cc Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) inline-Triple, and their model-year 2023 prices range from $18,499 to $30,999. The Ryker provides a more accessible entry point in terms of power and price. The base model is available with a 50-hp 600cc Rotax ACE parallel-Twin for $8,999 or an 82-hp 900cc Rotax ACE inline-Triple for $10,699.

Related: 2024 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT Review | First Look

Like their Spyder brethren, Rykers are equipped with a Bosch-engineered Vehicle Stability System, which includes stability control, traction control, hill-hold control, and ABS. Spyders have Dynamic Power Steering, but Rykers do not, which gives them a more direct and natural handling feel. Rykers also have a driveshaft (Spyders are belt-driven), fully automatic CVT transmissions with reverse, and the UFit system, enabling handlebar and footpeg position to be adjusted without tools. Accessory body panels available in a wide range of colors allow Ryker owners to personalize their machines.

The Can-Am Ryker 900 has a standard ride mode, as well as Eco, which softens throttle response for better fuel economy, and Sport, which has more aggressive throttle response, turns off traction control at the rear wheel, and reduces VSS intervention to allow greater slip angles (slides).

Can-Am also offers two up-spec 900cc models: the Ryker Sport ($11,899) and the Ryker Rally ($13,899), both of which add cruise control and a MAX mount behind the rider’s seat for an accessory top trunk or passenger seat. The Sport adds a sport comfort seat, a full rear fender, and sport-style trim and finishes.

The Rally, which is designed to be ridden off-road, has reinforced wheels with rally tires, front grille protection, a rally handlebar with handguards, large cleated footpegs, an aluminum skid plate, a pre-filter for the air intake, mud flaps, auxiliary LED lights, and an Akrapovič exhaust. Instead of Sport mode, it has a Rally mode calibrated for low-traction surfaces.

Our Ryker Rally test machine was clad in all-black bodywork with a white handlebar and white wheels. (For 2024, Rally models will come with Hyper Silver wheels.) Since most of the Ryker is covered in matte-black plastic, we brightened it up by replacing the standard Intense Black front and side accent panels with the racier Heritage White IV set ($399.99), which has yellow and red stripes on a white background. The body panel kit, however, doesn’t extend to the accessory Mono Seat Cowl ($114.99) fitted on our test unit’s MAX mount, which would have rounded out the go-fast aesthetic.

Hoon Dog

With its twist-and-go CVT, peppy engine, Rally mode, wide handlebar, low seat, and feet-forward riding position, the 2023 Can-Am Ryker Rally is what Dr. Frankenstein would get if he stitched together a scooter, a cruiser, a go-kart, and an ATV. That may sound a little weird, but the result is a riding experience like no other.

GEAR UP

• Helmet: Arai XD4
• Jacket: Scorpion Yosemite
• Gloves: Scorpion SGS MK II
• Pants: Scorpion Covert Pro Jeans
• Boots: TCX Infinity 3 Gore-Tex

At a stop light, take your foot off the brake pedal and pin the throttle, and the Ryker will light up the rear tire for a moment before the electro-nanny, er, VSS kicks in and the rubber hooks up. According to the owner’s manual, Rally mode is only intended for unpaved roads, but in the interest of thorough evaluation, I tested it on pavement and had a fair amount of fun. But with an 82-hp engine powering a 668-lb (dry) machine, we’re not talking Dodge Hellcat-like smoky burnouts or drifts.

Get the Rally on dirt or gravel, however, and it parties like it’s 1999. A quick flick of the wrist gets the rear wheel spinning, and if you keep giving the Ryker throttle, it will slide around until your arm gets tired. The tricky bit is correct steering input. Kick the tail out and steer to match the rear, and you’re treated to a sweet crossed-up powerslide. But kick the tail out with the handlebar turned in the other direction, and the front end will push sideways. Or you can go totally gonzo and pin the throttle, crank the bar, and whip the Ryker around in a donut while kicking up a giant cloud of dust.

Since I’m not an expert off-road rider or rally car driver, it took me a while to get the hang of things. But, like sex and pizza, even when it was bad it was still pretty good, and I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun raising hell on wheels.

The Ryker was very forgiving of my mistakes, and even a few close calls were handled with minimal drama thanks to the stability of the two front wheels and the VSS, even with intervention reduced. Had I tried half the antics I did on the Ryker on an adventure bike, I would have been on my butt many times over.

Related: Can-Am Motorcycle Videos Celebrate Brand’s 50-year History and Its Electric Future

Street Wise

As with adventure bikes, most Rykers will spend the majority of their time on pavement. Of the hundreds of miles I logged on the Ryker Rally, only a few dozen were off-road. On the street, the Ryker is engaging and responsive. Between the continuously variable transmission and shaft drive, there’s a bit of driveline lash when first rolling on the throttle from a stop and at low speeds, but I quickly got used to it.

Response from the throttle-by-wire is direct with no delays or snatchiness, and power builds steadily with no apparent dips. The ACE inline-Triple, however, lacks character. Smoothness is a virtue on a touring machine such as a Spyder RT, but for a vehicle Can-Am says is “designed for fun,” I wanted more liveliness, more audible rumble. Even though the Rally has a racy-looking carbon-tipped Akrapovič exhaust, it emits only the mellowest of burbles.

Riding a Ryker at a sporting pace can be quite a workout. What a 3WV gives in terms of stability, it takes away in terms of graceful agility. Whereas a motorcycle rolls into and out of turns, the Ryker must fight against body roll, with weight pushing against the outside front wheel and lightening the inside wheel. As a motorcycle leans into a corner, centrifugal force pushes the rider down into the seat. Because the Ryker doesn’t lean into turns, the rider must brace themselves against the outside peg and actively lean their body to the inside. Keeping the Ryker on a steady line through a corner while keeping its 5-foot width between the mustard and the mayo also requires muscle at the handlebar. With no hand brake lever, all braking force goes through the foot pedal, which engages the calipers on all three wheels simultaneously. It took a while to adapt, but there’s plenty of stopping power at the ready. 

A low center of gravity, double A-arms with an anti-roll bar, and adjustable KYB high-pressure gas shocks keep the Ryker stable, and the VSS applies braking to the outside wheel as needed to maintain control, but if you go into a corner too hot, it will understeer and push sideways. The front suspension does a good job of isolating and damping hard hits, and overall, the chassis provides a smooth, steady ride. With three separate wheel tracks, though, it can be difficult to dodge potholes or debris in the road. The situation was even more challenging off-road when trying to avoid big, sharp rocks. With only 4.8 inches of ground clearance, care must be taken to avoid high-centering the Ryker on rises, ridges, and ruts.

Dial it back, however, and the Ryker settles into comfortable docility. Thanks to its 26.6-inch seat height and adjustable ergonomics, it fits a wide range of riders. The wide, soft seat is comfortable but lacks the support needed for a full day in the saddle. (Can-Am’s accessories list includes comfort seats for the rider and passenger, along with windscreens, luggage, audio, heated grips, and much more.) The steady thrum of the engine becomes an asset on the freeway, with the three automobile-sized contact patches and two front wheels keeping the Ryker steady in crosswinds.

Amenities on the Ryker Rally include cruise control, dual USB ports, LED lights on the front fenders, and a 7-liter lockable glovebox that will hold an extra pair of gloves and a couple of water bottles but not much else. When the ignition is turned off, the Ryker beeps until you engage the parking brake (at a stop the CVT is always in neutral). Instrumentation consists of a small orange-backlit LCD display that, by today’s standards, looks outdated. Information is limited to speedometer, tachometer, odometer, A/B tripmeters, clock, ride mode, fuel level, and distance to empty. Like other Can-Am 3WVs we’ve tested, a heavy throttle hand combined with a low power-to-weight ratio on the Ryker Rally returned poor fuel mileage – just 30.3 mpg, or about 160 miles per tank.

The Kids Are Alright

When I tested the original Spyder in 2008, it was a novelty, something futuristic and intriguing to everyone from teenagers and their soccer moms to members of the Peacemakers MC when I rode it to their bikini bike wash fundraiser in Utah. A decade and a half later, the Spyder is all grown up, having become an established, tax-paying member of the powersports community. The Can-Am Ryker, on the other hand, is young and brash, more interested in fun than respectability. And the Rally is the most mischievous one of the bunch.

2023 Can-Am Ryker Rally Specs

• Base Price: $13,899 ($14,599 in 2024)
• Price as Tested: $14,413 (Exclusive Panel Kit, Mono Seat Cowl)
• Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles w/ roadside assistance
• Website: Can-Am.BRP.com

ENGINE

• Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
• Displacement: 899.3cc
• Bore x Stroke: 74.0 x 69.7mm
• Compression Ratio: 11:1
• Valve Insp. Interval: N/A (self-adjusting)
• Fuel Delivery: EFI w/ 46mm throttle body & throttle-by-wire
• Lubrication System: Dry sump, 3.0 qt. cap.
• Transmission: Fully automatic CVT w/ reverse 
• Final Drive: Shaft

CHASSIS

• Frame: Tubular-steel space frame w/ cast aluminum single-sided swingarm
• Wheelbase: 67.3 in.
• Rake/Trail: N/A
• Seat Height: 26.6 in.
• Suspension, Front: Double A-arm, dual high-pressure gas remote-reservoir shocks w/ 4-postion compression & preload adj., 7.3 in. travel
• Rear: Single, multi-link high-pressure gas remote-reservoir shock w/ 4-position compression & preload adj., 7.1 in. travel
• Brakes, Front: Dual 270mm discs w/ 2-piston calipers & ABS
• Rear: Single 220mm w/ 1-piston caliper & ABS
• Wheels, Front: Cast, 16 x 4.5 in.
• Rear: Cast, 15 x 6.5 in.
• Tires, Front: 145/60-R16
• Rear: 205/55-R15
• Dry Weight: 668 lb
• Load Capacity: 412 lb
• GVWR: 1,080 lb

PERFORMANCE

• Horsepower: 82 @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim)
• Torque: 58.3 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim)
• Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal.
• Fuel Consumption: 30.3 mpg
• Estimated Range: 160 miles

See all of Rider‘s Can-Am coverage here.

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At its annual Club BRP event, powersports manufacturer BRP announced its 2024 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT lineup.

To enhance the rider connectivity experience, all Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT models will feature a new 10.25-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay. This technology will be woven into the existing BRP Connect platform and will allow iPhone users to use Apple CarPlay and all its compatible apps.

Related: Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Review | Road Test

“We are constantly looking to improve the rider experience through innovation,” said Martin Ethier, marketing director, Can-Am 3-Wheel & Motorcycles at BRP. “The introduction of Apple CarPlay is a big step toward that, and it directly addresses feedback we have received from Can-Am owners around the world. Riders will now have a smarter, safer way to stay connected while riding.”

2024 Can-Am Spyder Updates:

All 2024 Can-Am Spyder F3 models will receive updated LED headlights, providing more visibility once the sun goes down, as well as giving the Spyder F3 a bold new modern look.

The Spyder F3 Limited Special Series model will be available in a Cognac colorway and feature 10-spoke wheels, giving it an eye-catching presence whether sitting still or cruising down the highway.

Spyder F3-T and F3 Limited models will receive a new Super Sport Grill for an enhanced visual presence.

The Spyder F3-S, which is the most sport oriented of all Can-Am Spyder models, returns with sleek Monolith Black body panels, a red frame, and all-black 10-spoke wheels.

The Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky, Can-Am’s top-of-the-line luxury touring model, will receive a new Vegas White Satin paint scheme along with a mocha wheel color, further highlighting the look and feel of this ultra-comfortable model.

2024 Can-Am Ryker Updates:

On the Can-Am Ryker side of the lineup, the versatile Can-Am Ryker Rally model will now feature Hyper Silver wheels, enhancing its all-road look even further.

Related: Can-Am Ryker Gets Customized by The Shoe Surgeon

The Can-Am Ryker lineup remains a perfect option for people looking for an fun ride, regardless of experience, with accessible pricing and ease-of-use. And with many different color panel kits available, customization is at the forefront of every Can-Am Ryker owner’s list.

For pricing, colors, options, and accessories for Can-Am Spyder and Ryker models, visit the Can-Am On-Road website.

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Since 2008, Can-Am has provided a unique way to experience the open road with its Spyder 3-wheelers. In 2019, Can-Am, a brand of BRP Inc., launched a lighter, more affordable 3-wheeled platform called the Can-Am Ryker, which was aimed at a younger, more diverse audience. More than half of Ryker owners are new to riding, and nearly 35% of Ryker owners are women.

Related: Can-Am Ryker Review | First Ride

As part of its emphasis on inclusivity and welcoming more people into the riding experience, Can-Am launched a custom collaboration with The Shoe Surgeon, a world-renowned Los Angeles-based group of creatives who specialize in the craft of custom shoe making and design. Both brands are dedicated to crafting something unique and authentic, with no compromises, and this collaboration brings that to life.

Together, Can-Am and The Shoe Surgeon created three custom Can-Am Rykers along with three styles of Can-Am-inspired riding shoes that push the limits of creativity to celebrate inclusivity, heritage, and the love of the ride.

Each of the Can-Am Ryker 3-wheel vehicles designed and customized by The Shoe Surgeon is a unique design that is as much a piece of art as it is a thrilling machine. Ultimately, each vehicle will be donated to help raise awareness and money toward fighting intimidation and influencing positive behavior, which is BRP’s global social cause.

Also, the limited run of custom-crafted shoes match the vehicles and borrow design cues from the Can-Am Ryker, including different lines and visual cues. The shoes are purpose-built for riding with an over-the-ankle design, reinforced material, reflective surfaces, and a nonslip sole.

“At Can-Am, we are passionate about creating new experiences and pushing boundaries to break down barriers and welcome more people to discover the open road, the thrill of the ride,” said Anne-Marie LaBerge, chief marketing officer at BRP. “This collaboration with The Shoe Surgeon is an example of our mission to change the face of riding. We are connecting two different communities by designing something unique to help transform a mindset and share our passion for riding.”

“My love for creating goes beyond sneakers. I love all powersports – whether it’s riding motorcycles, 3-wheelers, off-roading, or on water,” said Dominic Ciambrone, aka The Shoe Surgeon. “Partnering with Can-Am is an opportunity to put our touch on a different canvas. Each bike design reflects and honors our brand’s heritage: the power of creating, embracing individuality that celebrates our differences, and finding community through self-expression. This is the heart of our craft and riding.”

Related: Can-Am Videos Celebrate Brand’s 50-year History and Its Electric Future

The vehicles and riding shoes were created using three distinct themes:

The “Inclusivity” theme unlocks Can-Am’s dedication to promoting inclusivity in its mission to make the open road accessible to all. This custom package uses different leathers and colors as a symbol of diversity. The patchwork design portrays how each person’s individuality plays a role to create something bigger and beautiful.

The “Brand Heritage” theme celebrates Can-Am’s 50-year history of innovation and excellence through premium leather, exotic and textural finish materials, precision craftsmanship, and luxurious details on both machine and riding shoes. It uses gold accents combined with dark tones and hints of red for an elegant and distinct look.

The “Love of the Ride” theme is sure to bring smiles, just like riding a Can-Am Ryker, where people, regardless of riding experience, can feel a rush with the simple twist of a throttle. The design pushes beyond riding, evoking a distinct look with padded quilting textures that symbolize the peace of mind of riding on three wheels. It also creates an unconventional artistic expression, which ties with how Can-Am loves to expand boundaries.

Together, the custom packages celebrate that the open road is for all. They were unveiled at The Shoe Surgeon’s headquarters near downtown Los Angeles, an event attended by urban youth, influencers, and Can-Am fans. For more information about the Can-Am Ryker collaboration with The Shoe Surgeon, visit the Can-Am website.

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Related: 2023 Can-Am Spyder and Ryker Updates

Can-Am celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and it has launched a series of short videos to highlight the brand’s legacy and provide a glimpse into its future, which will include two all-electric motorcycles for 2024, the Origin dual-sport and Pulse streetbike.

Check out the videos below:

Celebrating 50 Years Of Can-Am Wild Rides:

The Future Starts Here:

The Rebirth Of Can-Am On Two Wheels:

For more information, visit Can-Am.BRP.com.

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This 2024 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 2025 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.

2024 Aprilia RS 457

The all-new 2024 Aprilia RS 457 is inspired by the RS 660 and features a liquid-cooled parallel-Twin. The engine is presumably 457cc, but specifics have yet to be released by the company; however, Aprilia is claiming the DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder engine cranks out 47 hp and has a dry weight of 350 lb.

The Aprilia RS 457 is equipped with throttle-by-wire, three ride modes, and a 41mm fork with 4.7 inches of travel and a rear shock with 5.1 inches of travel. Stopping power comes from a single radial-mount 4-piston caliper pinching a 320mm disc up front and a 1-piston caliper pinching a 220mm disc out back and standard dual-mode ABS. An up/down quickshifter is available as an accessory.

MSRP for the 2024 Aprilia RS 457 is $6,799 and bikes are expected to arrive at dealerships in the spring.

Read our 2024 Aprilia RS 457 First Look Review  

2024 BMW CE 02

Aimed at a younger generation of city dwellers, the 2024 BMW CE 02 is somewhere in between an electric bike and an electric scooter. The BMW CE 02 comes in two variations: an 11 kW (15 hp) version and a 4kW (5 hp) version aimed to meet requirements for the AM driving license class open to younger riders in Germany and other European countries. The CE 02 comes standard with an external charger and a charging power of 0.9 kW, and it can be charged using standard household sockets. It has two ride modes, an inverted telescopic fork with 4.6 inches of travel up front, and a single-sided swingarm and an adjustable shock absorber with 2.2 inches of travel in the rear. 

The 2024 BMW CE 02 is available in Cosmic Black for $7,599. The Highline options package, which includes the Cosmic Black 2 colorway with teal and white accents and graphics, costs an additional $875. 

Read our 2024 BMW CE 02 First Look Review 

2024 BMW F 900 GS & GS Adventure

The 2024 BMW F 900 GS and GS Adventure bikes feature the parallel-Twin introduced in 2018 for the F 850 GS, but it has been bumped up from 853cc to 895cc, features a 270/450 degree firing interval, and makes a claimed 105 hp. The updated GS models offer Rain and Road ride modes as standard – along with Dynamic Traction Control DTC, cornering-optimized ABS Pro, and the dynamic brake light – and the optional “Pro” ride modes.

The bikes come with an adjustable gearshift lever as standard, and the F 900 GS features a new foot brake lever in a higher position than its F 850 GS predecessor, as well as lower footpegs and a higher handlebar. Through various redesigns, the F 900 GS is also nearly 19 lb lighter than its predecessor.

The BMW F 900 GS comes in Base Black Storm Metallic / Mineral Grey Matte Metallic, Style Passion, or Style GS Trophy starting at $13,495. The BMW F 900 GS Adventure comes in Black Storm Metallic or Style Ride Pro for $14,195.

Read our 2024 BMW F 900 GS / GS Adventure and F 800 GS First Look Review

2024 BMW F 800 GS

The 2024 BMW F 800 GS features the parallel-Twin introduced in 2018 for the F 850 GS, but it has been bumped up from 853cc to 895cc and features a 270/450 degree firing interval. The updated F 800 GS offers Rain and Road ride modes as standard – along with Dynamic Traction Control DTC, cornering-optimized ABS Pro, and the dynamic brake light – and the optional “Pro” ride modes.

The bike comes with an adjustable gearshift lever as standard, as well as full LED lighting. A 6.5-inch TFT display replaces the previous analog display.

The BMW F 800 GS comes in Light White, Style Sport, or Style Triple Black starting at $10,495.

Read our 2024 BMW F 900 GS / GS Adventure and F 800 GS First Look Review

2024 BMW M 1000 XR

The latest addition to BMW Motorrad’s “M” lineup is the 2024 BMW M 1000 XR. Powered by the 999cc inline-Four engine from the S 1000 RR with BMW ShiftCam technology for varying the timing and valve lift, the M 1000 XR makes a claimed 200 hp and a top speed of around 174 mph. It shares the M brakes of the M 1000 RR and M 1000 R, as well as the M winglets, which create downforce for greater stability and reduced front wheel lift. The 2024 BMW M 1000 XR comes in Light White or Blackstorm Metallic starting at $24,990.

Read our 2024 BMW M 1000 XR, S 1000 XR Review | First Look

2024 BMW R 12

The new cruiser-styled 2024 BMW R 12, one of two bikes replacing the outgoing R nineT (along with the R 12 nineT; see below), features the same air/oil-cooled 1,170cc flat-opposed Twin with DOHC found in the R nineT. Different from the R nineT, the R 12 gets a new airbox that is now integrated under the seat and new twin pipe exhaust system. It also has a new one-piece trellis steel main frame to replace the previous two-piece frame. The R 12 has two ride modes (Roll and Rock), dual front disc brakes, and a Paralever rear suspension setup. BMW Motorrad ABS Pro comes standard. 

The BMW R 12 will come in Blackstorm Metallic, Aventurine Red Metallic, and Option 719 colors. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 BMW R 12 nineT and R 12 First Look Review

2024 BMW R 12 nineT

The 2024 BMW R 12 nineT is the successor to the R nineT and shares many similarities with the R nineT platform but features updates and a more classic design. The bike has the same air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 1,170cc boxer engine as the previous R nineT but with a more classic appearance than its predecessor, particularly with the tank shape, seat, and side covers. BMW claims the classic look and modular design also lends more freedom for individualization. The bike will also have a redesigned exhaust system, intake system, and front fender. More details about the BMW R 12 nineT, including price and specifications, are expected in the second half of 2023.

Read our 2024 BMW R 12 nineT First Look Review here.

2024 BMW R 1300 GS

The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS is the next generation of BMW Motorrad’s top-selling model. Displacement of its signature opposed boxer Twin has increased from 1,254cc to 1,300cc, and it now makes a claimed 145 hp and 110 lb-ft of torque, up from 136 hp and 105 lb-ft on the R 1250 GS. The R 1300 GS is also 26 lb lighter than its predecessor.

Other changes include the relocation of the 6-speed gearbox under the engine, as well as a revision of the entire chassis. The former tubular-steel bridge main frame has been replaced by a new steel sheet metal main frame, and in place of the tubular-steel subframe is a die-cast aluminum unit. Suspension consists of the new front Evo Telelever and rear Evo Paralever, and the optional Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) has been updated as well.

In terms of styling, the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has replaced the signature asymmetrical headlight with a new centralized LED headlight surrounded by an X-shaped matrix of four LED running lights, and it has a sharper beak, a flatter tank, and a slimmer tailsection. The bike has three wheel options, all in 19×3.0-inch front and 17×4.5-inch rear sizes. In addition to the standard R 1300 GS model, several variants will be available starting at $18,895.

Read our 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review | First Ride

2024 BMW R 18 Roctane

The 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane is the fifth member of the R 18 family. It features the same 1,802cc “Big Boxer” opposed Twin as its siblings as well as the same braking and suspension systems, with 4-piston calipers biting dual 300mm discs up front and a single 300mm disc in the rear and a 49mm telescopic fork and central rear shock with travel-dependent damping, adjustable spring preload, and 4.7/3.5 inches of travel front/rear.

The Roctane sets itself apart from the other R 18s with a blacked-out engine and drivetrain, a Dark Chrome exhaust, a black midrise handlebar, the instrument cluster incorporated into the top of the metal headlight nacelle, and a larger 21-inch front wheel, as well as other varying dimensions.

The 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane will come in Black Storm Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic Matte, and Manhattan Metallic Matte starting at $18,695.

Read our 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane First Ride Review

2024 Can-Am Origin

At the annual Club BRP event in August 2022, Can-Am unveiled two all-new, all-electric motorcycles – the Origin dual-sport and the Pulse roadster (below). Detailed specs won’t be provided until mid-2023 (at Can-Am’s 50th anniversary celebration), but both will be powered by BRP’s all-new, proprietary Rotax E-Power technology, said to provide “highway-worthy speeds with plenty of horsepower and torque.”

The Can-Am Origin has rally-style bodywork, fork guards, and spoked wheels, in diameters that appear to be 21 inches in front and 18 inches out back, common sizes for off-road tires. The final drive is enclosed, and Can-Am reps would not reveal whether power is sent to the rear wheel via chain (used on nearly all dual-sports) or belt (used on many production electric bikes).

Read our Can-Am Origin and Pulse First Look Review

2024 Can-Am Pulse

The Can-Am Pulse has the muscular stance of a streetfighter, with racy-looking cast wheels shod with sportbike rubber and a sculpted “tank” that keeps the bike’s profile in line with conventional gas-powered motorcycles. The Origin dual-sport (above) and Pulse roadster share key design elements: distinctive LED headlights, large TFT displays, edgy white and gray bodywork, a bright yellow panel covering their battery packs, inverted forks, single-sided swingarms, single-disc brakes front and rear, and solo seats. Rear cowls may cover pillion seats; passenger footpegs are not visible on either machine, but production versions will likely have passenger accommodations.

Read our Can-Am Origin and Pulse First Look Review

2024 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT

At the 2023 Club BRP event, the parent company of Can-Am announced that all new Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT models will be equipped with a new 10.25-inch color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay. All F3 models will also receive updated LED headlights, with specific F3 models receiving other styling and color updates. The Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky, Can-Am’s top-of-the-line luxury touring model, will also receive updates to its color scheme.

Read our 2024 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT First Look Review

2024 CFMOTO 450NK

The 2024 CFMOTO 450NK naked sportbike joins the previously released 450SS and features the same liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder and a 270 crank, all working together for a claimed 50 hp at 9,500 rpm and 28.8 lb-ft of torque at 7,600 rpm and mated to a 6-speed gearbox and slip/assist clutch. Both bikes also share the same suspension and braking specs (although the 450NK uses J.Juan components). Compared to its stablemate, the 450NK comes in with a slightly longer wheelbase (53.9 inches), a slightly higher seat height (31.3 inches), and at a trim 364 lb, it’s 6 pounds lighter than the SS.

The 2024 CFMOTO 450NK comes in Nebula White and Zephyr Blue starting at $5,399.

Related: 2024 CFMOTO 800NK, 450NK, and Papio CL/SS Announced

2024 CFMOTO 800NK

Another new naked sportbike in the CFMOTO lineup, the 2024 CFMOTO 800NK is built on the same platform as the CFMOTO Ibex 800 T and Ibex 800 S, with a liquid-cooled 799cc parallel-Twin with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder that makes a claimed 100 hp at 9,500 rpm and 60 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm. All three models have a 6-speed gearbox, throttle-by-wire, and a slip/assist clutch, but the 800NK adds a Street ride mode in addition to the Sport and Rain modes found on the Ibex 800 models.

The 800NK has fully adjustable KYB suspension and the same J.Juan components as its stablemates, with radial-mount 4-piston calipers biting dual 320mm discs up front and a 2-piston floating caliper pinching a single 260mm disc in the rear. ABS is standard. Seat height is 31.5 inches, and with a 4-gal. fuel tank, the bike comes in with a curb weight of 417 lb.

The 2024 CFMOTO 800NK will come in Nebula Black or Zircon White starting at $8,499.

Related: 2024 CFMOTO 800NK, 450NK, and Papio CL/SS Announced

2024 CFMOTO Papio CL and Papio SS

Formerly just the one model, the 2024 CFMOTO Papio CL and Papio SS are designed to appeal to different types of buyers. CFMOTO says the CL has “scrambler roots” and is more geared toward playing the dirt, while the SS has a retro racing look. Both bikes feature an air-cooled fuel-injected 126cc Single making 9.4 hp, but the peak comes a little sooner than the 2023 model (8,250 rpm vs. 8,500), and the torque is slightly higher at 6.8 lb-ft compared to 6.5 lb-ft on the 2023 model. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, which is a unique feature in this segment.

Both bikes ride on the same suspension and braking as their predecessor, and they both ride on 12-inch three-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, with the CL tires sporting a more chunky tread pattern than the SS. The CL also has a higher handlebar and lower footpegs to suit its purpose, while the SS has clip-on handlebars, a quarter fairing, and a lower belly pan.

The 2024 Papio CL comes in Nebula Black or Galaxy Grey starting at $3,299, and the Papio SS comes in Magma Red, Nebula White, or Moss Green, also at $3,299.

Related: 2024 CFMOTO 800NK, 450NK, and Papio CL/SS Announced

2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono

The 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first Ducati in nearly 30 years to feature a single-cylinder engine, called the Superquadro Mono, a 659cc Single with a claimed max power of 77.5 hp at 9,750 rpm. Derived from one cylinder of the Superquadro V-Twin found in the 1299 Panigale, the Superquardo Mono inherits the Superquadro V-Twin’s combustion chamber, titanium intake and steel exhaust valves, and Ducati’s Desmodromic valve timing.

The Hypermotard 698 Mono has a tall seat height of 35.6 inches for its flat seat covered in grip fabric. The bike has a fully adjustable inverted 45mm Marzocchi fork paired with a fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Providing braking power is a Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial-mount caliper biting a 330mm front brake disc and a 240mm disc at the rear. The Hypermotard 698 Mono is equipped with several rider aides, including cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, engine brake control, and power launch. This model is also Ducati’s first to offer four levels of ABS, two of which integrate the Slide-by-Brake functionality to facilitate backing in during cornering.

The 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono will be available in Ducati Red with an MSRP of $12,995. The up-spec RVE version with Graffiti graphics, a black frame, and a quickshifter will be available for $14,495. Both versions will begin arriving at dealerships in February 2024. 

Read our 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono First Look Review

2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America

The new Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America retains all the features of the Pan America 1250 Special, including the Revolution Max 1250 engine with multiple ride modes, semi-active suspension, and more.

The CVO Pan America model is outfitted with adventure-ready accessories including Adaptive Ride Height suspension, aluminum top and side cases, a Screamin’ Eagle quickshifter, tubeless laced wheels, auxiliary LED forward lighting, and an aluminum skid plate.

The 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America comes in a unique black, red, and white paint scheme with a Harley-Davidson “1” logo on the tank for $28,399.

Read our 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles First Look Review

2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST

Harley-Davidson says the new Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST is the company’s “quickest, fastest, and most sophisticated performance bagger.” The West Coast-style bagger is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output V-Twin, an engine exclusive to this model that churns out 127 hp and 145 lb-ft of asphalt-buckling torque. Selectable ride modes include Road, Sport, Track, Track Plus, Rain, and multiple Custom modes.

The CVO Road Glide ST is equipped with fully adjustable Showa suspension, with an inverted 47mm 1×1 fork and dual rear shocks with remote reservoirs, and Brembo braking components. Lightweights materials help keep weight down, and the CVO Road Glide ST weighs 25 lb less than the CVO Road Glide.

A full suite of infotainment is powered by Skyline OS, and a large color touchscreen replaces all analog instrumentation and most switches. Premium audio includes a 500-watt amplifier and Rockford Fosgate Stage II 6.5-inch fairing speakers.

The CVO Road Glide ST will be available in two paint schemes: Golden White Pearl or Raven Metallic. In addition to CVO 25th Anniversary graphics, a Screamin’ Eagle graphic on the fairing sides and fuel tank is inspired by the Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Factory motorcycles raced in the MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers series. Available starting at $42,999.

Read our 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles First Look Review

2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide now features more streamlined bodywork first seen on its 2023 CVO counterpart. It’s powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin with a revised cooling system, and new for 2024 are selectable ride modes: Road, Sport, Rain, and Custom. Convenience and comfort have also been improved with an upgraded infotainment available through a new 12.3-inch TFT color display, additional rear suspension travel, and a revised seat.

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide will be available in Billiard Gray, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire, Blue Burst, Alpine Green, Atlas Silver Metallic, or Sharkskin Blue, and trim options are Chrome or Black. Pricing starts at $25,999.

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2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide now features more streamlined bodywork first seen on its 2023 CVO counterpart. It’s powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin with a revised cooling system, and new for 2024 are selectable ride modes: Road, Sport, Rain, and Custom. Convenience and comfort have also been improved with an upgraded infotainment available through a new 12.3-inch TFT color display, additional rear suspension travel, and a revised seat.

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide will be available in Billiard Gray, Vivid Black, White Onyx Pearl, Whiskey Fire, Blue Burst, Alpine Green, Atlas Silver Metallic, or Sharkskin Blue, and trim options are Chrome or Black. Pricing starts at $25,999.

Read our 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles First Look Review

2024 Honda ADV160

The 2024 Honda ADV160 touts a new, larger-displacement liquid-cooled 157cc single-cylinder engine designed to improve performance and reduce emissions. It has Showa suspension front and back, a front disc brake with ABS, and a rear drum brake. Also incorporated are updates that Honda says are aimed at boosting comfort and convenience. The 2024 Honda ADV160 will be available in July and will come in Red Metallic or Pearl Smoky Gray starting at $4,499. 

 Related: Honda Announces All-New 2023 Honda SCL500, Updated 2024 Models

2024 Honda Shadow Phantom and Shadow Aero

The 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom still features the liquid-cooled 745cc 52-degree V-Twin, 5-speed transmission, and shaft final drive but sees several updates to styling, both in form and function. A rear disc brake replaces the previous drum brake, front travel has increased from 4.6 inches to 5.1 inches, the seat height dropped slightly, and Honda shaved 6 pounds off the curb weight for a total of 543 lb. There is also a new ABS version of the bike.

The 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom comes in Deep Pearl Gray Metallic or Orange Metallic starting at $8,399 for the non-ABS version (not available in California) or the $8,699 for the ABS version.

Read our 2024 Honda Shadow Phantom First Ride Review

The 2024 Honda Shadow Aero shares the same engine, drive train, braking, and rear suspension and travel, with front travel stretched out another four-tenths of an inch, which is also the bump in seat height, as well as a slightly smaller tank and an overall curb weight of 560 lb.

On the 2024 Honda Shadow Aero, Black has replaced the Ultra Blue Metallic colorway, starting at $7,949 for the non-ABS version (not available in California) or $8,249 for the ABS version.  

Related: Honda Announces All-New 2023 Honda SCL500, Updated 2024 Models

2024 Honda XL750 Transalp

After a brief two-year run in the U.S. in the late ’80s, the middleweight adventure bike that has remained popular in Europe for nearly 40 years has returned to the U.S. market. The 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp features a new liquid-cooled 745cc parallel-Twin with Honda’s Unicam design, 4 valves per cylinder, and 270-degree crank. It has a 6-speed gearbox, throttle-by-wire, a slip/assist clutch, and a standard quickshifter. The bike comes with five ride modes – Sport, Standard, Rain, Gravel, and rider-customizable – as well as Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). Suspension is largely the same as the original model, but for stopping power, the rear drum has been replaced by a disc, and there are now two discs up front instead of just one. ABS is standard and can be turned off at the rear wheel.

The 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp will be available in October in Matte Black Metallic starting at $9,999.

Read our 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp First Ride Review

2024 Indian Challenger Elite

The 2024 Indian Challenger Elite is Indian’s newest addition to its Elite line. Like other bikes in the Elite lineup, the Challenger Elite will be limited in production – only 325 units available worldwide – and feature premium options. The Challenger Elite is still powered by the liquid-cooled PowerPlus 108ci V-Twin making a claimed 122 hp and 128 ft-lb of torque and has Brembo brakes, a 43mm inverted telescopic fork that offers 5.1 inches of travel, and a Fox monoshock with 4.5 inches of travel and electronically adjustable preload.

Other premium features include Smart Lean Technology, an adaptive LED headlight, an adjustable flare windscreen, heated grips, saddlebag lights, an all-new, custom-stitched seat for all-day riding comfort, and more. The bike also comes standard with the all-new, completely redesigned PowerBand Audio system. The 2024 Challenger Elite will feature a custom-inspired Charcoal Candy paint scheme starting at $38,499. 

Related: 2024 Indian Lineup and Brand Collaboration Announced 

2024 Indian FTR x 100% R Carbon

The result of a collaboration with the American motocross brand 100%, the limited edition 2024 Indian FTR x 100% R Carbon is built on Indian’s top-of-the-line FTR model, the R Carbon, and is powered by a liquid-cooled 73ci V-Twin making a claimed 120 hp and 87 ft-lb of torque and radially mounted dual-disc Brembo monoblock brakes. The fully adjustable Öhlins fork and rear shock get custom blacked-out treatment for “100% more attitude” and a black-finished titanium Akrapovič exhaust has been added. Styling was inspired by 100%’s roots in action sports, with a Blue Candy carbon fiber tank, headlight nacelle, seat cowl, and front fender. It has a bright white powdercoated frame, with gloss paint finishes and red accents throughout, along with other details that set the bike apart.

The 2024 Indian FTR x 100% R Carbon starts at $18,999, with only 400 units available around the world. 

Related: 2024 Indian Lineup and Brand Collaboration Announced 

2024 Kawasaki Eliminator and Eliminator SE

Harkening back to the ZL900 Eliminator introduced in 1985, the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator returns to its sportbike-powered roots, with a liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin engine adapted from the Ninja 400. A 6.8mm longer stroke helps create strong low-end torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and a slip/assist clutch. The bike has a 41mm telescopic front fork and dual rear shocks, providing 4.7/3.5 inches of travel front/rear, and stopping power comes from a 2-piston caliper clamping on a 310mm semi-floating petal front brake disc and 220mm petal disc in the rear.

Several aspects of the Eliminator’s styling pay homage to its namesake, including the taillight, a tail cowl with its own added design twist, and a round headlight, now with a modern LED lamp with dual high/low beam chambers and position lamps. 

Kawasaki is also offering the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE, which adds several features to the standard model, including ABS, a headlight cowl reminiscent of those found on the original Eliminator SE models, a USB-C outlet, and a seat featuring dual-pattern seat leather and stitching along the top edge. 

The Eliminator comes in Pearl Robotic White or Pearl Storm Gray for $6,649, and the Eliminator SE ABS comes in Candy Steel Furnace Orange/Ebony for $7,249.

Read our 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator First Ride Review

2024 Kawasaki KLX230 S and KLX230SM

The 2024 Kawasaki KLX230 S dual-sport and KLX230SM supermoto models, first introduced in 2020, receive notable updates in the chassis and the revised rear subframe, along with some other updates to the ABS system, styling, seat, and added smartphone connectivity. 

Powering the KLX230 S and KLX230SM is an air-cooled 233cc Single with a bore and stroke of 67.0mm x 66.0mm. The intake port is 4mm narrower for 2024 (now measuring 33mm) to help contribute to low-to-mid-range performance. 

Both models ride on a high-tensile steel perimeter frame, and for 2024, the rear subframe has been redesigned to trace a lower line on the machine, allowing for longer wheel travel while maintaining good ground reach. Both bikes have a 53.7-inch wheelbase. Ground clearance on the KLX230 S is 9.5 inches, while on the KLX230SM it’s 8.7 inches. The KLX230 S rides on aluminum wheels, measuring 21 inches in the front and 18 inches in the rear compared to the KLX230SM’s 17-inch front and rear wheels that are wider than the KLX230 S wheels.

On the KLX230 S, a 37mm telescopic fork provides 7.9 inches of travel. A new Uni-Trak rear linkage shock allows 8.9 inches of travel and is preload adjustable. The new chassis design has allowed for a lower seat height of 33.3 inches. The KLX230 SM uses a 37mm inverted fork up front with 7.4 inches of front wheel travel. Like the KLX230 S, the SM adds the Uni-Trak rear linkage shock with preload adjustability. For 2024, suspension settings were revised to create a more forward-leaning posture and increase rear wheel travel to 8.8 inches. The SM’s seat height is 33.1 inches.

The ABS unit has been updated for 2024 with a switch on the left side of the handlebar that can be used to disable both front and rear ABS. Both bikes feature a new compact LED headlight and a redesigned two-toned seat with a flatter silhouette that allows more freedom of movement. Also new for 2024 is smartphone connectivity through Rideology the App. 

The 2024 Kawasaki KLX230 S comes in Lime Green / Battle Gray for $4,999 without ABS or $5,299 with ABS. The 2024 Kawasaki KLX230SM supermoto variant comes in Battle Gray for $5,599.

Read our 2024 Kawasaki KLX230 S and KLX300SM First Look Review

2024 Kawasaki KLX300 and KLX300SM

Both the 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 dual-sport and the 2024 Kawasaki KLX300SM supermoto are powered by a 292cc DOHC liquid-cooled four-valve fuel-injected Single borrowed from the KLX300R off-road bike.

The KLX300 is the more off-road capable of the two models and features a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel with Dunlop dual-purpose tires. The bike has 10 inches of travel up front and 9.1 inches in the rear. From a style perspective, the KLX300 gets a newly designed front cowl and front fender, a new LED headlight, and an LED taillight tucked into the rear fender. Kawasaki also gave the KLX300 a two-toned seat cover for 2024. 

The road-oriented KLX300SM differs from its stablemate in 17-inch front and rear wheels, a 300mm front brake disc, and a shorter seat height of 33.9 inches, among other features. Updates to the Kawasaki KLX300SM are similar to those of the KLX300, included updated fenders, the compact LED headlight, and a new taillight. The KLX300SM also receives the two-toned seat.

The 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 will be available in Lime Green and Battle Gray for $6,199, and the Cypher Camo Gray colorway will cost $6,399. The 2024 Kawasaki KLX300SM will be available in Battle Gray and Phantom Blue for $6,599. 

Read our 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 and KLX300SM First Look Review

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500

The new 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by the liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin found in the Kawasaki Eliminator sport-cruiser introduced last year. Adapted from the same engine found in the Ninja 400, this engine adds 52cc of displacement for better acceleration and performance at high rpm due to a lengthened stroke of 6.8mm.

This new Ninja rides on a trellis frame with the engine as a stressed member and with a supersport-style short-wheelbase/long-swingarm configuration. The wheelbase is 54.1 inches, seat height is 30.9 inches, and weight is 377 lb. Fuel capacity is 3.7 gallons. The Ninja features a nonadjustable 41mm telescopic front fork. In the rear is a bottom-link Uni-Trak suspension unit with five-step preload adjustability. Braking power comes in the form of a single 310mm front disc gripped by a 2-piston caliper and a single 220mm rear disc with a 2-piston caliper. The star-pattern 5-spoke wheels help keep weight low. 

Also new for the Ninja 500 is a high-contrast LCD instrument panel with smartphone connectivity and the economical riding indicator feature, which appears on the LCD screen to signal favorable fuel consumption conditions so that riders can optimize fuel efficiency.

The SE version of the Ninja 500 features a full color TFT display, a USB-C outlet, a radiator screen, frame sliders, a pillion seat cover, a tank pad, knee-grip pads, a large clear windscreen, and Kawasaki’s Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System, which uses a key fob to allow riders to remotely release the bike’s steering lock and main switch.

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes standard in Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Flat Raw Graystone for $5,299. The KRT Edition adds $200. The ABS version is available in Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Flat Raw Graystone, White Silver / Metallic Moondust Gray, or Passion Red / Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Matte Dark Gray from $5,699-5,899. The SE ABS and KRT SE ABS versions come in Passion Red / Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Matte Dark Gray for $6,399.

Read our 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 First Look Review

2024 Kawasaki Z500

The new 2024 Kawasaki Z500 is powered by the liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin found in the Kawasaki Eliminator sport-cruiser introduced last year. Adapted from the same engine found in the Ninja 400, this engine adds 52cc of displacement for better acceleration and performance at high rpm due to a lengthened stroke of 6.8mm.

This new Z500 rides on a trellis frame with the engine as a stressed member and with a supersport-style short-wheelbase/long-swingarm configuration. The wheelbase is 54.1 inches, seat height is 30.9 inches, and weight is 368 lb. Fuel capacity is 3.7 gallons. The Z500 features a nonadjustable 41mm telescopic front fork. In the rear is a bottom-link Uni-Trak suspension unit with five-step preload adjustability. Braking power comes in the form of a single 310mm front disc gripped by a 2-piston caliper and a single 220mm rear disc with a 2-piston caliper. The star-pattern 5-spoke wheels help keep weight low. The handlebar is tall and wide for an upright riding position.

Also new for the Z500 is a high-contrast LCD instrument panel with smartphone connectivity and the economical riding indicator feature, which appears on the LCD screen to signal favorable fuel consumption conditions so that riders can optimize fuel efficiency.

The SE version of the Z500 features a full color TFT display, a USB-C outlet, a radiator screen, frame sliders, a pillion seat cover, a tank pad, knee-grip pads, and a smoke-colored meter cover.

The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 ABS comes in Candy Lime Green / Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Graphite Gray for $5,599, and the SE ABS version comes in Candy Persimmon Red / Metallic Flat Spark Black / Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray for $6,299. 

Read our 2024 Kawasaki Z500 First Look Review

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 40th Anniversary Editions

In recognition of the introduction of the Ninja four decades ago, Kawasaki is releasing the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 40th Anniversary Edition motorcycles. A special Ninja ZX-7-inspired colorway with a large Kawasaki logo on the fairings will be available on the Ninja ZX-4RR ABS, Ninja ZX-6R ABS, Ninja ZX-10R ABS, and Ninja ZX-14R ABS. A special 40th Anniversary emblem designed to resemble a championship sticker can be found on the top of the fuel tank, and the displacement numbers featured on the tail cowl are based on the fonts used in the ’80s and ’90s. Completing the iconic throwback look are specially painted lime green wheels on all models; a silver-painted frame and swingarm on the Ninja ZX-10R, Ninja ZX-6R, and Ninja ZX-4RR; and gold-painted front fork outer tubes on the Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-6R.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 40th Anniversary Editions | First Look

2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 ABS and Z e-1 ABS

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 ABS and Z e-1 ABS are powered by a 5.0kW electric motor, which generates a claimed 29.7 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 55 mph. They come with two lithium-ion battery packs with a range of 41 miles and a 0-100% charge time of 3.7 hours. Both bikes have a 41mm fork, a Uni-Trak shock with adjustable spring preload, and single 290mm discs with dual-piston calipers front and rear. The Ninja e-1 weighs in at 308.7 lb, and the Z e-1 weighs 297.7 lb.

Both bikes come in a Metallic Bright Silver / Metallic Matte Lime Green / Ebony colorway. The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 ABS has an MSRP of $7,599, while the 2024 Kawasaki Z e-1 ABS is priced at $7,299.

Related: Kawasaki Announces Ninja e-1 ABS and Z e-1 ABS Electric Motorcycles, Other Updated Models

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z7 Hybrid

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z7 Hybrid are, according to Kawasaki, the first “strong” hybrid motorcycles, meaning they can run on ICE power, electric power, or both depending on the ride mode selected. The ICE unit in these bikes is the liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin taken from the Kawasaki Eliminator. The engine prioritizes high-rpm performance, and the Integrated Starter Generator is a first for Kawasaki and combines starter and generator functions. The electric power source is a liquid-cooled traction motor paired with a 48V lithium-ion battery pack and rated at 7.0 kW (9.0 kW max). Unlike fully electric vehicles, the battery on these bikes charges while riding, so there’s no need to plug in to a power source before your ride. 

Suspension on both bikes is provided by a nonadjustable 41mm telescopic fork and a new Uni-Trak suspension with linkage positioned below the swingarm in the rear. The rear suspension also offers adjustable ride height (seat height is 31.3 inches). Both bikes use dual 300mm front disc brakes with 2-piston calipers and a single 220mm rear disc with a 1-piston caliper, and both come with ABS. The fuel tank holds 3.7 gallons of fuel, and curb weight for the Ninja 7 is claimed at 502.7 lb (weight for the Z7 is not available). 

The versatility of these two hybrid bikes is accessed through the three ride modes: Sport-Hybrid, Eco-Hybrid, and EV modes. As the name suggests, Sport-Hybrid mode is designed for sporty riding, and gives the rider access to the bike’s full power potential. In Sport-Hybrid mode, the e-boost function elevates the overall output for a brief 5-second period. In Eco-Hybrid mode, the electric motor kicks in during startup and transitions from electric to hybrid power once the engine gets up to around 2,000 rpm, optimizing fuel efficiency. For all-electric power, EV mode is designed for low-speed and short-distance rides and can only be engaged when the bike is in 4th gear or lower and with a speed of less than 15 mph. 

These hybrid bikes also come with Automatic Launch Position Finder, which automatically drops the transmission down to 1st gear when the bike comes to a stop, and a Walk mode with reverse function. Also included is a 4.3-inch TFT full-color display with Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone via Rideology the App.

The Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z7 Hybrid come in a silver with lime-green color scheme. Pricing has not yet been announced. 

Read our 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid and Z7 Hybrid First Look Review here.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R supersport has a 636cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder with DOHC with revised cam profiles for better low-rpm performance and cleaner emissions and a reshaped intake funnel for a claimed increase in low-to-mid rpm performance. 

Kawasaki also upgraded the dual 310mm front discs and single 220mm rear disc, replacing the previous petal-style rotors with round discs. Also new are the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires. The ABS unit has been updated for better control, and new ride modes have been added, including Sport, Road, and Rain, along with a customizable Rider mode in which each system can be set independently. 

The bike also has a new 4.3-inch full-color TFT display with smartphone connectivity, as well as new styling inspired by the Ninja ZX-10R. The Ninja ZX-6R is available in three color schemes – Metallic Flat Spark Black/Ebony, Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Graphite Gray, and the KRT Edition in Lime Green/Ebony – for $11,299 ($12,299 with ABS). 

Read our 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R First Ride Review

2024 Kawasaki Z650RS ABS

The 2024 Kawasaki Z650RS ABS returns with a 649cc parallel-Twin, a slip/assist clutch, a trellis frame, a telescopic front fork, a horizontal back-link rear shock, and standard ABS; however, the 2024 model has been updated with the addition of three-mode Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC).

The 2024 Kawasaki Z650RS ABS is available in Ebony / Metallic Matte Carbon Grey for $9,599.

Related: Kawasaki Announces Ninja e-1 ABS and Z e-1 ABS Electric Motorcycles, Other Updated Models

2024 KTM 250 Duke and 390 Duke

Both the 2024 KTM 250 Duke and 390 Duke feature an entirely new generation of single-cylinder engines dubbed the “LC4c” – including displacements of 250cc and 399cc – that have been completely redesigned with newly optimized cylinder heads and gearboxes, as well as meeting the latest emissions standards. They also feature throttle-by-wire, a new Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC), and optional Quickshifter+.

Both bikes feature WP APEX suspension with varying degrees of adjustability and offering 5.9 inches travel front and back. Stopping power comes from a radially-mounted 4-piston caliper grabbing a 320mm disc in front – a 20mm increase over the previous 200 Duke. Rear braking power has been increased on both bikes to a 2-piston caliper and 240mm disc, and both feature the latest version of cornering Supermoto ABS and cornering traction control. 

Both Dukes also have a new two-piece frame design, updated chassis, and a new swingarm. Visually, the 390 has longer tank spoilers featuring prominent air intakes, larger radiator covers, and external LED positioning lights. The 250 casts a slim and compact shadow thanks to smaller tank spoilers compared to the 390 Duke and aligned with painted headlight surrounds. 

The 2024 KTM 390 Duke will come in KTM’s Electronic Orange or Atlantic Blue, arriving in dealerships in December, while the 2024 KTM 250 Duke will come in Electronic Orange and Ceramic White, slated for arrival in early 2024. Pricing has not yet been announced. 

Read our 2024 KTM 390 Duke and 250 Duke First Look Review

2024 KTM 790 Adventure

The 2024 KTM 790 Adventure still has the 799cc parallel-Twin LC8c with DOHC, but KTM says the bike is now more stable at constant speed and has gained more cornering poise thanks to a 20% increase in crankshaft mass. The bike also has reworked Dell’Orto throttle bodies, a knock control sensor, a new airbox, a reconfigured optional Quickshifter+, and the latest 6-axis IMU that can be found on larger KTM siblings like the KTM 890 Adventure R and KTM 1290 Super Adventure models. ABS modes now automatically switch between the three standard ride modes, removing the need for more configuration.

The 2024 KTM 790 Adventure will arrive in December 2023 in two new colorways: white with orange graphics or a black option. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 KTM 790 Adventure First Look Review

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

Based on the 890 Adventure R, the 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally has the same 889cc LC8c parallel-Twin that made 90 hp at 8,200 rpm and 62 lb-ft of torque at 6,200 rpm at the rear wheel when we last tested it in 2021. Suspension is the biggest upgrade on the bike. It’s equipped with a fully adjustable WP Xplor Pro components offering 10.6 inches of travel front and rear, which is 1.2 inches more than the standard 890 Adventure R. The Rally has Motorcycle Traction Control, ABS with Road and Offroad modes, and three standard ride modes – Street, Offroad, and Rain – and the Tech Pack adds even more bells and whistles.

Graphics on the 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally are inspired by KTM’s Factory Racing team, and it comes with a dedicated rally seat and rally footpegs, as well as extra protection. Only 700 bikes will be available worldwide at a starting price of $21,499. KTM will begin taking preorders on Sept. 20, 2023.

Read our 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally First Look Review

2024 KTM 890 SMT

The 2024 KTM 890 SMT features an 889cc LC8c parallel-Twin with DOHC and dual balancer shafts, the same platform behind the KTM 890 Adventure R with a 20% increase in rotating mass over the KTM 790 platform. The bike also has 46 mm dual Dell’Orto throttle bodies, throttle-by-wire, a 6-speed gearbox, and a PASC slip/assist clutch. The three standard ride modes – Sport, Street, and Rain – can be expanded by an optional Track setting that offers 10 levels of varying throttle modes and traction control. Cornering ABS with Supermoto mode is standard. 

The SMT has six different handlebar positions within a 1.2-inch range, the chromoly trellis frame has a tighter geometry, and WP Apex suspension provides 7.1 inches of travel. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 KTM 890 SMT First Look Review

2024 KTM 990 Duke

The 2024 KTM 990 Duke replaces the 890 Duke R as KTM’s middleweight naked bike. Nicknamed the Sniper, the 990 Duke features a new liquid-cooled 947cc LC8c parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 123 hp and 76 lb-ft of torque. The model also gets a new steel tube frame and gravity die-cast swingarm and new WP suspension components. The seat has been angled up by 2 degrees to keep riders from sliding forward. New 17-inch wheels are wrapped in Bridgestone S22 tires, and new brake disc mounts are 1.1 lb lighter. The model also receives updated styling that heads in the direction of the 1290 Super Duke. Technology includes Supermoto ABS, launch control, wheelie control, traction control, three standard ride modes, a Demo ride mode to test out optional software, all-LED lighting, and a 5-inch TFT display.

The 2024 KTM 990 Duke will be available in orange or black color options with an MSRP of $12,500.

Read our 2024 KTM 990 Duke First Look Review

2023 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo

The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo features the LC8 V-Twin of the 1290 Super Duke bored out an additional 49cc for a displacement of 1,350cc, a new camshaft, a redesigned airbox, and new throttle bodies. Additionally, 5th and 6th gears have been revised for better use of the rpm range. The new model also receives the latest generation of WP’s Semi-Active Technology, which adjusts damping rates in real time based on information from the IMU, as well as offering five preset damping modes. The bike’s ergonomics also received an upgrade, including a redesigned tank and lower handlebar.

The KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo will be available in orange with red highlights or black with orange highlights. 

Read our 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo First Look Review

2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio

The 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio adventure bike is powered by a variation of the liquid-cooled 1,042cc longitudinal V-Twin that debuted last year in the V100 Mandello, making a claimed 115 hp and 77.4 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with throttle-by-wire and a 6-axis IMU, the Stelvio has five customizable ride modes (Tourism, Rain, Street, Sport, and Off-Road) that adjust throttle response, engine braking, cornering ABS, and lean-sensitive traction control. 

The Stelvio is the first Moto Guzzi available with the optional PFF Rider Assistance Solution. Using 4D radar imaging technology, the system employs two radar sensors to enable Following Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Information System, and Lane Change Assist. Chassis features include a tubular-steel frame, adjustable suspension with 6.7 inches of travel, Brembo brakes, and tubeless spoked wheels.

The Stelvio comes in two matte color variants (yellow/gray Giallo Savana or gray/black Nero Vulcano) with a base price of $16,390. Pricing for the optional PFF system has not yet been announced. 

Read our 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio First Look Review

2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Corsa

The 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Corsa marks a return to the V7’s classic sportiness with modern amenities. It features an air-cooled 853cc 90-degree “flying” V-Twin with 2 valves per cylinder that makes a claimed 65 hp at 6,800 rpm and 54 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. It has a nonadjustable 40mm fork, dual preload-adjustable shocks, and has Brembo brakes, with a 4-piston caliper squeezing a 320mm disc in front and a 2-piston caliper squeezing a 260mm disc out back.

In addition to the flowing lines of the two-tone livery, the equipment package further elevates the V7 Stone Corsa’s aesthetics and performance, with bar-end mirrors, a black anodized billet aluminum fuel cap, and a distinctive plate on the handlebar clamp denoting the Corsa’s special status. The fork gaiters found on the standard V7 Stone have been removed to give the V7 Stone Corsa a sleeker appearance.

The 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Corsa will retail for $9,690.

Read our 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Corsa First Look Review

2024 Moto Guzzi V85 Range

The 2024 Moto Guzzi V85 range includes a new model – the V85 Strada – and the returning V85 TT and V85 TT Travel. All models are powered by an air-cooled, 90-degree 853cc transverse V-Twin with 2 valves per cylinder. However, thanks to the adoption of variable valve timing, Moto Guzzi says the new engine offers an increase in power from 76 hp in the previous generation to 80 hp at 7,750 rpm.

All bikes in the V85 range have a 6-speed gearbox, a single 52mm throttle body, and multimap throttle-by-wire. Suspension is provided by an 41mm inverted fork and rear monoshock, both adjustable for rebound and preload, with the preload on the V85 TT and V85 TT Travel monoshock now being adjustable via a convenient handwheel. Travel is 6.7 inches front and back. Braking comes from Brembo dual 4-piston calipers, metal-braided brake lines, and 320mm discs up front and a 2-piston floating caliper and 260mm disc in the back. 

All bikes have three ride modes – Road, Sport, and Rain – that manage MGCT traction control, ABS, and throttle response, with a specialized Off-Road mode designed exclusively for the V85 TT and V85 TT Travel models. The V85 TT Travel also features a Custom ride mode (available as an accessory on the V85 Strada and V85 TT). All three bikes have a newly designed, manually adjustable windscreen and a completely redesigned instrument panel with a new, larger 5-inch TFT color display and new handlebar switches, along with other standard features specific to each model (and offered as accessories for the others).

The 2024 Moto Guzzi V85 Strada comes in Nero Isola and Grigio Brera colors, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT has a red painted frame combined with the two-tone Rosso Fuji and Grigio Tambora livery, and the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel is available in Bronzo Deserto. Pricing and availability have not been released.

Read our 2024 Moto Guzzi V85 Range First Look Review

2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan

The Royal Enfield Himalayan has been updated for 2024. Starting at the heart, the air-cooled 411cc Single has been replaced with a liquid-cooled 452cc Single with DOHC and 4 valves. The claimed 39.5 hp (up from a barely adequate 24) is reached at 8,000 rpm, and 29.5 lb-ft of torque (up from 24) arrives at 5,500 rpm. The new Himalayan’s entire power curve surpasses that of its predecessor, and the engine revs out farther. The engine is now a stressed member of the frame, and a new gearbox has six speeds instead of five and is part of the unit-construction, semi-dry sump engine case. Located under the fuel tank is a new airbox that provides a pleasing intake growl. Exhaust gasses run through an under-frame catalytic converter that also muffles sound, which allows for a short silencer.

Suspension and braking changes are just as substantial as those to the engine. The previous conventional 41mm fork has been replaced with a Showa cartridge-type inverted fork with 43mm tubes, and the rear shock is now a linkage type with adjustable preload. Suspension travel is 7.9 inches front and rear, keeping front travel the same but bumping up from 7.1 inches of previous rear travel.

As before, the Himalayan rolls on spoked wheels with tube-type rims, 21-inch front (90/90-21) and 17-inch rear (140/80-17). There are still single disc brakes front and rear, but the 2-piston front caliper now squeezes a 320mm disc (up from 300) and the 1-piston rear caliper squeezes a 270mm disc (up from 240). ABS is standard and can be disabled at the rear wheel for off-road duty.

The Himalayan has a new 4-inch TFT display that combines a multitude of innovative and modern features in a retro-style round gauge. It offers Bluetooth connectivity to a rider’s smartphone for music and navigation. The latter is powered by Google Maps and is the first of its kind for the display type and shape. The Himalayan features LED lighting all around, and the tail lighting is innovatively integrated into both rear turnsignals. A USB-C port keeps a smartphone charged.

The new model’s wheelbase is just over 2 inches longer than the original at 59.5 inches, and ground clearance is right at 9 inches. The redesigned fuel tank holds 4.5 gallons (up from 4.0), and Royal Enfield claims a range of more than 280 miles, which translates to about 62 mpg.

The 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in Hanle Black, Kamet White, Kaza Brown, Slate Poppy Blue, and Slate Himalayan Salt. Pricing is not yet available.

Read our 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan First Ride Review.

2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

The 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a new model built on the brand’s 650 Twin platform that has a unique style and a focus on customization potential. The bike is powered by the 648cc parallel-Twin also found in the INT650, Continental GT, and Super Meteor 650. The Shotgun 650 features Showa suspension, 2-piston calipers biting single discs, and standard ABS. The bike rides on wide 18-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless tires. The bike features a modular design meant to encourage customization. A range of 31 Royal Enfield accessories are available from bar-end mirrors and a sculpted solo seat to contrast-cut billet rims.

The 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 will come in Stencil White, Plasma Blue, Green Drill, or Sheetmetal Grey. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 First Look Review

2024 Suzuki GSX-8R

Complementing the GSX-8S naked sportbike, the new fully-faired 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R has the same 776cc parallel-Twin that Suzuki debuted last year, as well as the same slim chassis geometry, braking system, and Suzuki Intelligent Ride System rider aids, including three ride modes, four-mode traction control, and a quickshifter. However, the GSX-8R gets a different suspension setup than the GSX-8S to better suit sport riding, with a 41mm Showa SFF-BIP fork, a Showa rear shock with a spring preload adjuster, and 5.1 inches of front/rear travel. The GSX-8R will be available in Metallic Triton Blue, Metallic Matte Sword Silver, or Pearl Ignite Yellow for $9,439. 

Read our 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R First Look Review

2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+

The 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ is a new “crossover” motorcycle that combines the engine performance and chassis of a sport-tourer with the upright stance and long-travel suspension of an adventure bike. Think of it as the love child of a GSX-S1000GT+ and a V-Strom 1050. It’s also a direct competitor for the BWM S 1000 XR, Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE LT+.

The GSX-S1000GX+ features Suzuki’s first electronic suspension system, which is integrated into the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) electronics suite. With 5.9 inches of suspension travel front and rear, it has more travel than a GSX-S1000GT+ but less than a V-Strom 1050. It’s powered by a GSX-R-derived 999cc in-line Four that makes a claimed 151 hp and 78.2 lb-ft of torque, and standard equipment includes 25.7-liter side cases. It will be available in the spring of 2024 in Pearl Matte Shadow Green starting at $18,499.

Read our 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ First Ride Review

2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model

The 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa returns with the liquid-cooled 1,340cc transverse inline-Four with DOHC and four valves per cylinder mated to a 6-speed gearbox, ride-by-wire, the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System with electronic rider aids, including cruise control and the three-mode bidirectional quickshifter system, and three preset and three customizable ride modes, among a host of other features. It has KYB suspension and Brembo Stylema and Nissin brake components, and ABS is standard.

Specific to the 25th Anniversary Model are 25th-anniversary emblems and logos and raised Suzuki logos, as well as other styling and design choices specific to this model. The 25th Anniversary Model Hayabusa comes in the Glass Blaze Orange & Glass Sparkle Black color combination reminiscent of one of the most popular Gen II model’s color palettes, also set off with special V-shaped red graphic. The 25th Anniversary Hayabusa will be arriving at dealerships late summer. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model First Look Review

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800, 800 Touring

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. Both news bikes feature the new-generation 776cc parallel-Twin with DOHC and a a 270-degree crankshaft, throttle-by-wire, a bi-directional quickshifter, and the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS). Suspension is provided by a new 43mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork – Big Piston) inverted front fork and a gas-charged Showa rear shock with a remote, hand-operated hydraulic spring preload adjuster.

Stopping power has been upped over the 2023 V-Strom 800DE, still with dual 310mm front discs but with 4-piston calipers instead of 2-piston. ABS is standard, with two levels of interventions, as is Drive Mode Selector and Traction Control System – both of which have three modes – and the Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems. Both new models have a lower seat height and handlebar position than the 800DE. The V-Strom 800 Touring includes a 35-liter top case and standard hand guards.

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.

Read our 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800, 800 Touring First Look Review

2024 Triumph Daytona 660

The 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 is a new middleweight sportbike featuring a liquid-cooled 660cc inline-Triple, 6-speed gearbox, throttle-by-wire, slip/assist clutch, and new 3-into-1 exhaust with a low stainless-steel silencer. It makes a claimed 94 hp at 11,250 rpm (17% higher than the Trident 660) and 51 lb-ft of torque at 8,250 rpm (9% more than the Trident). The bike has three ride modes – Sport, Road and Rain – as well as switchable traction control, Showa suspension, and standard ABS.

The 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 will come in Carnival Red, Satin Granite, and Snowdonia White starting at $9,195, available in dealers in March 2024. 

Read our 2024 Triumph Daytona 660 First Look Review

2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X

The all-new 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X will feature Triumph’s new single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled engine making a claimed 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 27.7 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm and mated to a 6-speed gearbox, a slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. The Scrambler 400 X also has throttle-by-wire, switchable traction control, and switchable Bosch dual-channel ABS.

The Scrambler 400 X features a 55.8-inch wheelbase, 5.9 inches of travel suspension front and rear, a 19-inch front wheel, and a wide handlebar to provide greater stability and control when riding on loose surfaces, as well as scrambler-style protection for both the bike and the rider.

The Scrambler 400 X is available in three two-tone color schemes, each featuring Triumph’s distinctive Scrambler tank stripe and triangle badge: Matte Khaki Green and Fusion White, Carnival Red and Phantom Black, and Phantom Black and Silver Ice options. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X First Look Review

2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X and XE

The 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X and XE feature the same liquid-cooled 1,200cc parallel-Twin with SOHC and a 270-degree crankshaft as the previous 1200 XC and XE; however, the X is replacing the outgoing XC as a more accessible model than its predecessor, and the XE has been updated to be more off-road ready.

Triumph says the peak power and torque now arrive slightly earlier in the rev range than previous models, and a new single 50mm throttle body and revised exhaust headers deliver improved flow and a broader spread of torque through the upper rev range. For suspension, Triumph has moved away from the Showa and Öhlins suspension and is now using Marzocchi components on both bikes, which offers 6.7 inches of travel front and back on the X and 9.8 inches on the XE. Reduced travel on the X has allowed for a lower seat height, which Triumph says was a common request from customers and is now 32.3 inches – or 31.3 inches with the accessory low seat.

Both bikes have side-laced stainless steel wire-spoked wheels (21 inches in front, 17 in the rear) with aluminum rims shod with tubeless Metzeler tires – road-focused, dual-purpose Karoo Street on the X and Metzeler Tourance on the XE – and other chassis differences on the SE make it more suitable for off-road use.

Both bikes are expected to arrive at dealers in February 2024. The 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X will be available in Carnival Red, Ash Grey, or Sapphire Black starting at $13,595. The Scrambler 1200 XE will be available in Phantom Black & Storm Grey, which features red accents, the new Baja Orange & Phantom Black, or the popular Sapphire Black starting at $15,295.

Read our 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 X and XE First Look Review

2024 Triumph Speed 400

Similar to its Scrambler 400 X stablemate (above), the 2024 Triumph Speed 400 features the new single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled engine making a claimed 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 27.7 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm and mated to a 6-speed gearbox, a slip/assist clutch, and chain final drive. The Speed 400 also has throttle-by-wire, switchable traction control, and Bosch dual-channel ABS (which can be switched off on the Scrambler 400 X).

The Speed 400 has an accessible seat height of 31 inches, a 43mm inverted fork offering 5.5 inches of travel, a monoshock rear suspension unit giving 5.1 inches of travel, and lightweight 17-inch wheels. Stopping power comes from a 4-piston radial front brake caliper with a 300mm front disc and braided lines and a floating caliper and 230mm disc in the rear.  

The 2024 Triumph Speed 400 will be offered with three two-tone paint schemes – Carnival Red, Caspian Blue, and Phantom Black – each featuring a prominent Triumph tank graphic. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X First Look Review

2024 Triumph Stealth Edition Lineup

Following the success of previous limited-edition Triumph paint or chrome lines, the company has released the 2024 Triumph Stealth Edition lineup, returning the spotlight to the paint shop. The new custom-style paint finish will be available for one year only on eight of Triumph’s Modern Classics: the Bonneville Speedmaster, Bonneville Bobber, Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, Speed Twin 900 and 1200, and Scrambler 900. Each model features its own unique tank design that showcases a dramatic hand-painted finish that intensifies in the light to reveal vivid color.

The process starts with a base layer of mirror-finish metallic Silver Ice applied to each tank, followed by a precisely placed dark-to-light Sapphire Black graphite vignette. Finally, a translucent tinted lacquer is applied in multiple layers to create the topcoat. The transition from dark tinted graphite to vibrant color springs to life when exposed to light, varying in hue and tone under different conditions and appearing different from every angle.

2024 Triumph Stealth Edition Lineup First Look Review

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 Range

The 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 range includes the Street Triple 765 R, Street Triple 765 RS, and limited-run Moto2 Edition, which Triumph says is “the closest you can get to a Moto2 race bike for the road.”

All three models will still feature a liquid-cooled 765cc inline-Triple, which was bumped up from 675cc with the 2017 Street Triple lineup, but Triumph says engine upgrades derived directly from the Moto2 race engine program have resulted in a significant step up in performance in the range. The engine on the Street Triple R now makes a claimed 118 hp and 59 lb-ft of torque at 9,500 rpm. The Street Triple RS and Moto2 take it up another notch, making 128 hp. Other updates include new technology, high specification components, an updated chassis, and more.

The Street Triple 765 R will start at $9,995 and be available in two colorways: Silver Ice with Storm Grey and Yellow graphics or Crystal White with Storm Grey and Lithium Flame graphics. The Street Triple 765 RS will start at $12,595 and have three schemes: Silver Ice with Baja Orange and Storm Grey graphics, Carnival Red with Carbon Black and Aluminum Silver graphics, or Cosmic Yellow with Carbon Black and Aluminum Silver graphics. Finally, the Moto2 Edition will start at $15,395 and comes in two race-derived liveries: Triumph Racing Yellow with an Aluminum Silver rear sub-frame or Crystal White with Triumph Racing Yellow rear subframe. The official Moto2 branding will appear on the tank, wheel, tail unit, and silencer.

Read our 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R/RS First Ride Review

2024 Triumph TF 250-X

The new 4-stroke 2024 Triumph TF 250-X motocross bike has been designed from the ground up, featuring a competition Single with DOHC, a forged aluminum piston, and titanium valves and mated to a 5-speed gearbox and an Exedy Belleville clutch.  For suspension, the bike has fully adjustable KYB components, offering 12.2 inches of travel in the front and 12.0 inches in the rear. Stopping power comes from Brembo calipers clamping down on Galfer rotors. DirtStar 7000 Series aluminum rims and machined aluminum hubs are fitted with Pirelli Scorpion MX32 mid-soft tires (21-inch front, 19-inch rear).  

 The TF 250-X will start at $9,995 in the Triumph Racing Yellow and Black graphics scheme. 

Read our 2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Look Review

2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Range

Triumph has announced the 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 range, which includes the Tiger 900 GT, Tiger 900 GT Pro, and Tiger 900 Rally Pro. James Wood, Triumph’s global product marketing manager, said the new Triumph Tiger 900 range will deliver “more performance, more capability, more all-day comfort, and more attitude.”

Revisions to the liquid-cooled 888cc inline-Triple with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder have resulted in a claimed power increase of 13%, taking the Tiger 900 from 93.7 hp to 106.5 hp. Each new Tiger 900 model also benefits from a specific suspension setup, designed to meet the needs of the rider for each model. The GT and GT Pro are fitted with Marzocchi suspension components, and the Rally Pro uses Showa suspension. For stopping power, Brembo Stylema brake calipers are fitted to all three new Triumph Tiger 900 models. In addition to ABS, optimized cornering traction control comes as standard across all three Tiger 900 models.

The bikes also include new safety features and redesigned ergonomic features for enhanced long-distance comfort. The Tiger’s styling and adventure-focused stance has also been revised and sharpened.

Three new paint schemes and graphics are available for each model. The GT and GT Pro are available in Snowdonia White as standard, with two premium paint options: Graphite and Sapphire Black and Carnival Red and Sapphire Black. The 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 GT starts at $14,995, and the Tiger 900 GT Pro starts at $16,895. The Rally Pro is available in Carbon Black and Sapphire Black, with the option to upgrade to Ash Grey and Intense Orange or Matte Khaki Green and Matte Phantom Black. The 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro starts at $17,395.

Read our 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Review First Ride Review

2024 Vespa Primavera and Sprint S

Both the 2024 Vespa Primavera and the Vespa Sprint S are available with either a combustion engine or an electric motor. The combustion engine versions are available in either a 50cc or 150cc displacement with an air-cooled 4-stroke engine with three valves and electronic fuel injection. Vespa hasn’t yet released full specifications on the electric powertrain.

Both scooters are built on a full steel body and share many components, with the major differences between the two coming in the form of styling touches and color options. Updates for 2024 include new switchgear, new hand grips, and a new front shield. Most of the upgrades to the Vespa Primavera and Sprint S come from the electronics department. A new instrument panel combines an analog speedometer with a 3-inch LCD screen, which shows a tripmeter, fuel consumption, and average and max speed. The LCD instrumentation also permits the rider to connect to a smartphone.

The Primavera comes with chrome finishings and is available in Bianco Innocente, Nero Convinto, Verde Amabile, Arancio Impulsivo, or Blu Enérgico. The Vespa Sprint S is available in Bianco Innocente, Nero Convinto Opaco, Verde Ambizioso, Rosso Coraggioso, or Blu Eclettico. Pricing for the U.S. has not yet been announced.

Read our 2024 Vespa Primavera and Sprint S First Look Review

2024 Yamaha MT-09 and MT-09 SP

Marking the 10th anniversary of the MT-09, Yamaha has added a long list of new features to both the 2024 Yamaha MT-09 and the up-spec MT-09 SP. Both bikes retain the liquid-cooled 890cc inline-Triple with a crossplane crankshaft, a light but robust frame, and 6-axis IMU with a full suite of lean-sensitive rider aids. 

Adding to the electronics suite is the new Back Slip Regulator and Yamaha’s third-generation Quick Shift System. Both bikes feature three integrated ride modes (Sport, Street, and Rain). Riders can also create two custom modes with tailored settings, and the SP adds four exclusive Track modes. 

Braking is now provided by Brembo components, with a new radial master cylinder. The SP takes it up a notch with Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers. For suspension, both bikes still have a 41mm fully adjustable inverted fork, but the MT-09’s adjustable KYB rear shock features revised linkage settings, and both bikes have higher spring rates and updated damping characteristics. On the SP, fully adjustable suspension includes a DLC-coated 41mm KYB fork and an Öhlins rear shock. 

The MT-09 will be available in Team Yamaha Blue, Midnight Cyan, or Matte Raven Black for $10,599. The MT-09 SP comes in an R1M-inspired Liquid Metal/Raven color scheme for $12,299. 

Read our 2024 Yamaha MT-09 and MT-09 SP First Look Review

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700

The 2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700 returns with a liquid-cooled 689cc inline-Twin derived from the MT-07 naked sportbike that features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Crankshaft Concept” 270-degree crank. It rides on fully-adjustable suspension with 8.3 inches of travel up front and 7.9 inches in the rear. It has a 34.4-inch seat height, 9.4 inches of ground clearance, and a wet weight of 452 lb.

For stopping power, the Ténéré 700 still has dual 282mm discs up front and a single 245mm disc in the rear, but a new feature for 2024 is the addition of a new ABS mode. Instead of the previous model’s on/off ABS selection, the new model now features three-mode selectable ABS allowing riders to choose their preferred level of braking intervention. Other updates include a new 5-inch color TFT display, new front and rear LED turnsignals, and prewiring for the installation of Yamaha’s accessory Quick Shifter.

The 2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700 will be available in either Team Yamaha Blue arriving to dealers in September 2023 or Shadow Gray arriving to dealers in October 2023 for $10,799 MSRP.

Read our 2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rider Test

2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+

The 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ features a liquid-cooled, crossplane-crankshaft 890cc CP3 inline-Triple. When we tested the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, it produced 108 hp at 10,000 rpm and 63 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheel on Jett Tuning’s dyno. Four integrated ride modes – Sport, Street, Rain, and Custom – have unique throttle-response maps and level presets for TCS, SCS, LIF, and semi-active suspension.

Topping the list of updates on the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ are innovative electronic rider aids, including Adaptive Cruise Control and a radar-linked Unified Brake System, which are enabled by a new Millimeter Wave Radar unit that constantly measures distance to vehicles ahead. The bike also features the next generation of the KYB Actimatic Damper System (KADS) electronically controlled suspension, an updated quickshifter, and a new 7-inch TFT display, which replaces the pair of 3.5-inch displays on the previous model.

Available in a Storm Gray two-tone colorway, the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ will be in dealerships in August with an MSRP of $16,499.

Read our 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Road Test Review

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Can-Am is turning 50 this year, and Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Can-Am’s parent company, is celebrating with collaborations on custom products and festivities throughout the summer.

The first Can-Am motocross motorcycle was built in 1973 and saw immediate success in motocross and endurance racing. In 1996, the company started working on the Spyder, a three-wheeled half-motorcycle/half-convertible, which was finally introduced in 2007.

Since then, the brand has brought other three-wheeled models to the market, including the Spyder F3, the Ryker, and the Spyder RT.

The brand’s three-wheeled lineup has opened the doors for more riders to enjoy the sport, and sales have more than doubled in the last four years.

Related: 2022 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited | Road Test Review

Using its three-wheeled models as a way to engage with a diversity of riders, BRP has shown support to its fans in more ways than one. For example, Can-Am sponsored the Road Warrior Ride last September and gave veterans full gear and riding courses, as well as the use of Spyders, to ride 1,000 miles from Florida to Ohio.

The brand has also been a supporter of International Female Ride Day and other inclusivity-focused events.

“Can-Am’s 50th anniversary is also a celebration of the people behind the brand who forged its DNA and constantly pushed the limits of what’s possible,” says José Boisjoli, president and CEO of BRP. “The brand had instant success on the track and the trail when it all began 50 years ago, owning the podiums and setting land speed records. Since then, driven by our commitment to innovation, technology, quality, and a passion that never wavered, we have reinvented Can-Am in so many ways, always keeping in mind to deliver the best experience for our riders. When I look at the future, I am convinced it will continue to achieve legendary milestones and I cannot thank our employees, dealers, customers and partners enough for carrying the Can-Am DNA year over year.”

Related: 2023 Can-Am Spyder and Ryker Updates

Can-Am has also seen success with its ATVs and SSVs, which have had the fastest-growing market share in the category in North America since 2015. In early 2023, it celebrated its sixth consecutive Dakar Rally win. Looking to the future, the brand is now excited to break ground with its two electric motorcycles for 2024: the Origin dual-sport and Pulse streetbike.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Can-Am has announced a collaboration with The Shoe Surgeon to create three custom Rykers and three styles of Can-Am-inspired riding shoes. BRP will also introduce new product updates and models in August. There will also be activities and celebrations on social media and in person for fans and owners, including some of the championship riders from the early days of the brand.

To learn more about the brand’s history and current model lineup, visit Can-Am’s website.

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Choices for smaller, affordable motorcycles are growing, and that’s good news for riders looking for a fun bike that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re new to riding and want something easy to handle or an experienced rider looking for a lighter or shorter bike, you have more options now than ever when it comes to finding the best motorcycles for smaller riders! 

Below is Rider’s 2022-2023 list of best motorcycles for smaller riders, an update of the popular post from 2019. This new list includes motorcycles with seat heights up to 30 inches with an MSRP of $17,000 or less. 

We’ve also curated lists of the best motorcycles with seat heights between 30.0 and 30.9 inches, as well as a list of bikes with seat heights between 31.0 and 31.9 inches. We’ll include links to those lists soon. 

When possible, we’ve included a link to our test ride reviews so you can get a sense of how each bike performs in action. We’ve also included the 2022-2023 model year’s U.S. base MSRP (as of publication), seat height, and claimed wet or dry weight. On models with options to lower the seat height or suspension, we’ve listed the standard and lowered seat heights. You can also click on a model’s name to go to the manufacturer’s webpage for a full list of specifications and details.  

The models in this list are arranged by seat height, with the first model having the shortest seat height and the last model having the tallest seat height in the list. 

Can-Am Ryker 

Can-Am Ryker 

$8,999 

23.6-inch seat height

594 lb dry 

Read our 2019 Can-Am Ryker First Ride Review

Indian Scout Bobber Sixty 

Indian Scout Bobber Sixty 

$10,749 

25.6-inch seat height 

548 lb 

Indian Scout Rogue Sixty 

Indian Scout Rogue Sixty 

$11,249 

25.6-inch seat height 

540 lb 

Read our 2022 Indian Scout Rogue First Ride Review 

Indian Scout Sixty 

Indian Scout Sixty 

$11,749 

25.6-inch seat height 

543 lb 

Read our 2016 Indian Scout Sixty Road Test Review 

Indian Scout Bobber 

Indian Scout Bobber 

$12,249 

25.6-inch seat height 

553 lb 

Read our 2018 Indian Scout Bobber First Ride Review 

Indian Scout 

Indian Scout 

$13,249 

25.6-inch seat height 

561 lb 

Read our 2019 Indian Scout Tour Test Review 

Indian Scout Bobber Twenty 

Indian Scout Bobber Twenty 

$13,249 

25.6-inch seat height 

563 lb 

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 

Harley-Davidson Iron 883 

(2022 is the final year for this model) 

$11,249 

25.7-inch seat height 

564 lb 

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard 

Harley-Davidson Softail Standard 

$14,399 

25.8-inch seat height 

655 lb 

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 

$16,599 

25.8-inch seat height 

631 lb 

Honda Shadow Phantom 

Honda Shadow Phantom 

$7,999 

25.8-inch seat height 

549 lb 

Read our 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom 750 Road Test Review 

Honda Shadow Aero 

Honda Shadow Aero 

$7,799 

25.9-inch seat height 

560 lb 

Read our 2013 Honda Shadow Aero Review 

Indian Chief 

Indian Chief 

$14,999 

26-inch seat height 

670 lb 

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight 

(2022 is the final year for this model) 

$12,299 

26.2-inch seat height 

556 lb 

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 

$8,999 

26.8-inch seat height 

620 lb 

Read our 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Review

Honda Fury 

Honda Fury 

$11,449 

26.9-inch seat height 

663 lb 

Read our 2010 Honda VT13VX Fury Road Test Review 

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 

$9,499 

27-inch seat height 

611 lb 

Yamaha V Star 250 

Yamaha V Star 250 

$4,699 

27-inch seat height 

324 lb 

Read more about the V Star 250 in our 2008 Motorcycle Fuel Economy Comparison Review

Harley-Davidson Nightster 

Harley-Davidson Nightster 

$13,499 

27.1-inch seat height 

481 lb 

Read our 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster First Ride Review 

BMW R 18 

BMW R 18 

$14,995 

27.2-inch seat height 

761 lb 

Read our 2021 BMW R 18 First Edition Road Test Review

Honda Rebel 500 

Honda Rebel 500 

$6,449 

27.2-inch seat height 

408 lb 

Read our 2020 Honda Rebel 500 ABS Road Test Review 

Honda Rebel 300

Honda Rebel 300 

$4,749 

27.2-inch seat height 

364 lb 

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 

Triumph Bonneville Bobber 

$13,495 

27.6-inch seat height (optional lower seat of 27.2 inches) 

553 lb 

Read our 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber First Ride Review 

Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 

Yamaha Bolt R-Spec 

$8,899 

27.2-inch seat height 

542 lb 

 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT 

Honda Rebel 1100T DCT 

$11,299 

27.5-inch seat height 

524 lb 

Read our 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT First Look Review 

Honda Rebel 1100 

Honda Rebel 1100 

$9,499 

27.5-inch seat height 

487 lb 

Read our 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 First Ride Review 

Suzuki Boulevard C50 

Suzuki Boulevard C50 

$8,609 

27.6-inch seat height 

611 lb 

Suzuki Boulevard C50T 

Suzuki Boulevard C50T 

$10,059 

27.6-inch seat height 

644 lb 

Read our 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Road Test Review 

Kawasaki Vulcan S 

Kawasaki Vulcan S 

$7,349 

27.8-inch seat height 

492 lb 

Read our 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Road Test Review 

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 

$8,099 

27.8-inch seat height 

496 lb 

Read our 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Road Test Review 

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 

$13,495 

27.8-inch seat height 

580 lb 

Read our 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster First Ride Review

Harley-Davidson Sportster S 

Harley-Davidson Sportster S 

$16,399 

28.9-inch seat height 

502 lb 

Read our 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S First Ride Review 

Kawasaki Eliminator

Kawasaki Eliminator

$6,649

28.9-inch seat height

386 lb

Read out 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator First Ride Review

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

$7,269 (estimated)

29.1-inch seat height

531.3 lb

Read our 2023 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 First Ride Review

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low

$14,995

29.9-30.7-inch seat height (dual-height seat)

425 lb dry

Read our 2023 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low Road Test Review

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This 2023 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. We will continually update the guide as new 2023 models are available, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.

Check out our 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: New Street Models

Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, our 2023 guide includes photos, pricing, key update info, and links to first looks and – when available – first rides, road tests, and video reviews of each motorcycle.

2023 Aprilia RS 660 Extrema

The 2023 Aprilia RS 660 Extrema will include updated and new standard equipment. The bike still features a liquid-cooled 659cc DOHC parallel-Twin making a claimed 100 hp and 49.4 lb-ft of torque at 8,500 rpm but has a lighter street-legal exhaust system by SC Project with a carbon silencer positioned on the right side and a new carbon engine undercover. Standard electronics on the RS 660 include traction control, cornering ABS, engine brake, engine map, and wheelie control – all adjustable – as well as five ride modes (Road and Track, three fixed and two customizable). Pricing has not yet been announced.

Related Story: New and Updated 2023 Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa Models

2023 Arch Motorcycle 1s

The 2023 Arch Motorcycle 1s is the sophomore effort from the company owned by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger. The bespoke air-cooled 2,032cc V-Twin sport cruiser has CNC-machined aluminum chassis sections, high-end Öhlins suspension, BST carbon-fiber wheels, and a carbon-fiber airbox that allows downdraft induction and doubles as the fuel tank. Instrumentation is delivered via an AiM Sports TFT gauge pack, and the bike features an adaptive LED headlamp, bar-end LED front turnsignals, and a cove-reflective LED taillight. The 1s starts at $128,000.

Read our Arch Motorcycle 1s First Ride Review

2023 BMW M 1000 R

The 2023 BMW M 1000 R is the second model in the two-wheel M Motorsport lineup and the first M Roadster. The bike is based on the current S 1000 R and S 1000 RR (see below). The new M R uses the same water-cooled 999cc inline-Four engine developed from the M 1000 RR, delivering a claimed 205 hp at 13,500 rpm (40 hp more than in the S 1000 R, and a slightly higher engine speed than the M RR) and 83 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, as well as BMW ShiftCam technology. BMW says the new M R engine is “significantly more powerful than the 4-cylinder of the S 1000 R across the entire rev range.”

The M R features four ride modes – Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Race – as well as three “Pro” race modes, three adjustable throttle characteristics, a slip/assist clutch, Shift Assistant Pro, and more. MSRP is $21,345 for Light White non-metallic, and the M Competition model comes in Blackstorm Metallic.

Read our 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and M 1000 R First Ride Review

2023 BMW M 1000 RR

The 2023 BMW M 1000 RR and the M RR M Competition bikes still have a liquid-cooled 999cc inline-Four engine of previous models, making a claimed 205 hp at 13,000 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, as well as two-ring forged pistons and fully CNC-machined intake ports and BMW ShiftCam technology to vary valve timing and lift. The bike also offers the same ride modes and latest generation of other features riders appreciate.

As far as upgrades to the 2023 BMW M 1000 RR, BMW is touting “increased downforce and improved top speed in one package” resulting from advancements in the area of aerodynamics, including a newly designed fairing, revised M Winglets, and improvements to the front end. The 2023 BMW M 1000 RR comes in Light White non-metallic starting at $32,995. The M RR M Competition model comes in Blackstorm Metallic.

Read our 2023 BMW M 1000 RR First Look Review

2023 BMW R 1250 R

While many things about the 2023 BMW R 1250 R remain the same as last year, including the 1,254cc 2-cylinder air/liquid-cooled boxer engine with ShiftCam technology delivering a claimed 136 hp and 105 ft-lbs of torque, BMW has made several upgrades to the 2023 model. These include making several features standard that used to be optional, including Dynamic Traction Control, ABS Pro (part integral), and Dynamic Brake Control, as well as adding a new “Eco” ride mode, LED turn indicators, a solo seat rear cover, and some new options. And all of this comes at the same price as the 2022 model of $14,995.

The 2023 BMW R 1250 R comes in Ice Grey non-metallic in conjunction with a black frame or the optional variants of Triple Black or Style Sport (shown above).

Read our 2023 BMW R 1250 R First Look Review

2023 BMW R 1250 RS

The 2023 BMW R 1250 RS has a liquid-cooled 1,254cc Boxer Twin with BMW’s ShiftCam technology for varying valve timing and making a claimed 136 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the Rain and Road ride modes, BMW has added a new Eco ride mode with a soft throttle map and moderate engine torque limitation. Other new standard features include Dynamic Traction Control, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, redesigned LED turnsignals, and a second USB socket. BMW has also added several new optional extras for the R 1250 RS.

Light White with a black frame is the standard colorway. Optional Sport Style includes the Light White with Racing Blue and Racing Red paint, a Light White frame, gold front and rear brake calipers, and a blue front spoiler. The Triple Black Style option comes with Black Storm paint, an Agate Grey frame, gold front and rear brake calipers, and a stainless-steel engine spoiler. The 2023 BMW R 1250 RS still starts at $15,695 and is expected to arrive in America in the spring of 2023.

Read our 2023 BMW R 1250 RS First Look Review

2023 BMW S 1000 RR

The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR has been updated with enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics, and electronic assist systems. The S 1000 RR still features a 999cc inline-Four of previous models, with a 6-speed gearbox delivering a claimed 205 hp at 13,000 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, as well as BMW’s variable valve timing and valve stroke ShiftCam technology, producing increased torque in the low- to mid-range and increased top-end power.

The 2023 S 1000 RR offers a shorter secondary gear ratio; redesigned intake ducts and funnels; increased rake, trail, and wheelbase; a height-adjustable shock; and updates to the bike’s aerodynamics. ABS Pro is now standard, and the bike also now features Slide Control, two standard throttle maps, and Brake Slide Assist. The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR comes in three colorways starting at $17,895.

Read our 2023 BMW S 1000 RR and M 1000 R First Ride Review

2023 CFMOTO 450SS

The 2023 CFMOTO 450SS is powered by a liquid-cooled DOHC 450cc parallel-Twin with a 270-degree crankshaft making a claimed 50 hp at 9,500 rpm and 28.8 lb-ft of torque at 7,600 rpm. It features Brembo brakes and ABS, optional reverse shifting, sport suspension, GP-derived winglets, and a 5-inch TFT display. The 2023 CFMOTO 450SS comes in Nebula White or Zircon Black starting at $5,499.

Read our 2023 CFMOTO 450SS First Ride Review

2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 S

Like its up-spec sibling, which we tested in June 2022, the 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 S features a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 799cc parallel-Twin borrowed from the previous-generation KTM 790 Adventure making a claimed 94 hp and 57 lb-ft of torque.

Related: 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 T First Ride Review

The Ibex 800 S has two ride modes (Sport and Rain), cruise control, fully adjustable KYB suspension, 19-inch front and 17-inch rear aluminum alloy wheels (spoked on the Ibex 800 T), and J. Juan brake components and ABS as standard. The 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 S will come in Nebula Black and Twilight Blue starting at $9,499.

Read our 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 S First Look Review

2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 T

The 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 T (formerly known as the 800 ADVentura T) is powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 799cc parallel-Twin borrowed from the previous-generation KTM 790 Adventure and makes a claimed 95 hp and 57 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with throttle-by-wire, it has two ride modes (Sport and Rain) and cruise control. It has a chromoly-steel frame, fully adjustable KYB suspension, J. Juan triple-disc brakes with cornering ABS, and a 7-inch TFT display.

The base-model Ibex 800 S (for Street) has cast wheels and an MSRP of $9,499. The up-spec Ibex 800 T (for Terrain, shown above) has spoked wheels, a quickshifter, a tire-pressure monitoring system, a steering damper, a skid plate, crash bars, handguards, and a centerstand. MSRP is $10,499. They should be available in late 2022 or early 2023.

Read our 2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 T First Ride Review

2023 Ducati Diavel V4

Introduced in 2011. the Diavel originally featured a 1198cc Testastretta L-twin that made a claimed 162 hp. The power cruiser has seen some dramatic changes in the subsequent years, and the 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 now has 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine making a claimed 168 hp and 93 lb-ft of torque. Ducati says the counter-rotating crankshaft of the engine, which derives from the Desmosedici Stradale of Panigale and Streetfighter V4 (see below), reduces the gyroscopic effect while increasing the bike’s agility.

The 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 is 28.6 lb than the Diavel 1260 S and features a new Wet ride mode, increased travel, and a higher, closer handlebar, as well as returning popular features. Pricing will begin at an MSRP of $26,695 in Ducati Red color or $26,995 for Thrilling Black.

Read our 2023 Ducati Diavel V4 First Look Review

2023 Ducati Monster SP

The 2023 Ducati Monster SP is an up-spec model with an Öhlins NIX30 fork, Brembo Stylema monoblock front calipers, a Termignoni homologated silencer, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires, a steering damper, dynamic turn indicators, and a lithium-ion battery. Curb weight is 410 lb, 4 pounds lighter than its stablemates. Like the Monster and Monster Plus, the SP is powered by a 937cc 90-degree V-Twin that makes 111 hp at 9,250 rpm and 69 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, and it has a full suite of electronic rider aids. The 2023 Ducati Monster SP sports Desmosedici GP livery and is priced at $15,595.

Read our 2023 Ducati Monster SP First Look Review

2023 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally

Filling the gap left by the now-defunct Multistrada 1260 Enduro, the new 2023 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally comes standard with spoked tubeless wheels in 19-/17-inch sizes, additional suspension travel (7.9 inches front/rear), and a larger 7.9-gallon fuel tank (up from 5.8 gallons on other Multistrada models). It also has a larger windscreen, a longer tailsection for more spacious passenger accommodations, rubber-mounted passenger footpegs, and a centerstand. Like other Multistrada V4 models, it’s built around the Granturismo V4 that makes 170 hp at 10,750 rpm and 89 lb-ft of torque at 8,750 rpm.

In North America, the Multistrada V4 Rally will be available in North America in one version: Adventure Travel & Radar, equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection, aluminum side cases, and heated grips and seats. MSRP is $29,995 for Ducati Red and $30,595 for Brushed Aluminum & Matte Black.

Read our 2023 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally First Look Review

2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R

The 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R is a street-legal superbike that is Ducati’s closest production model to a competition motorcycle. The Panigale V4 features the 998cc Desmosedici Stradale R engine seen in previous models, making a claimed 207 hp at 13,500 rpm with 82 lb-ft of torque. Add on the racing exhaust and Shell oil specifically formulated for the Panigale V4 R’s new dry clutch, and the horsepower jumps to a track-tested 240.5 hp. Ducati also lengthened the gear ratios for the 2023 model for improved engine management when braking and better acceleration coming out of corners. The 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R in MotoGP-derived racing livery will retail for $44,995 and is expected to arrive in dealerships in the spring of 2023.

Read our 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R First Look Review

2023 Ducati Scrambler Range

The new 2023 Ducati Scrambler family, which includes the Icon, Full Throttle, and Nightshift, will still feature the air-cooled 803cc L-Twin with a desmodromic valve system making a claimed 73 hp and 48.1 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm (a bump from the 2021 Scrambler Motard) with a 6-speed gearbox, a slip-assist clutch, and chain final drive. The new engine is 5.5 lb lighter than the previous generation and has been equipped with a new and more compact eight-disc clutch.

The 2023 Scrambler frame is still a trellis design but has also been updated and lightened, with a redesigned swingarm and a repositioned shock absorber. The 2023 bikes now have electronic management of the Ride by Wire throttle, and riding improvements also come from a slightly increased steering angle. New instrumentation includes the 4.3-inch color TFT and dedicated HMI.

From a style standpoint, the front headlight, now full LED, keeps the iconic “X” but has been redesigned with an even more recognizable style, and the new taillight design is now with a semi-circular line, always full LED, along with the direction indicators. But those are just two of many style points that make the new Scramblers distinct.

Read our 2023 Ducati Scrambler Range First Look Review

2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4, V4 S, V4 SP2

The 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 models, which includes the V4, V4 S, and exclusive V4 SP2, represents the company’s continued evolution of the “Fight Formula,” adding that the new Streetfighter V4 is largely a Panigale V4 stripped of its fairing, with the upgrades of high and wide handlebars, a 392-lb dry weight, a 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale making a claimed 208 hp at 13,000 rpm (with revised calibration to match the larger diameter of the silencer outlet), biplane wings, and the latest generation electronic package.

Besides the bodywork, the influence of the 2023 Panigale V4 can be seen in several other aspects of the 2023 Streetfighter V4 models. The U.S. pricing for the Streetfighter V4 will start at $22,095 for the Streetfighter V4 in Ducati Red color, with the Streetfighter V4 S starting at $27,595 in Ducati Red and $27,795 for the new Grey/Nero color. The limited-edition 2023 Streetfighter V4 SP2 starts at $37,995 in a Winter Test livery, designed by the Centro Stile Ducati taking inspiration from the Ducati Corse bikes used during the preseason tests of the MotoGP and WorldSBK Championships.

Read our 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4, V4 S, and V4 SP2 First Look Review

2023 Energica Experia

The 2023 Energica Experia is the Italian motorcycle company’s first zero-emissions electric green tourer. Energica claims the new motor, which is lighter and in a lower position than previous models, has a peak power as 75 kW (101 hp) at 7,500 rpm with 85 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is stated to be 112 mph, and the bike reportedly accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. And as a touring bike, Energica claims the Experia will get 153 miles of city/highway range combined or 261 miles in urban areas from a battery that will charge from 0-80% in 40 minutes on Level 3 chargers. The Experia is available for preorder for $25,880 in Bormio Ice.

Read our 2023 Energica Experia First Look Review

2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout marks the return of the model to the U.S. market, powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin making a claimed 101 hp at 4,750 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm. Other features include a 5-gallon fuel tank, a new handlebar riser and stainless steel handlebar that is 0.75 inch taller than the previous model, more chrome, and new 26-spoke cast-aluminum wheels. The 2023 Harley-Davidson Breakout comes in Vivid Black, Black Denim, Baja Orange, or Atlas Silver Metallic starting at $20,999. 

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

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide

The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide features new the 121-cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 with liquid-cooled cylinder heads, variable valve timing, a new intake tract, a higher compression ratio, and a freer-flowing exhaust system. It makes a claimed 115 hp at 4,500 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. It comes with three ride modes, Showa suspension, Brembo brakes up front, and new instrumentation. From a visual perspective, the CVO Road Glide’s distinctive sharknose fairing gets updated for a more modern appearance, horizontal LED headlamp appears to have twin elements mimicking the styling of previous Road Glides, and amber turnsignal lamps are integrated into the fairing.

The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide will be available in mid-July. It will come in Standard Dark Platinum starting at $42,999 with an optional upgrade finish of Whiskey Neat/Raven Metallic.

Read our 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and Road Glide Review | First Ride 

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary

Marking the company’s 120th anniversary, the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary model features 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, and the iconic H-D eagle appears both in the panels and the tank badge, along with other custom details. Only 1,500 examples of the CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary model will be produced, and the bike will start at $51,999.

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

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide

Similar to the 2023 CVO Road Glide, the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide features new the 121-cubic inch Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 with liquid-cooled cylinder heads, variable valve timing, a new intake tract, a higher compression ratio, and a freer-flowing exhaust system. It makes a claimed 115 hp at 4,500 rpm and 139 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. It comes with three ride modes, Showa suspension, Brembo brakes up front, and new instrumentation. Visually, the Street Glide also gets a refresh for the 2023 CVO model. The 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, and amber LED turnsignals are seamlessly integrated into the left and right lamp elements.

The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide will be available in mid-July. It will come in Standard Dark Platinum starting at $42,999 with an optional upgrade finish of Whiskey Neat/Raven Metallic.

Read our 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and Road Glide Review | First Ride 

2023 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler trike still has a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine and electric reverse gear, but it gets a blacked-out restyle for 2023 in place of previous bright finishes, new Gloss Black cast aluminum wheels, and rear 18-inch wheels instead of 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 2023 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler comes in Vivid Black, White Sand Pearl, or Bright Billiard Blue/Billiard Gray starting at $29,999.

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

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special 

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special features the liquid-cooled Revolution Max 975T V-Twin, four ride modes, traction control, drag-torque slip control, ABS, and cruise control. A 4-inch round TFT screen displays all instrumentation and infotainment functions managed using buttons on the hand control array. The handlebar and 5-inch handlebar riser move hand controls 2 inches up and 1 inch back, 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. The 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special comes in Vivid Black, Black Denim, Bright Billiard Blue, or Industrial Yellow starting at $14,999.

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

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 Trike

The 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3 trike is a first for the company and 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. The frame-mounted fairing has triple splitstream vents, dual Daymaker LED headlamps, a low-profile windscreen, and the Boom! Box GTS infotainment system with a 6.5-inch color TFT touchscreen and two 5.25-inch fairing speakers. The Road Glide 3 comes in seven color options starting at $32,999. 

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

2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT

The all-new 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT features a liquid-cooled 1083cc parallel-Twin engine with a dual-clutch transmission. The new “T” trim marks the beginning of the “bagger” Rebel, only available with DCT. The new “T” trim marks the beginning of the “bagger” Rebel, only available with DCT. The Rebel 1100T DCT comes standard with a windscreen and hard-shell saddlebags with a combined 35 liters of space, making it even more practical for longer rides. The 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT will come in Metallic Black or Bordeaux Red Metallic starting at $11,299.

Read our 2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT and Returning Models First Look Review

2023 Honda CRF300LS

The 2023 Honda CRF300LS is a new version of Honda’s top-selling CRF300L, featuring a lower seat height of 32.7 inches (2 inches lower than the CRF300L). The CRF300LS is powered by the same liquid-cooled 286cc single-cylinder engine as the CRF300L, as well as the same 43mm inverted Showa fork and a Pro-Link single rear shock. However, the lowered seat changes ground clearance to 9.6 inches (11.2 inches on the CRF300L), and travel on the LS is 9.3 inches in the front and 9.0 inches in the rear. The CRF300LS also comes standard with ABS, which is an option on the CRF300L. The LS comes in a Swift Gray colorway starting at $5,699.

Read our 2023 Honda XR150L and CRF300LS First Look Review

2023 Honda SCL500

Offering a mix of retro and “scrambler” styling, the all-new 2023 Honda SCL500 shares the liquid-cooled 471cc parallel-Twin engine of the Rebel 500 and is mated to a 6-speed transmission and slip/assist clutch. The bike has 5.9 inches of travel up front and 4.5 inches in the rear and rolls on multi-spoke cast-aluminum wheels, 19 inches in the front and 17 inches in the rear. It has 6.1 inches of ground clearance and a 31.1-inch seat height. The 2023 Honda SCL500 comes in Candy Orange or Matte Laurel Green Metallic starting at $6,799.

Read our 2023 Honda SCL500 First Ride Review

2023 Honda Trail 125

Inspired by the original Honda CT models of the 1960s, the 2023 Honda Trail 125 has a new bore and stroke, contributing to a bigger air-cooled 125cc 4-stroke SOHC Single with a 4-speed no-clutch semi-automatic transmission. The Trail 125 comes standard with a luggage rack, a 1.4-gal. fuel tank, and has a curb weight of 256 lb, and it has several features making it suited for off-road exploring, including three more teeth on the rear sprocket than the Honda Cub, a skid plate, a pair of front brush-guard tubes, and more. The 2023 Honda Trail 125 comes in a new Pearl Organic Green color and starts at $3,999.

Related Story: Honda Announces Trail 125, Ruckus, Metropolitan, and Montesa Cota for 2023, 2024

2023 Honda XR150L

The 2023 Honda XR150L is an all-new dual-sport bike designed to be approachable for beginner riders. It features an air-cooled 149.2cc single-cylinder engine and has 7.1 inches of travel up front, 5.9 inches in the rear, and 9.6 inches of ground clearance. The bike comes in White or Black starting at $2,971.

Read our 2023 Honda XR150L and CRF300LS First Look Review

2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

The 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition is powered by the same eight-valve, DOHC, 889cc parallel-Twin that’s in the Norden 901 and KTM’s 890 Adventure/R, making a claimed 105 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque. However, the Expedition features higher-spec WP XLPOR suspension, with 9.4 inches of travel front and rear compared to the Norden 901’s 8.7 inches front and 8.5 inches rear, as well as 0.7 inches more ground clearance at 10.6 inches. The Expedition also has a 36-liter-capacity set of side bags, a windscreen, and heated grips and seat. The 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition is available for $15,799.

Read our 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition First Ride Review  

2023 Indian Challenger Elite

Indian’s Elite motorcycle program, limited to 150-200 units for each bike, has announced details on the 2023 Indian Challenger Elite, limited to 150 units. The Challenger Elite will have the same PowerPlus 108ci engine with 122 hp and 128 ft-lb of torque that you’ll find in other Challengers, but the Elite is packed with several top-notch options and extras. Indian will be offering the 2023 Challenger Elite in Sapphire Blue Smoke Paint with Black Smoke and Titanium Metallic Smoke accents for $35,999.

Read our 2023 Indian Motorcycle Lineup First Look Review

2023 Indian Chieftain Elite

The 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite bagger returns to the Elite program for the 2023 model year and will be limited to 175 units globally. The Chieftain Elite features Indian’s most powerful air-cooled engine, the Thunderstroke 116, which delivers a claimed 126 lb-ft of torque, and a new 10-spoke precision machined front wheel. Like other Chieftain models, the bike comes with rear cylinder deactivation, three ride modes (Tour, Standard, and Sport), and ABS as standard.

From a style perspective, the 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite has Adaptive Pathfinder LED headlight and rear saddlebag LED lights, an adjustable tinted flare windscreen, a 7-inch touchscreen display powered by Ride Command with Apple CarPlay, GPS with navigation, and Ride Command+, and other bells and whistles. The 2023 Indian Chieftain Elite comes in Super Graphite Smoke complemented by premium Shadow Bronze chrome finishes and Indian Motorcycle headdress floorboards. Pricing starts at $35,499.

Read our 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite First Look Review

2023 Indian FTR lineup

The 2023 Indian FTR lineup includes the return of the FTR and FTR Rally, the premium FTR Carbon, and the new FTR Sport (replacing the FTR S). The FTR Sport features a new tank-panel design, a sporty chin fairing, and a seat cowl. The FTR Sport and FTR Carbon will have a new 4-inch round touchscreen display offering navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. The FTR R Carbon separates itself from the rest of the FTR lineup with carbon fiber components, a premium seat, fully adjustable Öhlins gold front forks, a gold piggyback shock, and other new design choices. The Indian FTR lineup starts at $13,499.

Read our 2023 Indian Motorcycle Lineup First Look Review

2023 Indian Pursuit Elite

The 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite is the newest bike to join Indian’s Elite program. With only 150 units available globally, it is a touring bike that Indian says is “designed for riders who value the journey as much as the destination.”  The bike is 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. The Indian Pursuit Elite has electronically adjustable rear suspension preload from Fox that is managed from the bike’s infotainment system, and braking comes from Brembo.

The Indian Pursuit Elite has Adaptive LED headlight combined with Pathfinder S LED driving lights and saddlebag lights, heated seats for both rider and passenger, and more than 35 gallons of remote-locking storage. 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. 

Read our 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite and Chieftain Elite First Look Review 

2023 Indian Sport Chief

The 2023 Indian Sport Chief is a bike the company says is its most aggressive iteration of the legendary Chief. The Sport Chief features the air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 49-degree V-Twin found on the Dark Horse versions of the Chief, Chief Bobber, and Super Chief and making a claimed 120 lb-ft of torque. The suspension and brakes of the Sport Chief get a major upgrade over previous Chief iterations, including the same front end as used on the Challenger bagger with its 43mm KYB inverted fork and pair of Brembo 4-piston calipers biting 320mm rotors. New piggyback FOX shocks bump travel by an inch and lean angle by 1 degree over the Chief base models. And from a visual standpoint, a new quarter-fairing sets the Sport Chief apart, combined with a new moto-style bar with a machined triple clamp and 6-inch riser.

Read our 2023 Indian Sport Chief First Ride Review

2023 Kawasaki KLR650 S

The 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 S features the same liquid-cooled 652cc single-cylinder engine, digital instrumentation panel, high-tensile double-cradle frame, and LED headlight with last year’s updated KLR650 (check out our video review of the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650). The KLR650 S adds model configurations for added versatility, including lower front and rear suspension. The bike comes in two colors starting at $6,899.

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2023 Kawasaki KLX230 and KLX230 S

Designed to be lightweight and easily maneuverable for both trail and street riding, the 2023 Kawasaki KLX230 and KLX230 S feature a 4-stroke 233cc air-cooled engine with electric start and a compact steel perimeter frame. The short 54.3-inch wheelbase along with the high 10.4-inch ground clearance adds to the maneuverability of the bike. The KLX230 S has a lower seat height and shorter wheel travel. The KLX230 and KLX230S come in Battle Gray starting at $4,999, and the KLX230 S adds Lime Green.

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2023 Kawasaki KLX230SM

The all-new 2023 Kawasaki KLX230SM is the newest addition to the Kawasaki family and is based on the the same 233cc air-cooled engine and electric start of its KLX230 stablemates. The KLX230SM features 17-inch front and rear wheels that are wider than the wheels on the KLX230, as well as 37mm inverted forks. The KLX230SM comes in two different colors starting at $5,299.

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2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650

Similar to previous iterations, the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 features a 649cc parallel-Twin engine, a 4.3 -inch TFT display, twin LED headlights, and smartphone connectivity. However, new to the 2023 model is the inclusion of Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) with two separate modes. The 2023 Ninja 650 comes in two colors starting at $7,999.

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2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition

The new track-focused 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition has a new liquid-cooled, DOHC 16-valve 399cc inline-Four making a claimed peak of 26.5 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm. The bike is equipped with throttle-by-wire and features four ride modes that adjust traction control and power mode. It has a 6-speed transmission with a slip/assist clutch and an up/down quickshifter, and up front is a 4.3-inch color TFT display that includes a Circuit Mode for track riding. The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition comes in a Lime Green/Ebony color scheme starting at $9,699 and available this spring.

Read our 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition First Look Review

2023 Kawasaki Z650

The naked 2023 Kawasaki Z650 also features a 649cc parallel-Twin, and like previous models, it includes a 4.3-inch TRT display, LED headlight, a thick passenger seat, and smartphone connectivity. Similar to the Ninja 650, the main update to the 2023 model of the Z650 is the addition of Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC) with two separate modes. The 2023 Z650 comes in two colors for $7,749.

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2023 KTM 390 Adventure

Still featuring a compact 4-stroke DOHC 373cc Single with four valves, a balancer shaft, a PASC slip/assist clutch, and electronic fuel injection, the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure has been given a new look and increased off-road capability. The bike offers Offroad ride mode and Offroad ABS, as well as throttle-by-wire, Motorcycle Traction Control, and cornering ABS. It has Brembo BYBRE brakes, adjustable WP APEX suspension, and new spoked wheels with black anodized aluminum rims. The 2023 KTM 390 Adventure will be available in March starting at $7,399.

Read our 2023 KTM 390 Adventure First Look Review

2023 KTM 450 SMR

Designed for the track only, the 2023 KTM 450 SMR has a 449.9cc liquid-cooled, SOHC Single putting out a claimed 63 hp, and the engine weighs just 59.5 lb, nearly a pound lighter than the previous model. In addition to the features riders already love about the KTM 450 SMR (read our review of the 2021 model here), the 2023 model includes a redesigned Pankl Racing Systems 5-speed gearbox and a new Quickshift sensor on the shift drum for clutchless upshifts, which can be disabled through the handlebar switch.

Other updates for the 2023 KTM 450 SMR include a revised shock mount, redesigned high-grade aluminum CNC-machined triple clamps offering increased grip surface, altered longitudinal and torsional flex and frame-wall thickness, suspension updates, revised ergonomics, and more. KTM is still only listing the 2022 model pricing of $11,999.

Read our 2023 KTM 450 SMR First Look Review

2023 KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R

For 2023, KTM has updated the aesthetics of its KTM 690 Enduro R and KTM 690 SMC R. Both bikes still feature the liquid-cooled 693cc LC4 single-cylinder engine, a 6-speed gearbox with Quickshifter+, throttle-by-wire, a PASC slipper clutch, and dual balancer shafts. The LC4 machines also still benefit from cornering ABS, Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), and two ride modes, and both bikes feature adjustable suspension and Brembo brakes. The 2023 KTM 690 Enduro R takes its styling cues from the competition-Enduro range, and the KTM 690 SMC R comes in an all-new blue and orange adornment to the fray. Pricing starts at $12,999 for both models.

Read our 2023 KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R First Look Review

2023 KTM 790 Duke

The 2023 KTM 790 Duke marks the return of the popular bike to KTM’s North American lineup after a brief hiatus. The 790 Duke will be powered by KTM’s LC8c parallel-Twin DOHC engine with 799cc of displacement and two balancer shafts for smooth power delivery and minimum vibration. The bike features throttle-by-wire, a PASC slip/assist clutch, three ride modes (Rain, Street, and Sport), lean-angle-sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), cornering ABS with Supermoto mode, and other great standard and optional features. Pricing starts at $9,199.

Read our 2023 KTM 790 Duke and 1290 Super Duke GT First Look Review

2023 KTM 890 Adventure

The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure was announced in November and joins the KTM 890 Adventure R announced two months earlier (see below). The bike features a liquid-cooled 889cc LC8 parallel-Twin, a 6-speed gearbox, the PASC slip/assist clutch, Bosch EMS with throttle-by-wire, and Dell’Orto throttle bodies with an integrated knock sensor for handling varying fuel quality. Updates for 2023 include changes to the fairing between the front of the bike and the fuel tank, a reworked suspension front and back, a new ABS unit, and other technical and aesthetic changes. Pricing starts at $13,949.

Read our 2023 KTM 890 Adventure First Ride Review

2023 KTM 890 Adventure R

The KTM 890 Adventure R was introduced two years ago (read our Road Test Review of the 2021 model here), and the updated 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R features upgrades that enhance its off-road capabilities and performance. The 890 Adventure R still has a liquid-cooled 889cc transverse parallel-Twin but now offers new aesthetics, a retuned suspension package, updated ABS, a new Demo mode and 5-inch TFT display, and more rider aides. Pricing starts at $15,199.

Read our 2023 KTM 890 Adventure R First Look Review

2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

The updated 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R is a bike the company says is oriented for “hardcore offroad adventurers who want and need premium kit to level any landscape or terrain.” The bike still features a liquid-cooled 1,301cc LC8 V-Twin, a 6-speed Pankl transmission, a PASC slip/assist clutch, and optional Quickshifter+. The KTM Super Adventure R also still has WP XPLOR fully adjustable suspension, Motorcycle Traction Control, Motorcycle Stability Control, various ride modes, ABS, and more. The bike’s navigation potential has been upgraded for 2023, and it comes in a new sporting white color and graphic scheme starting at $20,299. 

Read our 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R First Look Review

2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Similar to the KTM Super Adventure R, the 2023 KTM Super Adventure S is powered by a liquid-cooled 1,301cc LC8 V-Twin mated to a 6-speed Pankl transmission, a PASC slip/assist clutch, and optional Quickshifter+. The bike has a 22-lb chromoly stainless-steel frame, vertically stacked LEDs with low beam, high beam, and cornering lights that illuminate sequentially as lean angle increases, a reengineered windscreen and adjuster, a height-adjustable seat (33.4 or 34.2 inches), and a new lightweight aluminum sidestand. Also like the Super Adventure R, the KTM Super Adventure S features augmented navigation software, and for 2023, it will come in two new color schemes: the iconic KTM orange-and-black trim or the more neutral hue of KTM’s Graded Gray aesthetic. Pricing starts at $20,299. 

Read our 2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S First Look Review 

2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

The 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is the second Duke to rejoin KTM’s North American lineup for 2023 after a brief hiatus, along with the 790 Duke (see above). The bike has enhanced emissions control, a reworked 1,301cc LC8 V-twin engine, and the same standard features of the 1290 Super Duke R Evo, including new lightweight wheels wrapped in new Continental ContiSportAttack 4 tires. The WP APEX semi-active suspension on the 1290 Super Duke GT has been geared for the long-distance tourer, as well as a larger 6.1-gal tank.

Additionally, the 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has a new 7-inch TFT display with a newly designed layout, and the bike will debut an all-new navigation system called Turn-by-Turn Plus, which will be available via KTMconnect and further enhance the touring experience. Pricing starts at $19,799, and the saddlebags are sold separately as accessories.

Read our 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Road Test Review

2023 KTM RC 8C

In only the second iteration of the model, the competition-only 2023 KTM RC 8C features an evolved 889cc LC8c DOHC parallel-Twin molded specifically for the circuit, upgraded electronic features, more weight-saving solutions, and several high-end components aimed toward ensuring the bike’s competitiveness. KTM increased maximum power, torque, and the 12,000rpm rev ceiling and dropped the bikes dry weight to 313 lb. Additionally, KTM said the refined electronics on the 2023 RC 8C can match any setting of traction control, mapping, and engine braking with a rider’s level of ability (or ambition).

Only 200 editions of the 2023 KTM RC 8C will be made and will come in KTM’s distinctive orange frame with razor black graphics and a special serial number stamped onto the triple clamp. Pricing starts at $39,995.

Read our 2023 KTM RC 8C First Look Review

2023 LiveWire S2 Del Mar

Harley-Davidson and its LiveWire brand have introduced the second all-electric model, the 2023 LiveWire S2 Del Mar, which is smaller, lighter, and less expensive than the LiveWire ONE.

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The street-tracker is said to produce 80 hp and weigh 431 lbs, yielding a 0-60-mph time of just 3.1 seconds. City range is said to be 110 miles, and highway range will be significantly lower.

LiveWire offered 100 serialized “Del Mar Launch Edition” models (shown above) with an exclusive paint scheme and a unique wheel design for $17,699, but all were sold out in the first 18 minutes. Those who missed the opportunity can get their name on a waiting list for when regular production models ($15,000) are available in the spring of 2023.

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2023 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Special Edition

The Moto Guzzi V7 Stone was updated for 2021 with a larger air-cooled 853cc longitudinal 90-degree V-Twin making a claimed 65 hp at 6,800 rpm and 54 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm, among other updates. The 2023 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Special Edition features a new Arrow exhaust system, which the company says has led to gains in performance, bumping up to 65.7 hp at 6,700 rpm and 55.3 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm. From a visual standpoint, Moto Guzzi has swapped out the matte shades typical of the Stone version for a special Shining Black color scheme, enhanced on the tank with graphics and red details that recall the style traits of the Eagle brand’s sportiest models. Pricing and availability have not been announced.

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2023 Piaggio 1

Piaggio has upgraded the electric motor that powers the 2023 Piaggio 1 range to deliver better performance. The moped version (Piaggio 1) has a claimed 3.1 hp from its motor built into the rear wheel and has a top speed limited to 27 mph. The motorbike version (Piaggio 1 Active) reaches 4 hp. Top speed was not announced. Piaggio says acceleration has increased 14% on Piaggio 1 and almost 12% on Piaggio 1 Active. Pricing has not yet been announced.

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2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350

The 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a new roadster that shares the same 349cc J-series Single as the Classic 350 and Meteor 350, but with a shorter wheelbase and a steeper rake, as well as a lower curb weight. For braking, the Hunter 350 comes with a 300mm disc with a twin piston ByBre caliper up front, a 270mm disc with a single piston ByBre caliper in the rear, and ABS. The suspension consists of a nonadjustable 41mm fork with 5.1 inches of travel and dual rear shocks with six-step adjustable preload and 4.8 inches of travel.

The 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will be available in Dapper White, Dapper Ash, and Dapper Grey for $3,999, while the two-toned Rebel Black, Rebel Blue, and Rebel Red colorways retail for $4,199.

Read our 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Ride Review

2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411

The 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 brings scrambler styling to the Himalayan adventure bike platform, which was updated for 2022. It’s powered by an air-cooled 411cc single-cylinder engine carried in a Harris Performance chassis. Royal Enfield says the Scram 411’s versatile geometry and comfortable ergonomics give the lightweight bike a unique combination of on-road agility and capability on trails. It’s available in nine different color/style configurations, and MSRP is $5,099.

Read our 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 First Ride Review

2023 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

The 2023 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 touring motorcycle was unveiled at EICMA in Milan, Italy, in November and features an all-new chassis with a low center of gravity, several color options, and two optional accessory packages: The Solo Tourer Genuine Motorcycle and the Grand Tourer. The Super Meteor 650 has the same 648cc air-cooled parallel-Twin found in Royal Enfield’s Continental GT and the INT650, all producing a claimed 38 lb-ft of torque and 47 hp. The seven color choices depend on the accessory package. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2023 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 First Ride Review

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S

Powered by Suzuki’s all-new 776cc DOHC parallel-Twin engine with a 270-degree firing order for strong torque production, the 2023 Suzuki GXS-8S features the ride-by-wire electronic throttle control system, Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS), and the Bi-directional Quick Shift system. The 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S also comes with Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) with a three-mode Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, the four-mode Advanced Traction Control System, ABS, and Suzuki’s Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems.

Suspension is provided by a KYB inverted fork and dedicated link-type mono-shock KYB suspension in the rear, and stopping power comes from Nissin radial-mount 4-piston front brake calipers mated with 310mm outer diameter floating-mount dual discs. The rear brake has a 240mm outer diameter disc and uses a single-piston pin-slide caliper.

Buyers can select from Suzuki’s Pearl Cosmic Blue, Pearl Tech White, or Metallic Matte Black No. 2 / Glass Sparkle Black paint scheme. The 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S is expected to hit dealers in June with an MSRP of $8,849.

Read our 2023 Suzuki GXS-8S First Ride Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Powered by Suzuki’s all-new 776cc DOHC parallel-Twin engine, the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (and the V-Strom 800DE Adventure) is aimed at riders who want a middleweight adventure bike that is fully capable both on-road and off-road. It has a 21-inch front wheel, spoked rims front and rear, and the longest suspension travel and most ground clearance of any V-Strom model.

The V-Strom 800DE is equipped with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S.) that includes traction control with a trail-oriented Gravel mode, ABS with two levels of sensitivity plus the ability to switch off ABS at the rear wheel, a bi-directional quickshifter, and Suzuki’s Easy Start and Low RPM Assist systems.

The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will be available in two colorways: Champion Yellow No. 2 with gold rims or Glass Matte Mechanical Gray with black rims. The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure, which features black-anodized 37-liter side cases, side protection bars, and a large aluminum skid plate, will be available in Glass Sparkle Black with gold rims. A full line of dedicated accessories will also be available. The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE and V-Strom 800DE Adventure are expected to hit dealers in May. The 800DE will start at $11,349, and the 800DE Adventure will start at $12,999.

Read our 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE First Ride Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050

The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 has a liquid-cooled, 1,037cc 90-degree V-Twin. When we tested the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT, it made 96 hp at 8,500 rpm and 66 lb-ft of torque at 6,300 rpm on Jett Tuning’s rear-wheel dyno. The 2023 V-Strom 1050 has a 6-speed gearbox with higher 1st and 6th ratios, an updated throttle-by-wire system, a new ABS control unit, a new CAN (Controller Area Network) wiring system, and a new 32-bit ECM (Engine Control Module).

The new V-Strom 1050 also includes many features previously only available on the XT models, including a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS) electronics suite – which includes ride modes, cornering ABS, multimode traction control, cruise control, and braking systems that compensate for hill starts, slope, and load – as well as an up/down quickshifter, a new 5-inch TFT display, a new windscreen, and more. Pricing has yet to be announced.

Read our 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE First Look Review

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE and V-Strom 1050DE Adventure

The 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE and 1050DE Adventure share the same engine as the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom, as well as the new and updated features of the V-Strom (see above) and will replace the previous V-Strom 1050XT and V-Strom 1050XT Adventure models.

However, the DE models are more geared toward off-road adventures, featuring a 21-inch front wheel with a tube-type rim for maximum durability, a 17-inch tubeless rear wheel, and Dunlop Trailmax Mixtour adventure tires. They also add a new Gravity (G) traction control option in the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, the ability to switch off ABS at the rear wheel, their own dedicated chassis geometry and suspension system, a longer swingarm, and other adventure motorcycle-specific offerings. The DE Adventure adds a set of 37-liter aluminum panniers with an anodized silver finish that attach to powdercoated, stainless-steel carriers. Pricing has yet to be announced.

Read our 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and V-Strom 1050DE First Look Review

2023 Triumph Tiger 1200

The folks in Hinckley have been busy. They’ve shaved 55 pounds off the new 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200, given it a 147-hp Triple, and equipped it with an all-new chassis and electronics.⁠ Five variants are available: the street-focused GT ($19,100), GT Pro ($21,400), and GT Explorer ($23,100) and the off-road-ready Rally Pro ($22,500) and Rally Explorer ($24,200).⁠

Read our 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200 First Ride Review

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2023 Vespa GTS

After four years without a new Vespa model, the Piaggio Group announced in October 2022 the release of the 2023 Vespa GTS range, which includes the GTS, GTS Sport, GTS SuperSport, and GTS SuperTech. The scooters feature a 4-stroke, liquid-cooled 300cc high performance engine (HPE) offering a claimed 23.8 hp at 8,250 rpm and the same steel body, but the GTS range features new suspension, a new seat, and some other updated features. The Vespa GTS scooters come in 14 different color schemes starting at $7,799.

Read our 2023 Vespa GTS Scooters First Look Review

2023 Yamaha MT-07 

The 2023 Yamaha MT-07 will hit the market with key tech upgrades that enhance the overall package while remaining true to the hypernaked bike’s basic concept. The bike still features a liquid-cooled 689cc DOHC parallel-Twin that made 68 hp and 46.5 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheel when we dyno tested the 2021 model.

One of the most significant additions for the 2023 Yamaha MT-07 is the installation of a new 5-inch full-color TFT display that provides a choice of two different screen modes: Street or Touring. The 2023 MT-07 also now features Yamaha Motorcycle Connect smartphone connectivity, which works in conjunction with the free Y-Connect app to enable a direct connection between motorcycle and smartphone, enabling a wide range of new capabilities, including phone and music control, as well as a newly available Garmin turn-by-turn navigation system. The 2023 Yamaha MT-07 will be offered in three color options: Cyan Storm, Team Yamaha Blue and Matte Raven Black. It will be available from dealers beginning April 2023 for an MSRP of $8,199.

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2023 Yamaha XMAX Sport Scooter

The 2023 Yamaha XMAX has received its first major update since the sport scooter’s introduction in 2018. It still features a liquid-cooled 292cc Blue Core single-cylinder engine, a telescoping front fork, a 15-inch front wheel, a 14-inch rear wheel, traction control, and disc brakes front and rear. Claimed fuel economy on the 2018 XMAX was 75 mpg.

Virtually every part of the XMAX’s exterior has been redesigned for 2023, including the addition of a new 4.2-inch color TFT infotainment display located below the 3.2-inch LCD speedometer, as well as a new handlebar-mounted switchgear to enable connectivity control. Also new this year, Yamaha is introducing Y-Connect smartphone connectivity allowing riders to connect their smartphone directly to their scooter, enabling a wide range of new capabilities, including phone and music control, as well as a newly available Garmin turn-by-turn navigation system. The 2023 Yamaha XMAX will be offered in Granite Gray and will be available from dealers beginning January 2023 for an MSRP of $6,099.

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In addition to its unveiling of two electric motorcycles slated for release in 2024, BRP has announced updates to its 2023 lineup of Can-Am Spyder and Ryker three-wheeled on-road models.

Can-Am also reiterated its commitment to growing the number and diversity of on-road riders through its “We Can All Ride” campaign. According to BRP:

• 71% of Can-Am three-wheel owners are new to powersports
• 40% of Can-Am riders are women, the highest percentage of female riders in any of BRP’s product lines
• The Can-Am Women of On-Road community now has more than 15,000 female riders

“Whether it’s for new entrants to the sport or for our community of passionate riders, we never stop looking for ways to innovate and improve the Can-Am experience,” said Martin Éthier, Global Marketing Director of Can-Am On-Road. “Our riders come from all over the world and from all walks of life, and we want our products to match that diversity by offering a fully curated experience that opens the road to all.”

2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 Lineup

The Can-Am Spyder F3 lineup includes five models:

Can-Am Spyder F3

Starting at $18,499, the Can-Am Spyder F3 features a 115-hp Rotax ACE 1330cc in-line Triple engine with an Eco mode, a semi-automatic 6-speed transmission, a vehicle stability control system, relaxed cruiser-like comfort with the UFit System, 6.5 gallons of storage capacity, LED lighting, and a 4.5-inch digital display. For 2023, it’s available in Steel Black Metallic.

Can-Am Spyder F3-S Special Series

Starting at $20,999, Can-Am Spyder F3-S Special Series has the same features as the F3 plus a Super Sport grille, a gauge spoiler, a mono seat cowl, high-performance KYB shocks, a 7.8-inch digital display, and BRP Connect with vehicle-optimized smartphone apps. For 2023, it’s available in Manta Green and Monolith Black Satin with blue accents.

Can-Am Spyder F3-T

Starting at $22,799, the Can-Am Spyder F3-T adds touring capability with a windscreen, cruise control, adjustable rear air suspension, hard saddlebags and a glove box with 21 gallons of total storage, towing capability, and the BRP Audio 4-speaker sound system with audio control keypad. For 2023, it’s available in a new Petrol Metallic colorway as well as Pearl White.

Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited

Starting at $25,999, Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited adds extra touring capability and luxury with a top trunk with an integrated passenger backrest, 36.5 gallons of total storage, heated grips, footboards, and color-keyed Dark or Platinum (replacing Chrome) trims. For 2023, it’s available in Steel Black Metallic Platinum, Plasma Red Platinum, Monolith Black Satin Dark, and a new Petrol Metallic Dark colorway.

Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited Special Series

Starting at $28,499, Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited Special Series adds a comfort seat, a short-reach handlebar, auxiliary lights, 12-spoke wheels, a top case rack, and a Super Sport grille. For 2023, it’s available in new Mineral Blue and Petrol Metallic colorways, both with carbon black-colored parts and trim.

2023 Can-Am Spyder FT Lineup

The touring-ready Can-Am Spyder RT lineup includes three models:

Can-Am Spyder RT

Starting at $24,699, the Can-Am Spyder RT features a 115-hp Rotax ACE 1330cc in-line Triple engine with an Eco mode, a semi-automatic 6-speed transmission, a vehicle stability control system, touring footboards, an electric windscreen, a touring seat with extra lumbar support, heated grips, 31 gallons of storage capacity, a 7.8-inch digital display, BRP Connect with vehicle-optimized smartphone apps, and the BRP Audio 4-speaker sound system with audio control keypad. For 2023, it’s available in Petrol Metallic and Hyper Silver.

Can-Am Spyder RT Limited

Starting at $28,499, the Can-Am Spyder RT Limited has the same features as the RT plus self-leveling rear air suspension, a premium passenger backrest, heated seats and grips for the rider and passenger, 47 gallons of storage capacity with a LinQ-ready top case, premium BRP Audio 6-speaker sound system with audio control keypad, signature LED lights, color-keyed Dark or Platinum trims, and a lined and lit front cargo box. For 2023, it’s available in Carbon Black, Hyper Silver, Deep Marsala Metallic, and Petrol Metallic (Dark only).

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Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky

Starting at $30,999, the Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky offers top-of-the-line luxury, with features for other RT models plus new, exclusive Green Shadow paint, a color-matched top case, 16-spoke wheels in a new Prosecco color, ultra-comfortable adaptive foam seats with lumbar support, and exclusive Prosecco-colored trim, Sea-to-Sky stitched seats, and Sea-to-Sky badging. It also features adjustable side wind deflectors and a colored rear panel for a sportier look when top case is removed.

New accessories for Spyder F3 and Spyder RT models include footboard lights and footboard risers for added comfort and accessibility for shorter riders.

2023 Can-Am Ryker Lineup

The smaller, sportier, more accessible, and more affordable Can-Am Ryker lineup includes three models:

Can-Am Ryker

Starting at $8,999, the Can-Am Ryker features a Rotax 600cc 2-cylinder or 900cc 3-cylinder engine, an automatic CVT transmission with reverse, shaft final drive, a vehicle stability control, adjustable ergonomics, and a drift-friendly Sport Mode and fuel-saving Eco Mode (on 900cc model only). The Ryker is available with replaceable Panel Kits for a custom look, and 23 different options are available. New panel colorways for 2023 include Lemon Twist, Icepop Blue, Gold Rush, and Silver Lava.

Can-Am Ryker Sport

Starting at $11,899, the Can-Am Ryker Sport features all Rotax 900-spec Ryker features plus Sport model-exclusive styling, KYB HPG suspension (with front/rear adjustable preload and rear adjustable compression damping), a Sport comfort seat, a MAX Mount that adds long-haul cargo and passenger options, Sport Mode, and cruise control. Like the standard Ryker, the Sport is available with 23 different panel colorways, including four new ones for 2023.

Can-Am Ryker Rally

Starting at $13,899, the Can-Am Ryker Rally features all Rotax 900-spec Ryker features plus stronger wheels, rally-ready tires, a pushbar, a skid plate, mud flaps, an intake with pre-filter, LED lights, an Akrapovič exhaust, a rally handlebar with handguards, a comfort seat, anti-slip footpegs, KYB HPG shocks with remote adjusters and an extra inch of travel, a MAX Mount that adds long-haul cargo and passenger options, Drift Mode for dirt-friendly cornering, and cruise control. Like the standard Ryker, the Sport is available with 23 different panel colorways, including four new ones for 2023.

New Ryker accessories include Panel Kits, heated grips, Circuit wheels, a driver backrest, grille protection, and more.

Can-Am has also redesigned is line of exclusive apparel, which includes jackets, gloves, and helmets in a variety of styles for men and women.

For more information, visit the Can-Am On-Road website.

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