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2022


Need an Adventure Machine? The SUVs of the motorcycle world are adventure bikes. They’re the motorcycles that are designed to do anything and pretty much everything. They can take you across the country comfortably, traverse difficult terrain, and they even handle much better than expected on a twisty canyon road. These motorcycles are the Swiss …

Husqvarna’s very limited “non-MX” street bike lineup makes its way into 2022 with the introduction of the long-awaited Norden 901. Finally utilizing the brands well known off-road prowess, consumers are now able to take a high-performance Husqvarna machine anywhere they please. The Swedish motorcycle builder is known for its highly exotic yet minimalist approach to …

Known for their off-road prowess, KTM has always led the industry when it comes to all things offroad. This makes their diverse range of ADV motorcycles especially deadly when considering their massive lineup of MX bikes alone. In addition to their successful line of Adventure-style motorcycles, KTM has also experimented with some seriously fun short-wheelbase …

BMW has been slowly building up its model roster for the past decade and we are now finally in a place where we can confidently say that BMW truly has a motorcycle model suited for everyone. From track-day domination with an S1000RR to an entire range of ADV bikes in their GS series ranging from …

I think of all the new launches to come out of EICMA 2021, MV Augusta surprised me the most. In reality, I suppose it shouldn’t have, they want to play in a segment of motorcycles that is hugely popular. What am I talking about? MV Augusta welcomes a pair of Adventure Motorcycles as part of …

Following Aprilia’s introduction into the mid-displacement market last year, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer has doubled down on their 660 range of motorcycles for the 2022 model year and has introduced a new motorcycle into the 660 family in addition to some special variants of their existing models. The last few years have been an opportunity …

Following a big year for Triumph with the introduction of their 660 platform, Triumph is continuing their steam-roll into 2022 with even more new models such as the 2022 Tiger 660 sport. The British motorcycle manufacturer has recently adopted an ethos of low-cost ownership, and they continue to push that mentality into the new year. …

Royal Enfield has been operating on an “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality for quite some time now. Although the India-based motorcycle company broke serious ground last year with the introduction of its Meteor 350, things haven’t changed much for 2022. Beyond a few visual changes and some special editions, Royal Enfield doubles …

Having just passed the Century mark manufacturing motorcycles, what does Moto Guzzi have in store for us all this year? It seems the Italian builder has trimmed the lineup back to just a couple of models and teases of an all-new model set to arrive during this year. While the other Italian brands tend to …

It was a unique and successful way to create excitement around the model introductions for 2021, so Ducati created a 6 episode release for the 2022 models that premiered at the end of September 2021. Now I will be the first to admit I have become way too addicted to the marathon style of watching …

With the first year of project “Hardwire” in the books, it is safe to say that HD is well on the path to advancing the model lineup, without sacrificing too much of the past glory. Both Pan America, and Sportster S have found positive reviews and acceptance in the marketplace. The trimming of some models …

Suzuki is making its way into 2022 with a redefined attitude and many updates to some of their longest-running models. Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (S.I.R.S) brings a revolutionary level of technology to the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer’s 2022 lineup. Although Suzuki’s 2021 lineup was strong; it cannot hold a candle to the sheer amount of updates …

For 2022, Kawasaki does indeed “Let the good times roll®.” With gorgeous Anniversary Editions in the Z family, some exciting changes to the Ninja H2 models, and updates on the Versys 650, that would seem like a pretty big set of announcements for 2022. But wait, there’s more! What I think is the most significant …

Alas, the wait is over. For fans of the naked bikes, Yamaha has finally released a new MT-10. But that is far from the only big news, say hello to the brand new for 2022 YZF-R7 and XCR900. Across the Supersport range, Yamaha is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of their joining World GP with some …

Here I was all excited to share a brand new motorcycle from Honda, the NT1100. Unfortunately at the time of this writing, this new sport-touring machine has not been officially released for the North American markets.  The NT1100 is a natural adaptation of the Africa Twin, sharing the same engine and frame, but tweaked for …

Indian Motorcycle is bringing the power to the pavement in their updated 2022 lineup. This comes via new ride control software and reworking their engines to be more efficient—without losing any of the spirit and grunt you’ve come to expect from their rumbling V-twins. Indian has made great strides in sales during the past year …

There’s nothing quite like a track day. We all know the bikes under us are capable of great speeds, exhilarating acceleration, and lean angles that would make a Michael Jackson “Smooth Criminal” dancer jealous. We also all know, or at least should know, that such things are not entirely legal, or safe, on public roads. …