tft display motorcycle pricelist

Fuel tanks and jerseys, helmets and tools, calligraphy and photography: the workshop – or rather the wonderful and orderly chaos – of Shinya Kimura, one of the most sought-after customizers in the world (and one of the most interesting ones!), is packed with mementos and astonishing items of all kinds. No more than two or three motorcycles leave his holy halls each year. During his modification projects, he focuses on only one bike at a time to be fully invested in the project. The flow and harmony as well as the Wabi-Sabi of Japanese aesthetics play a crucial role in this. The patina and the genuine character of the – mostly – old motorcycles are just as important to him as the essence of the future rider. After all, it’s the rider who completes the project. So it’s all the more exciting that this time Shinya has a brand-new R 18 in his workshop and the rider concerned is no less than he himself.

There are so many different kinds of motorcyclesout there now, from pure motocross dirt bikes you can fling off ramps like Evel Knievel, to luxury long-distance moto-cruisers as comfortable as your living room couch. Each has a distinct and often narrow purpose, and most achieve that purpose with elan. But there is one category of bike that can do everything and do it well: the adventure bike.

Adventure bikes are the SUVs of the two-wheeled world; they do everything and have more practicality than other segments of motorcycle. Yet unlike their four-wheeled friends, these bikes can actually go off-road—and you can actually have fun going there. Then, when you’re ready to ride home on the freeway, they’re about the most comfortable pavement pounders around, except for cruisers and sport tourers.

If you wanted to mix metaphors really, really badly, you could say this is the Cadillac of adventure bikes. It is brand new, so it’s loaded with new technology and increased efficiency almost never before seen on a production motorcycle. It has radar front and rear that not only aids safe-distance following with adaptive cruise control, but also offers blind spot detection and an efficient and speedy overtake function, the latter which accelerates when the road is clear and you hit the turn signal and lean into the passing position. There is an IMU, or inertial measuring unit, that works in conjunction with everything from ABS to traction control to offer wheelie control, stoppie control (where the rear wheel might lift when braking) to cornering ABS. The “inertial platform” of electronics even adjusts the semi-active DucatiSkyhook Suspension system, changing the hydraulics of the fork and shock absorber on the V4 S trim level. It even adjusts the auto-leveling function.

There are four riding modes (sport, touring, urban, and enduro), all displayed on the bike’s new 5.5-inch—or optional 6.5-inch—TFT screen. The first three modes are for on-road and the third is for off-road.

This is the grandaddy OG of adventure bikes. The GS line launched 40 years ago with the 1980 R 80 G/S (Gelande und Strassen, dirt and street). More than 1.2 million GS models have been built over six generations. Since Hubert Auriol’s victory in 1981, BMW motorcycles have won Paris Dakar four times. In the hands of regular adventure riders, they have circled the globe countless times.

As I type these very words, I still have bugs on my grille from an afternoon of adventure that included both winding mountain roads and off-road, mountainous, dangerous dirt. The GS was at ease in both worlds. Ripping up the paved two-lane not far from my house, the Beemer held up safely and stably as far as I was pushing it. While the weight is higher up in an adventure bike, and the bike overall is heavier than BMW’s more sporty street bikes, it was never a challenge to lean this comfortable adventure motorcycle through corners made more for superbikes. As long as I didn’t overcook it going into corners, the ABS, traction control, and all the other electronics did their jobs and I’m here a-typin’. My press bike stickered for $20,345.

The Africa Twin recently got another 86ccs of displacement so that it is now powered by a 1,084cc liquid-cooled upright parallel-twin (hence the name!). Like most Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, Honda doesn’t list hp and torque but European models are listed at 100 hp and 77 lb-ft. The coolest thing, though, is that you get your choice of six-speed manual or six-speed DCT automatic transmissions. An automatic! On a motorcycle! Yes, the Goldwing also gets and automatic, but here on the Africa Twin it can be a real help when bushwacking through the boondocks. On top of that the chassis is slimmer and lighter than before. And it comes with six ride modes, seven levels of traction control, and three levels of engine braking.

It’s 37 inches wide and 545 pounds, so it’s just a little smaller and lighter than some other bikes in this class. It felt smaller than the BMW, for instance, and it was even a little lighter. It doesn’t run quite as smoothly as the more expensive bikes in the class but I was very happy to have this motorcycle in my garage for as long as I did. I kept finding excuses to put on all the gear and go riding. You will, too.

Price is listed at $17,319 for the base model and $19,999 for the Special. Will this be the bike that saves Harley? After riding the Pan America last May, it seems likely. The styling hints at historic rally design while featuring boxy, angular shapes that set it apart from the rounded curves of classic Harleys. A technologically advanced chassis with a classically American V-Twin architecture makes the Pan American an oddball on paper and a joy to ride. From the dirt flats of the Sierra Nevada to cruising on Highway 14 headed back to Los Angeles, the bike performed admirably for one designed by a cruiser company. Competitor models from Germany and Japan benefit from years of slight refinement, but Harley-Davidson still knows how to build a motorcycle. Some may say that Harley came to the ADV market with an offering that is too little, too late but those folks haven"t unleashed all 150 hp at wide-open throttle. Harley-Davidson may not be your first choice for an adventure bike, but don"t necessarily make it your last choice.

I was lucky enough to ride both the CRF250L and the CRF450L when they were introduced and I liked them both. If you are really good, like Johnny Campbell winning Baja 11 times, or even if you’re just more experienced and can use the extra power, then go for the 450. If, however, this whole dirt thing is new to you, or if you’re looking for a safe and even fun way to transition from street to off-road, or from driving a car to riding a motorcycle, then I recommend the 250/300. Having ridden both, I had more fun on the smaller bike.

There are many other motorcycles in this class you could consider, from the Suzuki DR-Z400 for $7,099, the Kawasaki KLX300 at $5,899, or the Yamaha XT250 starting at $5,399. All have everything you need to register and ride on the street, but when the pavement ends, feel free to keep going.

If you’re not familiar with off-road riding, there are plenty of places to learn. I spent a day at the Honda Powersports’ Colton Rider Education Center in SoCal, and then there’s the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider Course. And there are schools like RawHyde Adventures that specializes in BMW adventure bikes and offers classes in California and Colorado. There are adventure out there waiting for you—go chase it!

Here, I’ve listed the very best naked bikes available for 2022 and beyond. I’ve included naked motorcycles from novice friendly up to the outright bonkers machines…. Enjoy.

Naked bikes are generally a sports or performance motorcycle that has had the bodywork removed. The footrests are moved forward and the bars are either straight or slightly raised to produce an aggressive sitting up position.

Naked motorcycles almost came about by accident, as a result of European riders crashing their sportbikes and not having either the money to spend or the inclination to get them back up to showroom spec.

When you take a motorcycle like the Yamaha R1 which is an awesome racing weapon with no question, and compare it with the Yamaha MT-10, arguably the R1’s naked sibling.

The Brutale is a crazy good-looking naked motorcycle, with all the edge, exotic materials, and ‘Brutal’ style that you would come to expect from MV Agusta.

Tamburini is often lauded as the greatest motorcycle designer of all times, having been credited with some truly iconic motorcycles such as the MV Agusta F4 750 and the Ducati 916.

The Brutale is stripped of everything except the basic necessities, displaying to the world in a ruthless fashion the inner workings of the Brutale motor.

The Tuono V4 Factory is the perfect motorcycle for those who can’t decide between a sportsbike or a naked bike, and it finely walks the line of both, providing the ultimate riding experience.

The world-beating litre engine from the Ninja H2 which has redefined what ‘supercharged’ means is at the heart of the Z H2, and for many that makes it the ultimate in naked motorcycles.

The inline 3 cylinder engine provides plenty of power and the performance is definitely up there with the best naked motorcycles available. The triple cylinder harks back to the days of the original Triumph Trident.

It comes with fully adjustable Ohlins suspension front and back; Brembo brake calipers; Metzeler RACETEC RR tires and 5 riding modes controlled by the TFT instruments.

You only have to stop and look at the CB1000R to appreciate the lengths Honda have gone into to produce a beautiful naked motorcycle, which is also backed up by great handling, customisation options, and performance specs.

The engine and transmission design is forward thinking, and built to lower the overall center of gravity and centralize everything making the motorcycle easy to control and aid agile handling despite being big.

The Yamaha MT-10 is the first production motorcycle to be fitted with Ohlins next generation electronically controlled suspension, which means riders can choose between three semi-active damping modes and three manual modes.

A host of electronics are equipped on the model including: 6 IMU rider aids; Advanced Quick Shift; Four mode Yamaha Ride Control; TFT display; Electronic cruise control.

I am undoubtedly biased when it comes to Indian motorcycles, largely because for me they are simply the best and I love the way that they have been able to modernize while remaining aware of the past in the designs.

Other tech features include lean-angle stability control, ABS with cornering pre-control and Wheelie control. All of which are controlled by the Ride Command display, which also pairs via bluetooth to your smartphone.

The Kawasaki Z900RS is completely timeless, and is the most traditional ‘motorcycle’ design on the list, which makes it a firm favorite of mine. As true to the original Z1 as you can get with modern reliability and power.

The Suzuki SV650 has perhaps gained an unfair wrap particularly in the UK for being just a riding school motorcycle, the big bike you learn to pass your motorcycle test on, and that is all its good for.

There are no cutbacks taken either. The LCD display is customisable for your rider info, Nissin radial mount calipers and Showa suspension are used, and the styling gives a big bike feel with sharp angular lines and impressive detailing.

With the rugged tires, excellent storage the new Zuma looks ready to fill the role of reliable go anywhere transport. The new adjustable headlights and modern LCD display make the little Zuma a nice looking package.

Standard features of this motorcycle includes the basics, such as halogen headlight and LED tail light. Moreover, you also get a modernly laid out digital gauges and sporty appointments including its aggressive intake scoops.