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APRILIA TUONO 660 FROM $21,330 RIDE AWAY A sporty but less track-focused version of the RS660, the new Tuono offers more creature comforts and potentially more fun than the RS660. Five riding modes, including two designed for the track and advanced electronics. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 659cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel twin; 4 valves/cyl. Power & torque: 95hp (70kW) @ 10,500rpm / Torque: 67Nm @ 8500rpm Seat height: 820 mm Weight: 183 kg (Wet) VERDICT: MIDDLEWEIGHT HIGH PERFORMANCE APRILIA TUONO 660 (LAMS) FROM $21,330 RIDE AWAY A sporty but less track-focused version of the RS660, the new Tuono offers more creature comforts and potentially more fun than the RS660. Five riding modes, including two designed for the track and advanced electronics. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 659cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin; 4 valves/cyl. Power & torque: 47hp…

BMW K 1600 B FROM $41,690 +ORC BMW’s 6-cylinder bagger, with a low screen, hard cases and super-smooth high performance. 158 horsepower and 175Nm of torque means effortless cruising and overtaking, while BMW’s attention to detail and quality engineering ensure the bike handles and looks as good as anything available from anywhere. K 1600 B Grand America $44,290. Colours: Black Storm Metallic, Manhattan Metallic Matt, Option 719 Meteoric Dust 2 Metallic. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Oil-/watercooled 1649cc 4-stroke inline 6-cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder Power & torque: 158hp (118kW) @ 7750rpm / 175Nm (129.1ft-lbs) @ 5250rpm Seat height: 750 mm Weight: 336 kg (Wet) VERDICT: LUXO-MISSILE BMW K 1600 GT FROM $41,690 +ORC Long-distance tourer with hard panniers, powerful 6-cylinder motor, lots of equipment and a hugely protective…

Bike manufacturers around the globe have announced exciting new bikes for 2023, with new engines from Honda and Suzuki to power a new generation of middleweights. Both of the Japanese manufacturers are launching new liquid-cooled parallel-twins with 270-degree cranks, counterbalancers and multiple styles — road and adventure style machines. Ducati and BMW have announced top-level machines designed to win races — but both companies have also released details of their naked superbikes aimed at street and track riders. THE STATE OF THE MARKET Motorcycle sales boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing manufacturers to clear out stock and fill their coffers … but lockdowns, supply constraints and shipping problems have all combined to drive inflation and cause issues with development, so we know less about what might be coming next year…

BENELLI LEONCINO 502 FROM $9890 RIDE AWAY An easy to ride and inexpensive to run LAMS retro style machine. USD forks, single rear shock, double front disc brakes and many other modern features and still priced under 10K. Lightweight at only 170kg. Red, Black, Silver. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 499cc in line twin-cylinder 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4 valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft. Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @ 8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @ 5000rpm Seat height: 785mm Weight: 170 kg (Wet) VERDICT: LAMS RETRO ROADSTER BMW R NINET SCRAMBLER FROM $22,615 +ORC For those who like to get a little dirty with a retro roadster. Customise to suit yourself, starting with one of four variants/colour schemes. Now includes Daytime Riding Lights, Headlight Pro and Chrome Exhaust Header. Granite Grey Metallic, Manhattan Metallic…

BENELLI 502C ABS FROM $10,590 RIDE AWAY Benelli’s multi award-winning and LAMS approved Urban Cruiser, the 502C. Low seat height, large fuel tank but short rear suspension travel. Matt Black, Gloss Black, Red, Purple, Blue. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: In line 499cc 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4 valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @ 8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @ 5000rpm Seat height: 750 mm Weight: 217 kg (Wet) VERDICT: MODERN CRUISER BMW R 18 FROM $22,700 +ORC BMW’s big cruiser, featuring the German brand’s legendary reliability and handling in a classically-styled machine designed to take on the American Cruisers. Super low seat at just 710mm. Variants: R 18 Highline $25,740, R 18 Blackline $26,340. Colours: Black Storm Metallic, Manhattan Metallic, Mars Red Metallic, Galaxy Dust metallic/Titan Silver 2…

APRILIA RS660 (FULL POWER) FROM $22,430 RIDE AWAY The RS660 is a middleweight sportsbike with MotoGP and Superbike heritage. Twin cylinders, modern design, advanced electronics are all good, but the high price for midrange bike may put off some. This full power version is a fast middleweight. RS 660 EXTREMA special arriving late 2023, price TBA. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 659cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin; 4 valves/cyl. Power & torque: 99hp (73.5kW) @ 10,500rpm / 67Nm (49.4ft-lbs) @ 8500rpm Seat height: 820 mm Weight: 193 kg (Wet) VERDICT: QUICK MIDDLEWEIGHT APRILIA RS660 (LAMS) FROM $20,330 RIDE AWAY The RS660 is a middleweight sportsbike with MotoGP and Superbike heritage. Twin cylinders, modern design, advanced electronics are all good, but the high price for midrange bike may put off some. This is the LAMS version,…

BMW F 900 R FROM $15,320 +ORC Lightweight naked parallel-twin roadster. A comfortable, versatile, easy to ride bike with good city and highway performance. Well equipped for the price. Black Storm Metallic, Bluestone Metallic (+$160), Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red w/engine spoiler +$450. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 895cc water-cooled 4-stroke inline 2-cylinder engine, 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication Power & torque: 98hp (73kW) @ 8500rpm / 88Nm (64.9ft-lbs) @ 6750rpm Seat height: 815 mm Weight: 211 kg (Wet) VERDICT: CAPABLE MIDDLEWEIGHT BMW F 900 XR FROM $18,480 +ORC BMW’s super versatile middleweight loosely based on the parallel-twin adventure bikes, offering a comfortable riding position, great suspension performance, sprightly performance and good value. F 900 XR (Light White) $18,480, F 900 XR Sport (Racing Blue Metallic) $21,490, F…

APRILIA TUAREG 660 FROM $22,230 RIDE AWAY A midrange adventure bike which is relatively light, has off-road wheel sizes (21/18), quality suspension, advanced electronics and numerous riding modes. Comfortable, capable and versatile. 47hp LAMS version also available, $22,230 Ride Away. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Aprilia forward-facing 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder Power & torque: 80hp (59kW) @ 9250rpm / 70Nm (51.6ft-lbs) @ 6500rpm Seat height: 830 mm Weight: 204 kg (Wet) VERDICT: MID RANGE ADVENTURES BENELLI TRK 502 ABS FROM $9990 RIDE AWAY A midrange affordable and well specified LAMS-approved adventure bike. Award-winning machine for its versatility, value and capability. 20L tank, 17-inch cast wheels. In white, blue, red or grey. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 499cc in line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 4 valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft…