Yamaha FJ-09 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 (Photo by Riles & Nelson) The new XT version adds spoked wheels that run tubeless tires, an ADV-chic beak, enormous aluminum side cases, engine guards and a touring windscreen. We’ve had a soft spot for Suzuki’s light, nimble, bulletproof Wee-Strom since its 2004 debut. Read our 2015 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS First Ride Review Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS 2015 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS (Photo by Kevin Wing) The super-sized 1290 boosts power, increases fuel capacity and adds new electronics, semi-active suspension and lots of touring-ready features. KTM’s new-for-2014 1190 Adventure impressed us with its power, handling and world-first cornering ABS. Read our 20 Super Adventure First Ride Review KTM 1290 Super Adventure 20 Super Adventure (Photo by Sebas Romero) This light, frisky cruiser runs the same parallel twin as the Versys 650. One size fits all with Ergo-Fit, allowing buyers to choose from three footpeg positions, three seat shapes and two handlebars at no cost at time of purchase. Read our 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Road Test Review Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Photo by Kevin Wing) Read our 2015 Indian Scout First Ride ReviewĪ year after the debut of its impressive three-model Chief lineup, Indian launched the all-new Scout, a compact, muscular cruiser powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve, 60-degree V-twin that makes 100 horsepower at the crank. Indian Scout 2015 Indian Scout (Photo by Brian J. They’re affordable, too, starting at $6,799. In need of a new entry-level bike for its Riding Academy, Harley created the light, agile, easy-to-ride Street 500 and 750, powered by the liquid-cooled, four-valves-per-cylinder Revolution X 60-degree V-twin. And, due to manufacturer production timing, some models originally announced for 2015 got bumped to the 2016 model year. Enough bikes to scratch pretty much any two-wheeled itch.īecause we limit eligibility to current-model-year motorcycles, early release 2016 models you’ve read about in the magazine-the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally, BMW R 1200 RS and S 1000 XR, Indian Chief Dark Horse, Suzuki GSX-S1000/F/ABS and Victory Magnum X-1, for example-won’t be eligible until next year. Beginner bikes like Honda’s 28-horsepower CBR300R and CB300F, and expert-only bikes like Kawasaki’s 300-horsepower, supercharged Ninja H2R. Retro bikes like the Ducati Scrambler and Yamaha SR400, and futuristic bikes like the Honda NM4 DCT ABS. There are cruisers, sportbikes, standards, sport tourers, luxury tourers and adventure tourers. The size and diversity of the 2015 field is impressive, with anywhere from two to nine new or updated models from each of 14 manufacturers in six different countries.
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After two years of democratic elections with our People’s Choice Motorcycle of the Year ( Honda’s F6B topped the voting for 2013, and BMW’s R 1200 RT won for 2014), for our 26th annual award the Rider staff’s executive powers have been reinstated.
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In the April 2015 issue we listed 60 all-new or significantly changed 2015 model-year motorcycles eligible for consideration as Rider’s 2015 Motorcycle of the Year.