There are a number of motorcycles that are eagerly anticipated for the year 2015. So, we thought we would look at the new year and here’s our pick of the top 10 new bikes. In 2015, legendary brands rise from the ashes, there’s some exciting thing going on in the supersport category and you’ll even find bikes with excellent price-to-value ratio on this list. Lets see which motorcycles the riders will be most eager to purchase. Second part.
6. Yamaha R1
The new R1 is more track-focused than ever
We told you this year looks to be a good one for the supersport segment, right? Just like the Kawasaki H2 from the first part of our list, the Yamaha YZF-R1 is also all-new for 2015, including the chassis, the engine and the design language. The new R1 is more track focused than its predecessor: that means many exotic weight saving materials, a high-tech engine and a sophisticated suspension. The 998 cc inline-four uses the crossplane crankshaft from the last generation R1 and it’ll put out 200 horses and 112.4 Nm (82.9 lb.-ft.) of torque. Thanks to its magnesium and aluminum parts, the wet weight is just under 200 kg (443 lbs). But the most important feature is the application of cutting edge MotoGP-derived electronic control technology: Traction Control, Slide Control, Front Lift Control, Quickshifter, Launch Control, ABS and a Unified Brake System etc. Welcome to the new era of rider-adaptive performance.
If you’re still not impressed, take the higher-spec R1M. This limited edition bike features electronic Öhlins suspension, a data-logging system with integrated GPS, and the capability to upload new settings from a mobile phone or connect wirelessly to a tablet. On-sale: February.
7. Ducati Scrambler
Scrambler – Italians know styling
Despite slotting in as Ducati’s entry-level model, the Scrambler is one of the best bikes that the Italians have come out with lately. It’s a great bike for urban riding with unique styling and modern technical details. The Scrambler starts at $8,495 (Icon model) so we’d consider buying. It just looks magnificent with its excellent craftsmanship and with all the fine details. It’s light and easy to ride and the sound of the L-twin is amazing.
The Scrambler is available in four versions, Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic. Each one has its own dedicated logo that differentiates from each other and the list of the available accessories is pretty much endless. The production of the bike already began.
8. KTM 1050 Adventure
KTM’s newest big adventure bike, the 1050
KTM took the wraps off its newest travel enduro at the EICMA. It is the third ADV model of the Austrians above 1000cc. Why? You already know the answer from the automobile industry: downsizing. KTM says the new 1050 Adventure is intended for riders who believe a two-cylinder enduro bike can never be light enough, or someone who simply despises the added weight which comes with the big travel enduros. It’s smaller, lighter, and more fuel efficient compared to its larger siblings. The new Adventure is also more accessible to short riders (seat height: 33,4 inches or 850 mm) than the 1190 and 1290. The 1050cc V-Twin chunks out 95 hp at 6,200 rpm and 55 lb.-ft. at 5750 rpm – it should be more than enough to propel the bike. The 1050 Adventure weighs 467 lbs (212 kg) and comes with ABS, ride-by-wire throttle and traction control. For reference, the larger Yamaha Tenere offers the same performance on a much heavier motorcycle.
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At € 12,695 the 1050 Adventure is € 2,000 cheaper than the 1190 and you still get ABS, traction control, WP suspension and Brembo brakes as standard. Now we just need KTM to bring it to the US.
9. Honda RC213V-S
2015 Honda RC213V-S
Honda’s CBR 1000 RR (or Fireblade if you like it) is a great bike but its 178 hp is starting to look a bit shy next to its 200-hp rivals. The Japanese won’t replace the Fireblade just yet, the RC213V-S is more like an ultra-premium superbike, the street version of the MotoGP race bike. Looking at the RC213V-S prototype at the EICMA, it’s basically a race bike with headlights, turn signals, license plate holder and bar-end mirrors. By the way, we absolutely love the Japanese flag-inspired livery.
Sadly, Honda didn’t give any details about the bike beyond what you can discern from the pictures. Rumors suggest that the premium supersport RC213V-S will go on sale in the summer and will carry a colossal price tag.
10. Triumph Street Triple RX
Triumph strikes back with the new Street Triple RX
The Triumph Street Triple was the best middleweight naked bike on the market before Yamaha blew everything away with its MT-07 in 2014. Now it’s Triumph’s turn. They developed the Triple RX, which is based off the Triumph Street Triple R but it takes many styling points from its supersport cousin, the Daytona 675. At the heart of the bike is the well-known 675cc three-cylinder engine. The 12-valve unit delivers a punchy 106 hp and 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) of torque and let’s not forget that this engine has one of the most distinctive and charismatic sounds on the market. The engine is coupled with a close-ratio six-speed gearbox with a standard quickshifter.
The Triple RX features a new razor-sharp rear profile, a new matt aluminium silver paint scheme and revised graphics as well as a refined chassis. When the 2015 Street Triple RX arrives at Triumph dealers in February, it will be priced at $11,199. All in all, it’s a nice update on an already great machine.
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