- Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022-motorcycle-previews/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-UMC_LOGO_512x512-140x140.jpg - Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022-motorcycle-previews/ 32 32 2022 Honda Fireblade SP McGuinness Special Edition First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/11/17/2022-honda-fireblade-sp-mcguinness-special-edition-first-look-fast-facts/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:10:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=261720 Honda is celebrating the 100th Isle of Man TT start by John McGuinness with a limited edition run of the 2022 Honda CRB1000RR-R Fireblade SP top-spec superbike with the McGuinness livery, among other special features. Here are the Fast Facts on what will make this motorcycle instantly collectible, yet enticing to ride. The graphics are […]

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]]> 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/09/01/2022-harley-davidson-low-rider-el-diablo-first-look/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:57:14 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=242724 The Harley-Davidson Icons Collection continues to expand. This time, we get the 2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo. Harley-Davidson takes the standard Low Rider ST cruiser/sport/tourer and gets serious about red paint and big sound. The layered paint job is undoubtedly worthy of the Icons Collection. Gunslinger Custom Paint, who does the work by hand, […]

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]]> Harley-Davidson Apex Factory Custom Paint First Look [Photos, Prices] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/08/05/harley-davidson-apex-factory-custom-paint-first-look-photos-prices/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 01:15:48 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=241014 Paint is the bond that pulls the look of a motorcycle together. Harley-Davidson has long focused on paint upgrades to enhance various models, with the paint on CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) motorcycles as an example. The latest factory paint job offered by Harley-Davidson has been dubbed Apex. Apex factory paint is inspired by the Harley-Davidson […]

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]]> 2022 Vespa Pic Nic First Look [Have Your Scooter and Eat: 20 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/07/07/2022-vespa-pic-nic-first-look-have-your-scooter-and-eat-20-photos/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 06:17:57 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=240314 Vespa continues to develop beguiling special editions of its iconic scooters. The latest innovative interpretation is the 2022 Vespa Pic Nic. Based on the Vespa Primavera platform, it takes the simple act of outdoor dining and turns it into a fashion statement. July 20 Update: The 2023 Vespa Pic Nic lands in US dealers in […]

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]]> 2022 Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Collection First Look [Two G.I. Models] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/06/21/2022-harley-davidson-enthusiast-collection-first-look-two-g-i-models/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 22:33:54 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=240116 Last year we got a first look at the Harley-Davidson Icons Collection and the amazing Electra Glide Revival. Now, the Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Collection is here, with the Pan America and Tri Glide Ultra getting the treatment. The theme of the Enthusiast Collection comes from the WWII-era Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycles that helped liberate Europe. Functionally the […]

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]]> 2022 Indian Chieftain Elite First Look [Luxury Bagger Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/06/07/2022-indian-chieftain-elite-first-look-luxury-bagger-fast-facts/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 01:24:28 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=239815 The Indian Chieftain gets the Elite treatment again, with 150 examples of the 2022 Indian Chieftain Elite being produced for worldwide consumption. This year, the Chieftain Elite sports a new Heavy Metal Smoke paint job, along with a wide range of bronze finishes. Indian gives the “premium” bronze treatment to the airbox, primary cover, saddlebag […]

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]]> 2022 BMW M 1000 RR 50 Years M First Look [50th Anniversary Edition] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/05/19/2022-bmw-m-1000-rr-50-years-m-first-look-50th-anniversary-edition/ Fri, 20 May 2022 00:54:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=239377 The 2022 BMW M 1000 RR 50 Years M is here, and it doesn’t run a penny more than the standard BMW M 1000 RR. However, you can’t buy the 50 Years M edition without the $4500 M Competition Package. As BMW gently puts it, “To get the anniversary edition, the M 1000 RR should […]

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]]> 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster First Look [10 Fast Facts + 16 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/04/14/2022-harley-davidson-nightster-first-look-10-fast-facts-16-photos/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:35:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=238595 Forget everything you knew about the old Harley-Davidson Nightster. The 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster is entirely different from the motorcycle that previously used the name. The new Nightster is another landmark motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, as it debuts the new Revolution Max 975T powerplant. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s get started. The 2022 Harley-Davidson […]

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]]> Justin Bieber X Vespa First Look [Limited Edition Scooter] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/04/13/justin-bieber-x-vespa-first-look-limited-edition-scooter/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:41:14 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=238575 We all remember the paparazzi photos of Justin Bieber from 10 years ago, as he was wobbling through LA traffic on a Ducati Superbike 848 Evo. Bieber was 18 then, and clearly had no idea how to ride a motorcycle—whoever sold it to him wasn’t doing him any favors. It was embarrassing all around. The […]

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]]> 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Coming To America [Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/04/13/2022-royal-enfield-classic-350-coming-to-america-fast-facts/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:06:00 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=238559 The 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 we told you about back in September is confirmed as a US model. The vertical-single motor, peashooter muffler, twin shocks, valanced headlight, and solo seat give the motorcycle an undeniably retro feel, even as it delivers modern accouterments such as EFI and ABS-assisted disc brakes. The Classic 350 is […]

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]]> Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 975T Engine First Look: 8 Fast Facts https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/04/12/harley-davidson-revolution-max-975t-engine-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:04:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=238544 There’s a new powerplant from The Motor Company—the Harley-Davidson Revolution Max 975T. It first appears in the new 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster, and is part of the revamping of the iconic Sportster lineup. Let’s take a look at the new engine, which is closely related to the Revolution Max 1250 used in the Pan American 1250 […]

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]]> 2022 Honda Montesa Cota Lineup First Look [8 Fast Facts + 34 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/03/29/2022-honda-montesa-cota-lineup-first-look-7-fast-facts-34-photos/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:38:22 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=238259 The Honda Montesa Cota lineup of trials motorcycles is back, with updates to the base model this year. Let’s look at the new 2022 Honda Montesa Cota 4RT260R (replacing the 4RT260) and the returning 4RT301RR Race Replica. The 2022 Honda Montesa Cota 4RT260R gets Showa suspension. Gone is the Tech fork and R16V shock. Showa […]

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]]> 2022 Indian FTR Championship Edition First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/03/11/2022-indian-ftr-championship-edition-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:10:55 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237868 Although Indian radically changed the FTR for 2022 by replacing its flat-track-sized wheels for a pair of 17s with full-on street tires, the Minnesota company has not entirely abandoned the FTR’s flat track roots. The new 2022 Indian FTR Championship Edition pays homage to the enduring competitive endeavor and five consecutive American Flat Track titles. […]

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]]> 2022 Yamaha Neo Electric Scooter First Look [A Dozen Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/03/10/2022-yamaha-neo-electric-scooter-first-look-a-dozen-fast-facts/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:03:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237800 The new 2022 Yamaha Neo electric scooter matches 50cc-style power to a swappable battery and plenty of other technical features. Let’s get those electrons spinning. The 2022 Yamaha Neo features a removable 18-pound battery. The lithium-ion power supply is rated for 1kWh, and is a 50-volt, 19-amp design. In addition to the standard battery, an […]

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]]> 2022 Honda CRF-E2 First Look [15 Fast Facts + 35 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/03/09/2022-honda-crf-e2-first-look-15-fast-facts-35-photos/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:26:39 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237731 We’ve all been waiting for an electric-powered Honda CRF motocrosser, and we’ve even had a look at one, and now it’s here. Granted, the 2022 Greenger Powersports x Honda CRF-E2 probably isn’t what you had in mind. However, aimed at the youngest riders, this collaboration between Greenger Powersports and Honda certainly has our attention. There’s […]

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]]> 2022 Indian Pursuit Lineup First Look [Specs + 44 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/22/2022-indian-pursuit-lineup-first-look-specs-44-photos/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:46:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237368 Following the success of the Indian Challenger lineup of baggers powered by a potent liquid-cooled V-twin, we now get a first look at the Indian Pursuit collection of fully dressed touring motorcycles with the same potent 108ci PowerPlus engine. The Pursuit adds a top box to the Challenger, adding the cargo capacity that makes two-up […]

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]]> 2022 Ducati XDiavel Nera First Look [5 Fast Facts + 65 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/19/2022-ducati-xdiavel-nera-first-look-5-fast-facts-65-photos/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 06:56:47 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237321 The premium motorcycle and furniture design worlds come together with the limited edition 2022 Ducati XDiavel Nera. Poltrona Frau of Tolentino collaborated with fellow Italians at Ducati for this stylish interpretation of the XDiavel sport-cruiser. The Nera is a styling exercise rather than a technical project, with a handmade seat being the focal point of […]

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]]> Brabus 1300 R First Look [KTM-Based Luxury Sport Motorcycle; 34 Pics] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/14/brabus-1300-r-first-look-ktm-based-luxury-sport-motorcycle-34-pics/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:58:08 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237116 While not a household name in the motorcycle world, Brabus is well-known among the well-heeled who lust for luxury customized automobiles, aircraft, and yachts. Mercedes-Benz is a frequent subject of Brabus builds, including the Brabus Rocket 900. Limited to a run of ten examples, the Rocket 900 is based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S […]

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]]> 2022 Honda CBR500R ABS First Look [6 Fast Facts for Sportbike Riding] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/12/2022-honda-cbr500r-first-look-fast-facts/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 08:54:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237111 The sportiest of the Honda 500 twins is back with updates to increase performance while only raising the price by $200. While not a supersport motorcycle, the 2022 Honda CBR500R does feature a fairing and low-rise clip-ons. We already talked about the prospect of these changes in October when the 2022 CB500 lineup was revealed […]

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]]> 2022 Honda CB500F First Look [7 Fast Facts: Sport Motorcycle] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/10/2022-honda-cb500f-first-look-7-fast-facts-sport-motorcycle/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:06:15 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237046 The 2022 Honda CB500F ABS enjoys several welcome upgrades to improve the naked upright sport motorcycle’s front-end performance, and more. We had an idea this would happen, and first reported on the new Euro CB500F in October. Here’s what is confirmed to be new on the 2022 CB500F: Honda put the CB500F on a diet. […]

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]]> 2022 Honda CB500X ABS First Look [5 Fast Facts for Adventure] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/09/2022-honda-cb500x-abs-first-look-5-fast-facts-for-adventure/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:31:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=237031 Back in September, we were predicting upgrades to the 2022 Honda CB500X ABS due to the changes made to the European edition, and now they’re here. Although it’s not a complete reworking of the mid-sized ADV motorcycle, the changes are still welcome (except maybe the $200 price increase and five additional pounds). Inverted forks fit […]

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]]> 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Tri Glide First Look (5 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/08/2022-harley-davidson-cvo-tri-glide-first-look-5-fast-facts/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:41:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=236986 The 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Tri Glide is here, and it hits the showroom floor with a price tag that’s one dollar short of $50k. For that, you get a premium touring motorcycle that happens to have two Dunlop TK100 tires in the rear. Colors are always a primary source of interest for CVO models, and […]

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]]> 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP YZR-M1 Revealed [Fabio’s Ride] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/04/2022-monster-energy-yamaha-motogp-yzr-m1-revealed-quartararos-ride-first-look/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:35:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=236933 Defending MotoGP World Championship Fabio Quartararo will be competing on the 2022 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP YZR-M1 for the 2022 MotoGP World Championship Series. Yamaha Factory Racing is predictably cagey about the specific specs for the M1, though we can share a few tidbits with you. The M1 is powered by a 1000cc inline-4 with […]

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]]> 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide First Look [Photos, Specs, Prices] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/03/2022-harley-davidson-cvo-road-glide-first-look-photos-specs-prices/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:25:22 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=236893 The 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide is here, with its distinctive Gloss Black and Contrast Chrome Combo 21-inch front wheel leading the way. This year, there are no mechanical changes, so it’s all about style. There are three color offerings, with Wicked Orange Pearl/Black Hole w/ Lightning Silver Two-Tone and Bright Chrome finishes at the […]

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]]> 2022 Indian Scout Rogue Lineup First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2022/02/02/2022-indian-scout-rogue-lineup-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:01:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=236878 The versatile Indian Scout platform takes on a new persona with the new 2022 Indian Scout Rogue. To get there, the Rogue boasts a variety of changes that do double duty, changing the form and function of the 60-degree DOHC V-twin. The 19-inch front wheel lightens the Scout’s handling. By going with a narrower tire […]

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