The 12 months 2023 was stuffed with a variety of fascinating and intriguing bikes that piqued my curiosity rather a lot. There have been a ton of tempting bikes unveiled this 12 months which can be all slated for 2024. In an ideal world, I might be capable of afford all 5 of those fashions, however alas, cash doesn’t develop on timber and I solely have a lot storage house.
Nonetheless, this 12 months was stuffed with bikes that not solely seemed good however I’d really take into account proudly owning sooner or later. For now, I’m tremendous with my Honda and KTM, however everyone knows that’s a lie. Should you requested me what bike I’d really take into account getting or eagerly falling in line for a take a look at experience, these can be it. A few of these fashions have been coated in my final “5 bikes” record masking the stuff at EICMA, however now let’s take a look at the fashions that caught my eye in 2023.
2024 KTM 390 Duke
I was a 390 Duke proprietor earlier than I obtained my CB650R and my KTM 790 Duke. The 390 was simply such a enjoyable little platform to play with that I saved it method longer than I ought to have. The most important little Duke within the lineup spoiled me by way of how sorted the suspension was paired with the characterful engine and upright ergonomics and now that KTM gave it a complete overhaul high to backside, I’ll undoubtedly be falling in line for a take a look at experience.
The volks at Austria bored its thumper as much as 398ccs, the body, suspension, and braking bits (amongst a bunch of different issues) have been lightened up, and the fairings have been revised to present it a completely new look. I just like the look of the headlight as nicely, far more than the array on the brand new 990 and 1390 Dukes. Once more, I’ve to apologize to KTM, however I used to be a giant fan of how the 1290, 890, and 790 Dukes seemed, and the brand new biggies within the lineup haven’t grown on me but. Nonetheless, the 390 Duke has. Signal me up for a take a look at experience, no guarantees about shopping for it but although! I’m actually on the fence on this one however will probably be an fascinating nostalgic journey for me if I do find yourself getting a 2024 390 Duke.
2024 CFMoto 450 MT
Now, whereas the 390 Duke can be a extra nostalgic buy on my finish, I feel that the CFMoto 450MT would really be a extra “cheap” addition to my storage. Once more, I’ve two bare bikes, and I actually “want” an journey bike so as to add a dose of various to my assortment. I’m probably not into massive and heavy ADVs, nor do I’ve the limitless price range to get arrange for the lifetime of journey using.
With all that being mentioned, CFMoto dropped the bomb on me this 12 months as a result of the 450MT is just about precisely what I would like from an journey bike: A light-weight journey tourer with a torquey engine and an reasonably priced price ticket. I’ve already skilled the engine on the CFMoto 450NK and I feel it’ll be good for a small journey bike. I can’t wait till CFMoto proclaims native availability for this mannequin. It should undoubtedly be on my wishlist and maybe the one bike that I will afford subsequent 12 months if I do determine to make the acquisition. Nonetheless, I really feel that the bike can be a bit gradual on the freeway particularly if I’m lumped along with greater and extra highly effective bikes throughout a tour. Nonetheless, the engine ought to be simply sufficient for the street however actually good on the dust paired with its light-weight body. Whereas it gained’t fly on the freeway, it’ll be a enjoyable and succesful machine to path.
2024 Yamaha XSR900 GP
There isn’t a doubt in my thoughts that the Yamaha XSR GP goes to be one of many “it” bikes subsequent 12 months. The prospect of a triple-cylinder engine wrapped in retro fairings appeals to me and it’s one thing totally different for my storage. I feel that it might additionally make a pleasant addition as a result of with it I’ll have a twin, a triple, and a 4 to select from. Enthusiastic about it arduous, nonetheless, I don’t assume this bike will develop my horizons by way of the kind of rides that I can do.
I’m nonetheless leaning extra towards getting a small journey bike subsequent 12 months, however man is the XSR900 GP a looker with a little bit of a chew. It’s simply that it overlaps rather a lot with my different bikes. I feel that I’d want lots of convincing to purchase this mannequin, both that or a deal that I can not refuse.
2024 BMW R 1300 GS
For the primary time ever, the GS appeals to me. Now, I don’t assume that the R 1250 GS is horrible, however I do really feel that its styling seemed actually dated. I’m in the identical court docket as Enrico primarily based on his record. I wholeheartedly agree together with his sentiments in regards to the R 1250 GS.
This time round, I actually like what BMW did to its top-shelf providing. The R 1300 GS has a extra athletic look about it, and it seems to be method higher than the R 1250 GS in my view. I’m excited to do this bike out. I really feel that BMW’s determination to sharpen up the traces on the bike was a very good one and one thing that I really feel would look extra at dwelling on the path in comparison with the outgoing GS. I do know I can not afford a GS. Ask me once more in like 10 years, but when I gained the lottery tomorrow, this is able to be one bike that I’d love to purchase and check out in the long run.
Ducati Multistrada V4 RS
Plenty of Ducatisti have requested me about this bike and what I considered it. Some have been extraordinarily elated about its announcement whereas others have been type of irritated. The Pikes Peak Multistrada made the rounds already, and the wait record is a bit on the lengthy facet of issues, not less than the place I’m from. Ducati Philippines was capable of ship on a variety of Pikes Peak models and the house owners have been fairly comfortable till the V4 RS was introduced at EICMA 2023.
Mainly, the blokes who have been nonetheless ready on a Pikes Peak got the choice to go for the RS as an alternative, whereas a number of the guys who already had their Pikes Peak Multis noticed the RS and thought that possibly they need to have gotten that as an alternative. The Multistrada V4 RS is claimed to be a snug Panigale V4 and provided that lots of the Ducati riders in my locale need the perfect from Borgo, this might be one thing particular to check if it’s ever accessible for a demo experience. The factor is, nonetheless, I can not afford this bike. Except Ducati accepts kidneys as fee, the perfect I can do is get a take a look at experience and dream.