11 Best New & Updated Retro Motorcycles For 2023!
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0:00- INTRO
0:23 - HONDA DAX
1:19 - ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350
2:22 - BSA GOLD STAR
3:26 - MOTO MORINI 6.5 SCR
4:15 - YAMAHA XSR700 LEGACY
5:58 - FANTIC CABALLERO 700
7:14 - DUCATI SCRAMBLER
8:07 - TRIUMPH THRUXTON CHROME EDITION
9:02 - INDIAN FTR RALLY
9:53 - NORTON COMMANDO
11:01 - MV AGUSTA 921S - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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0:41 Dachshund is pronounced 'dax-hund', it means badger hound in English since their original purpose was to flush badgers out of their sets.
For me.. Going 2nd hand/used - Kawasaki W650 or W800.. And New - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (MANY tuning/performance & styling kits available)... 🤔👌
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I like how with modern bikes they're embracing all different styles and performance options. You're not just stuck with maybe 4 or 5 styles.
The irony of Indian manufacturers taking over British motorcycle brands 😅
Yes thank goodness their investors clearly had more faith in the British classics than U.K. investors did!
Prindavan
Well they make quality bike that I can assure you. Milage, longevity , speed you'll get everything for a medium price. The bikes are reliable & fuel efficient. But I can't give any guarantee about Indian cars 😅 .
@@tomjary9284 ha ha! (I think they still make a nice “Morris Oxford “) 🤣😂🤣😂
The British, Italians and Japanese did more for motorcycle design and racing than any other country in the world! Yes, this includes the United States. I too am thoroughly disgusted with the British and Italians for selling out for the almighty Euro/Pound!
no BMW RNineT?
Oh man! That Norton Commando looks so tight! And the Chrome Thruxton?! Damn! What a great year for retro bikes. (Now why I can’t I be rich)
What no RnineT ?🤷🏻♂️
Thank you for your helpful video. The neo retro motorcycles are magnificient. From the style, of charm and elegance. The manufacturer THRIUMPH stands out, its motorcycles are of an irreprochable finish and are timeless. THRIUMPH is my favorite motorcycle brand for the retro and neo retro style : Speed Twin, The T100 or T120, including the Rocket 3R/GT. Having a neo retro motorcycle means riding differently with elegance. This style of motorcycle is ideal for senior bikers like me 😁? I wish you a pleasant end of year celebrations as well as to all bikers ✌
Xsr700 is awesome, nice and easy to modify aswell😎. Props to bsa for developing a big single!
Happy New Year Bob greatings from Belgium . Still on my GS beemer, but looking at a 1980 R80rt :) stay safe .
Always enjoy your lists Motobob… honourable mention for the Guzzi V7?
V7 should be near the top of the list.
I've always liked a little bit of chrome as an accent on bikes but a full chrome tank always looked like you're riding around with a mirror on your stuff.
The Thruxton RS, Norton 961 Commando, and MV Augusta 921S are beautiful. I already have the Thruxton R, the MV will most likely be out of my budget and the Norton 961 is a bike to consider but waiting for a year or so for the dealerships to arrive and the reliability to be established will probably have me moving on to another brand.
how are you liking it? is it reliable?
@@Spartansrule118 I have to say it is very reliable. I did a video explaining what all I have done with the bike besides normal riding without failures. Only one issue covered by warranty with wiring.
Hey MOTOBOB, any toughts on the kawasaki Z 650RS? The green with golden wheels... looks just amazing
Its a real shame the Moto Guzzi V7 850 isn't on the list, great value, and good looking
Agreed. That is the bike I bought in March and I couldn’t be more happy with my purchase. The Stone give you LED lighting, a digital dash and a murdered out look. It defines modern retro to me.
@@State3ever I recently rode a hired one in Tenerife for four days and loved it.
I love my V7 Centenario ❤
Love your videos. I’ve just ordered a Ariel Ace Black Edition, would be great to see a review and visit to the factory as great to see your thoughts and review
Def agree that Bonneville is the standard but nice to see some unique iterations of “retro”. The Fantic looked great and with a CP2 engine will be a blast too. XSR just looks blah but again does have that great CP2 which I have on my Tenere. Ducati looks too “plastic pretty” for me and having owned a Ducati I’d hate the repairs. MV consistently designs some of the best looking bikes so would be excited to see their concept. I really like the Honda CB1000R (not in your list) maybe not so retro but I’m amazed Honda thought that far outside the box. Nice to see their are great options at every price. Any bike that gets rode is a beautiful bike.
The Hunter 350 and Fantic are the stand outs for me. The Thruxton looks great until the inevitable scratches arrive, then it'll look naff.
if it's a quality chrome job, and there's no reason to think it wouldn't be, I'd imagine just a few minutes with a Cape Cod polishing cloth would get it looking good as new
Great review. Really liked the Thruxton and the Commando. The MV Augusta looks amazing ! Probably would like to have seen the Moto Guzzi Stone Special edition added to the list. ⭐️🇦🇺
Just agreed to trade my BMW F800GT for an XSR900, 2019, with a Velocity Moto 900LC kit fitted - looks like an RD350LC from back in the day but with modern performance, 115BHP and 195Kg, can't wait.
Yeah but the XSR isn't a two stroke 😕
Nice vid & list of bikes, some real beauties. Although dare I say I think you may have missed one (you may disagree of course) with the latest Moto Guzzi V7 Special Edition at a decent £9,050. Looks great, not too expensive & s noticeable step up on the base version.
I agree. Also missed is the Kawasaki Z 650 RS
Good mate has one of those "old" "new " Nortons.........the best break down story and missed opportunity he had was when a fuel line came off and sprayed the bike in fuel.Being a non smoker he didnt have any matches . What saved the Norton as well was that he was soaked in fuel too.........
I am always a fan of Triumph's R&D, because I can look forward to get the same design for cheap from RE. 🤪
Nice list, surprised you skipped the new Honda CL500 that you reviewed last month.
The 2023 seems to be all about retros, mostly from European market. It was nice to watch. Here goes my like.
you do a pretty amazing job as well,great videos!
Have never owned an MV, owned many Italian bikes though. Everytime I see an MV, I want one!!
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getting my Moto Morini 6 e mezzo SCR in like 10 days. can't wait!!!
For me.. Going 2nd hand/used - Kawasaki W650 or W800.. And New - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (MANY tuning/performance & styling kits available)... 🤔👌
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Wait... what? Moto Guzzi V7 not in the list?!? Respectfully ask to please explain this omission. Otherwise enjoyed the vid and learning about some of the lesser familiar / resurrected brand bikes. Cheers!
Have to disagree on the Royal Enfield put in 10 hours of time on one and thought I made a huge mistake getting a motorcycle. After my first ride on a Moto Guzzi V7 I dumped the Enfield and started having a great time riding.
I get it...Similar story here, sold my 1yr old T120 Diamond for the anniversary special V7.... smiling again during and after every ride!!
All great looking bikes , we are spoiled mate …quality review as always Bob 👊
Any particular reason the Kawasaki W800 hardly ever shows up on the retro bike reviews? I don’t own one, but from the pictures of it, it is a fine looking retro bike.
The model has basically been around so long that it isn't cool enough to make it onto these lists anymore.
My wife has one, she loves it. I took it out today for a spin...its great fun to ride. It really does feel like an vintage bike.
Love love my '23 Thruxton
I want the Norton Commando. Will they be available in the USA?
That brown Caballero looks really slick
9 seconds into it and already I can tell this is going to be a brilliant video! (Cb1100 for me by the way)…fyi. Only ever use quad locks :)
The Fantic is fantastic! To bad the US never gets the cool bikes
that chrome gas tank would absolutely blind me in the the Florida sun...I bet any daytime riding anywhere would cause the same problem...looks amazing though
Sun glasses mate, sunglasses 🕶.
So, you’ve ridden the BSA Gold Star vapor bike?
Fun list. I’ll take a Dax please 🎅🎄👍
What makes the moto morini or the yamaha "retro"?
thruxton is a beauty
Absolutely
It's pretty, but rides horribly compared to the rest of the Bonnevilles due to the tiny tank and aggressive riding position
In my country..we a small size retro bike...XSR 155 with dimension similiar with RE Hunter 350...smaller engine, lightweight (only 134 kg) and....more agile, more fun, more fast acceleration, more top speed and more fuel efficien if compare with RE Hunter 350...u can imagine with different till 200 cc..
Mmm what to buy, Thruxton or maybe a Brutale 800, i think i have worked it out
Kawa z900 RS?
Triumphs chrome line is really sexy, Norton’s are always in the top5 for retro/cafe style.
Ever had the sun bouncing off of chrome directly in to your eyeballs? Truly a genius-level move Triumph 😂👌
Those Morinis are gorgeous!
A pitty you don’t create chapter marks, else neat video - I love anything MV Agusta
The DAX looks like the old Honda CT70, which was my first bike! It was street legal too lol
what reliability ? i have a cb750k 74' and its dead reliable!
There’s some really good retro bikes around at the moment- just depends on your budget. The BSA 650 has my attention.
is there no Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe this year?
you forgot what I think is one of the best modern classics! the Brixton Cromwell 1200
MV Agustin , when over-bling is never enough , cartoon bikes
Very nice video.
the first one (honda) I think it was called st90 when I was 12 i think it was 1972 it had a little more suspension.
Have you seen the Brixton Cromwell 1200?
It's frustrating that many of these beautiful bikes will not be available in the USA/California. As for me, an older rider that loves the inline fours of the 70's and 80's, I find myself wishing that Honda would bring back a modern version of the CB750. I'm not holding my breath however, so I will probably end up trading in the Suzuki C50 for the Triumph Bonneville T100.
Well, check out the Royal Enfield Classic 350. A bunch of us bought them (in LA) and love them! No racers, but damn fun, simple and cheap.
Give one a shot...
Ride Safe 🙏🏼
@@scottboettcher I’ve looked at them online, and on TH-cam, beautiful bikes. I really like the Interceptor 650, but the nearest dealer is nearly a hundred miles from me.
@@kennethfoley3536 Well, it's a good excuse for a road trip! I think it's worth it. These bikes are of very high quality. and as I and others state over and over, the smiles per mile are off the chart.
Add ons are inexpensive and fun to install. I think it is calling for you!
Ride Safe 🙏🏼
@@scottboettcher I’m currently watching a video on the Super Meteor 650 😎. Royal Endfield has come a long way.
Good news, the CB750 Hornet is out
What about the Yamaha XSR 900
Chrome thruxton feels like a copy of GT650 Mr. Chrome colour scheme
Royal Enfield Hunter is such fantastic bike
Honda dax looks awesome! 😂 I want one!!
We've got one coming for a review in a couple of weeks - I absolutely can't wait
I can’t find a DAX here in the USA?
Good video
that MV needs a single sided swing arm
what about the harley icon?
Motobob should do a tour series and get outside. Spain?
Got a few launch trips coming up in Feb and March 👍
I have to point your exclusion of the Benelli Leoncino 800 😮. Well if that bike does not have enough character for being mentioned in your videos …… check it out mate
The 921S tho :)
i actually want the old school look (80s & 90s) and the old school performance (80s & 90s) which is missing in the current line up of smaller capacity bikes. Those days a 250 2-stroke will churn out 45-50 hp (used to ride a suzuki RG250 in the 80s) but the 250 i am riding now only spits out 18.5 hp. I also rode a 90's 4-stroke kawasaki 500 producinng 70 hp but the most of the 500 nowadays produce less than 50hp (due to green scam agenda). The styling of modern bikes looks more like transformers robots to me and retro styling is the way to go, for me. I actually think the small capacity (500cc and below) motorcycling world has gone backwards in the 21st century. It was so much more exciting 20-30 years ago compared to now. i don't fancy high capacity bikes as the taxes & insurance is crazy where i live, that plus a lack of big open roads and the heavy weight of big capacity bikes makes it a deterrent for me.
I was hoping the BMW R nine T 100 years special would have had a mention but great otherwise, cheers.
I thought the Benelli Emperiale 400 would have been mentioned.
Great vid but you missed out the Kawasaki Z900RS and SE
Um, yeaaah.. Think I'll stick to my good old, modified, air-cooled, 1999 carbureted Bandit 1200. With good aftermarket suspension.. a JE big piston kit (1216cc).. a little headwork and some goodies... it outperforms MOST of these $$$$$$$$$$$ bikes, and fits me like a glove. It does everything from Trackdays to Touring, mine is PAID FOR, and with over 165,000 (rebuilt) miles, I'll save my money. Happily.
is missing Kawasaki z900 rs se? XSR700 is spectacular easy to drive, good engine and HP.
So we went forward in future just to go back in time with styling with awesome tech. Brilliant, can we get rid of inflation too....:(
Has the new Ducati Scrambler improved in terms of heat release from its engine? Is it still unbearable during warm days in traffic stops? Input from anyone that has had a chance of riding it is welcome.
No improvement on that front.
No Moto Guzzi?
you do be lookin' wide there 0:16
no z650rs on the list?
Interesting lineup. Why didn't you include Triumph redline 1200 scrambler? Very yesteryear/ steve McQueen ride to me.
Agreed, I have this and love it over the Moto Guzzi V85
We're is the kawasaki w800?
Sorry but any retro list that doesn't include any of the newer Moto Guzzi bikes is lacking.
Dax is the CT 70
BRIXTON CROMWELL 1200.
Guzzi and BMW missing?
This business moves so fast that this list is already out of date with the launch of the new RE 650 super meteors!
Fantic has no chance close to the ducati pricing
Remember folks character means a lot of annoying vibration 😂
Where’s the Honda gb350s ?? It’s a great bike and better quality all round than a royal enfield
Nice
YA'MAMA'HA 4 LIFE Son!!!
Thruxton only one that gets me in the feels.
Kawasaki Z-RS?
Super meteor 650??
he probably didnt include it cause he hasnt test ridden it yet
@@ishanmisra7472 there are many such bikes in the list bro
Rninet?
I must buy a Honda DAX 125 as it is only £2,072 on the road in Thailand where I live.
It will compliment the Honda Monkey I already have.
PLEASE 👏 ADD 👏 CHAPTERS
Quad Lock best innovate mount, where is the comparison with Mous mount, I am using that now and it is better than Quad lock. Case and shock mount built in.
Mous Mount is just a copy to a large degree of Quad lock so I’m not sure how innovative that is? It’s a great mount though and glad to see competition.
Quad Lock messed up my Camera which for the most part made my phone useless when restaurants went to barcodes for their menu’s during Covid and have continued, so had to buy another 1k phone :/. Their vibration dampening add on is a fix to a problem of their original Mount that probably ruined a lot of cameras. Their probably should have been a class action lawsuit but at least they should have offered their fix (vibration dampening) for free. Also one of the “teeth” that lock into the mount broke. This is just cheap plastic but I was very disappointed to see out of all their replacement parts the one part that could actually break isn’t offered. U have to buy a whole new mount! I’m not impressed with Quad Locks business model. I’m glad to see companies like Mous actually incorporate the fix (vibration dampening) into the mount. I’d def go with Mous in the future….thanks for letting us know there is an alternative that mounts similarly.