For the motorcycle world, COVID put a genuine halt to motorbikes being produced and distributed. It’s almost as if they went into hiding. With everything slowly returning to normality, motorbikes are being released and coming in as exciting as ever. Of course, with every motorbike, you want to make sure it’s protected so why not get a quote for motorcycle insurance is the best way of doing so. With a variety of new motorbikes being released, we’ve compiled a list of our top ten bikes for 2022.
Ducati DessertX
The initial project of the Ducati DessertX began in 2019, with the reaction from the public encouraging Ducati to push the motorbike into production. The Ducati DessertX is a minimal, sleek design and an adventure junkie’s dream. It provides a high level of comfort with off roading in mind. The DessertX comes with six riding modes and four power modes. The newer features are settings for the Enduro riding mode and rolling riding mode.. Other modes also include sport, touring, urban and wet. The Enduro allows riders to tackle the most challenging dirt roads. However, rally mode reduces electronic control, designed for experienced riders who want to make the most of its performance.
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is a cruiser of a bike. It has small displacement and a low horsepower engine, oozing cool with a retro design. The Meteor 350 has won the IMOTY 2021 and Two-Wheeler of the year award. It’s agile and has undergone hours of testing and development to create a new chassis that is much more durable without having to comprise the rider’s important comfort. Coming in at a low price, the Meteor offers riders an accessible cruising experience.
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
This is your ultimate adventure motorbike, with all types of riders considered. The handlebars can be raised by 30mm, so those who are taller can still be comfortable when riding. Also, the R 1250 GS Adventure has an incredible seat selection and built-in seat warmers. It runs smoothly at a low speed range and has high torque for each speed range, giving you confidence and a balance when riding. This motorbike has 136 horsepower and a 30 litre size tank.
Triumph Trident 660
Coming in at a lower price point, the Triumph Trident 660 is a ball of fun. Fit with a 660cc triple-cylinder engine that gives low down torque and top end power for responsive performance. The Trident 660 comes with Triumph’s new generation TFT instrument display, giving you key information. It also includes turn-by-turn navigation, GoPro control and phone and music operation. Triumph is a reliable brand, and this is no different with the 660. This motorbike leads easily to control handling and lightweight steering all whilst being agile.
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory
Aprilia has once again released a factory version. This Tuono 660 Factory is light, refined and a form of an experiment. The Tuono 660 Factory weight to power ratio has been drastically improved by the introduction of the lithium battery, helping to reduce the overall weight by 1.35kg, leaving the final weight to be 180kg. This motorbike has been curated with riders who love details and appreciate the finest fittings. It’s lightweight, compact, and built around the new twin cylinder.
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR
The Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR is so light and agile, weighing only 198kg. When put into sports mode, the suspension stiffens, and steering becomes much more accurate, giving you the chance to ride a little harder. There is a big difference between riding modes; it gives riders with less experience and the opportunity to appreciate the change in feeling. The Speed Triple 1200 RR gives you purpose when riding as the seat profile is dynamic and a natural riding position. In addition, the footpegs are moved inboard to improve ground clearance without comprising on all important leg room.
Indian FTR 1200
The independent company Indian introduced the FTR platform in 2019. The FTR 1200 has inspired Indians’ earlier model of the FTR750 race bike. The FTR 1200 comes with fully adjustable suspension, allowing you to control the suspension to your preference. Indian has taken the time to improve heat management of the motorbike with rear cylinder deactivation that sends the heat off your back tire and not onto you, allowing for a much more comfortable ride. The motorbike benefits from quick handling and a light turn in effort.
Husqvarna Norden 901
Since 2014 we have seen Husqvarna evolve each year and bring something new and exciting. This motorbike brings out the explorer in all riders. It’s designed to manage off road handling and long distance explorations while giving off maximum comfort. With a huge 5-inch TFT screen, this bike offers Bluetooth connectivity allowing you to use their Ride Husqvarna app and charge your GPS or phone with the 12-volt charger.
Harley Davidson Pan America
As Jason Mamoa is a massive endorsement for the Harley Davidson, Pan America is a motorbike that is hard to miss. The Pan America is designed to maintain high-speed rides with the luggage at its total limit. It stays composed and reliable no matter how hard it’s pushed. The suspension lowers when coming to a stop, allowing your feet to touch the ground easily.
Suzuki Hayabusa
This Hayabusa with four cylinders has proven to be an exciting motorbike. It is available in various colours and has three custom modes to suit every kind of rider. The peak torque is lower than the previous model; however, this motorbike gives an extra push in the midrange, helping the bike accelerate so quickly. It’s been entirely re-engineered and has a four cylinder engine.
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