01-05-2021, 05:29 AM
You are right: it seem mainly RE and Triumph who show some ambition. Other than that, there is not much to get excited about. The mysterious Honda 1100X might be presented in 2021 but I doubt it will be available in the showrooms this year. KTM and Husqvarna are working on some new models (but nothing too fancy, except perhaps a Husqvarna Norden). Kawasaki is supposed to unveil a new KLR650 bike later this month. And of course there is Harley Davidson with their new Pan America: a BMW GS1250 rival that comes 20-30 years too late.
I cannot get too excited about the new Ducati Monsters, but perhaps that is just me expecting something truly NEW in the motorcycle world. Same for the new Honda and Kawa dual sports, or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: more of the same.
I have some hopes for a new Moto Guzzi model, to celebrate their 100-year existence, although there have not been any 'spyshots' or even rumours regarding a new 'Le Mans' model. Their sister-brand Aprilia might bring out a new off-roader: the Tuareg, based on their new 660cc engine. That could be a big seller, considering how popular the Yamaha T700 is, and all reviewers were in love with the Aprilia RS660.
I cannot get too excited about the new Ducati Monsters, but perhaps that is just me expecting something truly NEW in the motorcycle world. Same for the new Honda and Kawa dual sports, or the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: more of the same.
I have some hopes for a new Moto Guzzi model, to celebrate their 100-year existence, although there have not been any 'spyshots' or even rumours regarding a new 'Le Mans' model. Their sister-brand Aprilia might bring out a new off-roader: the Tuareg, based on their new 660cc engine. That could be a big seller, considering how popular the Yamaha T700 is, and all reviewers were in love with the Aprilia RS660.