8 Best Modern Classic Motorcycles To Buy In 2022

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

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[@savage22bolt32]

You should pin this to the top.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

@@savage22bolt32 Hey, thanks for the heads up, we thought we did that

[@unic0rn897]

I like retro bikes (only)

[@rom_the_count]

I bought a 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 a few months back and I absolutely love it! It’s not fast, but it is comfortable and always puts a smile on my face when I ride it. I also have a 2017 Indian Springfield. That’s my out of town bike, while the Triumph is for quick runs in town. That’s how I convinced my wife to let me buy a second motorcycle. Now I’m working on convincing her to let me buy a Janus Halcyon 450 for my birthday in a couple of months. Wish me luck!

[@どんどんどん-u3x]

I bought Kawasaki W800 2021. W800’s exhaust sound is amazing. I can’t believe that normal mufflers make it. And W800’s power is suitable for japan’s road I think. I’m really satisfied with this motorcycle.

[@sammyday3341]

You have a beautiful bike.

[@Beanerds]

I own and love the ' Orange Crush ' 2021 Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and love it ! , I get comments every time I park her up , its a great bike . Quite a few ask ,, ' Did you rebuild it yourself ' or ' what year ? 1970 ? "

[@sasikanthmynampati158]

❤️❤️

[@sridharjune9]

Even I have red one it’s too good

[@SeamusMacMattain]

I get the same on my GT650, dux deluxe model.... everywhere I go, I have to plan an extra20+ minutes for the looky loos lol

[@doublenickel1000]

My choice would be the Guzzi V7. I like the looks, the V-twin shaft-drive layout, and the continuous lineage of the motorcycle from decades ago to the present. Nothing tongue-in-cheek about this bike, it is what it is.

[@dougiequick1]

It is one of the best looking motorcycle engines and it is hard to understand how BMW resisted angling thier cylinders upwards also....but with that said it has always turned me off that Guzzi failed to keep up with other designs....it rather stagnated if you ask me which is why I could never get too excited about owning one...BMW on the other hand just kept on developing the boxer motors...for example....but whatever I still enjoy seeing Guzzis. Sidenote: The strangest thing that ever happened with this same basic engine layout was Hondas CX500-650.motorcycles...especially later on when Honda took that same motor and rotated it to the conventional Vee orientation of Harley and used it to power thier highly successful 750cc flat track racers! An engine that simply MURDERED the Harleys of the day so badly that Harley had to get the rules changed (Hondas had to run restrictor plates after that) just so Harley could still stand any chance at all! (the day I stoppedpaying attention to both Harley and flat track racing)

[@stevec6427]

I like the V7. It's looks kind of clunky but strangely handsome at the same time. I also like that it's unusual and not too common.

[@fragu123]

@@dougiequick1 …imo you’re comment is missing the point of a modern classic motorcycle, the theme of this video as BMW boxer innovation isn’t addressing modern classic but modern retro or in most cases just modern bikes… good, but not what the video is about!

[@gzk6nk]

But, terrible dealer back up.

[@демкен]

agree 100%

[@Ryansanders80]

i own a triumph thruxton rs. and i have to say if you are looking for classic stlying and feel but modern power and handling it is the one. its faster off the line 0-60 than an R6, and has a supercharger kit that can get you over 180 HP for around 6k. the bike handles like a dream, having the double rear shocks is a downside but they are so well made and when they are dialed it is truely amazing.

[@rushabchalke03]

Hands down royal enfield interceptor 650 gets my vote. Damn that bike looks absolutely beautiful.

[@stevec6427]

When I last rode, back in the late 90's it was all race replicas and I had a few of them. Now I've just come back to biking and it's all about adventure bikes and modern classics which suits what I want now so I've just bought a Bonneville T100

[@larry4789]

My Thunderbird Sport handled better than the race replicas I rode. And my old 400/4 handled better than the 400 V4's I had.

[@rodzinkawmalezji9319]

All that classics really beautiful ❤️ it’s so good that so many models available on the market nowadays 👍

[@TrustyZ900]

Z900 RS all the way. Looks, Handling. Power. Have the '22 blue one. Love it to bits!

[@sridharjune9]

I have a RE INTERCEPTOR 650 red one & it’s too good at its price tag, in India Triumph is 3 times costlier than RE but it’s not 3 times worth than RE

[@barrybarnes96]

Triumphs all have hideous car radiators on them.

[@stallion78]

Are you happy with interceptor?? I’m thinking of getting it

[@anupamshrivastav6970]

@@stallion78 absolutely yes...

[@ReisterJP]

I picked a V7III over the RE it was a difficult choice, Royal Enfield are beautiful.

[@Alex-io6ky]

had issues with my intercepter ..gearbox and engine blowing smoke. maybe it’s a friday one

[@robertadams4415]

Good show I have a RE interceptor and bought it for it's classic stile

[@brianw338]

Very nice. All of them. I have the Z900rs and just love it. I had a KZ900 in my youth and it was a badass machine however the RS is so much sweeter. Reliable. Handles like a dream and lotsa torque. Great for having a pillion also.

[@andrewlemmon9985]

A well thought out video...i'm going to test ride an RE interceptor 650 this weekend....I will see how this goes

[@stevefox8605]

Got a new Speed Twin a couple of weeks before Xmas, ridden it twice - hurry up springtime!! Good video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@brianwhordley1852]

I bought the guzzi v7 850, it has surprised me greatly, its an excellent bike, with 6 speed box and shaft drive, test drive one you'll be impressed..

[@kretonslovechild7999]

Me too - an Orange Stone like that briefly shown. I love it and think it offers a solid value considering it's made in Italy just like its more expensive Guzzi siblings and has shaft drive. And I believe its range is also the best of the group. I can go at least as far on a tank as I can with my Kawasaki C-14 Concours! While it may not be ideal for extended interstate riding (what modern classic is?) it's perfect for the half-day rides on two lane highways and decently surfaced county roads that I bought it for.

[@UncleLongbeard]

I did similar comparison last year. I don't like the finish of BSA but it looks really cool when ridden. I also like the chrome covers, so there is a chance that this bike will be a positive surprise.

[@johnfarrand5574]

BSA should have stuck with air cooled. the radiator kills it. a RE Interceptor goes for $5700 here in the states and by far the best value and a great bike.. that's why i bought one and couldn't be happier. it looks great with my triumphs

[@sauceontoes3457]

In India it's half the price but i think they compromised on the longetivity

[@barrybarnes96]

radiators are for cars.

[@davidedwards1390]

Awesome video. I'm out of touch with the new bikes and had no Idea these classics were being offered until I seen an add by Baxter Cycles in Iowa having a Bike show. I missed the show but will eventually make the trip out there. Can't wait to find a BSA dealership. Thank you for the video and thumbs up to Baxter Cycles. And also, today is my Birthday.

[@jamesleadabrand7986]

I test rode a Triumph there several years ago at 3:00 PM and a six point buck jumped out in front of me!

[@petewelsh9978]

It’s amazing how many cool bikes are on the market now. I have a 2003 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport which was way ahead of this trend and discontinued before the market caught up to the idea. I’m really surprised Guzzi haven’t revived this as even as a 20 year old bike it’s way up there with the 1200 bonnie or Speed twin. I really like the idea of having a less powerful bike too such as the Interceptor / GT or the Gold Star. If BSA get the pricing right it will fly out of the showroom!

[@stallion78]

I also have a 2003 v11 titanium with open exhaust. In my opinion it’s the best exhaust sound out of any motorcycle

[@matjunine485]

Norton should join this wave!! Norton commander, Norton Dominator..

[@rohitshinde865]

RE interceptor 650 is gem.

[@ianjohnson4987]

What a great video. They are all great and Triumph really have nailed the Bonneville at last. I like the Kawasaki ethos of getting the sound right. Good stuff - thank you

[@zopaseah4982]

The main attraction of enfield is the engine sound, speed is secondary. Likewise the sound of classic norton etc.

[@tompadgett2596]

Wish Royal Enfield had a larger dealer and service network in the States!

[@garyhardman8369]

I could really be tempted by the BSA. Depends on the price...

[@jamescourt4703]

I think the bsa will be a big seller especially in the silver and chrome 50s goodie look.

[@samihadly8014]

loved this little video specially the mention of the indy brands

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I just bought a new T120 Bonneville gold line edition 😊😊 I frigging love it. It goes nice next to my Triumph Trophy SE, maybe a Tiger next year 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️the Bonneville always gets peoples attention in the green and silver it’s just stunning 👍👍👍👍

[@derf9465]

Ill stick with my kawasaki H1 500 from 1971 cant beat the sound. Same with my little aprilia RS250 from 1995. Both lighter than the 200kg heavyweights on here.

[@johnwillard6198]

I watched the whole video and honestly the RE’s appeal to me the most , I must say all of the bikes appealed to me , love the styling over the plastic fronts that is on so many modern bikes . Confess I do own the 2022 Royal Enfield in Halcyon Gray (light blue) lol, I’m pretty sure this spring if I can sell my Vstrom I’ll be purchasing a RE interceptor ( blue ) I think . Cheers and Happy New Year from Butte MT . USA

[@janusmotorcycles]

What a great video! Thanks very much for the inclusion and feature!

[@gm16v149]

I would have thought that the Z900RS was a modern retro rather than a modern classic, however it’s certainly got the power, braking and handling, and looks. Some of the other classics like the Enfields are too slow, I know because I’ve ridden them. I’ve owned my Z900RS since 2018 and I doubt I’ll get rid of it. Being the Jaffa color it’ll probably become a classic itself.

[@davebarclay4429]

Each to their own but speed isn't everything. It's also a bit unfair to criticise bikes like the Enfields for not being something they don't set out to be. I've done my time on fast bikes and as an old git I'm deliberately looking for something slower for what will probably be my last bike. My choice is between the Interceptor and the Guzzi V7.

[@DerpEye]

@@davebarclay4429 It's not only about the speed and power, it's about the engine quality. The valve adjustment intervals on many of these 'old style' bikes are absurd. On the Guzzi it's 10k kms, on the w800 it's 12k kms, and on the Royal Enfields it's the incredibly shitty 5k kms or 1 year. I mean, every other modern engine has minimum 24k kms valve adjustment intervals, which sometimes is 32k or 40k for more advanced engines, like Yamaha CP2/3. I ride the bike all year round, and such short intervals are a no go. As much as i love Guzzi's style, the 10k intervale is just ridiculous if compared with Triumph's 32k.

[@LGTVQHD]

@@DerpEye you sure? Cuz i own interceptor with 6k kms on board and the only thing i can say that is showing a little problem is battery.

[@stevencunningham4680]

The video should have covered more on the Janus bikes. They're a very innovative company.

[@CaseyJones88]

RE Interceptor all the way 10/10

[@RVRCloset]

Saw the Janus on Leno's Garage a while back, really cool classic looking bikes!

[@ruahinesrider]

Looking forward to new Janus .400cc I think.

[@RVRCloset]

@@ruahinesrider Janus Halcyon 450? Really sad they don't sell those in Europe, would have loved one of those..

[@ruahinesrider]

@@RVRCloset Yeah I live in NZ 🇳🇿 would of been nice to see one locally.450cc will help Janus big time cause should be capable of motorway speeds.Japanese or Chinese engines I think so should be ultra reliable & that 1930s look they do is awesome.

[@RVRCloset]

@@ruahinesrider Oh yes! Crossing fingers they will grow a lot with this model, and start expanding!

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

A nice classic I would go with a Hayabusa its been around a few years, quick safe comfortable good grip in the wet reliable and affordable to maintain

[@amitdwivedi8791]

You choice is good, unique I iam going for royal Enfield classic 350, 650, It i was alound to give a advise I ll give you advice of driving classic Enfield once.

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Shame re the BSA tank size but am def interested in it or the interceptor. The two I really like though are the V9 Guzzi and the Bonneville.

[@larry4789]

Thruxton, T120 or the Interceptor would get my vote. Modern classics have to have spoked wheels in my opinion.

[@larry4789]

Guzzi V7 is a beaut too.

[@davebarclay4429]

I don't think there is much of a decision - you could practically buy an Interceptor AND a Classic 350 for the cost of the Thruxton or the T120!

[@alanwayte432]

Wow Z650 in Green I had 250 Triple then Z250 Scorpion in early 80s

[@brahnseer3512]

How on earth can you include the BSA when it doesn’t exist? As you said in the introduction, one of the criteria for inclusion in the list was how it rides. No one has ridden it yet and as far as I am aware it is not even in production.

[@bantononabike]

Man that Speed Twin is cool!

[@vathanajang]

highly recommend interceptor 650cc

[@демкен]

Guzzi V7 so fashionable ...

[@SalaKaland]

Nagyon jó video,köszönöm. Szuper motorok,nehezen tudnèk választani....de talán a Triumph.

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

I want to get the Triumph T120 but I’m waiting for a chrome and red tank design vs the current all painted tank.

[@rafagustav1843]

Loving the Wardill

[@barrybarnes96]

Best/most authentic is the Moto Guzzi 850. The Royal Enfield and W800 are second best. The rest have car radiators on them are heinous looking.

[@michelr2521]

Toutes ces machines sont belles et probablement se valent cependant je retiens, a part une, elles pèsent toutes plus de 200kg avec des puissances faibles, mais aussi elles possèdent un couple intéressant. Quand est il des hauteurs de selle pour les dames. Je choisirais la Bsa pour son moteur liquide, mais tout dépend du prix. Votre chaîne est très intéressante

[@cfagil]

Quite comprehensive list. Many Thanks.

[@juliojames5986]

Great views. Thx

[@mebeasensei]

W800 cafe for me.. then mod the eFI for 60 BP.

[@himenpatel7143]

Great video, love from India

[@_JimS]

Any in-line twin with the 270degree crank for smoothness. The Kaw has a 180degree so it will vibrate more than a 270 crank. I don't know how the BSA even made this list when they are not even available yet, not even sure if they started making them and NO price.......really? Guzzi V7 or Enfield INT650 for me. I have dealers close for both. The Janus is cool but only450 and the price of two INT650's for that price...Yikes!.

[@chopsandarchie7015]

The Triumph Speed Twin for me. Looks and performance

[@wshatila]

Thoughts on the Honda CB1100EX?

[@mitchburk5112]

If you want to put the miles on, get the zed 900. I've just put 5K on mine and don't regret the decision. I think a lot of the others, except for the 1200 Triumph are good for beginners. But for me the lack of horsepower would get old fast.

[@Row2nd]

what color u get in the z900? i love the se version, yellow is it?

[@mitchburk5112]

@@Row2nd Brown and Orange. It's a 2018.

[@Row2nd]

@@mitchburk5112 do u find the bike good for pillion or nah?

[@mitchburk5112]

@@Row2nd I've never tried it. Looks like enough room for a small to midsize person. Plenty of power.

[@strokenumber3]

Guzzi please....and good price too.........find 2 or 3 years old.......perfect.

[@photographerjonathan]

The Kawasaki W800 looks so nice, but I don't understand why its so low in power. its like the power of a 650.

[@hespie1]

May be because the longer stroke than bore, they're probably going for torque. 60 nm's I think.

[@Clambelly]

Great video, but I do not understand how you define "modern classic" ? How is Harley Sportster 883 not on the list ?

[@racheltaylor6578]

II think Mutt are making some beautiful 125 and 250cc classic bikes.

[@megurok318]

クラッシック良いですね｡ ツレがボンネビルT120乗って、 私がメグロk3に乗ってます｡ w800の元がメグロなので知らない方はw800じゃないかと笑います｡ その前にメグロはT120をオマージュしてますので、3種はとても似てますね｡ T120は重くて私はスタンドすら払えません😂

[@germanium1872]

great video

[@sonsuzevren61]

Among so many models, there were two real scramblers. "Janus halcyon" and "Royal Enfield Classic 350."

[@ahsanakbar2299]

brave choices with a big heart.

[@Manpeace]

I want all of them but I gotta admit, Moto Guzzi vibes european classic and manufactured in Mandello. Only bike that actually is made in Europe still?

[@johnhall4851]

Good vid.

[@9961-SILAS]

What about the Honda CB1100 EX?

[@shardlake]

Discontinued sadly...

[@tedthesailor172]

You could buy a very decent classic motorcycle for the prices being asked for these new replicas. But whereas these `modern classics' will go down in price, a genuine classic will be an appreciating investment.

[@roberthughes2452]

Hi Ted, I have a 22 year old Kawasaki ZRX 1100 that I bought three years ago for £2500. I rides beautifully, looks awesome and will never be worth less than I paid for it. Its for keeps...but somehow I need to justify to my wife that I also need to buy a Z900 RS. But you are right it will depreciate over time.

[@rodneyhull9764]

every one well north of 200kg ! V7 for me,closely followed by the kawa z900.

[@gregpinard7054]

The Z900 looks more like a modern retro to me than a modern classic, but still a nice bike. I'd love to have the V7.

[@rodneyhull9764]

@@gregpinard7054 Agree about the z900, attracted to its performance. The Guzzi is class imo. Shame its quite a small machine otherwise I'd....... Safe riding Greg

[@yukito8815]

I'm very suprise that z900rs on the bord.To me z900rs is more like morden retro but a little classic inside , which cause of the ZII history .

[@seriousandy6656]

I have a brand new Z900RS. I love it, but I think it lags behind the others in Retro Aesthetics.

[@JEEROFUKU]

Marvellous machines indeed👌🏻Classic motorcycles are my only cap of tea :)ATB🍀🥃

[@ronwhite8503]

Tea is better in a cup.

[@derf9465]

As long as the goldstar has its twitter im sold. If not its just another theme bike.

[@suffern63]

How can the BSA be considered a classic when it isn't even on sale yet?

[@allans7281]

Triumph Bonneville is the pinnacle you can only go down from there. It’s the “Cartier”of classics! Cheers USA

[@velichammk644]

You should include Truimph bobber too

[@fronttailpinkpanther9962]

Norton commando plz!!!

[@royhuxley8903]

It will sell and sell and sell wherever it is available. Those big expensive GS BIKES HAVE HAD THEIR DAY and unless you are globe trotting these are more practicable and user friendly for most living in the real world as they offer the most amount of fun to be had and can take their average guy anywhere he or she are likely to want to go. Good luck to BSA , I think they have balanced it just about right. There will be plenty of extras available to personalise an owners bike.

[@olesrensen5020]

Why did you leave out the BMW R9T?

[@AswinJP]

Can someone tell me the mindset behind getting the T120 over the Speed twin?

[@verkpunk]

Fit and finish. From what I can tell the speed twin skimps on some component quality in exchange for performance. I just test rode a t120 today and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I just assumed it ran similarly to a cruiser but it's definitely more fun imo. I'm going to test a speed twin tomorrow.

[@eldobrougham8361]

The z900RS has the same basic engine as the Z900? um.. ok, but you should ave really talked about how differently it its tuned compared to the Z900. Less horsepower and tuned for low to mid-range power. Thats kind of a big deal, don't you think? And talk about sound, Kawasaki used a sound engineer to get the proper exhaust note. This bike sounds incredible with the stock exhaust. Better luck next time.

[@ianwright3971]

No 1.....Interceptor....I don't think anything else comes close for overall value and adherence to the 'simple' motorcycle idea....Ignoring the other Enfield the Guzzi probably fits the bill most closely after that....

[@MultiPorkpie]

My choice is Triumph

[@outingwithme1581]

Make a video on jawa bikes

[@seethebutter]

thanks

[@steeverreno]

441 Victor w/ EFI and EI. Please.

[@vilasterrormotogp1419]

Mash SixHundred Classic deserve to be on the list because its corrently the only 650cc Single air/oil cooled engine on the market that meets Euro5 , the engine is an evolution of the old Honda Dominator an Evo because now has an oil cooler and Injection , looks has good as any other classic and has a very good price for a 650cc.

[@chrisbolton5461]

These bikes are great and I really think modern classics have a lot to offer. However a Harley Sportster is the real deal when it comes to classics. Still in production and developed over many years, get a second hand one, there are plenty of them, and sit back and enjoy the ride.

[@gm16v149]

I’ve got a 1991 1200 Sportster I’ve owned since near new, however compared to my Z900RS the vibration is terrible, the brakes feel like wood, and it wallows like an armchair on fast roads. The poor thing hardly gets ridden nowadays, it’s always the Kawasaki for me.

[@chrisbolton5461]

@@gm16v149 Fair point. Mine's a 2011 Nightster. Doesn't vibrate too much and handles better than I thought it would. Brakes ok too.

[@gm16v149]

@@chrisbolton5461 The later ones had a rubber mounted engine so yes yours would be smoother.

[@lhoussainechaih6684]

LE DESIGNE CLASSIQUE EST TRES BEAU .PAR CONTRE LE NOUVEAU DESIGNE EST PLUS FANTISIQUE VOIR PLUS ENFANTIN.

[@garyives1218]

Could you please follow up with an 8 Best Modern Classic Motorcycles To Rent Or "Borrow" In 2022 video?

[@sushilgvlog3957]

Royal Enfield feels like Royal king

[@madcat5965]

I love my W800 Cafe

[@juanito6147]

Royal Enfield #1

[@sirjhonson8218]

I like how Harley Davidson still uses oil cooled engines . I have a 2009 Heritage Classic . That bike looks like an old bike.

[@jeffhopkins8131]

Slight error on the Interceptor spec given, it’s an Air/Oil cooled engine not just Air Cooled, the difference is that has an ugly oil cooler unlike bikes of the original era

[@Gambo916]

Wot no BMW RnineT Classic?? Out of that list my choice would be the Guzzi V7 Special 850 in blue.......lully.

[@yannickille4049]

I like the Honda 150Verza

[@HISPEKK]

All OK but where is the most used Classic, the Suzuki GT 750 Kettle...rarely see most of the bikes here.

[@johncastro1759]

Royal enfield and kawasaki rs

[@greatkingrat]

I love my CB1100EX but they don’t make them anymore.