Top 7 New RETRO Motorcycles For 2024

[@elisabattle8456]

Currently own a 1989 Moto Guzzi Mille GT 1000 cc that I have had for 20 years. Once took me 120 miles on one cylinder at highway speed when one spark plug wire crapped out on a Sunday morning with no shops open. At almost 70 years old it has gotten too heavy to maneuver in and out of situations. Purchased a 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone at more than 100 pounds less wet weight. Absolutely love it. Will stay with Moto Guzzi for the rest of my riding life. I have owned BMW, Laverda, Ducati, Moto Morini, Triumph, BSA, Zundapp, Indian, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Cagiva and loved them all for different reasons, but the fact that I can physically handle the weight of a bike that will cruise (illegally) at 85-90 mph for as long as I need, looks good, is reliable and affordable and unique, why shop anywhere else?- -Mike Battle

[@cota2472000]

There's something about Guzzis.I bought an 83 Honda CB1100f new.It was fast,but Boring.It felt like I was riding an Electric motor.While I still had the Honda I bought an 86 Lemans 1000.What a difference.That bike had a soul.I stopped riding the Honda and sold it shortly after.I now have 8 Moto Guzzis and most likely not sell any of them.I might even get a couple more,lol.I'll be 70 in 4 months. Mike Crosby.

[@victordjinn632]

I don't know about now, but the California Highway Patrol were using Kawasaki and MOTO GUZZI as police motorcycles. Pretty good testament to the bikes.

[@mariocobretti3148]

Every retro motorcycle should have spokes on the wheels.

[@simonlangmead7]

As long as they have tubeless tires.

[@chrisschweitzer8707]

I agree, as long as it mounts tubeless tires!

[@anthonysimpson5801]

You can't have tubeless tyres with spokes.

[@BobSmith-eq9vs]

And a kickstarter.

[@antalgyori6744]

​​@@anthonysimpson5801There are quite a few motorcycles on the market with tubeless, spoke wheels. My friend has one. In this video, the BMW cruiser has them too.

[@Kevimoto]

Is human narration no longer a thing? Do you guys listen to the end product before you publish it? 🤦‍♂️

[@davidcantwell2489]

Everyone I come across I block. Doesn't do any good to give a thumbs down. Algorithm counts that as positive generated intrest.

[@colinmain5641]

“A seat so low it feels like you’re riding on a cloud” As metaphors go, that bad boy is flawed…

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I'm thinking you don't know the meaning of power and a few other adjectives used here.

[@patwalker9890]

W800 has 48 horsepower, but don't let that power scare you off! 🤣 Who writes this fluff?

[@dunwott8820]

Miles more torque than the Royal e fields and a mapping kit than can boost to it to 60 not bad

[@countryjoe3551]

ChatGPT is writing this stuff.

[@nounoufriend1442]

@@dunwott8820 Wouldn't say 8.5 Nm is miles more torque and it's probably offset by slightly higher weight , they are both great retro bikes but neither is going to impress any one with their performance

[@patwalker9890]

@@countryjoe3551 Ah yes! Language without a brain.

[@danstrayer111]

AI

[@countryjoe3551]

These AI videos are so cringey. This was definitely not written by an actual motorcyclist.

[@kingkrimson8771]

Yeah, who knew motorcycles had hoods?

[@charlesvanacore7459]

nothin like a Moto GUT ZI

[@clanky44]

That Cafe Kawasaki W800 is 5 years old! … who puts these videos together?

[@billparker8954]

"got a 349cc powerhouse under the hood ready to unleash 29.4 horse power and 19lb ft of torque. Superhero of bikes, compact, but *packs a punch*" He said seriously without a hint of irony.

[@milehigh61]

He is a machine. AI taking over everything now.Irony is lost I’m afraid

[@annon231]

Nonsence AI shit dribble. Goodbye for ever!

[@leighdee2084]

It's unbearable.

[@nutnfancy]

Indeed. Lack of power is a complete joke and dangerous.

[@Krabadaque]

@@nutnfancyMy Sunbeam S-7 500cc, from 1951, has 25 "horsepower" - but it's perfectly enough for me. These are so called real horses, meaning that they appear already at moderate revs. In 1976 I went from Finland to Switzerland and back on it with my Dad on the back seat. I've had it since I was a schoolboy, and now I'm an old-age pensioneer & I love the bike.

[@theien5929]

RETRO??? 80 year old former owner of a 1967 Triumph Daytona 500. $800 new. The most beautiful machine I ever rode. This despite the occasional electric and carburetor problems.

[@jimmystone7325]

I had a 67 Daytona and Trophy! Never had a problem with either one

[@annon231]

You had to strike a match to see if the Lucus headlight was on!

[@deepwoods_dave7368]

I have a 1964 BSA Lightning Rocket and a 1968 BSA Royal Star. Real retro.

[@RandyHouk]

@@deepwoods_dave7368Been a long time since I've seen a Royal Star. I'd love to see pics of your bikes!

[@johnkestly4762]

There is really getting to be a lot of dumb videos on youtube

[@danstrayer111]

Many of those, I go back and click " Don't recommend"

[@musicauthority674]

It's actually not all that new a phenomenon. stupid videos have been around as long as there has been stupid content providers. it's just that there are a lot more stupid content providers now.

[@williamdavis4809]

My cat and unicorn agree

[@sus8e462]

Please pronounce the brand names correctly.... Already questioning AI or ? with the phrasing/timing between words. But Gutsy ? Worst version of their name have heard yet....

[@henrikandersen7778]

Which motorcycle is showed at the icon pic, the red and white one... Very beautiful...

[@onefodderunit]

That's the new Clickbate 750

[@andreaskoetter7991]

@@onefodderunit Great. These guys are bastards.

[@bsab50ss]

The bike Pictured initially does not show in Video. What is it, why depict it if you don't mention it?

[@LS7-OQ]

A word salad smorgasbord . Egad!

[@Penros0]

Why is the thumbnail bike not featured?.

[@Kaikkienalojenasiantuntija1]

Probably custom Honda or AI-generated bike.

[@darrenwatson874]

Clickbait

[@royalenfieldcaferoots]

Royal Enfield Continental GT❤

[@patmays7344]

I like the BMW. Or the Guzzi! Great bikes. I would like the Guzzi with twin discs up front, I always think single disc isn’t up to stopping a bike that capacity?

[@trevorholman3250]

Can anyone tell me the make of the bike with the red saddle please?

[@mred7030]

it`s called click bait .

[@tommissouri4871]

What a messed up review of bikes. Some are in metric measurements, others in SAE. Some are mixed. Then there is money. Some in US dollars, some in Euros, and some not mentioned. It is just as well. $4500 for a350 cc bike may be ok, but one of these hit $15,000. Buy a used Sportster for real retro bike around $3000 to $4000. And have a network of dealers everywhere who have parts for it. And 50 years of retro for Kawasaki? That takes them back to 1974 - long after they had been building bikes, and definitely not the bike style of 1974. It looks more like this is the "1960s British bike style" that they are aiming for. What would be good is the '70s UJM. You could ride them around town, you could go cross country, you could drag race them, and you could road race them, although they often didn't handle all that well in road racing. Ride them plain or throw accessories all over them, like windscreens, fairings, and saddlebags. Sadly, in Honda's, Kawasaki's, Yamaha's, and Suzuki's reach for good handling with the much superior frames of the late '80s and '90s, they lost the UJM part that made them some great overall bikes, by becoming too specialized as street racers.

[@davetelling]

Am I the only one who thinks that whoever produced this video never listened to the audio? I can't decide if it's a botched AI trying to write/speak ad copy, or it's a really terrible text-to-speech app? Moto Gut-zi? Describing the brakes on one bike as having A...BS? Terrible commentary. I'd be glad to re-record it for Motorfied!

[@allwinds3786]

I want you as narrator!!!

[@gsxrinfrance5827]

Thought the same, either AI or someone who hasn't got a clue

[@rchydrozz751]

It makes no sense with Triumph making a 1200cc Scrambler. Make a 500cc or a 600cc that looks like this with the high pipe/ pipes, and dealers wont be able to keep them in stock. Honda finally brought back the CL model, but really screwed it up.

[@williamduckworth305]

Moto guzzi, w800, and the 650 Royal infield are the only Retro bikes on this line up although both the Beemer, and the trumpet scrambler were very cool...

[@zooooomzooooom1]

What is a Moto Gutzy?😁

[@johnlounsbury6191]

love that triumph scrambler👍

[@patmays7344]

The Royal Enfield power is on a par, with the 250,s of the early 70,s so it’s not very powerful? 🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@nickexarheas2880]

How about some retro prices?

[@glenlovell9605]

The Janus Halcyon 450 is about as retro as it gets for a modern production bike. Beautiful scooters they are, and handmade in America to boot.

[@glenlovell9605]

@retiredbore378 I'm aware of that, but it's hard to find fault in the old honda engine design. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, I suppose. In-house development of their own engine would have exponentially driven up the price of the finished unit.

[@charlesHUECKSTAEDT-e8p]

china motor yuck

[@hillbilly4christ638]

Overpriced!😊

[@tzackaria7]

a whole lot of money for a retro look and a tiny engine

[@cartmanrlsusall]

They use Chinese engines

[@gulicny3999]

I will take BSA 441 Victor, or a Yamaha SR 500.

[@PatrickTowers]

big sore ass

[@brenohighland1168]

ebay

[@andylink5818]

Royal enfield continental all day!!!

[@Me.ImCounting]

The big-up for the Royal Enfield is hilarious.🤣

[@marksandoe4809]

Had one in 2000. Won’t have another one.

[@mikef3300]

I like the BMW R12 a lot. It’s easy to see the influence of the old bike. I’d consider buying one if it’s not crazy expensive

[@davemiller1007]

Nothing against any of these retro bikes, they look great, but every time I hear the specs on these models, they are hard pressed to beat my 1984 Honda VF700S Sabre…76-80 horsepower, depending on who is reviewing, 45 pounds of torque, liquid cooled, shaft drive, comfortable for two and hums at 80 mph on the highway. Fortunately for me, the Honda dealer where I take it is willing to work on old bikes and has mechanics my age(66) who know how to tune 4 carburetors.

[@simonchilli2088]

The old toaster tanx! That made me laugh😄

[@20111111jorg]

I like the Moto 'Gutzy'.

[@PalmuserSavage]

Awesome review. Thank you so much.

[@jamesbreedlove6396]

I love these old come back bikes

[@RulgertGhostalker]

you forgot Harley-Davidson, Ducati, and BSA H-D is more high end retro, but Ducati has an affordable retro ( new Scambler ICON ), and BSA has an even more affordable retro. ( Gold Star ) you could have done a Top 10

[@LYLEWOLD]

Love the Moto Gutsys, lol

[@sturejonsson]

I like retro mc😊👍💪

[@vikingsreach]

They need to make all of them with driveshafts.

[@dwahnaslowdown8887]

It seems as though some of these photos are NOT 2024 models. Also, thumbs-down for AI voice.

[@rogerevans9564]

This AI is very silly …. ‘Bad boy’ ……..

[@dvg84x]

Enough with the AI voice-overs. bad phrasing, bad timing, uncommon nomenclature and Gutsy - WTF

[@guyh.4553]

@@dvg84x agreed!

[@akositiklis]

Did I hear "under the hood"? Must be under the tank.

[@sicks6six]

seems like the manufacturers finally got the message, people want motorbikes that look like the bikes they owned in the 1970s and not a race replica of someone's race bike whose name they can't pronounce properly, expect to see a lot of the 400 Triumphs, they could do with some tweaks, especially the scrambler version but at £5K GB there going to be everywhere this summer,

[@jimcox4728]

It reminds me of a 650 Yamaha.

[@arkas6797]

Only Kawasaki and Guzzi can be called retro. Where is the Yamaxa SR 500 to remember my youth?

[@cb3391]

Too bad honda doesn't bring back their cb 350

[@davidmacphee3549]

I was wondering about the original Honda CB-350's. Do you know the specs? It is a very legendary for it's time. Absolutely popular I never had the chance to try one.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

The anything but a Harley sentiment is growing big heavy overpowered bikes that seldom leave the garage cost to much

[@stuartgraham9329]

If you want a classic retro go buy one. I paid 1500 euro for a 1996 cbr600. Put some modern brakes on it for 500 euros. 100 hp easily pulls 140mph. stops and handles better than my skill allows and looks cool. Royal Enfield with 20 horsepower for 4600 dollars. Pppttttfffg

[@zatoichiable]

Love the Triumph 1200xe... purist dream..

[@phlashtheband4939]

They just can't get retro right. I don't remember a "T" in Moto Guzzi, lol

[@donaldtrusty3924]

Where do you sit the striper I picked up

[@poppajretired410]

Throw back a shot every time he says “Bad Boy”.

[@alanploetz7100]

ButWaitThere'sMore in 2nd place. Clearly AI hasn't been fed enough infomercials to get the right cadence.

[@alexandersantala2895]

It's like having front row seat to the future, without selling a kidney LOL... This guy has it..

[@christopherskipp1525]

The first one looks nice.

[@pugeh2383]

The sound

[@armandocardenas6094]

Which hood?

[@Janet-vx9qn]

Moto Gootzi not Moto Gutzy.

[@jglide20]

Moto Gootzi is the Italian pronunciation, but back in the 70’s here in Milwaukee we left out the “t” sound. 1974 750 was sweet.

[@Ch-ui6mw]

Results of using computer-generated narrations. What a horrible decision.

[@bobertjones2300]

I had two Guzzis, a 500 and a 650. Surprisingly satisfying bikes. Torquey and long legged.

[@stephenwilliams1824]

Round headlamps are the love of my life 🥰.

[@Pileits]

Using the term "bad boy" is so out of date and sounds so ridiculous stop doing that in your descriptions.

[@alanploetz7100]

Right? Hey, let's use an old early 90's term to describe even older 60's style bikes.

[@musicauthority674]

I liked the Royal Enfield 350 and the Triumph scambler. as for the rest meh.

[@timothyjones74]

Where’s Norton Comando?

[@alessandrosalvi5321]

Guzzi for president!!!

[@papatorr3669]

Beautiful bikes. I hope that they sell out. But for me, my VN750 and VS800 are retro enough and make just enough power to enjoy all afternoon.

[@ShawnSumner-iu5pn]

I love the look of spokes, nut love the no maintenance of cast rims, ESPECIALLY being able to run tubeless tires.

[@tompeavy5357]

7 x cool I'm an w650 Kawasaki rider only mods are custom rear fender brace and a small custom rear rack to tie down a jacket

[@freakngroovn]

Who wrote this?!? 20.4 horsepower is the superhero of motorcycles?

[@louhmx1136]

Super Meteor

[@sammoser5806]

No kickers? Not even fake kickstarters?

[@LTCInFL]

So which one is actually the "cool cat of motorcycles"? Two of them got that label.

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

> Whut are a mulumtre👀⁉ G-G.

[@walkermak7616]

What's the model of the cover ?

[@m2pozad]

The horsepower on the Kawasaki W800 is very low at 48hp. My Yamaha 650 Special put out 53 hp, back in the day.

[@danielfrater5091]

They’re all fairly unattractive for “retro” bikes. The Royal Enfield simply looks like a carbon clone of the Harley Sportster. The bikes by Janus are actual retro designs and truly beautiful.

[@steventanner1428]

Yep beautiful tinker toys. With very few guts. I had a Halcyon 250.

[@matthewcumberland6877]

The Guzzi is a fine looking piece

[@subrotomitra]

Thanks !!!

[@motorfiedyt]

You're welcome!

[@williamFlat]

AI generated narration, 4 months old😂

[@akiuliano]

Never really understood what role scramblers actually play. Get a ADV or a Dual. Once you have ridden a Guzzi you will know.

[@aussiesam01]

In the 1960s the sport of scrambling was very popular in the UK. Guys would race around a muddy grass field on modified road bikes. It could be said to be the origins of motocross. Have a look on YT for "Vintage Scrambles - Grandstand"

[@TheBlueDogMan]

The modern scramblers are based upon nostalgia, and I have ridden the triumph for 1200 XE. It’s an amazing motorcycle a great engine and extremely comfortable. The adventure bike is just a modernization and logical evolution of the scrambler. If I had the extra 16,000 bucks laying around, I’d buy that triumph scrambler 1200. I remember guys in the 60s riding Honda CL-350 twins cross country so you don’t necessarily have to have an adventure bike to go all over the country and take some easy trails. But if I’m honest, I’d much rather have an adventure bike to do that on now the biggest advantage I would enjoy would be the cruise control. Happy motorcycling to all of us we deserve it.😊

[@MysticVic1]

20 years on Guzzis ( Not GUTSIES !!??) Went a little astray for a year here on a delightful 650 Versys .... BUT presently on a jihad to find an early 2000s V11 LeMans/ Sport. 55yrs on 2 wheels. Big Inlines....Holligan Ducs... Gimme that sure footed Italian Freight Train. ❤❤❤

[@aussiesam01]

@@MysticVic1 Little bit off topic for this particular thread, but never mind, all about bikes! I ride an early Duc Diavel and yes, it is a hooligan!

[@Brough1111]

I cant imagine a bike less than 500cc, 20 foot lbs of torque will slow down in a head wind.

[@Lemmingadventures]

Moto "Gutsy" is the exception to the rule about italians knowing style. Really? A LCD gauge for a modern retro?

[@themindsojourner]

You included RE??

[@allanbrown9714]

Last time i unleashed 20 hp it was because my mk one mini blew its head gasket. Several videos dont show the thumbnail bike this is not a method of getting likes.

[@alanploetz7100]

Last time I did (24hp actually) I was sitting on my lawn mower.

[@alainremi267]

Thanks a lot !!! Hélas at 77 I'm still riding, every day in the Tropics, a 192 Kg Yamaha 660cc mono & I'd love to move to a lighter bike. At 170 Kg all filled up this Triumph is still on the heavy side for an old fart like me. I cry 'cause I love the look of the 400Triumph 😭😭😭

[@brenohighland1168]

my 04 t100 is225 kgs

[@alainremi267]

... & how young are you ??? @@brenohighland1168

[@philsmith2346]

I'm 75, and my Beemer weighs more than my old lady, if that's even possible. Knees in the breeze is yer only disease! Enjoy your fantastic weather!

[@alainremi267]

​@@philsmith2346Nice thing about BMW is that their cylinders are low, keeping their center of gravity low also... Enjoy 😁😁😁

[@alainremi267]

​@@brenohighland1168Are you talking about the Bonneville T100 🤔🤔🤔

[@steventanner1428]

What about the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650? Or the RE 411.

[@kurzy17]

I like the Super Meteor, but waiting to see the Shotgun 650 in person when it’s out.

[@user-martinpd]

They're OK but a unicorn can make them hand over the ice cream cone

[@onazram1]

Ready to unleash that 20.4 horse power... lmao

[@guyh.4553]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@charlesvanacore7459]

Wow a bike that has front forks and rear shocks ..who right this shit. Whoa 20 hp in the RE!!

[@jamesschneider3828]

Speed 400 is no where near being a modern classic. When did a classic have mono rear shock.

[@griffhenshaw5631]

In 89 I started being the agent/importer/ distributor for an Indian company. I went 2x a year fir over a decade. I saw the enfieods and knew there was a. Market. I ended up wor,ing for/ with a few companies. I pestered them to put 1 or 2 I a container. They just couldn't get it.

[@wighatsuperreggie]

A time traveling, rebel with a PhD in coolness?

[@chrishultgren777]

just make a traditional mechanical bike with air cooling and maybe fuel injection. this is techno trash for big bucks.

[@mosesbansode4568]

Awesome Bike's superb, speechless about their performances...

[@steffenwurster352]

I like your sence of humour

[@dannysunwantedopinions]

BMW R12 price is $12k (base) and $16k for the Nine-T model

[@GPgundude]

Royal Enfield bikes are all under powered for their size. 20 horsepower for the Meteor 350??😂😂😂😂

[@horstd.engart9362]

We still wait for a retro Guzzi le Mans ! And some of the bikes in that video are not new in 2024. So it was a little bit disappointing

[@geneahart5607]

You mispronounced ' Guzzi!

[@sBentonfamily]

Hmmm. “ Unleash 20 hp “ OMG. The Triumph 400 has 40 hp with a modern engine not requiring frequecnt service. Enfield needs to step it up, lose weight, increase h.p or dropmoff the sales chart.

[@jimcox4728]

My wife loves the W 800 Kawasaki.

[@armadilllo]

that bike is five years old, whoever made this video (AI?) has absolutely no clue what it is talking about.

[@nsrlegaltech]

Even your cat can ride one?

[@malcolmbarr2267]

Cats will be cats, meow 😻

[@SalRuggiero]

WHAT ABOUT THE TRIUMPH SPEED MASTER , THE TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T12O ?