TOP 10 best motorcycles in the world 2021: review of models

The motorcycle market is huge and the choices can be dizzying. Which new motorcycle should you pay attention to? We present our proposals for the most interesting and best models. First of all: the list below is just a small part of the huge size of the new motorcycle market. We tried to select the most interesting ones that can be bought in 2021. Of course, we are only talking about new motorcycles. Meet the best motorcycles in the world.

Honda CB 650 R

Price: about 850,000 rubles

HONDA

Honda CB 650 R. Honda has unveiled another naked machine from the Neo Sport Cafe range, a machine with minimalist, raw styling that beats the four-cylinder heart of the CB 650 F. The R-ce has improved performance, but makes its oven more flexible in the midrange and higher revs (12000 instead of 11000 rpm). The front wheel gets Showa SFF forks with 41mm lag, an adjustable monoshock at the rear, and an anti-slip clutch and HSTC traction control as standard.

Characteristics:

Power ► 95 hp at 12000 rpm Torque ► 64 Nm at 8500 rpm Weight with fluids ► 202 kg

Honda CBR650R 2021

The Honda CBR650R sportsbike model has received many updates similar to the modifications that the naked CB650R underwent. These include the installation of a new 41mm Showa Separate Function Big Piston fork

, adaptation of the engine to
the Euro 5 environmental class
, improved readability of information from
an improved liquid crystal display
and new reflectors.
At the same time, the side trims and license plate mounting panel have undergone minor cosmetic changes. The model will be offered in two colors: Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic
, in which the provocative red lines are replaced by more restrained silver accents, and
Grand Prix Red
, complemented, on the contrary, by more expressive, contrasting black and white graphics.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701

Price: about 880,000 rubles

HUSQVARNA

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 . Like the Vitpilen 701, it is based on the KTM Duke 690, and its heart is a powerful 693 cc single. This futuristic scrambler's 18-inch wheels are wrapped in Pirelli MT60 RS rubber, and it also features adjustable WP , removable ABS and quickshifter, and, befitting a scrambler, a wide steering wheel.

Characteristics:

Power ►75 hp at 8500 rpm Torque ►72 Nm at 6750 rpm Weight with fluids ► 167 kg

Suzuki Katana

Price: about 1,100,000 rubles

SUZUKI

Suzuki Katana . By presenting a katana, the Japanese made a beautiful bow to lovers of retro style. The new model references the legendary 1981 Katana GSX 1100 . The work is made of plastic, a square headlight with a characteristic fairing, logo and lettering in an old school style. Since the Katana's engine comes from the well-known GSX-Sa 1000, it's hard to complain about the lack of emotion.

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Power ► 150 hp at 10,000 rpm. Torque ► 108 N m at 9500 rpm. Weight with liquids ► 215 kg

Yamaha XTZ Tenere 700

Price: about 880,000 rubles

YAMAHA

Yamaha XTZ Tenere 700 . It feels like we've been waiting too long for this bike. The newest Tereska is equipped with a CP2 , that is, two direct engines with a volume of 689 cm 3, known from the MT-07.

In addition to the superb yet almost indestructible engine, there's plenty of room to show off the 240mm ground clearance . The thin plastic, narrow log and vertical display are a tribute to those who like to ride standing up. Off fans will also be pleased to have the option to turn off ABS . The front pivot has an inverted travel of 210 mm, and diameters are 21 and 18 inches with spokes

Power ► 73.4 hp at 9000 rpm. Torque ► 68 Nm at 6500 rpm. Weight with liquids ► rumored to be 205 kg

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Price: about 3,600,000 rubles

DUCATI

Ducati Panigale V4 R. It is equipped with a liquid-cooled Desmosedici Stradale R with a volume of 998 cm 3 . With a volume of less than 105 cc, it can compete in World Superbike (WSB) competitions. Despite its smaller capacity, the R version is more powerful than the production Panigale V4.

When it comes to equipment, the V4 R comes with extensive traction control, six-axis IMU, anti-lock ABS, quick up and down shifting, wheelie control, engine brake adjustment, multiple riding modes and DSC (Ducati Slide Control).

The Panigale V4 R demonstrates its sporting ambitions down to the last detail. The car has additional wings on the sides of the fairings. This solution was taken from Superbike and MotoGP racing. Suspension was provided by Öhlins - NPX 25-30 at the front and TTX36 shock at the rear . Braking is provided by Brembo Stylema calipers and a 330mm disc.

Power ► 221 hp at 15,250 rpm. Torque ► 112 Nm at 11,500 rpm. Weight with fluids ► 193 kg * unapproved version has 234 hp. and weight 165.5 kg (dry).

New Honda PCX125

In 2021, Honda will return to the scooter segment in the Russian market with the introduction of the all-new PCX125. The previous version of the model is very popular in the European market, ranking second in terms of sales in its segment. The new generation of scooter will also be available to Russian customers. The PCX125 features a four-valve, 9.2-kilowatt engine.

liquid-cooled, which is complemented by
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
, which improves handling and safety.
The scooter has an expressive futuristic design, is distinguished by comfort, practicality and high fuel efficiency. On one liter of gasoline it is capable of covering a distance of 47.6 km. The fuel tank capacity is 8.1 liters
.
The PCX125 has a USB port
for charging electronic mobile devices, as well as a spacious
30.4-liter luggage compartment
located under the seat.

KTM 790 Adventure R

Price: about 1,485,000 rubles

KTM

KTM 790 Adventure R. Off-road maniacs and fans rejoice! At the EICMA exhibition in Milan, the Austrians showed the 790 SUV. Although it appears to be missing some fairings, the touring enduro will certainly perform well both on the road and in real-world terrain. Cubic tyres, spoked rims, beautiful suspension bounce (240mm), low weight (189kg), narrow bench and large fuel tank (20L) reminiscent of the Dakar vibe that these big naughty boys love most.

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Power ► 95 hp at 8000 rpm Torque ► 88 Nm at 6600 rpm Dry weight ► 189 kg

Honda CRF300 RALLY 2021

In 2021, the Honda CRF300 RALLY touring enduro will also appear on the market - a more powerful and advanced version of the CRF250 RALLY model, which debuted in 2021. The CRF300 RALLY is a lightweight, compact and very maneuverable motorcycle, adapted for movement both in rough terrain and in dense city traffic. In addition to a larger, more powerful engine with a maximum output of 20.1 kW, the updated version features a number of other significant changes, including a revised frame, increased suspension travel, ground clearance and fuel tank capacity. In addition, the motorcycle received rubber inserts on the pegs

, and
the transmission's sixth gear is longer
for a more relaxed cruising speed.
The updates also affected the steering and LCD display. The motorcycle's curb weight has been reduced by 4 kg to 153 kg
, improving the power-to-weight ratio by 13%.

Harley-Davidson LiveWire

Price: about 2,235,000 rubles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire? This has never happened before! The production version debuted at EICMA in Milan and I can't hide it.

The LiveWire will have an SFF-BP fork and a Showa rear pivot . The package also includes Brembo Monoblock brakes, ABS, traction control and various riding modes .

BMW S 1000RR

Price: about 1,545,000 rubles

BMW

Motospring 2021: customization and some new products

The next MotoSpring exhibition (with the index 2021) was held at the capital's Expocenter. In parallel with MotoSpring, two other exhibitions of related topics were held there - Motorsport Expo and Velokult. Sometimes, moving from hall to hall, it was difficult to understand what specific event you were at - in all three pavilions, two-wheelers ruled the roost, and four-wheelers demonstrated not so much involvement in the sport as spectacular tuning. Let's walk through here leisurely, noting the most interesting technique.

Motorcycle Spring 2021 is not so much an exhibition as a show. Bikers love to make everything into a party, an iron march and sparkling gloss. Therefore, there were almost no academically impeccable world premieres here. One of the exceptions: Harley-Davidson decided to show its Pan America 1250 model from the new Adventure Touring series in Moscow. Or, in Russian speaking, a crossover.

Enduro Harley-Davidson Pan America

In 2021, the Americans showed a prototype, the road to the assembly line of which took longer than expected. Well, it's clear why. The global online presentation took place recently - on February 22. And now Pan America flaunts on the podium of the Expo Center. Not a Harley-style discreet design, a V-shaped aluminum 152-horsepower V-twin Revolution Max engine and a rather modest weight (258 kg). And also a chain drive, integration of the engine into the supporting structure of the frame (the steering column, rear subframe and rear swingarm are attached directly to the crankcase). The “trick” of the model is the ability to “squat” when stopping, implemented by a smart active suspension.

Harley-Davidson Pan America

Obviously, this is a direct competitive slap in the direction of the BMW R1250GS, which has 16 hp. weaker, although a little more powerful. Prices are already known: the base Pan America is offered for 1.6 million rubles, and the Special version with an active suspension, an adjustable brake pedal, a Daymaker headlight that illuminates corners in an inclined position, and some other options costs 1.8 million. Sales in Russia are expected to begin in July.

Several Harleys serve in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. This one came to the exhibition from Nizhny Novgorod

The appearance in Moscow of Yamaha Niken, model 2021, whose sales in Russia started quite recently, is also interesting. Niken doesn’t seem to be a tricycle, but just a three-wheeled motorcycle: its two front wheels are only 40 cm apart, according to Ackerman’s scheme. Yamaha itself calls this arrangement a two-wheel front suspension.

Yamaha Niken

The advantages of independent suspension of each of the two front wheels are stability in corners, even with critical rolls. And the trapezoid of a two-axis design ensures that the trajectory is independent of braking.

Niken has a "hybrid" frame consisting of steel and aluminum tubes and alloy elements of the subframe and swingarm. In-line three-cylinder engine, 850 cc/115 hp. But the car turned out to be expectedly heavy, 263 kg. And not cheap - 1,384,000 rubles.

The same Yamaha also showed the newest four-seater all-terrain vehicle Wolverine RMAX4 1000 SE. Which is quite an SUV, on wheels with an outer diameter of 29 inches and with an adjustable suspension Fox 2.0 QS3. Liter engine, 109 hp.

If there is a factory custom, then this is it, a special series Ural, tuned right at the factory. Changed wings, bright coloring. Plus a non-drive stroller, since this car is based on the Ural City model

Bike culture is, to one degree or another, a worship of iron. It was the bikers who elevated forged, cast, and welded crafts into a cult, which are sometimes terrifying in their brutality, and sometimes resemble works of art. The latter include the works of Semyon Pezhar, a metal artist from Kaluga. His works are technically challenging, but from the point of view of taste they are impeccable. Even models in the style of deliberate primitivism attract the eye, let alone fantasies on free themes.

Semyon Pezhar, metal artist

Semyon makes his sculptures both from the heart and to order. The pleasure is not cheap, but there are buyers, even asking for perfectly detailed copies of real motorcycles.

Works by Semyon Pejara

It was interesting to see the English Morgan 3 Wheeler car at the exhibition.

Morgan 3 Wheeler

However, why a car? This is a tricycle that requires a category A license. This particular example was released in 2021, but in general the company has been producing such “sub-motorcycles” since 2011. Although, in essence, this is a modern reproduction of a design dating back to 1953. The engine is made by the English company S&S, which supplies units including for Harley-Davidson and Indian. A two-liter 82-horsepower V-shaped “air vent” accelerates the 525-kilogram roadster to 100 km/h in 6 seconds. And the “maximum speed” is 185 km/h, which is scary for such a tricycle.

Morgan 3 Wheeler

This Morgan, with delivery from England, cost the owner 5.5 million rubles.

Trike Bison on ultra-low pressure wheels

And here's a little adventure for you: the team of motorcycle traveler Alexander Yunanov decided to conquer... Antarctica! As a warm-up, in 2022 they will go to the North Pole, and a year later to the Ice Continent. On Zubr tricycles, which are built in small series in Ostrovetsy near Moscow. Interestingly, the trikes are equipped with the most primitive Honda carburetor engines from portable generators. But they say they are very reliable and can thresh for months. For polar travel, the standard Bisons have been strengthened in terms of suspension and modified to take into account low temperatures. As one of the participants in the upcoming expeditions, Igor Golovaty, said, three cars and six people will go to Antarctica. The whole idea is designed for about a week and 300 km: they leave the Barneo base and return to it. This is a test ride, just to announce the first motorcycle trip to Antarctica. Therefore, they do not ride on more suitable ATVs, but on trikes, which are technically motorcycles. But even on this first run, the guys will spend, without taking into account the cost of equipment, somewhere around 15-20 million rubles.

Igor Golovaty

One of BMW's new products is the restyled “tourist” R 1250 RT. Now there is an LED headlight that illuminates turns, a fully electronic “tidy” with navigation, new “music”, active cruise control and even a platform for contactless charging of a smartphone. The hardware of the motorcycle has not changed, but the design has become more impressive.

Updated BMW R 1250 RT. Engine: opposed two-cylinder, 136 hp.

The next exhibit is worth a closer look if the properties of a production supercar are not enough for you and you want “this and that”. Here, for example, is the Audi R8. This isn't just a redesign. This is a car where all the metal and plastic faceplates have been replaced with carbon fiber ones. The Moscow company Carbon Factory has its own production base for working with carbon fiber and carries out orders for various industries - from furniture to aviation. Well, for the automotive industry, of course. All carbon parts are the same size as stock, including thickness and mounting points. So you can order, say, a separate hood: screw it on and go. In this project, the guys did not deny themselves the pleasure of giving the car a small facelift, changing the bumpers, sills, rear diffuser and spoiler. They speak carefully about the price: “one and a half to two million.” In addition to obtaining a spectacular look, the machine sheds about 70 kg of weight. Such an alteration does not require any changes in the title (according to a company representative), but, in an amicable way, the safety parameters have clearly changed here and the car must be tested again.

Audi R8, “dressed” in carbon fiber

One of the obvious oddities of the current MotoSpring is the almost complete absence of electric bikes. If electric bicycles were presented in some quantity, then full-fledged electric motorcycles had to be looked for. What is it - the inertia of industrialists and sellers who do not keep up with the supposed global trend, or the ignoring of this imposed trend by real life? Only time will give the answer. In the meantime, this is one of the very few electric bikes at the exhibition, from the Novosibirsk company Eco Wheel, which orders its products from China. This is the simplest device with a maximum speed of 65 km/h and a power reserve of up to 80 km. The 60-volt, 30 Ah removable battery weighs just over 10 kg. But already in the summer they plan to sell a modification with a 45 Ah battery. The only thing that reconciles with reality is the price of this single-seat electric scooter - 190 thousand rubles.

Electric scooter Eco Koleso X5 3000W

Vespa - they are Vespa in Africa too. They offer to buy the Spirit 50 model for 340,000 rubles

Honda Gold Wing with a robotic transmission after another facelift

Another CustomTuningShow was held at Motovesna. And in general, there were almost more works of customizers than production bikes. Some specimens were downright striking in their neatness of manufacture and boldness of form. The level of Russian customization is now very high, there is something to be proud of and something to look at for a wealthy person who is not very happy with replicated factory designs.

Probably the most spectacular Motovesna custom is this example from Dmitry Golubchikov, head of the Zillers Motorcycles studio.

Custom Vincent from Zillers Motorcycles

This car is not new, it was built in 2019-2020 and has already been shown in many places. She even managed to win the AMD World Customization Championship. But it does not lose its relevance. The name is given by the brand of engine used here - Vincent HRD 1950. Not the original, of course, but a replica created by an English company.

There are many original technical solutions in this project. What are the brakes worth, which are not even disc brakes, but ring ones, with fixed calipers! This solution is almost unknown in the motorcycle world, although it is patented. For Vincent, it was “reinvented” by project engineer Andrei Stepanov, who at one time worked at ZiL and is known as the chief designer of the futuristic armored car Punisher/Falcatus.

Custom Vincent and its braking system

Zillers Motorcycles builds unusual motorcycles based on the production BMW R nineT, completely changing the appearance. Moreover, the parts are made not of plastic, but of aluminum!

A body kit for a 2013-2020 BMW R NINE T motorcycle costs from 600,000 rubles (unpainted) to 850,000 rubles (painted with installation)

And a completely redesigned car with air suspension and a lower fairing into which the footrest is integrated can be ordered for 7 million rubles

Another fantastic custom - from the Leo Brutal Motorcycle workshop near Moscow. She is known for a series of works by PVG, 7.62 and BrOO, created according to classical patterns, with pretentiousness that goes beyond all limits. And the new bike from LBM is emphatically laconic, even lapidary. That's why it captivates. By the way, there is no plastic here either, everything is made of aluminum.

Custom CLAR from Leo Brutal Motorcycle

Look, it looks like Java. But take a closer look...

Completely redesigned Java with an engine from a retro-classic Kawasaki W800 motorcycle (773 cc/48 hp)

The work of the Box 39 studio, one of whose “chips” is the original spectacular wheels. In general, Giotto cars turn out to be very beautiful. And in demand: successful copies are replicated

Let's look at other customization works that caught our eye.

Well, this is also an art: take a sidecar from a motorcycle, attach a motor to the side and put it in the rain so that it rusts faster

It's not just motorcycles that are custom. In the cycling world, this phenomenon is no less widespread, although it rests more on enthusiasm than on an effective business model. How do you like bicycles with frames made of plywood and wooden slats?

Bicycle customization can be no less impressive than motorcycle customization

The Strizh electric bicycle car by Stanislav Khudatov, built on the basis of the famous trike by Vadim Dunaev and Alexander Sergeev. The entire history of this vehicle is described by the author himself, who has been working on the car since 2021. Now "Strizh" is used as an everyday vehicle

Another well-known project is the MK-17 gyromobile. It is assembled on a Chinese chassis and is famous for not falling; it is supported by an active suspension and a complex stabilization system based on a gyroscope. Despite the rosy statements about the imminent start of production, the market prospects for MK-17 are still vague. But the price has already been announced: with a 3-kilowatt motor, the gyromobile will cost 360,000 rubles

One Belarusian company offers a convenient folding... not even a trailer - a carriage for transporting trikes and ATVs. This thing costs more than $2,000

Simargl Elektro showed an electric bike, but it was not possible to obtain information on it

The most spectacular Indian Roadmaster 2021 for 3.5 million rubles. Air-cooled engine, 1.9 liters/92 hp. The case when a technical classic can cost a lot

This strange three-wheeled velomobile is a small-scale creation of a well-known inventor in the cycling world, Vladimir Shtrakin. The main advantage of this arrangement is ease of fit. Well, it’s safe: you won’t fall. Sufficiently large wheels (24 inches) provide a good smooth ride. And the price is “good” - 150,000 rubles. The frame is based on a D-16 duralumin riveted pipe; this technology is taken from aviation. But forming such a pipe is no longer technologically accessible to the developer, so when repeating this design, classical welding will be used in the future.

Velomobile "Berkut-art" by Vladimir Shtrakin

In total, about 160 of these bicycles were made and sold - not bad for a single artisan who makes one car for a month or two.

Motorcycle Spring 2021 and the accompanying exhibitions turned out to be very spectacular, with an abundance of original motorcycle projects. And what’s important: the Expo Center wasn’t crowded, like it was a few years ago in Sokolniki; there was enough space for everyone. In general, it was a great event: both the party and the show.

We asked the famous motorcycle journalist Alexander Astapov to express his impressions of what he saw.

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Java

Price: about 173,000 rubles

JAVA

This Java comes from India . The traction motor corresponds to a capacity of 293 cm3, reminiscent of the appearance of the Java 250 / +350 Panelka drive unit of the last century.

Interestingly, despite the finned cylinder, the car is liquid cooled rather than air cooled. Two chrome-plated exhaust pipes are brought down, spokes are made on the rims, and the fuel tank has the shape of a characteristic drop.

So everything looks good and actually looks like a Czech car. The motorcycle is simply beautiful and evokes sentimental feelings, for which it received second place. New Java in India costs INR 164,000 Unfortunately, we don't know if or when it will arrive in Europe.

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Power ► 27 hp Torque ► 28 Nm. Weight ► approx. 170 kg

Jawa

This “Java” comes from India. It is driven by a 293 cm3 engine, similar to the Java 250/350 of the last century.

Interestingly, despite the ribbed cylinder, the machine is cooled by liquid, not air. The twin chrome exhausts point downwards, the wheels are spoked and the tank has a distinctive teardrop shape. Everything looks pretty good, and really resembles a Czech car. The motorcycle is simply cute and evokes sentimental feelings, and that is why it received second place. A new Java in India costs 164,000 Indian rupees (₹), that is, 8620 rubles. Unfortunately, we don't know when the bike will hit Europe.

Jawa 300

Power 27 hp
Torque 28 Nm
Weight about 170 kg

MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro

Price: about 4,660,000 rubles

M. V. AGUSTA

MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro is the strongest in the nude. 998 cm3 four-cylinder . The car reaches a maximum speed of more than 300 km/h! In addition to the Ohlins suspensions, you also have a lot of electronics - TFT display (5 inches), electronically controlled throttle, wheelie control, traction control, launch control and quickshifter (+/-).

Interesting fact: during the EICMA 2021 exhibition in Milan, thanks to the votes of the audience, the Brutale 1000 received the title of the most beautiful motorcycle of the event.

Power ► 212 hp Torque ► 115 Nm

Honda CB1000R and CB1000R Black Edition 2021

The flagship of the Neo Sports Café series, the Honda CB1000R superbike, has received an even more minimalistic and expressive sporty design. Also coming to market in 2021 is the new CB1000R Black Edition, featuring a Graphite Black finish that gives the model a more daring look. Both versions of the Honda SBR 1000 voice control system

connected to the latest
5" TFT color display
.