With 2023 right around the corner a lot of eyes are on the new bikes for 2023, but before I completely turn my focus to the new year, I wanted to direct your attention to a good end-of-year wrap-up from Cycle World. Here are the magazine’s best bikes of 2022.
Best Motorcycles of 2022
Here’s the list of bikes mentioned in the video above.
- Best Adventure Bike: KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
- Best Middleweight Streetbike: Aprilia RS 660
- Best Superbike: Ducati Panigale V4 SP2
- Best Lightweight Streetbike: KTM RC 390
- Best Open-Class Streetbike: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR
- Best Enduro/Dual Sport: Husqvarna TE 300i
- Best Standard: Triumph Speed Twin
- Best Cruiser: Harley-Davidson Lowrider ST
- Best Touring Bike: Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT
- Best Motocrosser: Kawasaki KX450
I actually agree in most cases with these guys, but there are a few categories I think they left out, like best starter bikes, for example. Overall, though, each and every bike deserves to be on a best motorcycles of 2022 list.
