2023 BIKE SHOWCASE

Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Evo

KTM’s position in the naked sport bike segment is without question, and the company’s flagship 1290 Super Duke EVO is the benchmark against which all others are measured. Following a major update in 2020, the addition of WP’s semi active suspension setup in 2022 further enhanced the 1290’s abilities on both the street and the track. The 1,301 cc LC8 V-twin is capable of responding to the rider’s inputs via the ride-bywire throttle system, which includes selectable ride modes, wheelie control and lean sensitive traction control. In addition to cornering ABS, riders can engage Supermoto ABS, which disengages the regular ABS system and also accommodates rear wheel lock-ups and lifting.

2023 KTM 1290

Super Duke R EVO

MSRP: $21,499

Engine: Liquid-cooled, V-twin

Displacement: 1,301 cc

Weight: 200 kg (440.9 lb), dry

Seat Height: 835 mm (32.8 in)

Fuel Capacity: 16 L

Husqvarna Norden 901

Moving from the concept that was introduced at the 2019 EICMA show to a production motorcycle, the Husqvarna Norden 901 was one of the most anticipated arrivals of the 2022 model year. Moving into its sophomore year, Husqvarna’s new adventure traveller remains largely unchanged, retaining its rally-inspired looks and focus on off-road capabilities. The double overhead cam, liquid-cooled, 889 cc parallel twin continues as the powerplant, however for 2023 the Norden 901 receives updated ride modes, which sees a Rain mode replacing the Urban mode from the 2022 model to join the existing Street and Off-road modes as well as the optional Explorer mode.

2023 Husqvarna Norden 901

MSRP: $15,699

Engine: Liquid-cooled, parallel twin

Displacement: 889 cc

Weight: 204 kg (449.7 lb), dry

Seat Height: 854 mm (33.6 in)

Fuel Capacity: 19 L

In a first for Harley-Davidson, the brand-new Road Glide 3 combines a frame mounted Road Glide fairing with a threewheeled trike. Powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin engine, the Road Glide 3 includes electric reverse as well as a full rider-assist package including cornering enhanced ABS, traction control and drag torque slip control system. In addition to the wind and element protection offered by the fairing, travellers will benefit from the weatherproof rear trunk as well as the Boom!

Box GTS infotainment system which is accessed through a 6.5-inch TFT touch screen and also includes a navigation system.

2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide 3

MSRP: $41,899

Engine: Air/oil-cooled V-twin

Displacement: 1,868 cc

Weight: 527 kg (1,162 lb)

Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in)

Fuel Capacity: 22.7 L