2023 BIKE SHOWCASE

Bmw R Ninet 100 Years

2023

MSRP: $23,830

Engine: Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine

Displacement: 1,170 cc

Weight: 221 kg (487.2 lb), wet

Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)

Fuel Capacity: 18 L

The 2023 Yamaha YZ450F is new from the ground up, starting with its redesigned 450 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, which features increased power across the powerband and a higher redline for more top end power. An all-new bilateral beam frame has been designed to provide an optimum balance of flexibility and strength, while the KYB front fork now features tool-less compression adjustment. Traction control and launch systems have both been re-engineered and are controlled through the updated Yamaha Power Tuner app.

2023 Yamaha YZ450F

MSRP: $11,799

Engine: Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder

Displacement: 450 cc

Weight: 109 kg (240 lb), wet

Seat Height: 965 mm (38 in)

Fuel Capacity: 6.2 L

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the iconic BMW R 32, the limited-edition BMW R nineT 100 Years recognizes the century of innovation since the company’s first motorcycle was introduced. In paying tribute to this impressive milestone, the R nineT 100 Years combines design elements from the brand’s rich history with modern technology and functionality. At its heart the 109-horsepower air/oilcooled engine represents the latest evolution of the boxer engine that has become synonymous with the BMW Motorrad brand. In addition to a compact fuel tank and upright seating position, the R nineT 100 Years draws further inspiration from the past with the combination of black paint, chrome and double white pinstriping.

2023

MSRP: $32,599

Engine: liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder

Displacement: 998 cc

Weight: 268 kg (591 lb), wet

Seat Height: 835 mm (32.9 in)

Fuel Capacity: 19 L

The pinnacle of Kawasaki’s sport touring lineup, the Ninja H2 SX SE, continues to incorporate the latest technology into an already overflowing list of features. Following a major revamp for the 2022 model year, which saw the addition of Skyhook electronic suspension as well as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and front collision warning, 2023 sees the addition of auto high beam to Kawasaki’s supercharged sport tourer. Utilizing a camera sensor to determine the brightness of vehicles ahead, the auto high beam system will automatically turn the high beams on or off.