8 Best Modern Classic Motorcycles To Buy In 2022

In this video we show you our eight best modern classic motorcycles to buy in 2022. This list is not a worst to best, more of a list of bikes to look at if you're into modern classics.

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- Dave Mitchell. Dave owns and runs a classic motorcycle workshop called Mitchell's Classics.

// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- Royal Enfield, BSA, Triumph, Moto Guzzi, Kawasaki, Janus and Wardill for allowing us to use the footage of their bikes in our video.

// PHOTO AND VIDEO CREDITS
- 1938 Triumph Speed Twin - London Motorcycle Museum - no changes
- Kawasaki W1 - Chuck Schultz - no changes
- 1947 BSA A7 - Thruxton - no changes
- Kawasaki Z900 - Steve Glover - no changes
- Kawasaki Z1 - SG2012 - no changes
- Kawasaki Z1 - Manju - no changes

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[romeodenghel]

I bought a 2022 Triumph Bonneville T120 a few months back and I absolutely love it! It’s not fast, but it is comfortable and always puts a smile on my face when I ride it. I also have a 2017 Indian Springfield. That’s my out of town bike, while the Triumph is for quick runs in town. That’s how I convinced my wife to let me buy a second motorcycle. Now I’m working on convincing her to let me buy a Janus Halcyon 450 for my birthday in a couple of months. Wish me luck!

[gccfjnu]

I bought Kawasaki W800 2021. W800’s exhaust sound is amazing. I can’t believe that normal mufflers make it. And W800’s power is suitable for japan’s road I think. I’m really satisfied with this motorcycle.

[rushabchalke]

Hands down royal enfield interceptor 650 gets my vote. Damn that bike looks absolutely beautiful.

[ianjohnson]

What a great video. They are all great and Triumph really have nailed the Bonneville at last. I like the Kawasaki ethos of getting the sound right. Good stuff - thank you

[matjunine]

Norton should join this wave!! Norton commander, Norton Dominator..

[stevefox]

Got a new Speed Twin a couple of weeks before Xmas, ridden it twice - hurry up springtime!!
Good video, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[sridharjune]

I have a RE INTERCEPTOR 650 red one & it’s too good at its price tag, in India Triumph is 3 times costlier than RE but it’s not 3 times worth than RE

[brianw]

Very nice. All of them. I have the Z900rs and just love it. I had a KZ900 in my youth and it was a badass machine however the RS is so much sweeter. Reliable. Handles like a dream and lotsa torque. Great for having a pillion also.

[andrewlemmon]

A well thought out video...i'm going to test ride an RE interceptor 650 this weekend....I will see how this goes

[rodzinkawmalezji]

All that classics really beautiful ❤️ it’s so good that so many models available on the market nowadays 👍

[UncleLongbeard]

I did similar comparison last year. I don't like the finish of BSA but it looks really cool when ridden. I also like the chrome covers, so there is a chance that this bike will be a positive surprise.

[TrustyZ]

Z900 RS all the way. Looks, Handling. Power. Have the '22 blue one. Love it to bits!

[cfagil]

Quite comprehensive list. Many Thanks.

[robertadams]

Good show I have a RE interceptor and bought it for it's classic stile

[janusmotorcycles]

What a great video! Thanks very much for the inclusion and feature!

[samihadly]

loved this little video specially the mention of the indy brands

[Beanerds]

I own and love the ' Orange Crush ' 2021 Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor and love it !, I get comments every time I park her up, its a great bike .
Quite a few ask, , ' Did you rebuild it yourself ' or ' what year ? 1970 ? "

[doublenickel]

My choice would be the Guzzi V7. I like the looks, the V-twin shaft-drive layout, and the continuous lineage of the motorcycle from decades ago to the present. Nothing tongue-in-cheek about this bike, it is what it is.

[Ryansanders]

i own a triumph thruxton rs. and i have to say if you are looking for classic stlying and feel but modern power and handling it is the one. its faster off the line 0-60 than an R6, and has a supercharger kit that can get you over 180 HP for around 6k. the bike handles like a dream, having the double rear shocks is a downside but they are so well made and when they are dialed it is truely amazing.

[stevec]

When I last rode, back in the late 90's it was all race replicas and I had a few of them. Now I've just come back to biking and it's all about adventure bikes and modern classics which suits what I want now so I've just bought a Bonneville T100