11 Best New & Updated Retro Motorcycles For 2023!

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0:00- INTRO
0:23 - HONDA DAX
1:19 - ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350
2:22 - BSA GOLD STAR
3:26 - MOTO MORINI 6.5 SCR
4:15 - YAMAHA XSR700 LEGACY
5:58 - FANTIC CABALLERO 700
7:14 - DUCATI SCRAMBLER
8:07 - TRIUMPH THRUXTON CHROME EDITION
9:02 - INDIAN FTR RALLY
9:53 - NORTON COMMANDO
11:01 - MV AGUSTA 921S

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[RickyGillespie]

Oh man! That Norton Commando looks so tight! And the Chrome Thruxton?! Damn! What a great year for retro bikes. (Now why I can’t I be rich)

[leward]

The irony of Indian manufacturers taking over British motorcycle brands 😅

[Banditmanuk]

Its a real shame the Moto Guzzi V7 850 isn't on the list, great value, and good looking

[flatcapcaferacer]

The Thruxton RS, Norton 961 Commando, and MV Augusta 921S are beautiful. I already have the Thruxton R, the MV will most likely be out of my budget and the Norton 961 is a bike to consider but waiting for a year or so for the dealerships to arrive and the reliability to be established will probably have me moving on to another brand.

[martin]

Def agree that Bonneville is the standard but nice to see some unique iterations of “retro”. The Fantic looked great and with a CP2 engine will be a blast too. XSR just looks blah but again does have that great CP2 which I have on my Tenere. Ducati looks too “plastic pretty” for me and having owned a Ducati I’d hate the repairs. MV consistently designs some of the best looking bikes so would be excited to see their concept. I really like the Honda CB1000R (not in your list) maybe not so retro but I’m amazed Honda thought that far outside the box. Nice to see their are great options at every price. Any bike that gets rode is a beautiful bike.

[chrisquinlan]

Good mate has one of those "old" "new " best break down story and missed opportunity he had was when a fuel line came off and sprayed the bike in fuel.Being a non smoker he didnt have any matches . What saved the Norton as well was that he was soaked in fuel

[rogerkay]

Just agreed to trade my BMW F800GT for an XSR900, 2019, with a Velocity Moto 900LC kit fitted - looks like an RD350LC from back in the day but with modern performance, 115BHP and 195Kg, can't wait.

[stevendegoodmojosmet]

Happy New Year Bob greatings from Belgium . Still on my GS beemer, but looking at a 1980 R80rt :) stay safe .

[Mick-twfs]

Thank you for your helpful video. The neo retro motorcycles are magnificient. From the style, of charm and elegance. The manufacturer THRIUMPH stands out, its motorcycles are of an irreprochable finish and are timeless. THRIUMPH is my favorite motorcycle brand for the retro and neo retro style : Speed Twin, The T100 or T120, including the Rocket 3R/GT. Having a neo retro motorcycle means riding differently with elegance. This style of motorcycle is ideal for senior bikers like me 😁? I wish you a pleasant end of year celebrations as well as to all bikers ✌

[sandeepanbhattacharyya]

I am always a fan of Triumph's R&D, because I can look forward to get the same design for cheap from RE. 🤪

[colindeans]

The Hunter 350 and Fantic are the stand outs for me. The Thruxton looks great until the inevitable scratches arrive, then it'll look naff.

[joedoll]

Wait... what? Moto Guzzi V7 not in the list?!? Respectfully ask to please explain this omission. Otherwise enjoyed the vid and learning about some of the lesser familiar / resurrected brand bikes. Cheers!

[petertousignant]

Triumphs chrome line is really sexy, Norton’s are always in the top5 for retro/cafe style.

[thedarkknight]

For me.. Going 2nd hand/used - Kawasaki W650 or W800.. And New - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (MANY tuning/performance & styling kits available)... 🤔👌
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[RodsandRides]

I want the Norton Commando. Will they be available in the USA?

[pwokaren]

Great review. Really liked the Thruxton and the Commando. The MV Augusta looks amazing ! Probably would like to have seen the Moto Guzzi Stone Special edition added to the list. ⭐️🇦🇺

[mintarsihsoemarno]

In my country..we a small size retro bike...XSR 155 with dimension similiar with RE Hunter 350...smaller engine, lightweight (only 134 kg) and....more agile, more fun, more fast acceleration, more top speed and more fuel efficien if compare with RE Hunter 350...u can imagine with different till 200 cc..

[mikebennett]

Ever had the sun bouncing off of chrome directly in to your eyeballs? Truly a genius-level move Triumph 😂👌

[darraghkinahan]

What makes the moto morini or the yamaha "retro"?