11 Exciting New Motorcycle Rumours For 2024! (KTM, BMW, Yamaha, Honda)

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[fifthpint]

- "Bikes are not selling"
- "Quick! We need a gimmick!"
- "Automatic gearbox?...."
- "Or we could just make our bikes lighter and cheaper??"
- "Automatic gearbox it is!"

[SSS-mpth]

My wallet is happy that I have no interest in any of these.

[vizzle]

This Hornet is looking awfully close to the Streetfighter

[davidoram]

I've been riding since 1966, and have recently developed periferal neuropathy in both feet. Without the option of an auto, I would not be able to continue riding, hence my change from MT09 SP, to the Honda NC750X DCT. The DCT is a fantastic system, and the more manufacturers that enter the market the better, as far as I am concerned.

[HammerRocks]

The CFMOTO 500SR Voom's design reminds me of the '80s Suzuki GSX-R750.

[Bugside]

Hornet 1000 looks really generic and forgettable

[phillipwallace]

As a motorcycle enthusiast going back to 1964. I can remember when a 305cc Honda was a big bike.In ten years someone looking at one of those motorcycles with the wing
lets broken off and saying what were they thinking about?

[johntheaccountant]

All looked too complicated.
Probably the CF Moto was the only common sense bike there.

[dogussezer]

Dear Honda, it is time for a new VFR 800-1000. We have waiting for so damn long.

[intotheabyss]

Based on the recent success of the CFMOTO 450 mt, I look forward to Aprilia presenting the Tuareg 457 based on their recent sportbike, the Aprilia 457 rs

[zenmoto]

Bobby trying super hard to convince us these bikes are exiting :D

[josech]

Automatic and exciting don’t go along in the same sentence.

[tn]

While they are at it. Might as well add wheel assist on both side of the rear wheel to prevent rider to fall over at stop.light, and integrated with Google Map to prevent rider from going 5+ miles above the speed limit.

[johnsonya]

I just can't imagine why Honda don't produce a retro version around the 750 twin engine. I would love to see a GB750 emerge that follows the styling cues from the old CB750 of the 1970's.

[GIGABACHI]

The ONLY auto transmission l want on a motorcycle it's an auto blipper 2 way quick shifter.
All else are too expensive to repair and complicated to trouble shoot in the case of the DCT variety going by my experience with cars and for the KTM and BMW ones you'll probably will be fudged if you dont have the special factory tools and software to troubleshoot it.

[rfmexmw]

A highly inflammable lithium iron battery located in the centre of a fuel tank ? What could possibly go wrong ?

[aimenalwan]

Why isn’t there a Tenere 900//T9? It would be nice have to an adventure version of the Tracer 9 GT.

[Whippet]

I've also seen rumors of a Triumph 660 rally being announced this year for release in 25. Not everyone wants some giant 1200cc monster of a bike they can't even pick up without help.

[--]

Regarding the new rise of AMT / e-clutch, it kinda feels like manufacturers are trying to prepare us for electric motorcycles...

[GaryJohnWalker]

I hope the CF Moto I4 isn't powered down to meet A2 rules in Europe (incl UK!!)