Many say I have the best job in the world, and it’s hard to argue with that. As an editor, I have to keep my finger on the pulse, so when looking for bikes to test, I’m guided by personal preferences on the one hand, and pure curiosity on the other. Below you’ll see the machines that caught my eye. Knowing life, this list will evolve even more as the season approaches.
Kawasaki Z650RS
I’m looking at the Z650RS and I’d like to ride it. Not ride it, but ride it. It’s pretty, simple and effective, because it’s Japanese. I was hoping it would be a bit cheaper, but maybe that’s a good thing, because I’d still have some stupid ideas. I’m not just interested in the style, because the Triumph Street Twin will certainly add a bit more style. I’m convinced by the engine, which I know from the Versys 650 and Ninja 650. It’s not very pretty visually, but if necessary or in the mood, it will add some fun to the ride.
Kawasaki ZX-10R
I have to and I want to.
So far I haven’t managed to test the most important superbike on the track in Poznan. This is the most decorated machine in the WSBK series and although we are all aware that the only thing that connects a World Championship motorcycle to a production one is the frame and the engine block, it would be wrong not to test it.
The lap time in Poznan may surprise us. Four-cylinder engines in an inline configuration are much easier to tame for an amateur or, in my case, an editor. I am interested in the electronics, it is certainly much less complicated than in European motorcycles, which may ultimately prove to be an advantage. We will use the same Bridgestone tires as in the comparative test of liters and we will see how much Kawasaki is worth. Test of the previous model here.
Yamaha MT-10
I’ve already mocked the new Yamaha’s looks, but I think it’s going to be the dark horse of the hyper naked class. The race for maximum power and performance on the racetrack is impressive, but in the context of a motorcycle without fairings, it’s a bit pointless. The new MT-10 with improved electronics and a series of subtle changes could prove to be the golden mean. Powerful, fast, but not too radical. The previous versions were very comfortable and even suitable for touring. I want to test it with crazy naked bikes like the Streetfighter V4 and see if the less powerful Yamaha doesn’t turn out better.
Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid
Suspension! That’s what interests me the most! The bigger fuel tank interests globetrotters, but I’m the type who’s interested in the speed at which we can ride a bike off-road.
I love the adventure that the Tenere encourages, but from the first test I’ve been critical of its suspension. The front shocks in particular, in my opinion, didn’t go hand in hand with the overall character of the machine. We needed more front wheel traction off-road, and maybe now we’ll get it.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
I need to ride this bike before I can recommend it to those who don’t go off-road. In an era of adventure bikes flooding us, a "classic" sports-touring bike is a rarity. That’s why for many it may be a surprisingly good solution. I remember the previous version, which in my opinion was a great, typically Japanese bike for almost everything. Despite the fact that it’s not the type of machine that I like, I feel that the GSX-S1000GT needs to be checked out.
HD Lowrider ST
Oh yes! I’ll take it, ride it, dream for a while and forget about it. Up until now I wasn’t a fan of the Lowrider S because I didn’t like the riding position.
Now I’m looking at a Harley, which, thanks to its 117-inch engine, will be a ferocious beast that I can ride anywhere without back pain. I’ll fantasize about riding one in the city and on the road. If I get the chance, I’ll beat the crap out of many sports bikes and try to catch up with them on the bends.
From Motoinstruction.ru