With 2016 coming to end, it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to treat yourself in the new year. If your current motorcycle has seen better days or you are ready to make your first purchase, there is no shortage of outstanding bikes in the 2017 lineup. From cruisers to crotch rockets and all models in between, you’ll find a fantastic selection of new motorcycles roaring off the assembly line in 2017.
Here are our picks for the best bikes being introduced in the new year.
Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Competitors keep trying to dethrone the king, but Harley will not be intimidated! Coming soon is the anticipated Road Glide. While the $19,000 price tag may make some shy away, it is the most affordable of Harley’s big bikes. The Glide is power packed with treats, including an all-new 107 cubic-inch Milwaukee Eight V-Twin engines, four valve heads and a bump in compression to add roughly 10% of torque and reduced vibration and heat from the motor.
Moto Guzzi V7 Stone II
Not familiar with Guzzi? Maybe this is the year you meet one of the motorcycle industry’s best performing bikes. The all new V7, an upgrade from last year’s I, is roomier (due mostly to a half-inch lower seat and an engine moved forward in the chassis). The V7 Stone II features a new 750 cc, air-cooled V-Twin linked to a 6-speed transmission that replaces the previous five. Though this is not technically a sport bike, you’ll feel the need for speed. Other features of the V7 include ABS and traction control that comes as standard equipment.
Ducati SuperSport
It wouldn’t be much of a wish list without a coveted Ducati. What Harley-Davidson is to cruisers, Ducati is to sport bikes and the new SuperSport provides power, comfort and style. The SuperSport will feature a 937 cc liquid-cooled L-Twin with the ability to achieve 113 hp up at 9,000 rpm. This bike is also incredibly light (463 lbs) which makes it ideal for quick turns, road twists and overall maneuverability.