Ducati’s littlest (and most affordable) Hypermotard is the brand new 796. Powered by a new 803cc engine that spins out 81 horsepower and 55.7 lb.-ft.of torque, the 368-pound Ducati promises a good time on just about any kind of road. An APTC “wet” clucth has a slipper-type action for drama-free downshifts and a light lever action.
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic
The Bullet 500 is a classic Brit-bike by way of India. Its 23-horsepower 499cc air-cooled engine has a Mikuni CV carburetor and starts with a robust kick. You’ll top out at a claimed 75 mph. You also get a five-speed transmission and a double-leading shoe front drum brake. The Bullet Deluxe adds chrome and for an extra $100 the Electra X has ’70′s style and a front disc brake.
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Classic G5
Royal Enfield’s new fuel injected, unit-constructions engine churns out a claimed 27.2 horsepower and pushes top speed to 82 mph. A single front disc and rear drum brake slow it down. Choose the retro look of the Classic G5, Deluxe G5 for $100 more or truly vintage Classic C5 for an extra $400.
Triumph Street Triple
Blend the prowess of Triumph’s award-winning Daytona 675 and the attitude of its big Speed Triple and you have the Street Triple and you have the Street Triple. Powered by a 12-valve inline-triple, it offers an upright riding position with street-fighter looks. Despite its modest 675cc displacement, the Street Triple produces useful torque over a wide rpm range.
Triumph Street Triple R
Powered by the same 675cc 12-valve, inline-triple found in the Street Triple, the Street Triple R adds racing-type features including an upside-down fork, fully adjustable, frond and rear Kayaba suspension, and powerfull Nissin four-piston radial front brake calipers. Special paint and graphics are included, including a choice of matte colors.