Author: Phil West Posted: 03 Jan 2016
Wondering how much next year’s headline new 2016 motorcycles are going to cost – and when they’ll be available? There are 66 new models available and we've already ridden 12 of them so keep an eye out for the handy road test links below.
Here’s our full round-up and detailed motorcycle price guide…
APRILIA
Top of the range V4 superbike gets even more sophisticated electronics, improved rear suspension and updated graphics for 2016.
Price: £18,135
Availability: Now
Impeto
The Ducati 1198cc-powered super naked also has a supercharger option taking the power up from 162 to 180bhp.
Price: £28,000
Availability: April
Tesi Cafe Racer
A new retro version of its hub-centre steered Tesi.
Price: £28,450
Availability: May
BMW
VIDEO: BMW's 2016 highlights from Motorcycle Live
RNine-T Scrambler
New ‘scrambler’ version of popular RNine-T retro roadster comes with a more basic spec (eg a steel instead of alloy tank) and is intended to be more entry-level and affordable.
Price: “Around £10,000”
Availability: September
G310R
All-new, single cylinder entry-level roadster
Price: £4750
Availability: July
C650 Sport
Sports version of BMW's maxi-scooter duo gets revised engine and suspension, new bodywork and name change (oddly it was called the C600 before)
Price: from £9600
Availability: February
C650GT
Touring version of maxi-scooter duo gets same updates as the Sport but milder styling tweaks.
Price: from £9900
Availability: February
*BIKE SOCIAL'S C650 ROAD TEST*
F700GS
Face-lifted and revised entry-level twin cylinder middleweight adventure bike.
Price: from £7750
Availability: February
Face-lifted and revised twin-cylinder middleweight adventure bike.
Price: from £8850
Availability: February
GP450 RS
New supermoto version of the Bolton specialist’s lightweight adventure bike, the GP450, gets fat, 17-inch wheels and different WP forks to go with its ex-BMW 40bhp 450 single and clever bonded alloy frame.
Price: £9488
Availability: Early 2016
DUCATI
VIDEO: Ducati's 2016 highlights from Motorcycle Live
New entry-level, 400cc version of Scrambler complies with A2 licence requirements and is cheapest bike in Ducati’s range.
Price: £6450
Availability: March
New AMA Flat Track inspired version of Scrambler is based on Scrambler Full Throttle with new seat, side panels, nose fairing and more.
Price: £8395
Availability: March
Updated, Euro4-compliant successor to 821 Hypermotard has extra power, torque and more.
Price: £9995
Availability: March
SP version of above has fully-adjustable Ohlins suspension, MotoGP-inspired livery and more.
Price: £12,595
Availability: March
Updated ‘Touring’ version of new Hypermotard has panniers, centre-stand, touring screen, revised ergonomics and more.
Price: £11,195
Availability: March
Updated, Euro4-compliant successor to 899 has extra power, torque and more.
Price: £13,295 (£13,025 for red)
Availability: Late January
*BIKE SOCIAL'S 959 PANIGALE TRACK TEST*
Monster 1200R
Uprated, top-of-the-range Monster boasts 160bhp, Ohlins suspension and more.
Price: £15,250 (£15,450 for red)
Availability: January
*BIKE SOCIAL'S MONSTER 1200R TRACK TEST*
New, more rugged Enduro version with bigger tank and front wheel, double-sided swing-arm and true off-road ability.
Price: £16,690 (£16,890 for red)
Availability: Late March/early April
Sports-focussed version of MTS1200 has sportier pipe, fairing and more.
Price: £19,290
Availability: March
New, feet-forward, more cruiser-orientated version of Diavel complete with belt-drive and launch control.
Price: £15,795
Availability: March
Top spec version of new XDiavel with fancy wheels, carbon panels and more.
Price: £18,395
Availability: March
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Street 750
New, entry-level, liquid-cooled V-twin
Price: starting at £5795
Availability: Now
HONDA
CRF1000L Africa Twin
Video: introducing Honda's Africa Twin at Motorcycle Live
Eagerly-anticipated, all-new adventure bike with true off-road ability.
Price: £10,499 (DCT version = £11,299)
Availability: Demos from January, sales February
*BIKE SOCIAL'S AFRICA TWIN ROAD TEST*
Along with whole 500 twin family this roadster version of the A2-friendly machine receives sharper styling, new LED lights, larger tank and other updates for 2016.
Price: £5099
Availability: Late February/early March
Along with whole 500 twin family this adventure-styled version of the A2-friendly machine receives sharper styling, new LED lights, larger tank and other updates for 2016.
Price: £5599
Availability: Late February/early March
Along with whole 500 twin family this sportster version of the A2-friendly machine receives sharper styling, new LED lights, larger tank and other updates for 2016.
Price: £5599
Availability: Late February/early March
NC750S
Roadster version of popular, new rider-friendly twin, which has novel, scooter-style storage in ‘tank’ plus optional semi-automatic ‘DCT’ gearbox, gets, like the 500s, mild styling tweaks, LED lights and new clocks for 2016.
Price: £6149 (DCT £6649)
Availability: Late February/early March
NC750X
Adventure version of popular, new rider-friendly twin, which has novel, scooter-style storage in ‘tank’ plus optional semi-automatic ‘DCT’ gearbox, gets, like the 500s, mild styling tweaks, LED lights and new clocks for 2016.
Price: £6649 (DCT £7049)
Availability: Late February/early March
VFR1200X Crosstourer
Range-topping V4 adventure bike improved for 2016 with new manually adjustable windscreen and updates to the optional ‘DCT’ semi-automatic transmission.
Price: £12,499 (DCT £13,299)
Availability: January
Husqvarna
701 Supermoto
Now under KTM ownership, Husky’s maddest ever supermoto boast 70bhp and Duke 690 underpinnings.
Price: £7999
Availability: Now
*BIKE SOCIAL'S 701 SUPERMOTO ROAD TEST*
Indian
New, smaller 999cc displacement, (or 61cubic inch, hence the name) version of the 1133cc Scout also has a lower spec, finish and price to make it more affordable and accessible.
Price: £8999 (compared to the Scout’s £10,499)
Availability: Now
*BIKE SOCIAL'S SCOUT SIXTY ROAD TEST*
KAWASAKI
Video: introducing the 2016 Kawasaki range at Motorcycle Live
J125
New scooter stablemate for J300 introduced last year is a premium 125 with maxi-scooter style features.
Price: £3799 (or £3899 for special edition version)
Availability: End of January
Massively updated 2016 version of WSB-winning superbike features: revised bodywork and improved ergonomics; lightened crank and primary gear; updated geometry with an adjustable steering head and swingarm pivot and improved electronics.
Price: £13,649
Availability: End of January
The first full track test of the ZX10R will be coming very soon to Bike Social following the Malaysia-based world riding launch.
KTM
Video: introducing the 2016 KTM range at Motorcycle Live
Faired variant of the 1290 Super Duke super naked is spiritual successor to the old, popular 990 SM-T.
Price: £15,999
Availability: April
1290 Super Duke R Special Edition
Limited edition version of top spec Super Duke R super naked is laden with PowerParts accessories such as Akrapovic silencer, Wave brake discs, stiffer triple clamps, multi-adjustable levers plus a different seat, exclusive paint scheme, orange anodized goodies and carbon fibre generator and engine covers.
Price: £14,999
Availability: February
690 Duke
Fully-revised middleweight roadster single gets improved ergonomics and a power boost.
Price: £7699
Availability: January
690 Duke R
As standard 690 Duke but with fully adjustable WP suspension, Akrapovic pipe and more.
Price: £8999
Availability: January
*BIKE SOCIAL'S DUKE 690 AND 690 R ROAD AND TRACK TEST*
V9 Roamer
First of two, all-new, more cruiser-oriented variants of the popular V7 roadster is intended as spiritual successor to Guzzi’s long-running 750 Nevada cruiser
Price: £7995 (est)
Availability: March
V9 Bobber
Second V9 variant follows blacked-out ‘bobber’ fashion with smaller front wheel.
Price: £7995 (est)
Availability: March
V7 II Stornello
Long-anticipated ‘scrambler’ version of popular V7 retro roadster complete with semi-knobbly tyres, high exhaust and more.
Price: £8499 (est)
Availability: March
MGX-21 ‘Flying Fortress’.
Attitude-packed ‘bagger’ based on California 1400 and derived from concept machine displayed last year.
Price: £18,000 (est)
Availability: “Later in 2016”
MV AGUSTA
Brutale 800
Virtually all-new (and now Euro4 compliant) exotic, Italian, middleweight super naked triple
Price: £10,799
Availability: January
We'll be riding the new Brutale in January so keep your eyes on Bike Social for the first full review
Limited edition, special parts version of the 800 Dragster designed in association with F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Price: £18,444
Availability: January
Liberty 125
All new version of popular ‘big wheel’ scooter
Price: £2400 (est)
Availability: March
Medley 125
New stylish variant of Liberty.
Price: £2600 (est)
Availability: March
SUZUKI
Video: Suzuki's 2016 range introduced at Motorcycle Live
All-new, MotoGP-inspired superbike features variable valve timing, cutting-edge electronics and is expected to be the lightest and most compact GSX-R ever.
Price: £12,500 (estimate)
Availability: October
Popular V-twin middleweight is fully revised with Gladius engine/chassis, sleek new bodywork, new clocks and more.
Price: £5500 (estimate)
Availability: March/April
New 199cc version of cult-ish, fat-tyred fun/beach bike.
Price: £3500 (estimate)
Availability: February/March
TRIUMPH
Video: Triumph's 2016 range introduced at Motorcycle Live
Street Twin
Entry-level version of Triumph’s all-new Bonneville comes in 900cc form and produces 55bhp and 59lbft.
Price: £7300 (£120 supplement for Matt Black, Aluminium Silver and Cranberry Red and Phantom Black colour schemes).
Availability: Late January
*BIKE SOCIAL'S STREET TWIN ROAD TEST*
Bonneville T120 and T120 Black
1200cc ‘high torque’ version of all-new Bonneville comes in classic, ‘60s style T120 and trendy, blacked-out ‘Black’ form, both at the same price.
Price: £9600
Availability: Late April
Sportier, cafe racer version of all-new Bonneville comes in two forms, both with added performance.
Price: £10,500 (est)
Availability: Late April
High spec ‘R’ version of new Thruxton comes with uprated suspension, including inverted forks, better, radially-mounted Brembo brakes and more.
Price: £11,800 (est)
Availability: Late April
Familiar looks, but virtually all-new with uprated engine, new electronics and tweaked styling including new headlights.
Price: £10,200 (est)
Availability: Early March
New ‘R’ version of all-new Speed Triple comes with a host of refinements including uprated suspension, wheels and brakes.
Price: £11,500 (est)
Availability: Early March
*Bike Social will be riding the Speed Triple S and R in January, keep your eyes peeled for the first full reviews
Fully revised into new range of six machines over two families, similar to the Tiger 800 range. There’s three, more road-orientated ‘XR’ variants and three more off-road ‘XC’s all with engine, electronics and other changes.
Price: TBA
Availability: Late March
YAMAHA
Video: introducing the 2016 Yamaha range at Motorcycle Live
All-new super naked based on R1-S (the US-only, budget version of the new R1), is detuned for more torque and gets the same chassis, suspension and electronics, but in a more brutish, high-barred package.
Price: TBA
Availability: Early May
Significantly updated for 2016 with new six-speed gearbox, uprated clutch, LED lights, facelifted clocks and (on higher spec models) adaptive cornering lights.
Price: from £13,299
Availability: Mid February
Entry-level, A2-compliant roadster twin is effectively a naked version of 2015’s R3 sportster.
Price: £4499
Availability: Early March
Restyled, semi-retro version of the popular MT-09 triple.
Price: £7849 (60th anniversary version £7999)
Availability: Mid February
XSR700
Restyled, semi-retro version of the popular MT-07 twin.
Price: £6249 (60th anniversary version £6399)
Availability: Early January
*BIKE SOCIAL'S XSR700 ROAD TEST*
What have you got your eye on?
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