2006 Motorcycles - The List 2006All The Bikes That Fit On Two Pages
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| price | engine (note 1) | speeds/final drive | dry wt. (lb.) | seat height (in.) | verdict | | Aprilia 110 Londonderry Court, Suite 130, Woodstock, GA 30188; 770/592-2261 www.apriliausa.com | | RSV 1000 R Factory | $17,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 408 | 31.9 | Top-drawer Mille with hlins suspension and radial-mount brakes | | RSV 1000 R | $13,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 408 | 31.2 | Aprilia's basic Superbike is anything but | | Tuono 1000R | $12,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 404 | 32.3 | Tuono inherits the '04 Mille's engine and chassis to get 'er done in '06 | | ETV1000 Caponord | $12,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 474 | 32.3 | Big-boned Italian adventurer has the heart of a Mille | | BMW 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677; 201/307-4000 www.bmwmotorcycles.com | | K1200LT | $19,990 | l-c 16v 1172 inline-four | 5/shaft | 796 | 30.3 | The teutonic luxury tourer, upgraded in '05 | | K1200S | $15,800 | l-c 16v 1157 inline-four | 6/shaft | 515 | 31.1/32.3 | Das Superbike, complete with tricky computer-controlled suspension | | K1200R | $14,300 | l-c 16v 1157 inline-four | 6/shaft | 499 | 32.3 | Das naked Superbike with all that S-spec trickery | | R1200RT | $17,050 | a/o-c 8v 1170 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | TBA | TBA | Slicker, sportier replacement for the 1150RT | | R1200ST | $14,990 | a/o-c 8v 1170 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 472 | 31.9 | Split the difference between sport and tour with that sweet 1170cc boxer | | R1200GS | $14,700 | a/o-c 8v 1170 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 439 | 33.1 | Our omnivorous '04 Motorcycle of the Year | | HP 2 Enduro | $19,990 | a/o-c 8v 1170 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 386 | 36.2 | Lighter, stronger and built for those long of leg, the HP 2 is all about the dirt | | R1150R Rockster | $11,450 | a/o-c 8v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 488 | 32.9 | Wicked Rockster sports avante-garde attitude and optional ABS | | R1150R | $10,990 | a/o-c 8v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 498 | 30.3 | Save some cash here or wait for the 1170cc version | | F650GS/CS | $8990/9050 | l-c 4v 652 single | 5/belt | 389 | 30.0 | Single-cylinder utility in tough-guy GS trim or CS commuter | | F650GS Dakar | $9390 | l-c 4v 652 single | 5/chain | 395 | 34.3 | BMW's toughest single, with the full Trans-Afrikan schtik | | Buell 3700 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201; 414/343-8400 www.buell.com | | Firebolt XB12R | $10,495 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 395 | 30.5 | Long-stroke version of XB9 engine pounds out big torque | | Lightning XB12S | $10,495 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 395 | 30.1 | Firebolt sans fairing; original XL bore and stroke pump up grunt | | Ulysses XB12X | $11,495 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 425 | 33.1 | The all-purpose Buell aims at any road you'd like, paved or not | | Firebolt XB9R | $8895 | a-c 4v 984 V-twin | 5/belt | 385 | 30.5 | Status quo for smaller Firebolt in Sunfire Yellow | | Lightning XB9SX CityX | $8895 | a-c 4v 984 V-twin | 5/belt | 390 | 30.1 | New Age naked with tiny ergos, radical geometry and less power | | Blast | $4695 | a-c 2v 492 single | 5/belt | 360 | 25.5/27.5 | Entry-level thumper for the individualists among us | | Ducati North America 10443 Bandley Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014; 408/253-0499 www.ducatiusa.com | | 999R | $31,495 | l-c 8v 999 V-twin | 6/chain | 422 | 30.7 | Still the quintessential Italian Superbike, with a price tag to match | | 999S | $23,995 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 439 | 30.7 | The '04 R-spec Testastretta 999 powers this year's S | | 999 | $17,995 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 439 | 30.7 | Base-model 999, also available with seating for two | | 749R | $21,995 | l-c 8v 749 V-twin | 6/chain | 405 | 30.7 | The maximum 749 gets 121 hp and race-spec suspension | | 749S | $14,995 | l-c 8v 748 V-twin | 6/chain | 410 | 30.7 | Up-spec version of new 749 has improved suspension | | 749 | $13,995 | l-c 8v 748 V-twin | 6/chain | 433 | 30.7 | Ducati's entry-level Superbike. Black is beautiful; Dark version is $1500 less | | Monster S4Rs | $14,995 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 390 | 31.5 | The new maximum Monster with 998cc Testastretta teeth | | ST3/ST3S ABS | $12,495/$14,495 | l-c 6v 992 V-twin | 6/chain | 447/449 | 32.3 | Three valves per cylinder and high-speed cross-country comfort | | Paul Smart 1000 LE | $13,995 | a-c 4v 992 V-twin | 6/chain | 398 | 32.5 | Revisionist history you can actually afford to ride | | Sport 1000 | $10,995 | a-c 4v 992 V-twin | 6/chain | 394 | 32.5 | As close as you're likely to get to a '74 750 GT | | Multistrada 1000/1000S | $11,995/$13,995 | a-c 4v 992 V-twin | 6/chain | 441 | 33.5 | Do it all on the 1000; do it on hlins suspension for $2000 more | | Supersport 1000 | $10,995 | a-c 4v 992 V-twin | 6/chain | 416 | 32.3 | Dual-spark power, racy ergos and an hlins shock | | Monster S2R 1000 | $9995 | a-c 4v 992 V-twin | 6/chain | 392 | 31.5 | S2R looks with 992ccs of Pompone punch | | Monster S2R | $8995 | a-c 4v 803 V-twin | 6/chain | 381 | 31.3 | New midsize Monster; Dark version is $500 less | | Supersport 800 | $8495 | a-c 4v 803 V-twin | 6/chain | 385 | 32.1 | Entry-level desmodromics in a gorgeous package | | Multistrada 620 | $8495 | a-c 4v 618 V-twin | 6/chain | 402 | 32.7 | Baby 'Strada makes a great commuter; Dark version $500 less | | Monster 620 | $7495 | a-c 4v 618 V-twin | 6/chain | 389 | 30.3 | Low seat and a price to match; Dark motif is $6995 | | Harley-Davidson 3700 West Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201; 414/343-4056 www.harley-davidson.com | | Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide | $31,995 | a-c 4v 1690 V-twin | 5/belt | 808 | 26.5 | 103-inch tourer c/o Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) unit | | Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy | $28,495 | a-c 4v 1690 V-twin | 5/belt | 689 | 25.4 | Cooler, lower, stronger phat toy for bad boys | | Screamin' Eagle V-Rod | $26,495 | a-c 4v 1250 V-twin | 5/belt | 625 | 27.1 | 105mm pistons, ported heads and acres of chrome | | Ultra Classic Electra Glide | $19,795 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 788 | 30.7 | The perennial Milwaukee land yacht rolls on | | V-Rod | $16,295 | l-c 8v 1130 V-twin | 5/belt | 596 | 27.1 | The original 115-horsepower expression of Milwaukee modern art | | Street Rod | $15,495 | l-c 8v 1130 V-twin | 5/belt | 618 | 31.0 | A sportier 'Rod with free-breathing exhaust and 5 more ponies | | Night Rod | $14,995 | l-c 8v 1130 V-twin | 5/belt | 607 | 27.1 | Long, low and lean with the 120-horse Street Rod twin | | Road King Classic | $17,495 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 710 | 29.5 | A Road King with hard, leather-look bags and quick-detach windscreen | | Road Glide | $17,495 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 731 | 28.4 | Fuel injection, frame-mounted fairing, AM/FM/CD and cruise control | | Electra Glide Classic | $17,795 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 776 | 30.7 | Standard model sans top box and tunes for $15,395 | | Heritage Softail Classic | $17,395 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 699 | 26.6 | The definitive classic cruiser, also available in FI version | | Road King Custom | $17,195 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 721 | 26.1 | A ready-made custom with long-range legs | | Softail Deuce | $16,995 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 645 | 28.3 | Factory custom, or roll your own with the $14,495 Standard | | Softail Deluxe | $16,995 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 645 | 28.3 | Nuevo nostalgia fed by modern EFI | | Springer Softail | $17,145 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 653 | 27.6 | Springer fork leads a sleek, retro silhouette | | Road King | $16,995 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 723 | 30.7 | It's still good to be King. Traveling style remains a hot seller | | Fat Boy | $16,645 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 669 | 26.4 | The phat one turns 16 this year | | Dyna Wide Glide | $16,620 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 639 | 27.8 | A Willie G. favorite; 21-inch front wheel, ape hangers | | Dyna Low Rider | $15,620 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 623 | 26.2 | Built for the slight of inseam, choppy ride results | | Night Train | $15,445 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 633 | 26.7 | Black-on-black Softail chic also comes in black cherry | | Softail Standard | $14,495 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 632 | 28.4 | The bike that launched a million customs remains vital in its sunset years | | Dyna Super Glide Custom | $14,195 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 622 | 27.5 | This 88-inch twin lives in rubber mounts. Plain FXD sells for $12,195 | | Sportster 1200 | $8595 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 553 | 29.3 | Beefier axle, better headlight; sit feet-forward for $1000 more | | Sportster 883 | $6595 | a-c 4v 883 V-twin | 5/belt | 555 | 29.3 | Pricier 27-inch-seat-height Low version; rakish Custom versions | | Honda 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501; 310/783-2000 http://powersports.honda.com | | Gold Wing/ABS | $17,999/$22,799 | l-c 12v 1832 opposed-six | 5/shaft | 792 | 29.1 | Honda's high-speed luxury liner; ABS optional | | ST1300/ABS | $13,999/$15,099 | l-c 16v 1261 V-four | 5/shaft | 631 | 31.1 | A stunning long-distance mount; ABS optional | | VTX1800N | $13,699 | l-c 6v 1795 V-twin | 5/shaft | 756 | 27.3 | Rune-esque lines and big-inch V-twin muscle. Retro-chic 1800S is $100 less | | VTX1800F | $13,499 | l-c 6v 1795 V-twin | 5/shaft | 719 | 27.9 | A sporty new version of Honda's 1800cc beast | | VTX1800C | $13,199 | l-c 6v 1795 V-twin | 5/shaft | 705 | 27.3 | We think the original musclebound VTX is still the best | | RC51 | $11,999 | l-c 8v 999 V-twin | 6/chain | 430 | 32.3 | Retired as a racer, it's a stellar sporting twin | | CBR1000RR | $11,299 | l-c 16v 998 inline-four | 6/chain | 379 | 32.5 | All new for '06, the maximum CBR is significantly lighter and a bit stronger | | VFR800 Interceptor/ABS | $10,499/$11,499 | l-c 16v 781 V-four | 6/chain | 472 | 31.7 | Less capable than its predecessor on a twisty road; ABS adds $1000 | | VTX1300R | $9599 | l-c 6v 1312 V-twin | 5/shaft | 641 | 27.0 | VTX1800R minus about 500cc and $4000 | | VTX1300S/C | $9599 | l-c 6v 1312 V-twin | 5/shaft | 641 | 27.0 | Deep fenders, spokes on classic S; C has cast wheels and bobbed fenders | | CBR600RR | $8999 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 370 | 32.3 | Honda's sharpest 600 got sharper, lighter and stronger in the midrange in '05 | | CBR600F4i | $8499 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 370 | 31.7 | The do-it-all 600 still does | | Shadow Sabre | $8599 | l-c 6v 1099 V-twin | 5/shaft | 573 | 27.2 | A Shadow with street-rod style that's a twinge quicker to boot | | Shadow Spirit | $8599 | l-c 6v 1099 V-twin | 5/shaft | 553 | 28.7 | Still clacking along after all these years | | 919 | $8399 | l-c 16v 919 inline-four | 6/chain | 427 | 31.5 | Candy red paint this year for Honda's biggest naked bike | | 599 | $7399 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 404 | 31.1 | Note tiny thong fairing and other swank cosmetic tweaks for '06 | | Shadow Aero | $6599 | l-c 6v 745 V-twin | 5/chain | 519 | 25.9 | Spokes, deep fenders, a single carb; heir to the now-discontinued A.C.E. | | Shadow Spirit 750 | $6399 | l-c 6v 745 V-twin | 5/chain | 496 | 25.9 | Chain drive, dual carbs and exhausts; more aggressive in spirit | | XR650L | $5799 | a-c 4v 644 single | 5/chain | 324 | 37.0 | Air-cooled RFVC thumper continues unchanged for '06 | | Shadow VLX | $5399 | l-c 6v 583 V-twin | 4/chain | 452 | 25.6 | Deluxe means more chrome and assorted colors for another $300 | | Nighthawk | $3599 | a-c 4v 234 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 287 | 29.3 | Standard equipment for cost-conscious rookies; in metallic silver this year | | Rebel | $3099 | a-c 4v 234 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 306 | 26.6 | Miniature cruiser is well-built if somewhat slow. Choose black or white for '06 | | Kawasaki 9950 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618; 949/770-0400 www.kawasaki.com | | Vulcan 2000 | $13,499 | l-c 8v 2053 V-twin | 5/belt | 750 | 27.2 | Off-the-rack V-twins don't get any bigger than this, dawg | model
| price | engine (note 1) | speeds/ final drive | dry wt. (lb.) | seat height (in.) | verdict | | Vulcan 1600 Nomad | $12,999 | l-c 8v 1552 V-twin | 5/shaft | NA | NA | Everything's a little bigger than the old 1500, except that price | | Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak | $10,999 | l-c 8v 1552 V-twin | 5/shaft | 637 | 27.6 | Power cruiser still in need of more power | | Vulcan 1600 Classic | $10,599 | l-c 8v 1552 V-twin | 5/shaft | 675 | 26.8 | Conservatively styled cruiser with all the modern hardware | | ZX-14 | $11,499 | l-c 16v 1352 inline-four | 6/chain | NA | NA | The most powerful Ninja yet in a phat, comfy package | | ZX-10R | $11,199 | l-c 16v 998 inline-four | 6/chain | 375 | 32.5 | The all-new king Ninja. Kinder? Yes. Gentler? No way | | Vulcan 1500 Classic | $9599 | l-c 8v 1470 V-twin | 5/shaft | 644 | 27.6 | Imagine the 1600 Classic with a smaller engine and wire-spoke wheels | | ZX-6RR | $8899 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 361 | 32.3 | AMA 600 Supersport Special; just add kit parts & Tommy Hayden | | ZX-6R | $8699 | l-c 16v 636 inline-four | 6/chain | 361 | 32.3 | Muscular middleweight was nearly all-new two years ago. Still impressive | | Z1000 | $8499 | l-c 16v 953 inline-four | 6/chain | 437 | 32.3 | Surly naked bike with styling to match | | Concours | $8499 | l-c 16v 997 inline-four | 6/shaft | 595 | 31.1 | Aging but effective sport-tourer still has lots of fans | | Vulcan 800 Drifter | $7399 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/chain | 542 | 29.9 | Hidden rear suspension on Kawasaki's last remaining faux Indian | | ZZR600 | $7299 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 377 | 32.3 | The '05 ZZR was Team Green's top dawg ZX6-R from '00 through '02 | | Z750S | $7099 | l-c 16v 748 inline-four | 6/chain | 430 | 32.1 | New midsize naked four delivers a lot for very little dough | | Vulcan 900 Classic/LT | $7299/$8499 | l-c 8v 903 V-twin | 5/belt | NA | NA | A stronger, roomier replacement for the old 800 | | Vulcan 750 | $6299 | l-c 8v 749 V-twin | 5/shaft | 483 | 28.9 | The basic package goes back more than 20 years; ugly, but it works | | KLR650 | $5199 | l-c 4v 651 single | 5/chain | 337 | 35.0 | Bulletproof dual-sport is still pretty good at everything | | Ninja 650R | $6299 | l-c 8v 649 parallel-twin | 6/chain | 416 | 30.9 | A svelte, beginner-friendly middleweight from team green | | Ninja 500R | $5049 | l-c 8v 498 vertical-twin | 6/chain | 388 | 30.5 | A great beginner bike that's quicker than you think | | Vulcan 500 LTD | $4899 | l-c 8v 498 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 439 | 28.1 | Ninja 500R power in cruiser clothes | | KLR250 | $4699 | l-c 4v 249 single | 6/chain | 258 | 33.7 | Little KLR is easy to ride and easy on the wallet | | Ninja 250R | $2999 | l-c 8v 248 vertical-twin | 6/chain | 304 | 29.3 | The smallest real sportbike you can buy | | Eliminator 125 | $2649 | a-c 2v 124 single | 5/chain | 282 | 26.8 | The micro cruiser returns, but it's not freeway legal | | KTM 1119 Milan Avenue, Amherst, OH 44001; 440/985-3553 www.ktmusa.com | | 950 Adventure | $13,898 | l-c 8v 942 V-twin | 6/chain | 436 | 36.7 | The top-dog adventure twin with serious off-road skills | | Moto Guzzi 109 Smokehill Lane, Suite 190, Woodstock, GA 30188; 678/238-0902 www.motoguzzi-us.com | | California Vintage | $14,990 | a-c 4v 1064 V-twin | 5/shaft | 580 | 30.7 | A traveling road show starring the old 1064cc twin, hard bags and windscreen | | California EV Touring | $13,490 | a-c 4v 1064 V-twin | 5/shaft | 553 | 30 | Fork-mounted screen, hard bags and leg fairings for long-distance comfort | | Norge 1200 | $15,490 | a-c 4v 1133 V-twin | 6/shaft | 542 | 31.5 | Guzzi's latest take on sport touring, powered by the 1133cc Breva-spec twin | | Griso 1100 | $13,490 | a-c 4v 1064 V-twin | 6/shaft | 499 | 31.5 | Bare-knuckle aesthetics wrapped around the classic Mandello del Lario torque pump | | Breva 1100 | $12,490 | a-c 4v 1064 V-twin | 6/shaft | 514 | 31.5 | Powered by a new 90-hp version of punchy pushrod twin | | Breva V750 | $8490 | a-c 4v 744 V-twin | 5/shaft | 401 | 30 | Less powerful than big brother, but it's almost100 pounds lighter | | Nevada 750ie | $8990 | a-c 4v 744 V-twin | 5/shaft | 406 | 29.9 | Based on the V7, the new Custom is the cruiser analog to the Breva | | MV Agusta 2300 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090; 215/830-3300 www.mvagustausa.com | | F4 1000S | $21,495 | l-c 16v 998 inline-four | 6/chain | 423 | 31.1 | The GSX-R1000 is faster, but it's so pretty that you won't care | | Brutale 910 | $14,495 | l-c 16v 749 inline-four | 6/chain | 408 | 31.7 | Not the quickest naked Italian, but maybe the sexiest | | Suzuki 3251 East Imperial Highway, Brea, CA 92821; 714/996-7040 www.suzukicycles.com | | Boulevard M109R | $12,399 | l-c 8v 1783 V-twin | 5/shaft | 695 | 27.6 | Suzuki's swoopy new take on the big-inch power cruiser | | Boulevard C90T | $11,499 | a/o-c 6v 1462 V-twin | 5/shaft | 695 | 27.6 | Was 1500 Intruder, now equipped with windshield, saddlebags | | GSX1300R Hayabusa | $11,099 | l-c 16v 1299 inline-four | 6/chain | 478 | 31.7 | Still nothing like a 'Busa; big, heavy and hairy fast | | GSX-R1000 | $10,999 | l-c 16v 988 inline-four | 6/chain | 365 | 31.9 | Took back the liter-class sporting crown in '05-status quo in '06 | | Boulevard C90 | $10,299 | a/o-c 6v 1462 V-twin | 5/shaft | 665 | 27.6 | Recast from the Intruder 1500LC, "Black" version sells for $200 less | | GSX-R750 | $9999 | l-c 16v 749 inline-four | 6/chain | 360 | 32.5 | The perfect sportbike turns 21 this year | | DL1000 V-Strom | $8999 | l-c 8v 996 V-twin | 6/chain | 456 | 32.1 | A comfortable, all-around adventurer | | SV1000S | $8599 | l-c 8v 996 V-twin | 6/chain | 408 | 31.9 | The 996cc SV big brother with a more angular look | | Boulevard S83 | $8499 | a/o-c 6v 1360 V-twin | 5/shaft | 535 | 29.1 | Son of the venerable Intruder 1400 | | GSX-R600 | $8799 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 354 | 32.5 | Essentially all new for '06. Watch out! | | C50T | $7949 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/shaft | 567 | 27.6 | Remember the Volusia? It's like that with a windshield and bags | | Katana 750 | $6999 | a/o-c 16v 749 inline-four | 6/chain | 465 | 31.1 | Unlike the GSX-R, Suzuki's 750 Katana shows its age | | Boulevard M50 | $6749 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/chain | 540 | 27.6 | The Marauder 800 replacement comes in black for $100 less | | Boulevard C50 | $6699 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/shaft | 542 | 27.6 | Suzuki's basic 50-cubic-inch injected V-twin | | DL650 V-Strom | $6699 | l-c 8v 645 V-twin | 6/chain | 417 | 32.3 | Good luck finding something this one can't do | | Boulevard S50 | $6499 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/shaft | 443 | 27.6 | New and improved take on the venerable Intruder 800 | | Katana 600 | $6399 | a/o-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 458 | 30.9 | Smaller jellybean, same flavor (vanilla) | | SV650/S | $5949 | l-c 8v 645 V-twin | 6/chain | 364 | 31.7 | Lots of affordable fun. S gets half-fairing at cost of 8 pounds and $500 | | DR-Z400S/SM | $5599 | l-c 4v 398 single | 5/chain | 291 | 36.8 | A real dirtbike with lights; $600 more for the Super Moto version | | GS500 | $5149 | a-c 4v 487 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 397 | 31.1 | The rookie's friend is as versatile and cheap as ever | | DR650S | $5099 | a/o-c 4v 644 single | 5/chain | 324 | 34.8/33.0 | Civilized dual-purpose single; more dirt-worthy than KLR | | Boulevard S40 | $4399 | a-c 4v 652 single | 5/belt | 352 | 27.6 | Formerly the Savage in name only; a pussycat; for beginners | | DR200S | $3949 | a-c 4v 199 single | 5/chain | 249 | 31.9 | A solid little dual-sport for the casual neophyte | | GZ250 | $3199 | a-c 2v 249 single | 5/chain | 302 | 27.8 | The cruiser to choose when economy is everything | | Triumph 385 Walt Sanders Memorial Drive, Newnan, GA 30265; 678/854-2010 www.triumph.co.uk | | Rocket III Classic | $16,299 | l-c 12v 2294 inline-three | 5/shaft | 704 | 29.1 | The biggest engine in the business dressed in new retro chic duds for '06 | | Rocket III | $15,990 | l-c 12v 2294 inline-three | 5/shaft | 704 | 29.1 | If more is better, Triumph's 2.3-liter triple is the best | | Sprint ST/ABS | $10,899 | l-c 12v 1050 inline-three | 6/chain | 456 | 31.5 | A svelte alternative for the hard-luggage set; add $1000 for ABS | | Tiger | $10,499 | l-c 12v 955 inline-three | 6/chain | 474 | 33.1/33.8 | Adventurous-looking trailie that's happier on pavement | | Daytona 955i | $9999 | l-c 12v 955 inline-three | 6/chain | 420 | 32.1 | The most sporting version of the charismatic 955 triple | | Daytona 675 | $8999 | l-c 12v 675 inline-three | 6/chain | 363 | 32.5 | The middleweight triple we've always wanted can mix it up with Japanese 600s | | Speed Triple | $9999 | l-c 12v 1050 inline-three | 6/chain | 416 | 32.1 | Semi-strange look, but we love the engine. You? | | Speedmaster 900 | $8699 | a-c 8v 865 parallel-twin | 6/chain | 504 | 31.1 | Now with larger 270-crank motor, in basic black or mostly black | | Scrambler | $7999 | a-c 8v 865 parallel-twin | 5/chain | 451 | 32.5 | Channeling the '67 TR6. Cool, but we want more power | | Thruxton 900 | $7999 | a/o-c 8v 865 parallel-twin | 5/chain | 497 | 28.3 | Retro caf racer comes with its own AHRMA race series | | Bonneville T100 | $8199 | a/o-c 8v 865 parallel-twin | 5/chain | 451 | 30.5 | Classic look and the Thruxton motor make the best Bonnie | | Bonneville America | $7899 | a/o-c 8v 790 parallel-twin | 5/chain | 497 | 28.3 | A little less go than the Speedmaster for a little less dough | | Bonneville | $7499 | a/o-c 8v 790 parallel-twin | 5/chain | 451 | 30.5 | Save $500 if you're OK with basic black | | Victory 2100 Highway 55, Medina, MN 55340; 763/417-8650 www.victory-usa.com | | Ness Signature Vegas | $21,999 | a/o-c 8v 1634 V-twin | 6/belt | 620 | 26.5 | Ness-essities abound; new Evil 7 wheels, grips and engine inserts | | Vegas Jackpot | $17,499 | a/o-c 8v 1634 V-twin | 6/belt | 644 | 25.7 | The upscale Vegas gets a 250/40-R18 rear tire for maximum bling | | Hammer | $16,899 | a/o-c 8v 1634 V-twin | 6/belt | 657 | 26.4 | More power, sixth gear and a lot more rubber out back | | Kingpin | $15,999 | a/o-c 8v 1634 V-twin | 6/belt | 639 | 26.5 | Maxed out on options, it could set you back more than the Ness version | | Touring Cruiser | $15,349 | a/o-c 8v 1507 V-twin | 5/belt | 720 | 28.3 | Bags and windshield included. Just add a destination | | Vegas | $15,799 | a/o-c 8v 1634 V-twin | 6/belt | 620 | 26.5 | $350 cheaper base price; spend it at the slots | | 8-Ball | $13,399 | a/o-c 8v 1634 V-twin | 5/belt | 620 | 26.5 | Is it just us, or is this cheapest Victory also the coolest? | | Yamaha 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630; 714/761-7300 www.yamaha-motor.com | | Royal Star Venture | $16,799 | l-c 16v 1294 V-four | 5/shaft | 807 | 29.5 | Taking your show on the road? Midnight version $500 more | | Star Stratoliner | $15,180 | a/o-c 1854 V-twin | 5/belt | 758 | 28.9 | Yamaha's newest traveling Star comes with all the amenities in three trim levels | | Royal Star Tour Deluxe | $13,999 | l-c 16v 1294 V-four | 5/shaft | 787 | 29.1 | All-new frame and suspension in '05 were big improvements | | Star Roadliner | $13,580 | a/o-c 1854 V-twin | 5/belt | 705 | 28.9 | The new 113-inch twin puts big power behind a superb cruising package | | Road Star Silverado | $12,799 | a-c 8v 1670 V-twin | 5/belt | 712 | 27.9 | Standard bags and windscreen; Midnight version is $700 more | | Road Star Warrior | $12,399 | a-c 8v 1670 V-twin | 5/belt | 606 | 28.1 | More fun to ride than it is to ogle. Midnight is $300 more | | FJR1300/ABS | $13,499 | l-c 16v 1298 inline-four | 5/shaft | 537 | 32.2 | The sportiest big sport-tourer, with ABS for $1800 more | | Road Star | $11,099 | a-c 8v 1670 V-twin | 5/belt | 679 | 27.9 | Midnight Star is blacker and shinier, too, for an extra $900 | | V-Max | $11,099 | l-c 16v 1198 V-four | 5/shaft | 582 | 30.1 | The next best thing to being shot from a cannon since '85 | | YZF-R1/R1 LE | $11,299/$18,000 | l-c 20v 998 inline-four | 6/chain | 381/383 | 32.8 | If looks could kill you'd be dead; better in black for another $300 | | V-Star 1100 Silverado | $9599 | a-c 4v 1063 V-twin | 5/shaft | 639 | 27.9 | Silverado package adds studs, windshield, bags and backrest | | FZ1 | $9099 | l-c 20v 998 inline-four | 6/chain | 438 | 32.1 | New R1-derived torque pump in modern package | | YZF-R6 | $9299 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 357 | 33.5 | The all-new fly-by-wire 17,500-rpm screamer | | YZF-R6S | $8199 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 359 | 32.7 | Essentially an '05 R6 with an '03 fork at a fairly nice price | | V-Star 1100 Custom/Classic | $8399 | a-c 4v 1063 V-twin | 5/shaft | 571 | 27.2 | Lanky Custom is cheaper and lighter than fat-fendered Classic | | YZF600R | $7099 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 412 | 31.7 | An aging yet effective 600 Supersport; more midrange poke than an FZ6 | | V-Star Silverado | $6999 | a-c 4v 649 V-twin | 5/shaft | 544 | 27.9 | Silverado style in a 650cc package; two-tone paint an extra $200 | | FZ6 | $6799 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 423 | 31.5 | Think of it as an R6 for the commuter crowd | | V-Star Custom/Classic | $5799 | a-c 4v 649 V-twin | 5/shaft | 505 | 28.0 | The only 40-cubic-inch V-twin with shaft-drive | | XT225 | $4149 | a-c 4v 223 single | 6/chain | 238 | 31.9 | Friendly little all-purpose puddle-jumper for the masses | | TW200 | $3749 | a-c 2v 198 single | 5/chain | 260 | 31.1 | Nothing new for this family trail bike-since, like, forever | | Virago 250 | $3499 | a-c 4v 249 V-twin | 5/chain | 302 | 27.0 | affordable, low-carb V-twin puts fun in a pint-sized package |
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