2006 Motorcycles - The List 2006

model	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?
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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