The List 2002 (Aprilia-Kawasaki)
Aprilia
110 Londonderry Court
Suite 130
Woodstock, GA 30188
770/592-2261
ww.aprilia.com | Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | RSV Mille R | $17,299 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 403 | 32.3 | More power, high-spec suspension highlight R model | | RSV Mille | $13,499 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 407 | 32.3 | Updated last year, a credible Superbike contender | | RST1000 Futura | $12,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 462 | 32.3 | Radical styling, all-day comfort, fastwhat do ya want? | | SL1000 Falco R | $10,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 418 | 32.1 | Graphics-only updates to semistandard Falco | | ETV1000 Caponord | $10,999 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 474 | 32.3 | Much-anticipated big trailie could kick R-GS's behind | | RS250 | $8569 | l-c 2st 249 V-twin | 6/chain | 295 | 33.0 | Track-only supertool is a special-order item | | RS50 | $3549 | l-c 2st 50 single | 6/chain | 196 | 31.9 | Join the GP grid at every stoplight; fun but very slow | BMW
300 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
201/307-4000
www.bmwusa.com
| Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | K1200LT Elite | $22,500 | l-c 16v 1171 inline-four | 5/shaft | 796 | 30.3 | Elite version has all the bells and whistles | | K1200LT | $16,990 | l-c 16v 1171 inline-four | 5/shaft | 788 | 30.3 | BMW's take on luxo-touring; Custom and Std. versions | | K1200RS | $16,990 | l-c 16v 1171 inline-four | 6/shaft | 586 | 30.3 | Restyled with comfier ergos, I-ABS. Heavy but fast | | R1150RT | $16,290 | a/o-c 4v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 563 | 30.7 | New fairing and long-awaited 1130cc engine/trans | | R1200C Montana | $15,990 | a/o-c 4v 1170 opposed-twin | 5/shaft | 482 | 29.1 | Wild West meets Kraftwerk. Who asked this question? | | R1100S | $15,690 | a/o-c 4v 1085 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 487 | 29.9 | Underappreciated sport-R last to keep 1085cc engine | | R1150RS | $15,400 | a/o-c 4v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 494 | 30.5 | Original Oilhead mildly updated; old suspension | | R1150GS Adventure | $15,200 | a/o-c 4v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 511 | 35.1 | A massively butched up GS with dirt tires | | R1200C Stiletto | $15,100 | a/o-c 4v 1170 opposed-twin | 5/shaft | 482 | 29.1 | Wrapped in juicy carbon fiber and sprayed black | | R1200C | $14,590 | a/o-c 4v 1170 opposed-twin | 5/shaft | 482 | 29.1 | Basic BMW cruiser could be V-Rod's cousin, no? | | R1150GS | $14,500 | a/o-c 4v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 530 | 33.1 | A staff favorite; no changes for '02 (and that's just fine) | | R1150R | $9990 | a/o-c 4v 1130 opposed-twin | 6/shaft | 492 | 31.5 | Restyled (and lovely) Roadster; ABS is $2200 option | | F650CS | $8690 | l-c 4v 649 single | 5/belt | N/A | 30.7 | New model for new riders, with accessories galore | | F650GS Dakar | $8690 | l-c 4v 649 single | 5/chain | 387 | 31.5 | Set up for real off-road action with real off-road tires | | F650GS | $8190 | l-c 4v 649 single | 5/chain | 395 | 30.7 | ABS is a $500 option on BMW's entry-level thumper |
Buell
3700 West Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414/343-8400
www.buell.com
| Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | Thunderbolt S3T | $12,495 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 465 | 31.5 | Standard S3 retired but bagger remains unchanged | | X1W White Lightning | $11,395 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 440 | 31.0 | Massively tweaked Sporty mill is all about top end now | | Lightning X1 | $10,995 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 440 | 31.0 | Middle-boy sport model; an axe or stiletto? | | Firebolt XB9R | $9995 | a-c 4v 984 V-twin | 5/belt | 385 | 30.5 | Lots of new ideas here; execution will be everything | | Cyclone M2 | $8995 | a-c 4v 1203 V-twin | 5/belt | 435 | 31.0 | Maybe the best all-around Buell; makes most torque | | Blast! | $4395 | a-c 2v 492 single | 5/belt | 360 | 25.5/27.5 | Entry-level basher unchanged for '02; two seat heights |
Ducati
237 West Parkway
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
973/839-2600
www.ducatiUSA.com
| Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | 998 Bostrom | $22,695 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 412 | 31.1 | Order now as only 155 B-boy reps are to be made | | 998 | $17,695 | l-c 8v 998 V-twin | 6/chain | 436 | 31.1 | Enter the Testastretta. Will we miss the 996? | | ST4s | $15,195 | l-c 8v 996 V-twin | 6/chain | 467 | 32.3 | Huge improvements from better suspension, 996cc | | 748R/S | $14,795 | l-c 8v 748 V-twin | 6/chain | 423 | 31.1 | Not a Testastretta, but extremely serious | | 748 | $13,495 | l-c 8v 748 V-twin | 6/chain | 423 | 31.1 | Base 748 will still get your heart pumping | | Monster S4 | $12,995 | l-c 8v 916 V-twin | 6/chain | 423 | 31.5 | Mega power in ST4 chassis; is there a 996 waiting? | | ST2 | $11,795 | l-c 4v 944 V-twin | 6/chain | 460 | 32.3 | Son-of-Paso stays the course, price continues down | | Supersport 900 | $11,395 | a-c 4v 904 V-twin | 6/chain | 414 | 32.1 | Half-fairing versions gone; still controversially styled | | Monster 900i.e. | $11,095 | a-c 4v 904 V-twin | 6/chain | 407 | 31.4 | Minor tweaks to the essential Monster | | 900 Sport | $9995 | a-c 4v 904 V-twin | 6/chain | 414 | 32.1 | New cost-cutter SS with big engine and dual discs | | Supersport 750 | $9195 | a-c 4v 748 V-twin | 5/chain | 403 | 32.1 | Same as 900 but for a cog in the box; no half-faired | | Monster 750i.e. | $8395 | a-c 4v 748 V-twin | 5/chain | 394 | 31.3 | Injection comes to the 750, otherwise unchanged | | 750 Sport | $7995 | a-c 4v 748 V-twin | 5/chain | 398 | 32.1 | Underdog opening shot; cheap in the wrong places | | Monster 620i.e. | $6995 | a-c 4v 620 V-twin | 5/chain | 389 | 31.3 | More cubes, injection for the entry-level Duck |
Harley-Davidson
3700 West Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414/343-4056
www.harley-davidson.com
| Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | Ultra Classic E-Glide | $19,185 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 788 | 27.3 | Top-shelf tourer has everything but quick reflexes | | Heritage Springer | $17,295 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 716 | 27.3 | More exposed springs than a cheap hotel mattress | | V-Rod | $16,995 | l-c 8v 1130 V-twin | 5/belt | 596 | 26.0 | Kick-ass power cruiser with Porsche power. Woo-hoo! | | Heritage Softail Classic | $16,555 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 696 | 25.4 | Arguably the classic-cruiser template; fairly refined | | Softail Deuce | $16,555 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 645 | 26.0 | Factory custom breaks the Milwaukee mold | | Electra Glide Classic | $16,220 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 776 | 27.3 | Big tourer with max customizing potential | | Road Glide | $16,060 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 731 | 26.9 | Touring chassis, sleek frame-mount fairingvery cool | | Springer Softail | $15,995 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 653 | 25.8 | Springer fork mated to sleeker styling than Heritage | | Dyna Wide Glide | $15,950 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 612 | 26.8 | A Willie G favorite; 21-inch front wheel, apehangers | | Fat Boy | $15,795 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 666 | 25.5 | In the land of bratwurst, fat is phat | | Road King | $15,790 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 723 | 27.3 | It's good to be the King. (A classic style still selling well) | | Night Train | $14,950 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 630 | 25.2 | We used to drink this stuff. Graduated to Brew 102 | | Dyna T-Sport | $14,895 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 642 | 27.9 | Sport-touring in the H-D idiom; curious but good | | Dyna Low Rider | $14,795 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 614 | 26.5 | Built for the slight of inseam, choppy ride results | | Dyna Super Glide Sport | $13,895 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 619 | 27.2 | Taller legs, sporty ergos; a capable and fun Dyna | | Electra Glide Std. | $13,995 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 758 | 27.3 | Base-model tourer ready for customizing | | Softail Standard | $12,535 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 630 | 26.1 | The bike that launched a thousand customs | | Dyna Super Glide | $11,895 | a-c 4v 1450 V-twin | 5/belt | 612 | 26.5 | Lowest-cost TC88 H-D is the proverbial blank slate | | Sportster 1200 | $8995 | a-c 4v 1200 V-twin | 5/belt | 491 | 28.9 | Sport and Custom versions also; tolerable performance | | Sportster 883R | $6695 | a-c 4v 883 V-twin | 5/belt | 489 | 28.0 | Orange-and-black paint on standard 883. Cute | | Sportster 883 | $5695 | a-c 4v 883 V-twin | 5/belt | 489 | 28.0 | Basic entry-level barge. Vibey, slow, ready for a remake |
Honda
1919 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90501
310/783-2000
www.hondamotorcycle.com
| Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | Gold Wing | $17,699 | l-c 12v 1832 opposed-six | 5/shaft | 792 | 29.1 | Go whomp on one of these and say you're not smitten! | | VTX1800S | $13,199 | l-c 6v 1795 V-twin | 5/shaft | 705 | 27.3 | New spoke-wheel version gets deep-fendered look | | Valkyrie | $13,099 | l-c 12v 1520 opposed-six | 5/shaft | 681 | 28.9 | Last Valky standing, and it's still a rocket ride | | VTX1800R | $12,999 | l-c 6v 1795 V-twin | 5/shaft | 739 | 27.3 | R does not mean Race, but Retrogot it? | | VTX1800C | $12,499 | l-c 6v 1795 V-twin | 5/shaft | 705 | 27.3 | Original VTX is still the best looking (we think) | | ST1100/ABS | $11,899 | l-c 16v 1084 V-four | 5/shaft | 635 | 31.5 | Last chance for ST before stunning ST1300 debuts | | CBR1100XX | $10,999 | l-c 16v 1137 inline-four | 6/chain | 492 | 31.9 | Beautiful new pearl color for '02, otherwise unchanged | | RC51 | $10,999 | l-c 8v 999 V-twin | 6/chain | 430 | 32.3 | Detail refinements for Nicky and Colin's favorite tool | | CBR954RR | $10,599 | l-c 16v 954 inline-four | 6/chain | 370 | 32.1 | Bore job to wrest literbike crown from GSX-R1000 | | Interceptor | $9999 | l-c 16v 781 V-four | 6/chain | 472 | 31.7 | Dramatically restyled, VTEC power; but porkomatic | | Shadow Aero | $8999 | l-c 6v 1099 V-twin | 5/shaft | 615 | 28.5 | Art-deco styling, offset-crank V-twin, typically Honda | | Super Hawk | $8999 | l-c 8v 996 V-twin | 6/chain | 426 | 31.9 | Oft-ignored but gratifying all-around twin | | CBR600F4i | $8199 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 370 | 31.7 | Sharper than F4 but a better all-arounder? Close call | | Shadow Sabre | $8199 | l-c 6v 1099 V-twin | 5/shaft | 573 | 27.2 | Sleeker Shadow for the hot-rod-inclined | | 919 | $7999 | l-c 16v 919 inline-four | 6/chain | 427 | 31.5 | CBR900RR engine in naked chassis; an FZ1 it ain't | | Shadow Spirit | $7999 | l-c 6v 1099 V-twin | 5/shaft | 553 | 28.7 | Original VT1100 resurrected for the budget-minded | | Magna | $7499 | l-c 16v 748 V-four | 5/chain | 505 | 28.0 | V-four power and (slightly) dated styling; unique | | Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe | $5999 | l-c 6v 745 V-twin | 5/chain | 505 | 27.6 | For that full-fendered look without those filling cubes | | Shadow Spirit 750 | $5999 | l-c 6v 745 V-twin | 5/chain | 496 | 26.6 | Cut-rate Shadow is handsome if modestly quick | | Nighthawk 750 | $5799 | a-c 16v 747 inline-four | 5/chain | 463 | 30.9 | Smooth and nearly featureless; still loved by many | | XR650L | $5499 | a-c 4v 644 single | 5/chain | 324 | 37.0 | Light but old d-p mount; waiting for CRF trickledown | | Shadow VLX | $4999 | l-c 6v 583 V-twin | 4/chain | 452 | 25.6 | Budget cruiser for the coupon clipper | | Nighthawk | $3399 | a-c 4v 234 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 287 | 29.3 | A little something for Great Aunt Martha, yes? | | Rebel | $2999 | a-c 4v 234 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 306 | 26.6 | Miniature cruiser is well built but arthritic |
Kawasaki
9950 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618
949/770-0400
www.kawasaki.com
| Model | Price | Engine (note 1) | Speeds/Final drive | Dry wt. (lb.) | Seat height (in.) | Verdict | | Vulcan 1500 Nomad Fi | $12,999 | l-c 8v 1470 V-twin | 5/shaft | 739 | 28.3 | Only Nomad left now that carb version is gone | | Voyager XII | $12,299 | l-c 16v 1196 inline-four | 5/shaft | 728 | 29.7 | Old enough to vote and drink (and enjoy it) | | Vulcan 1500 Drifter | $11,799 | l-c 8v 1470 V-twin | 5/shaft | 668 | 29.1 | Big old fenders, developed chassis and evergreen mill | | Vulcan Mean Streak | $10,999 | l-c 8v 1470 V-twin | 5/shaft | 637 | 27.6 | New perf.-cruiser entry; best handling of the bunch | | ZX-12R | $10,999 | l-c 16v 1198 inline-four | 6/chain | 463 | 31.9 | Fast-boy 12R receives numerous updates this year | | ZZ-R1200 | $10,499 | l-c 16v 1052 inline-four | 6/chain | n/a | n/a | So long, ZX-11; new ZZ-R takes to sport-touring | | Vulcan 1500 Classic | $9999 | l-c 8v 1470 V-twin | 5/shaft | 659 | 29.1 | Fi version is $600 more; worth the dough | | ZX-9R | $9499 | l-c 16v 899 inline-four | 6/chain | 404 | 31.9 | Many small revisions could close gap to R1/954/GSX-R | | ZX-7R | $8799 | l-c 16v 748 inline-four | 6/chain | 448 | 31.1 | Still struts on the track, but surely a new one's coming | | Concours | $8199 | l-c 16v 997 inline-four | 6/shaft | 595 | 31.1 | Aging sport-tourer still has fans; unchanged for '02 | | ZRX1200R | $7899 | l-c 16v 1164 inline-four | 5/chain | 492 | 31.1 | Lawson-rep. paint and new-found punch; lovin' it! | | ZX-6R | $7699 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 377 | 32.3 | Lower price on what may be the best all-around 600 | | Vulcan 800 Drifter | $7499 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/chain | 547 | 29.9 | Looks like the 1500, handles better | | ZX-6 | $6999 | l-c 16v 599 inline-four | 6/chain | 430 | 30.7 | Elderly ZX can be had for cheap; still a thrilling mill | | Vulcan 800 Classic | $6799 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/chain | 516 | 27.8 | Best looking of the non-Drifter 800s by far | | Vulcan 750 | $6099 | l-c 8v 749 V-twin | 5/shaft | 483 | 28.9 | So '80s you can almost hear Duran Duran | | Vulcan 800 | $5999 | l-c 8v 805 V-twin | 5/chain | 496 | 28.0 | Got that full-fendered look and a stout heart | | ZR-7S | $5999 | a-c 8v 738 inline-four | 5/chain | 445 | 31.5 | Sticks to '80s tech, and often feels like it | | Ninja 500R | $5099 | l-c 8v 498 vertical-twin | 6/chain | 388 | 30.5 | No changes for '02, thanks; number one in a field of two | | KLR650 | $4999 | l-c 4v 651 single | 5/chain | 337 | 35.0 | Big-bore "killer" a superb value among d-p thumpers | | Vulcan 500 LTD | $4699 | l-c 8v 498 vertical-twin | 5/chain | 496 | 28.1 | Ninja 500R-powered cruiser; plenty quick | | KLR250 | $4149 | l-c 4v 249 single | 6/chain | 258 | 33.7 | Little KLR lacks punch of 650 (no kidding!) but still OK | | Super Sherpa | $3999 | a-c 4v 249 single | 6/chain | 249 | 32.7 | Very basic, pretty cheap, fits on your RV | | Ninja 250R | $2999 | l-c 8v 248 vertical-twin | 6/chain | 304 | 29.3 | Tiny tot tempting tool for terrorizing townsfolk | | Eliminator 125 | $2499 | a-c 4v 124 single | 5/chain | 282 | 26.8 | New one-lunger fine for the country, small pilots |
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