The popular specialized edition CycleWorld regularly pleases motorcycle fans with professional tips and reviews. To help everyone who chooses an iron horse for themselves, the experts of the publication compiled a rating of the best motorcycles of 2013. A number of models remained in the ranking from last year, however, the top ten were replenished with some interesting new products.
We will try to briefly evaluate the characteristics and features of each of these truly outstanding bikes.
10. BMW R1200GS
The best motorcycle for travel - adventure equipped with a water cooled engine. Engine displacement - 1170 cm ?, maximum power - 125 hp The bike has a 6-speed gearbox, a tank with a capacity of 30 liters and a curb weight of 260 kg.
9. BMW HP4
The best superbike It has a curb weight of 199 kg, a fuel tank with a capacity of 17.5 liters, a 6-speed gearbox and a liter engine. The motorcycle accelerates to 100 km / h in just 2.9 seconds.
8. DUCATI STREETFIGHTER 848
The best medium-sized motorcycle takes pride of place in the ranking for the second year in a row. The bike has an engine of 850 cm ?, a proprietary traction control system (DTC), a fuel tank of 16.5 liters. The price of a motorcycle in Russia is about 750 thousand rubles.
7. BMW K 1600 GTL
Best Touring Motorcycle 2013 is designed to overcome long routes with maximum comfort. 1649 cm engine develops power up to 160 hp The fuel tank has a volume of 26.5 liters, and the average fuel consumption per 100 km of the bike is 4.6 liters in the suburban cycle. The price of a motorcycle in Russia is about 1,150 thousand rubles.
6. KAWASAKI KX450F
Best cross bike equipped with an engine capacity of 449 cm ?, has a curb weight of 113 kg, a tank with a capacity of 6.2 liters. The motorcycle body is distinguished by an aluminum half-duplex frame. The average price of this motorcycle in Russia is 350 thousand rubles.
5. BMW K1600GT
The best sports tourist 2013 has an engine displacement of 1600 cm? 160 hp, weight 320 kg with a full tank, a 6-speed gearbox and a 24-liter tank. The average price of this heavy and very powerful motorcycle in Russia is 1 million rubles.
4. KAWASAKI ZX-14R
Best street bike perfectly combines fast streamlined forms of a sports motorcycle with the maximum comfort of the rider. The bike is equipped with an engine with a volume of 1441 cm ?, lightweight rims and an ABS brake system. The price of a motorcycle in Russia is about 750 thousand rubles.
3. HONDA CB1100
The best standard motorcycle has an 1140 cm engine? 90 hp, 6-speed gearbox and a mass of 248 kg with an empty tank. The average motorcycle price in Russia is 470 thousand rubles.
2. KTM 500 EXC
Best Enduro Bike 2013 has a 510.4 cm engine , 6-speed gearbox, weight 122 kg with an empty tank. The motorcycle is ideal for lovers of sports riding and for traveling thousands of kilometers, and on any track. The average price of a motorcycle in Russia is 450 thousand rubles.
1. MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA 1400 CUSTOM
Best cruiser 2013 is the flagship model of the famous Italian manufacturer. The bike is equipped with a 1380 cm? V-engine, three-level traction control, has a mass of 300 kg. The price of a motorcycle starts from 475 thousand rubles.
