Top Ten High Rated Motorcycles of 2022

The rider has chosen the Bike of the Year for the past 32 years. Except for two years (Honda F6B in 2013 and BMW R 1200 RT in 2014), when we selected the People’s Choice winner based on reader votes, it was up to the Rider editorial team to decide the winner. Overall experience with year-qualified applicants. We test as many new or substantially updated motorcycles introduced last year as possible by riding them and trying them for their intended purpose. Since announcing last year’s winner, we’ve reviewed various bikes, including cruisers, baggers, sport bikes, adventure bikes, naked bikes, mini bikes, sport tourers, luxury tourers, cafe racers, standards, Dual sports, and even a kid-sized electric dirt bike. Following is the complete list of the Top Ten High-Rated Motorcycles of 2022.

Top Ten High Rated Motorcycles of 2022 – Top Rated

BMW K 1600 GTL

BMW’s top-of-the-line luxury tourer, which won Ryder’s 2012 MOTY award, gets its most significant change yet for 2022. It has a smooth 1,649cc inline-six engine produces 160 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. A massive 10.25-inch TFT, an air-conditioned smartphone compartment, and other added comfort and convenience features. Additionally, its full suite of electronic rider aids has been improved.

CFMOTO 650 ADVentura

The all-new 650 ADVentura, which goes head-to-head with the Kawasaki Versys 650LT, is powered by a 649cc parallel-twin engine that produces 60 horsepower and 41 lb-ft of torque. It has a hardshell saddlebag, an adjustable windscreen, a TFT display, LED lighting, a slip/assist clutch, standard ABS, and Pirelli Angel GT Sport Touring tires. At $6,799, it costs $3,200 less than the Kawasaki.

Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak

BMW’s top-of-the-line luxury tourer, which won Ryder’s 2012 MOTY Award, gets its most significant makeover yet for 2022. It has a smooth 1,649cc inline-six engine produces 160 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. A massive 10.25-inch TFT, an air-conditioned smartphone compartment, and other added comfort and convenience features. Additionally, its full suite of electronic rider aids has been improved.

Harley-Davidson Nightster

The all-new 650 ADVentura, which goes head-to-head with the Kawasaki Versys 650LT, is powered by a 649cc parallel-twin engine that produces 60 horsepower and 41 lb-ft of torque. It has a hardshell saddlebag, an adjustable windscreen, a TFT display, LED lighting, a slip/assist clutch, standard ABS, and Pirelli Angel GT Sport Touring tires. At $6,799, it costs $3,200 less than the Kawasaki.

Honda Navi

The all-new Honda Navi Activa 6G uses the fan-cooled 109cc single and CVT transmission from the scooter and Grom’s well-loved design language to walk the line between a turn-and-go scooter and a step-over motorcycle. The 8-hp Navi is a great entry-level motorcycle because it weighs just 236 lb, has a seat height of 30 inches, and costs just $1,807

Indian Pursuit Limited

Ryder’s 2020 MOTY was India’s Challenger Bagger, powered by a liquid-cooled Power Plus 108 V-Twin engine that produces 108 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque at the rear tire. With fairing lowers, a tall adjustable windscreen, a touring comfort seat, heated grips, and a trunk with an integrated passenger backrest, the Pursuit Limited (or Dark Horse) improves touring performance.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo

The 1290 Super Duke R, also known as “The Beast,” received updates such as a new throttle-by-wire system, WP Semi-Active Technology (SAT) suspension with six settings and automatic preload adjustment, And much more. With a 1,301cc V-Twin engine that produces 180 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque and electronics that let riders control The Beast however they look fit,

Royal Enfield Classic 350

The Classic 350 features a 349cc air/oil-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve, fuel-injected single with a 5-speed transmission and revives the styling that made the Royal Enfield Bullet, produced from 1931 to 2020. Such an excellent bike, the Classic 350 is the epitome of straightforward, fun, and affordable motorcycling. It is offered in nine color combinations and starts at $4,599.

Triumph Tiger 1200

For the 2023 model year, Triumph completely redesigned the Tiger 1200 adventure bike platform, shedding 55 lb in weight, installing a 147-hp triple from the Speed Triple, adding a new chassis, and improving electronics. Five models are available: the off-road capable Rally Pro and Rally Explorer, the street-oriented GT, GT Pro, and GT Explorer.

Yamaha MT-10

The MT-10, the forerunner of the FZ1 that won Rider’s MOTY in 2006, tops Yamaha’s hyper-necked pecking order. This “master of torque” is powered by a YZF-R1-derived cross-plane inline-four engine with 160 horsepower. For 2022, it received updates, including new R1-derived electronics, better brakes, redesigned styling and ergonomics, a new TFT display, and more.

Top Ten High Rated Motorcycles of 2022 – Top List