Well it seems a few manufacturers have been busy.. Busy searching through their parts bins to bolt something together for the show circuit this year.
MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800
Aside from having a tongue-twisting name you get an adventure spec (tarmac only) Brutale 800

Ducati Monster 1200/1200S water cooled
The new S4R. Not sure if this will steal sales form the streetfighter as it's around 20hp down on output.

Honda CTX1300
Anyone remember the DN-01? This one has an ST1300 engine and comes with it's own ugly stick.

Honda VFR800F
"New" VFR is 10kg lighter, a bees dick more powerful. No gear driven cams.

Yamaha MT-07
689cc vertical twin version of the FZ/MT-09. Likely to be a ER-6 competitor but ineligible for LAMS which is curious.

Thoughts?
Did they do good?
Did they ignore your needs?
Does bike x need a 25l tank and 1800hp with a comfy seat and superbike handling?
Are manufacturers getting stagnant and merely relying on screwing together parts bin specials to increase profit margins?
MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800
Aside from having a tongue-twisting name you get an adventure spec (tarmac only) Brutale 800

Ducati Monster 1200/1200S water cooled
The new S4R. Not sure if this will steal sales form the streetfighter as it's around 20hp down on output.

Honda CTX1300
Anyone remember the DN-01? This one has an ST1300 engine and comes with it's own ugly stick.

Honda VFR800F
"New" VFR is 10kg lighter, a bees dick more powerful. No gear driven cams.

Yamaha MT-07
689cc vertical twin version of the FZ/MT-09. Likely to be a ER-6 competitor but ineligible for LAMS which is curious.

Thoughts?
Did they do good?
Did they ignore your needs?
Does bike x need a 25l tank and 1800hp with a comfy seat and superbike handling?
Are manufacturers getting stagnant and merely relying on screwing together parts bin specials to increase profit margins?
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