The new year has arrived in a blink of an eye, and one-fifth of the 21st century has passed. Think about the millennium back then, it was 20 years ago now. Let us take a look back at the 10 most eye-catching motorcycles in 2019. Yesterday we talked about the top 6-10 motorcycles. Today we will take a look at the top five motorcycles.

First place, HONDA CBR650R

In one sentence, it is a mid-displacement sports car that allows riders to fully enjoy the fun of sports.

As a new model of Honda’s middleweight full-fairing sports car model, CBR650F, it will debut under the name CBR650R in 2019. Among Honda's many car models, F often means a universal car that can be used in various scenarios, while R emphasizes sports performance.

As the name of the car suggests, the power of the CBR650R comes from a water-cooled parallel four-cylinder engine, which increases the horsepower by 5 to 95 horsepower compared to the previous generation. The weight of the car is reduced by 6KG. In addition to weight reduction, At the same time, the center of gravity is concentrated to make the riding control feel lighter. In terms of suspension, an inverted front fork with four-piston radial calipers is used, and the riding posture becomes lower and lower. Generally speaking, it enhances the sports performance. , making it more like a sports car.

The high-pitched exhaust sound and delicate sense of speed emitted by the parallel four-cylinder are Honda's unique characteristics. Despite this, its just-right horsepower performance makes the rider not feel scary at all even when the speed is high, and the throttle response is also very stable.

Second place, Triumph Street?Triple?RS

To sum it up in one sentence: having MOTO2 pedigree proves that it is the most powerful car in the same series

Triumph has provided race engines for MotoGP’s second-level event MOTO2 since the 2019 season. The engine used in this car is the race model. Triumph used it to build this street car, and its performance is naturally good.

The power of this car comes from a 765cc water-cooled 3-cylinder engine. The frame has been improved from the basic model, with changes in the performance of the three-cylinder and a slender body, a flexible frame and very soft front and rear suspension. , brings a high-quality riding experience.

The 3-cylinder engine has thick and smooth torque output regardless of high or low speeds, and the exhaust sound is worth mentioning. The vehicle is relatively light in control and is very easy to control on ordinary roads.

Third place, SUZUKI KATANA

Summary in one sentence: A modern blade fighter who enjoys hardcore but also wants to ride very free and easy

The foundation of the new KATANA is Suzuki's current model is the GSX-S1000, but the engine lacks the water-cooled parallel four-cylinder engine of the old GSXR1000 (K5), and is set to a long stroke. In this way, it wants to achieve sufficient torque in the mid-to-low speed range. characteristics, even so, the power of this car is still 148 horsepower

The inheritance is not only the engine, but also the body chassis and electronic control system. The new Blade Warrior is also equipped with Suzuki's EASY? START? SYSTEM? system, and the LOW? RPM? ASSIST system that can prevent the engine from stalling even in low-level conditions. For a high-end performance car, it is also a conscience. reflect.

In terms of riding experience, this bike gives you a hard-core, rough feel, and a very direct sense of acceleration. Moreover, because it uses an extremely wide and heightened handlebar, it is easy to straighten the body, allowing the rider to feel The feeling of riding a superbike in the 1980s.

Fourth place, KTM?790?ADV

Summary in one sentence: This is an off-road motorcycle that subverts common sense

The Dakar Rally can It is said to be the most brutal off-road event in the world, and the king KTM, which has not tasted failure in the Dhaka Rally in 18 years, has now launched a new mid-displacement off-road vehicle 790ADV.

This car uses the same power as the 790?duke, a water-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine, commonly known as LC8c. It is matched with a chromolybdenum steel frame, coupled with WP front and rear shock absorbers, the latest Its electronic configuration makes its off-road capability not to be underestimated.

The biggest feature of this car is the unique power feeling of the V-twin engine brought by the 75-degree phase crankshaft, and the smooth feeling produced by the double balance shaft, so it is suitable for both off-road and daily riding. Can have a good feeling.

In terms of electronic configuration, in addition to 3 riding modes, it also supports electronic quick upshifts and downshifts, as well as cornering tracking control systems and ABS systems, so it can be safely and easily controlled by novices.

Fifth place, Harley? Davidson? LiveWire

Summary in one sentence: Harley's first pure electric sports motorcycle in history, reaching the level of mass production.

In Harley, which has been using V-twin cylinders for more than 100 years since its founding, as the retail version of the first electric sports motorcycle in the history of Harley motorcycles, we have seen a new change.

0-100km only takes 3 seconds, and the acceleration makes you feel like it was ejected from a cannon launcher.

Although it is fast, Harley does not neglect its riding experience. The low seat cushion and slender body make it easy to make small arc turns, and you won't feel any pressure when riding on urban streets.

Although an electric motorcycle still faces problems such as battery life and charging, we believe that these problems will be solved in the near future when electric motorcycles become a mainstream trend.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.