The Most Important New Motorcycles Of 2019

Now that 2019 is in full swing and much of the country is in the throes of a polar vortex-induced malaise, motorcyclists have ample time to consider the important things—namely which new motorcycles are the biggest deals of the year.

Source: Motorcyclist.com 

There’s a special place for R-spec Ducatis in the motorcycle world. And Ducati thinks that’s on the top step of the podium. The two-cylinder Panigale never won a World SBK title—the first superbike from Bologna to achieve such a distinction—which is why I’m selling my own Panigale. Kidding. Make no mistake: Ducati built the V4 to bring the SBK crown back to Bologna. The homologation-special V4 R—complete with aerodynamic winglets, revised chassis, and all sorts of moto-fetish-worthy bits and bobs—is Ducati’s gauntlet thrown. The V4 R has a massive point to prove. Will it be enough to loosen Kawasaki and Jonathan Rea’s grip on the championship?