Updated Retro Motorcycles United States: Now, there are absolutely loads of new and updated retro motorcycles on the market for 2025. So, here we go with my pick of the best and we’re going in price order ascended.
Honda’s GB350S gets us started at the more affordable end of the market, coming in at just under four grand. And it’s got to be said, it looks like a decent amount of bike for the money.
| Bike Name | Manufacturer | Key Features | Price Range (Approx.) | Retro Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Twin 900 (2025) | Triumph | USD fork, piggyback shocks, radial caliper, lean-sensitive tech, new dash | Mid-range | Classic Bonneville with sportier updates |
| Scrambler Icon Dark | Ducati | Air-cooled L-twin, ride-by-wire, TFT display, minimal finish | Just under £10,000 | Basic blacked-out retro |
| V7 Sport | Moto Guzzi | 853cc V-twin, upside-down fork, Brembo brakes, shaft drive | Slightly above regular V7 Stone | Italian V-twin charm |
| Vitpilen 801 | Husqvarna | KTM 790 engine, minimalist design, round LED headlight, 100+ HP | Mid-range | Neo-retro with modern power |
| Bonneville Icon Editions | Triumph | Classic paint, heritage logos, T100/T120/Scrambler/Bobber variants | £600–£800 more than base model | Strong retro styling |
| XSR 900 | Yamaha | CP3 inline triple, 120 HP, upgraded TFT and quick shifter | Mid-range | 1980s-inspired modern performance |
| Scrambler Full Throttle | Ducati | Flat-track style, quick shifter, Termignoni exhaust, black/bronze color | Slightly above Icon Dark | Sporty retro scrambler |
| Speed Twin 1200 RS | Triumph | Brembo Stylema brakes, Öhlins shocks, digital dash, high-spec performance | £14,500 | Premium modern-classic |
| Scrambler x Rizoma Edition | Ducati | Rizoma rose gold parts, limited to 500 units | £13,000+ | Exclusive, minimalist retro look |
| Bobber TFC | Triumph | TFC paint, Akrapovic exhaust, Öhlins fork/shock, clip-ons, gold chain | £17,000 | Factory custom retro bobber |
| R12S | BMW | Orange fade paint, boxer engine, heritage styling | £18,500 | High-end retro-inspired boxer |
Triumph Speed Twin 900
The Triumph retros are some of my favorites on the market, with a higher level of performance and finish that I think can justify the extra spend if you can stretch to it.
The entry point into the Bonneville lineup is the Speed Twin 900, formerly known as the Street Twin, and this one has had a substantial update for 2025 with a much more sporty image.
So, while the engine’s the same with the 900 parallel twin, the chassis has been tweaked with an upside down fork, piggyback shocks, and a new radial front brake caliper just to give it a bit more of a responsive feel out on the road.
Then, the tech is also being improved with lean-sensitive rider aids, a new digital dash, and also the option to fit their Bluetooth connectivity module. And it’s all wrapped up in a more chiseled aggressive styling package that I think perfectly suits its new personality.
This one has been their best-selling Bonneville over the past few years, and with this update I fully expect it to continue to be so. Now, before we get onto the next bike, I just wanna say a massive thanks to Flying Eyes for supporting the channel and sponsoring this video.
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Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark
Now, next up, we’ve got Ducati at just under 10,000 pounds with the return of their Scrambler Icon Dark, which was previously available as a simple, affordable take on their Scrambler platform, with slightly cheaper finish in parts, and also a completely blacked out paint job.
Thing is, though, a year or so back, they actually dropped this model when they announced the major overhaul of the Scrambler lineup.
And so it’s great to see it back again for 2025. With this one, you get the same peachy air-cooled L-twin engine as the previous generation, along with that lightweight and easy to ride chassis.
But then also inherits all of the new stuff from the latest generation Scramblers, like the much improved ride-by-wire throttle, which opens up a couple of riding modes, and also the new TFT display.
This one is absolutely ideal if you want a Ducati at the lowest possible price or if you’re planning to customize it anyway and you just want a basic blank canvas to start from.
Moto Guzzi V7 Sport
One of my favorite new bikes though from EICMA this year has to be this new Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, which I think looks absolutely fantastic in this lime green paint job.
The V7 has always been one of my favorite retro bikes with some proper V-twin soul, beautiful Italiano styling, and then also some surprisingly practical features like the shaft drive and a massive fuel tank.
But new for 2025, this V7 Sport has been put on steroids. And so there’s more power and torque from the 853cc transverse V-twin, a new upside down fork, twin Brembo front brakes, lean-sensitive rider aids, a sport riding mode, and more.
So look, it should offer a lot of the same character and riding experience of the existing V7 that I like so much but just with a bit more get up and go, which is always a good thing in my book.
Now, there’s no official price on this one as of yet, but I’d expect it to be about a grand more than the regular V7 Stone. And I think of all the bikes on this list, this is probably the one that I’m most excited to get hold of and review in the next few months.
Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
Now, we make one of these retro videos pretty much every year and there are always a few complaints in the comments about my definition of retro and as to whether some of the bikes included should be on the list or not.
And I think this one, the new Vitpilen 801 from Husqvarna, well, I have to admit, it probably is pushing the boundaries a bit. You see, it’s a more stylish interpretation of the KTM 790 Duke with Husqvarna and KTM being sister companies.
And while it might not look particularly old school, I think the minimal design language and the round headlight and daytime running light might be enough to get it on the radar of anyone who’s looking for something a little more tasteful than your average modern day naked bike.
With a proper lively 790 parallel twin making just over 100 horsepower, fully adjustable WP Apex suspension, lightweight 17-inch wheels front and rear, and all the techie settings you could ever want, this is definitely one to look at if you fancy something that goes quick but does it in style.
Triumph Icon Editions
Now, every year, Triumph attempt to keep the Bonneville lineup fresh with a special edition paint scheme like the Gold Line editions, the Chrome editions, and also the Stealth editions which they had on last year.
For 2025 though they’ve come out with this, the Icon Editions, which takes inspiration from one of the oldest variations of the Triumph logo which you’ll see featured along the side of the tank of each of these models.
On top of that, you also get some Icon Edition logos dotted around the bike as well as a different dedicated classic paint scheme for each of the bikes. And this one’s available on the Scrambler 900, T100, T120, the Scrambler 1200s, and also the Bobber and the Speedmaster.
Personally though, I think it suits the more traditional looking bikes the best like the T100 and the T120. And as usual with these Bonneville Editions, it won’t be limited in terms of numbers but just in terms of time.
So these will only be available for the 2025 model year. For an Icon Edition, you’ll pay an extra 600 quid on top of the standard bike for the 900s and 800 quid on top of the standard price for the 1200s.
Yamaha XSR 900
Now, another slightly dubious entrant here is the Yamaha XSR 900 which is heavily based upon their thoroughly modern MT-09 Naked. And so yeah, admittedly a lot of the bike doesn’t exactly look super retro, but the top half with the round headlight, the bar and mirrors, the ’80s inspired tank and side panels and seat hump, well, they do throw it back a bit to bikes of that era.
And I think personally it offers something a lot more palatable and visually pleasing than the super angular styling of the MT. For 2025, this one gets a couple of tweaks with a much improved bigger TFT display and also an updated quick shifter.
And with almost 120 horsepower on top from that brilliant CP3 inline triple, well, this is another one to definitely consider if you want a retro that biases heavily towards modern day performance.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Thing is though, for another 1300 quid you might also want to consider Triumph’s heavily updated Speed Twin 1200 which also comes in a new top of the range RS variant for 2025. The styling is fresh, the tech is upgrade traded too.
And the RS gets the best of the best in terms of chassis spec, with Brembo Stylema brakes up front and Ohlins piggyback shocks at the rear.
I’ve been lucky enough to ride both of these bikes on their press launch recently, and I will say that both have their place, with the standard bike making for a slightly better-balanced sporty all-rounder, whilst the RS is a bit more aggressive and better suited to quicker riding.
The only downside for a lot of speed twin fans is that new digital dash that replaces the much-loved twin analog clocks and the fact that that RS model now comes in at a fairly hefty 14 and a half grand.
Having ridden it, though, I will say there are few retros that can offer such a tantalizing blend of looks, quality, character, handling, and tech. And I’ll definitely be looking to get one again this year for a longer loan to enjoy it some more.
Ducati x Rizoma Limited Edition
Clearly not satisfied with two scramblers though this year, Ducati have also partnered with high-end Italian parts manufacturer Rizoma to also release this special edition that will cost you just over 13,000 pounds.
And it won’t be particularly different to ride, but what you do get is a minimal, almost Husqvarna-esque finish. And as you’d expect, it’s covered in bespoke Rizoma bits, which are finished in a sort of rose gold.
Personally, I think I probably prefer the looks of that Full Throttle, but if you fancy getting something a little more exclusive and you like this semi-futuristic look, then 13 grand actually ain’t that bad for a limited edition Ducati, especially when you consider that there’s just 500 planned for production.
Triumph Bobber TFC
Another special edition, though, that I do rather like the look of for 2025 is the new Triumph Bobber TFC, which follows on from other previous TFC models like the Thruxton or the Rocket or the previous Bobber.
TFC stands for Triumph Factory Custom, so it’s basically what their designers and engineers can come up with if they’re given a bit more budget to bling them out.
And this one gets a dedicated TFC paint job, clip-on style handlebars, an Ohlins fork and shock, Brembo monoblock brakes, an Akrapovic silencer, and also the all-important gold chain. Personally, I think this one looks absolutely fantastic.
And while 17 grand is undoubtedly a lot of money, at about four grand more than a standard Bobber, well, this one doesn’t at all feel like a gimmicky special edition, with loads of tangible improvements to the components and spec across the entire bike.
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BMW R12S
Top of the list, though, at just under 18 and a half grand is this absolute beauty from BMW. It’s called the R12S, and as you might expect, it’s heavily based upon their R12 retro platform, but with this striking orange fade paint job to reference the sporty boxers of yesteryear.
We’ve got a full video about this one, so I’ll put it on the screen now so you can give it a click and give it a watch if you haven’t already. And also, I’d love to know from you down in the comments below which of the bikes on the list today has caught your eye.
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