2012 Yamaha Motorcycle

While it has not been updated for 2012, the Yamaha YZF-R6 remains a formidable mid-size high-performance sport bike.

Utilizing fly-by-wire technology and performance enhancements like the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake that varies intake tract length and a slipper-type clutch, the R6 is outstanding on both the street and track.

Custom Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

Storz Performance has developed a new line of café racer style accessories for 2004 to current model Harley-Davidson Sportsters. A new show bike, the Storz SP1200RR serves as a rolling display case for these items.

2012 Zero Motorcycle

Featuring a top speed of 80 miles per hour and a range of 112 miles in town (62 miles at a steady 70 mph), the DS ZF9 is a street-friendly dual-sport electric motorcycle.

Recharging the powerpack to full capacity takes under two-and-a-half hours with the Quick 4x charger.

2012 KTM Adventure Motorcycle

Perhaps the most off-road oriented of the large adventure bikes,the KTM 990 Adventure has a dirt bike simplicity that keeps its weight and width under control.

WP suspension is long travel-9.65 inches at both ends- so rugged single-track trails are not out of the question, especially if more aggressive aftermarket knobbies are installed.

2012 BMW Motorcycle

Looking to give the G 650 GS series the same sort of off-road credibility that the larger GSes have, the new Sertão is designed for more rigorous dirt use than the standard 650 GS.

To that goal, the Sertão has longer- travel suspension with firmer settings, as well as spoked-wheels.

2012 Aprilia Motorcycle

Bristling with high-tech goodness, the Aprilia Shiver is a highly adaptable sport bike suited to conditions ranging from rain to challenging high-speed back roads.

2012 Honda Motorcycle

Combining retro styling with Honda technology and performance, the 2012 Honda Shadow Aero ABS is a higher tech machine than its appearance would suggest.

2012 BMW Motorcycle

To many, the BMW R 1200 RT is the gold standard for sport touring, offering a classic air-cooled boxer twin design that has decades-old roots, yet has four valves per cylinder, twin-spark ignition, and sophisticated fuel injection.

2012 KTM Motorcycle

Completely redone for 2012, the 500 EXC has a new chromoly frame to go along with its new engine.

Almost six pounds lighter than the previous 500 EXC, the engine has a lighter piston and connecting rod.

Fuel injection is employed to keep the 510cc motor humming. The suspension, front and rear, is provided by WP.

2012 Honda Motorcycle

For years you have met the nicest people on a Honda, and now Honda has brought friendliness to a new market.

The Fury ABS takes an extreme form of motorcycle design and makes it accessible to those who may have desired a chopper, but weren't willing to tolerate the compromises that come with a true custom machine.

2012 Victory Motorcycle

Available as a limited edition model, the 2012 Cross Roads Classic LE will be numbered and boast special features, including classic paint and graphics, classic leather seat and saddlebags with custom stitching, spoke wheels, windshield, light bar, fender bumpers, and stylish saddlebag rails tip-over protection.

2012 Triumph Motorcycle

Taking the Speed Triple that was updated last year and pumping up the volume, the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple R adds a number of premium components to the mix.

Up front, the R gets Öhlins NIX30 43mm forks, as well as a TTX36 rear shock.