12 Most Anticipated Japanese Motorcycles Incoming in 2022 (Modern Designs and Better Tech)

Japanese motorcycle manufacturers always mean business, so for the 2022 model year their overall roster of newcomers is getting close to 30 models. Today, however, we will cover only the most anticipated dozen from this bunch! Superbikes, sport tourers, adventure models, nakeds and retros, today nothing is off the menu!

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Here is the full list of models shown in this #ATmotorcycles release:

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Yamaha MT-10 SP
yamahamotorsports.com/hyper-naked/models/mt-10-sp

In addition to a host of technical updates, Yamaha MT-10 gains a new flagship model labeled SP. It has the same styling as the regular MT-10 with its twin LED headlights and browlike DRLs, but gains an exclusive Liquid Metal/Raven color scheme.

01:36 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and 30th Anniversary SP
hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/351678/the-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-sp-30th-anniversary-and-new-adv350-headline-hondas-2021-eicma-line-up

After becoming a triple R model in 2020, the Firebalade failed to reach its on paper potential on track, so Honda went back to the drawing board.

02:58 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
kawasaki.eu/en/products/Sport_Tourer/2022/Ninja_H2_SX_SE/overview?Uid=07E3Dl5eDQ1fXlFYUVkOXFtQX1ENXl9aW1hZWFgOUFpYDF4

2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE adopts minor cosmetic tweaks and gets an optimized supercharged 998cc inline 4. Besides, the sport tourer gains some serious electronic aids like Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection, and Adaptive Cruise Control.

04:14 Suzuki Hayabusa
suzukicycles.com/sportbike/2022/hayabusa

An update for the Busa is a once in a decade occasion, so anyone even remotely interested in this model should take notice. The Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle has 550 new or redesigned parts aiming for the ultimate and balanced superbike experience.

05:23 Yamaha XSR900
yamahamotorsports.com/sport-heritage/models/xsr900

The original XSR900 was introduced in 2016 as a new-retro follow up to the MT-09 naked, however, Yamaha’s marketing department has already granted the model the legendary status. Well, in 2022 the legend is being reborn as the second generation.

06:37 Honda 1100 NT
hondanews.eu/eu/en/motorcycles/media/pressreleases/348076/2022-honda-nt1100

Building on the Africa Twin platform, the new Honda 1100 NT offers a compact, well-equipped and powerful package for real world conditions.

07:57 Kawasaki Z650RS
kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/z/retro-sport/z650rs/2022-z650rs?cm_re=MPP-_-Z650RS:MODELS-_-VIEWSPECSDETAILS

2022 Kawasaki Z650RS a neo-retro spin on the brand’s Z650 naked bike. Its styling is clearly inspired by the 1970s Z1 and it especially stands out when it is wearing the available Candy Emerald Green body color.

09:09 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid
yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/news/2022-yamaha-tenere-700-raid-prototype–racing-for-the-next-horiz/

Our first preview for this bike came at the 2021 Milan Motorcycle show, and now, new Yamaha patents reveal more details for the production version of the Tenere 700 Raid.

10:11 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT
globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/products/gsx-s1000gt

With the introduction of the new GSX-S1000GT, Suzuki addresses the expectations of sport tourer fans. The bike offers a proper balance between power, comfort and ergonomics, which are excellently wrapped under a modern-looking skin with a sharp nose and standard LED units.

11:12 Kawasaki KLR 650
kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/klr/dual-sport/klr650/2022-klr650-abs?cm_re=MPP-_-KLR%C2%AE650:MODELS-_-VIEWSPECSDETAILS

The third generation of the 2022 Yamaha KLR650 still uses the old-school engine, but its frame, suspension and electronics packages are all-new.

12:23 Honda SuperCub
powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto/super-cub-c125

2022 Honda SuperCub boasts a revised suspension represented by a 26mm telescopic fork and twin shock, gains all-LED lighting, and wears a new Matte Gray Metallic paint.

13:26 Suzuki Katana
bikes.suzuki.co.uk/news/suzuki-katana-sharpened-for-2022

A katana must always be sharpened, so Suzuki refreshes its retro-inspired sportbike with gold fork tubes, red shock spring, two-tone seat, unique wheel coloring and two new colors.

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