BIKERS have been urged to pick up six "modern classic" motorcycles, all available for under £16,000.
Experts from Motorfied shared the recommendations in a video on their YouTube channel.
Royal Enfield Classic 350
The Royal Enfield Classic really is one of those bikes that does what it says on the tin.
The brand is adding a 350cc model to the range, which otherwise consists of 500cc beasts, in 2024.
And at just under £5,000, it's a real steal for a call back to some of the great motorcycles in the brand's history.
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BMW R12
In recent years, BMW has been known in the motorcycle world for its basic-first approach and steady stream of excellent touring and adventure touring models built on a basis of precise engineering.
But now and again the brand calls back to its heritage of producing some of the most stylish cafe racers around.
The R12 is no exception with a sleek shape and lower, cruiser-style seat.
They are also one of the few manufacturers to use a boxer engine in their motorcycles, meaning the piston move horizontally in opposite directions, to bring better balance and a more controlled power output.
However, it will set you back quite a lot compared to other bikes in the modern classic class, clocking in at around £12,000.
Triumph Thruxton RS
The Thruxton RS is set to celebrate a major part of the manufacturer's history as it bids goodbye to the model entirely.
As reported in October 2023, the RS will be a final limited edition of the Thruxton before production ends this year.
Over its decades-long history, the bike has enjoyed commercial and motorsport success, including tackling the legendary Isle of Man TT race.
That being said, limited edition bikes bring limited edition prices, in this case around £15,100.
Kawasaki Z650 RS
Kawasaki promote the Z650 RS as combining "retro styling" with modern sports technology.
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With a classic round headlight and '70s influenced bodywork compared to the brand's usual, more ergonomic output, it really is a delightful throwback.
And at just under £8,000 it's one of the cheaper offerings on the list.
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
The second Triumph on the list boasts an even more storied history than the Thruxton.
The Bonneville name is taken from the world-famous salt flats in Utah which are the traditional backdrop to attempts at breaking the land speed world record.
The model can trace its roots right back to 1959 and has become the standard bearer for the brand.
This one, though, has a bit of a design twist as its been chopped down into bobber format.
The famous name and reams of history do come at a price though, that being a tick over £13,000
Bobbers are bikes that have had most of the parts not deemed necessary for the bike to run removed.
This gives them a more paired-down, muscular look than some of their bulkier counterparts.
However, they are not as extreme as choppers, which focus heavily on minimalism and customisation, so have a few mod cons.
