The chilly “New Economy” seems to be thawing slightly at this writing, but it’s been a challenging 12 months since Rider last presented its Motorcycle of the Year award. Any new bike introduced into this fiercely competitive environment has got to be a solid hit, drawing in plenty of enthusiasts with the combined promise of excitement, performance and affordability, while still bringing a profit to the manufacturer, distributors and dealers. Nevertheless 13 manufacturers stepped up for 2012 with more than 30 new motorcycles—by our count even more than last year! READ ON
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