2023 Adventure motorcycles

Suzuki’s New Motor + Mark Leiss and The Cannonball Run on a 1928 Indian Chout

by Motos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle

Hello everyone and welcome once again to Motos and Friends—the weekly Podcast brought to you by the editorial team at Ultimate Motorcycling. My name is Arthur Coldwells.

This week’s two show segments highlight two very cool engines. There’s much more to a vehicle than just the engine of course, but for motorcycles, the engine is of course, the heart of the machine.

The first of the two motors is explained by Editor Don Williams, who tells us about a brand new powerplant from Suzuki, just announced at this week’s EICMA show in Milan.

The second motor is the Indian Chief inside an ex-Max Bubeck Indian 101 Scout from 1928. It’s entered in next year’s Cannonball Run.

Both of these engines hold some surprises. The Suzuki motor is an exciting departure for the brand.  It’s an upper-middleweight parallel twin, set to power several exciting new models from Suzuki.

The Indian Chief motor’s story, is told by new owner and vintage bike enthusiast Mark Leiss. He tells us all about not just this bike, but it’s late owner: land speed record holder and AMA Hall of Famer, the legendary Max Bubeck.

Bubeck held land speed records for several decades, and is considered one of the more important figures in Indian Motorcycle history. Mark has drafted in the Sturgis Hall of Fame builder Micah McClosky to ride the bike in the Cannonball. This is no easy feat for either the rider, or the support crew.  Mark explains the superhuman effort it takes to finish, let alone win, a Cannonball Run.

So from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling, we hope you enjoy this episode!

BMW Motorrad USA announces updates and changes to model year 2023 motorcycles and scooters.

Packages and ordering have been simplified with one comprehensive equipment package available for most models.

G 310 R

Base MSRP: $4,995

Colors: Style Passion Racing Red replaces Style Passion Kyanite Blue Metallic.
Style: Sport Polar White/Racing Red replaces Style Sport Limestone Metallic.
Cosmic Black 2 remains unchanged.
Equipment: No equipment changes.

G 310 GS

Base MSRP: $5,695

Colors: Cosmic Black 3 replaces Polar White.
Style: Sport Polar White/Racing Red replaces Triple Black.
Rallye Kalamata Dark Gold Metallic replaces Style Rallye Kyanite Blue Metallic.
Equipment: No equipment changes.

F 750 GS

Base MSRP: $9,995

Colors: Style Sport Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red replaces San Marino Blue Metallic.
Style: Triple Black with Black Storm 2 remains unchanged.
Light White remains unchanged.
Equipment: RDC real-time gradient tire pressure monitoring added.
Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu for the instrument cluster.
All US F 750 GS models automatically add Premium Package.
ZPP Premium Package – GPS Prep, Cruise Control, LED Headlight, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Mode Pro, Heated Grips, Luggage Rack with Case Holders, TPM tire pressure monitor, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control and Dynamic ESA(not available with low suspension).

Individual options – Low Suspension, Center Stand, M Endurance Chain, Comfort Seat, Extra Low Seat.

F 850 GS

Base MSRP: $12,595

Colors: GS Trophy Gravity Blue Metallic replaces Racing Blue Metallic.
Includes: Tour windshield, Enduro footrests and Navigation prep.
Style: Triple Black with Black Storm Metallic 2 remains unchanged.
Racing Red remains unchanged.
Equipment: RDC real-time gradient tire pressure monitoring added.
Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu for the instrument cluster.
All US F 850 GS models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – LED Headlight, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro, Heated Grips, Luggage Rack with Case Holders, Keyless Ride, TPM tire pressure monitor, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Dynamic ESA(not available with low suspension).

Individual Options – Low Suspension, Center Stand, M Endurance Chain, Off-Road Tires, Cruise Control, Comfort Seat, Extra Low Seat, Touring Package(GPS Prep, Cruise Control).

F 850 GS Adventure

Base MSRP: $13,595

Colors: Style Rallye Kalamata Matte Metallic 2 replaces Mineral Grey Matte Metallic.
Style: Triple Black with Black Storm Metallic 2 remains unchanged.
Light White remains unchanged.
Equipment: RDC real-time gradient tire pressure monitoring added.
Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu for the instrument cluster.
All US F 850 GS Adventure models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – GPS Prep, Cruise Control, LE Aux. Lights, LED Headlight, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro, Heated Grips, Aluminum Side Case Holders, Keyless Ride, TPM tire pressure monitor, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control and Dynamic ESA.

Individual Options – M Endurance Chain, Low Suspension, Off-Road Tires, Center Stand(not available with low suspension), Double Seat, Rallye Seat and Low Seat.

R nineT Scrambler

Base MSRP: $12,995

Colors: Manhattan Metallic Matte replaces Kalamata Metallic Matte.
Option 719 Underground / Light White replaces Blackstorm Metallic / Racing Red.
Option 719 Pollux Metallic / Light White replaces Cosmic Blue Metallic / Light White.
Granite Gray Metallic remains unchanged.
Equipment: No equipment changes.
All US R nineT Scrambler models automatically add Select Package.

ZSL Select Package – Ride Modes Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Adaptive Headlight, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control.

Individual Options – Spoked Wheels (only with Low Suspension), Design Option Gold Wheels (not with Low Suspension), Black Cross Spoked Wheels (not with Low Suspension), Low Suspension, Off Road Tires, High Brown Seat and Billet Packs.

R 1250 GS

Base MSRP: $17,995

Colors: Style GS Trophy Gravity Blue Metallic Matte replaces Edition 40 Years GS Blackstorm Metallic.
Includes cross-spoke wheels, Rally seat, Sport windshield, radiator protectors, frame protectors, Enduro footrests.
Style: Rallye Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red remains unchanged.
Triple Black with Black Storm Metallic/Black/Achat Gray remains unchanged.
Light White remains unchanged.
Equipment: RDC real-time gradient tire pressure monitoring added to Premium Package.
Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu for the instrument cluster.
All US R 1250 GS models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – Keyless Ride, Silencer, Chrome Header, Heated Grips, TPM tire pressure monitor, GPS Prep, Cruise Control, Hand Protection, case Holders, Dynamic ESA, Gear Shift Assists Pro, Ride Modes pro, MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control.

Individual Options – Enduro Package, Passenger Kit (standard and low), Low Suspension, Heated Seat, M Lightweight Battery, Sports Suspension, LED Aux. Lights, Handlebar Risers, Off Road Tires, Aluminum Case Mounts, Black or Gold Cross Spoke Wheels, Low Rallye Bench Seat and Billet Packs.

R 1250 GS Adventure

Base MSRP: $20,345

Colors: Style GS Trophy Gravity Blue Metallic replaces Edition 40 Years GS Blackstorm Metallic.
Includes cross-spoke wheels, Rally seat, Sport windshield, radiator protectors, frame protectors, Enduro footrests.
Style: Rallye Light White/Racing Blue/Racing Red remains unchanged.
Triple Black with Black Storm Metallic/Black/Achat Gray remains unchanged.
Ice Gray remains unchanged.
Equipment: RDC real-time gradient tire pressure monitoring added to Comfort Package.
Comfort turn indicator can be switched off in the menu for the instrument cluster.
All US R 1250 GS Adventure models automatically add Premium Package.

ZPP Premium Package – Keyless Ride, Silencer, Chrome Header, Heated Grips. TPM tire pressure monitor, GPS Prep, Cruise Control, case Mounts, Dynamic ESA, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Ride Modes Pro and MSR Dynamic Engine Brake Control.

Individual Options – Passenger Kits (standard and low), Heated Seat, LED Aux. Lights, Handlebar Risers, Off Road Tires, Black or Gold Cross Spoke Wheels, Rallye Bench Seat and Billet Packs.

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