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Husqvarna released preliminary details on a new Svartpilen 801 model, including footage of a prototype tearing it up in the dirt … and on ice. Husqvarna plays up the dirt oval and ice track riding as part of the Svartpilen 801’s “extensive testing process,” but let’s not kid ourselves. Husqvarna did this because it looks cool.

Here at MO, we always do our best to bring our readers information about all the latest new motorcycles. Of course, not every motorcycle gets updated every year, and all manufacturers bring back several models from the prior year, often with a fresh paint scheme or a slight price adjustment. These so-called carry-over models don’t get the same attention as the newest and latest, but they’re an important part of the motorcycle industry.

KTM and tuning house Brabus have been working together for several years now, producing limited edition 1300 R models based on the 1290 Super Duke R. With KTM now introducing a 1390 Super Duke R EVO, it makes sense if the collaboration continues with the new platform.

Along with the new Hydra-Glide Revival Icons model, Harley-Davidson announced this year’s additions to its Enthusiast Collection with the Low Rider ST, Ultra Limited, and Tri Glide Ultra getting a special edition Tobacco Fade color.

Harley-Davidson officially announced the latest edition to its Icons collection with the new FLI Hydra-Glide Revival. As with past Icons models, the Hydra-Glide Revival draws inspiration from a model from Harley-Davidson’s long history, in this case, the Hydra-Glide that first introduced a telescopic front suspension to the brand 75 years ago.

It’s Feb. 28, 2024, which means today is the fourth anniversary of Jochen Zeitz being appointed acting (initially) president and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, replacing Matthew Levatich.

Sporty sport-tourer or ADV-lite?

Motorcycle.com can confirm that Indian is preparing liquid-cooled versions of the Roadmaster and Chieftain for 2025, possibly using a new 1,834cc (112ci) version of the PowerPlus engine that currently powers the Challenger and Pursuit models.

Following on the heels of the FTR x 100% R Carbon, Indian announced another limited edition FTR 1200 model, this time collaborating with longtime partner Roland Sands Design and inspired by its Super Hooligan racing series. Only 300 individually-numbered units will be produced, with pricing starting at $18,499.

Triumph announced updates to its Tiger 1200 line, introducing minor updates that further refine the brand’s largest adventure models. The 2024 Tiger 1200 line will again be offered in four variants: the GT Pro, GT Explorer, Rally Pro, and Rally Explorer, with them all getting the same updates in most of the world.

Unfortunately, that’s not true for North America. Bear with me as this may get a bit confusing:

American Honda announced the updated Africa Twin and Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES are returning to the U.S. for 2024. Both models, conspicuously missing from the 2023 lineup, return with updates previously announced for Europe last October.

Almost every major motorcycle manufacturer offers some sort of special or limited edition model, something with a little extra pizzazz beyond the run-of-the-mill production model. Whether it’s an anniversary paint job, or dressed up in items from the accessory catalog, special edition models give us something a little, well, “special”.

“People that still use ABS.”

That was one of many replies left in a previous Question of the Day about motorcyclist pet peeves, but somehow it stuck in my head a lot longer than the others (and yes, we do read them all).

Indian officially revealed the latest edition to its premium Elite collection, the 2024 Roadmaster Elite. Limited to a run of just 350 motorcycles, the 2024 Indian Roadmaster Elite comes in a custom paint job and numerous top tier accessories, with pricing starting at $41,999.