Model(s) covered: 2004 BMW R1150R Rockster, 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Ballabio
Twenty years ago, there were few streetbike choices beyond the "standard" motorcycle. However, technical innovation and new trends pushed the once popular category out of the public eyes in favor of distinctly defined market segments. Now, it seems the genre has been injected with new life thanks to the wildly popular "naked" sportbike category. Manufacturers that initially took the leap into the hooligan-inspired design were rewarded with sales successes.
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