In 2024, pairing retro-inspired designs with modern technology is common in the bike world. From the long reign of the modern Triumph Bonneville family to the jaw-dropping majesty of the Yamaha XSR900 GP (bring it to the States, Yamaha), it's clear that modern interpretations of vintage motorcycle designs hold a warm place in many a rider's heart.
Yet, there's also no denying that modern technology has brought the motorcycle world plenty of important advances. While you can debate whether the recent trend toward aerodynamic winglets on street bikes is more form over function until and unless you go to the track, what you can't deny is that things like braking technology and tire compounds have gotten much better over the past few decades.
