For 2027, a new middleweight sport‑tourer will hit U.S. shores in the form of the budget‑friendly Suzuki SV‑7GX and SV‑7GXV.
The SV‑7GX is built on the popular SV650 adventure platform but adds a sport‑touring crossover twist, and it’s priced at less than half the cost of the GSX‑S1000GX+, giving an option to riders who want a capable sport‑tourer that’s not as big as a liter bike and for a more accessible price.
Powering the SV‑7GX is the 645cc V‑Twin also found in the SV650, and it includes ride‑by‑wire and the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, as well as three ride modes, ABS, traction control, and a bi‑directional quickshifter. Control central is a 4.2‑inch TFT display that allows connection to the Suzuki Ride Connect+ app to enable turn‑by‑turn navigation, notifications, weather updates, and more.
While Suzuki lists this bike as two model options, the SV‑7GXV has all the same features and equipment as the SV‑7GX but comes in Pearl Brilliant White paint for a $200 discount, coming in at $8,399. For $8,599, the SV‑7GX offers the choice of Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue or Pearl Matte Greige.
The new Indian Signature Series for PowerPlus models is a limited collection that features layered and deep paint with hand-finished details.
The four PowerPlus models to get the Signature treatment are the Challenger and Chieftain baggers and the Pursuit and Roadmaster touring motorcycles. Each features a multilayer paint process that adds depth and detail beyond the standard models. The baggers feature a dark paint scheme, while the touring models celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a red, white, and blue paint scheme. Hand detailing adds a level of refinement across the Signature Series.
The Chieftain and Challenger Signature Series feature exclusive multilayer paint schemes, with the Chieftain accented in green and the Challenger in silver and red, priced at $9,000 over the standard PowerPlus 112 models. The Roadmaster and Pursuit receive patriotic Frontier Pearl paint with blue and red accents, for $11,250.
All four models are powered by the liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 V-Twin, an option that was added in 2025 and taken from the King Of The Baggers racing team. When we tested a 2025 Chieftain PowerPlus on Jett Tuning’s rear-wheel dyno, it made 110.6 hp at 5,500 rpm and 122.8 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm.
All four models feature Indian’s Rider Assist system, which includes bike hold control, electronic combined braking, blind spot warning, tailgate warning, and rear collision warning. They also feature a 7-inch touchscreen display with Ride Command, which allows navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, bike info, and more, as well as Powerband Audio systems.
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The 1972 Ducati 750 Imola Racer isn’t just one of the rarest motorcycles headed to Mecum Monterey; it’s one of the most historically significant Ducatis ever built. One of only eight factory racers constructed for the inaugural 1972 Imola 200, this machine represents the motorcycle that launched Ducati’s modern performance legacy. Piloted by Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari, the Imola racers stunned the competition with a dominant 1‑2 finish, proving Fabio Taglioni’s revolutionary 750cc desmodromic L‑twin engine on the international stage. That victory established the engineering formula that would define Ducati for decades, inspiring legendary models from the 750 Super Sport to today’s Panigale. The example crossing the auction block is believed to be one of the two machines prepared for Smart’s championship‑winning campaign and marks the first time an original factory Imola racer has ever been publicly offered for sale.