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Top 5 Concept Bikes From The 2016 EICMA Show

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It's human nature to want the things you can't have. Maybe that's why we've been drooling over the many concept bikes recently launched at the 2016 EICMA show. Unveiled one after the next, it was starting to look like manufacturers had signed themselves up for some secret challenge to find out who could design/build the coolest motorcycle that wasn't actually a real motorcycle. Yet...
A few manufacturers did bring a little extra heat this year, unveiling concept bikes that we're hoping will find their way to a production line in the not-so-distant future. And without too many pre-production changes. Because, seriously, have you looked at these things?
Here, in no particular order, is our pick for the top 5 concepts bikes that were unveiled at the show.
Now, if you did have to put these concepts in order of coolest to least, what would that list look like? Drop a comment below or on our Facebook page and let us know!
1) HONDA CB1100 TR CONCEPT
Honda's CB1100 TR Concept puts the "super" in superbike. Based off of Big Red's unassuming CB1100, it adds Öhlins suspension to massive brakes and a fully custom swingarm. All of the lights, signals, and unnecessary bits have been stripped, replaced by a number plate wearing Marco Simoncelli's race number—a nice touch.
Perhaps the best part about the bike is the lines, from tank to seat to tail. Who knows how it handles or if it would be any fun around a racetrack, but I have a hard time believing this thing wouldn't sell like crazy if Honda put a headlight back on it and parked it right next to a CBR on showroom floors. There's something about the image of early superbikes being tied into knots that makes you want to relive it all over again.
2) HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 401 AERO
If we're to be honest, we weren't as in love with the 2017 Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen as we hoped we would be. Sure, it's a great looking entry-level bike with good character. But the styling will be a bit of an acquired taste.
Strangely enough, we couldn't feel any more different about the Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 Aero, which is essentially a 401 Vitpilen all dressed up. With a full front cowling and windscreen, plus rear tail piece, the Aero appeals to us so much more than the naked Vitpilen, and is something we're really hoping Husqvarna decides to actually offer in 2018.
3) KTM 790 DUKE PROTOTYPE
KTM went to a bit of an extreme with its 790 Duke prototype. Chances of us seeing a bike like it, with full undertail exhaust and lines that are sharp even by KTM's standards? Pretty small, realistically. But...
There's a hope that we will see something like the 790 Duke prototype in the future, complete with KTM's new 800cc parallel-twin engine.
Back to the prototype. KTM describes it as being, "the bike to bring unparalleled poise, telepathic levels of feedback and lightness that’s off the scale" to the mid-sized sport naked category. Whatever the case, it could make for awesome competition for bikes like the Yamaha FZ-07, with more power and more performance-minded tech.
4) Yamaha T7 Tenere Concept

Of all the concept bikes unveiled at EICMA, Yamaha's T7 Tenere is pretty high on the list of ones that might actually one day become reality. Just look at the fit and finish of it. Plus, there's photos of Yamaha actually flogging the T7 out in the desert. You don't generally go out and test/develop a bike that you just plan on throwing some glitter over at a few shows and then parking in the corner back at the factory.
And Yamaha does say they've spent some time testing the T7. Developed in conjunction with its official rayy team in France, its R&D team in Italy, and GK design, it features everything from an 18-inch rear tire, 21-inch front, and stout-looking KYB suspension. All this in a package built around Yamaha's loveable 700cc parallel-twin engine from the FZ-07.
Is it wishful thinking to think the T7 will one day actually go into production? Maybe. Can you blame us for hoping it does? No. Because look at this thing.
5) AFRICA TWIN ENDURO CONCEPT
Honda's 2016 Africa Twin is a great bike for light off-road riding, but you'd have to dump some money into it before you can really start to tackle the technical stuff, mid adventure touring ride. Everything from the brakes to the suspension to the ergos just needs a more of a razor-edged focus. Because, let's be honest, the Africa Twin isn't really supposed to be a dirt bike in the first place.
Either way, the Africa Twin Enduro Concept fixes that.
Honda didn't release much on the AT Enduro Concept, but did say that the bike has a lighter weight chassis and parts originally developed for the CRF450R. There's a new windscreen, motocross-style bars with hand guards, and a moto-style seat.

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