Ranking the Class of 2025
If you ever wondered what it looks like when a professional motorcycle tester has a very, very busy year, look no further than Adam Waheed’s latest breakdown. In 2025, Adam hopped on over 50 different machines, ranging from futuristic silent scooters to three-wheeled monsters that look like they fell off the set of a sci-fi movie.
In the first installment of his countdown, we’re looking at the bikes that landed in spots 50 through 46. They might be at the bottom of this particular list, but they certainly aren’t short on personality—or price tags.
50. Can-Am Canyon Red Rock
The “I Want to Adventure but I Don’t Want to Tip Over” Special
Coming in at the 50th spot is the Can-Am Canyon Red Rock. This is a three-wheeled adventure-style motorcycle designed for those who want to hit the fire roads without worrying about the whole “balance” thing.
- The Good: It’s inclusive! It’s a fantastic option for riders with physical limitations or those who just don’t want to juggle 500 pounds of steel at a stoplight.
- The “Ouch”: It costs over $30,000. For that price, you’re basically buying a very small car that forgot one of its wheels and doesn’t have a heater. But hey, if you want that open-air experience with maximum stability, this is your rugged tricycle.
49. BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter
The Scooter from the Year 2077
Next up is BMW’s CE 04. This electric scooter is the equivalent of a 400cc gas bike, but it looks like it belongs in a hangar next to a fighter jet.
- The Good: It’s fast-charging (0-85% in under an hour) and has a storage compartment for your helmet so you don’t have to carry it into the coffee shop like a lost astronaut.
- The Reality Check: It weighs a ton, has limited range, and carries a price tag over $15,000. It’s the perfect bike if you want to look like a cyberpunk protagonist while commuting exactly 20 miles.
48. Can-Am Origin
The Silent Dirt Shredder
Can-Am makes another appearance with the Origin, an electric dual-sport bike. This one is surprisingly light for an EV, weighing in at just over 400 lbs.
- The Good: It features a massive, beautiful color TFT dash that’s probably nicer than the TV in your living room. Also, Can-Am slashed the price from $14,500 down to $11,500.
- The Catch: You’ll get about 50 miles of range if you’re doing 50 mph. So, it’s great for a quick trip to the trails, provided the trails are essentially in your backyard.
47. Polaris Slingshot SL
The “Look at Me!” Machine
Technically an autocycle, the Slingshot SL is for the person who finds a regular car too private and a motorcycle too scary.
- The Good: It’s visceral, has a manual gearbox, and a four-cylinder Prostar engine that’s genuinely fun to rip through the gears.
- The Humorous Truth: It costs nearly $30,000, offers zero protection from the elements, and ensures that every single person at the gas station will ask you, “What is that thing?”
46. Zero Motorcycles XB
The Pocket Rocket
Rounding out the bottom five is the Zero XB, an all-electric trail bike designed to compete with the likes of Sur-ron.
- The Good: It’s incredibly torqy, maneuverable, and costs under $5,000. It’s the perfect “gateway drug” for people who want to try dirt riding without dealing with oil changes and carburetors.
- The Small Problem: If you are 6 feet tall, you will look like a circus bear riding a tricycle. It is a tiny bike with a lot of heart, but maybe not a lot of legroom.
