Motos "neo retro": ¿Faltan ideas?

I recently wrote a video on this channel's sister channel, "Garaje Hermético," wondering if car brands are lacking ideas, and that's why they're resurrecting older models, like the Fiat 500, the Mini, and now the R5. And then I stopped to think that this trend is even more prevalent on motorcycles—there are many neo-retro models! But... I don't think it's the same. The truth is, yes, I think "neo-retro" designs in general stem from a certain lack of ideas... And it's also true that there are motorcycle brands where almost all, if not all, of their models are neo-retro. To name just the most exemplary, I'd say, among others, Harley-Davidson, Royal Enfield, and Triumph. I want to be fair: My opinion is that this is less serious on motorcycles than on cars. First, because motorcycles generally look better with this type of design. Second, because motorcycle design evolves—I insist this is an opinion, more than that of cars. Motorcycles generally have more personality. Let me give you an example: Not all SUVs are the same, but most are very similar. But among Trail bikes… there are big differences! Between brands and even between models, as in the case of the benchmark motorcycle in the sector: The BMW GS 1250, which disappeared and was manufactured between 2018 and 2023, bears little resemblance to the new BMW GS 1300, which appeared in 2023… don't you think? Vintage designs continue to appeal because they combine classic aesthetics and modern technologies. They are a choice that appeals to nostalgic motorcyclists and also to young people who see them as bikes with great personality. There are many, and I've "only" chosen 15, all current. So… let's go with them! 1. BMW R12S I'll be honest: Few classic bikes strike me as more beautiful than the BMW R90S. 2. BSA Gold Star 650. It's been almost 50 years since the BSA factory closed, and here's one of the most beautiful, but completely updated. 3. Honda CB1000. Kawasaki was—and is—making a killing selling its Z900RS, and Honda wants a piece of the pie. 4. Honda CL500. A "simple" 42-hp twin-cylinder 500cc that's suitable for the A-2 license. 5. Honda GB350S. For me, the charm of this bike lies not only in its price or its aesthetics, but in the fact that it recovers something that motorcycles have been slowly losing: simplicity. 6. Kawasaki Meguro S1. This Kawasaki is very similar to the Honda... so much so that they use the same engine. 7. Kawasaki W800. Nothing less than a tribute to Kawasaki's first motorcycle, the W1. A motorcycle that, incidentally, was a BSA made in Japan. 8. Kawasaki Z900RS. The Kawasaki Z is already a classic, even in its modern version, a very beautiful motorcycle that has achieved very good sales… and deservedly so. 9. Moto Guzzi V7 Special. In this case, we're talking about retro sensations “in the vein,” as it's not just the aesthetics, but also the typical 90-degree V engine, a classic Guzzi. 10. Moto Morini 3.5. My girlfriend's brother had a Moto Morini 3.5 in the late 1970s… and I was in love with it… 11. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. As I said, all Royal Enfields are neo-retro. I'd say more, they're almost an evolution of the primitive Royal Enfields that were popular around... 100 years ago. 12. Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark. I could have chosen any Ducati Scrambler, but perhaps the purest is this one, with its dark black, villain-style look. 12+1. Suzuki 1000 Katana. I'm not sure the new Katana is prettier than the original, but it's close. And with 152 hp, you'll have a blast. 14. Triumph Bonneville T100. Another brand whose bikes all, or almost all, have a certain retro feel...generally, for the better. 15. Yamaha XSR900. I was about to leave this bike out because it certainly draws from the sources of the neo-retro style, but it offers a different and very evocative interpretation. Conclusion. I still think some brands, for certain models, adopt a neo-retro style out of a sheer lack of ideas. Others do it to maintain their brand's personality, and others simply do it because the public likes it. And I have to be honest, I like most of them quite a bit...although the more horsepower and the more "Rs," the more I like a motorcycle.