# 12 Discontinued Motorcycles That Deserved One More Model Year

> The bond between rider and machine is often an emotional one that may remind you of a horse and a cowboy. As time goes on, many motorcycle models fade away, but some were cut a bit too soon.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2108728/discontinued-motorcycles-deserved-one-more-model-year/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69a30dbd226e233a5f8a0f6f)
- **Published:** 2026-02-28
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #deserved #discontinued #model #motorcycles #away #between #bond #casualties
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