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Can-Am Releases Canyon Off-Road Three-Wheeler, Updates Spyder and Ryker

It’s hardly an overstatement to say Can-Am’s three-wheelers have made motorcycling more accessible. Many who can’t or don’t want to balance on two-wheels have been able to experience the joy of opening the throttle on an open road aboard one of these vehicles. For the 2025

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Can-Am Reveals Specs of New Electric Motorcycles

Can-Am motorcycles were legendary in the motocross scene in the 1970s. Sadly, the once-revered brand hasn’t produced new motorcycles for nearly four decades, although its three-wheelers have been quite successful. Two years ago, the Canadian marque dropped the bomb and announced it was working on two new motorcycles. Apart

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Review: 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

Only a few motorcycles do a good job with balancing a classic style with a modern look. The new Svartpilen 801 is one of them. Walking up to the parked motorcycle, the classic lines immediately made it feel familiar, even though it’s clearly an ultra-modern design. From afar, I

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Comparison: BMW R 1250 GS vs. R 1300 GS

Having ridden BMW GS models for more than 20 years, it’s difficult to overstate the massive number of changes in the 2024 R 1300 GS. More than redesigned, the legendary GS platform has been reimagined in the 1300. Rather than an attempt to improve on the engineering of previous

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Review: 2024 BMW F 900 GS

I’ve been riding the BMW F 800's since they were introduced in 2008. In addition, I owned the F 650 GS Dakar for several years, and have put many miles not only on the early F 800s, but every iteration of these models since then. Although I

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Royal Enfield Launches New Guerrilla 450 in India and Europe

India’s renowned motorcycle marque Royal Enfield is adding a new road-oriented machine to its catalog. The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is a premium roadster that promises to take street riding back to its basics. At a quick glance, the naked Guerrilla 450 maintains the brand’s traditional styling, recalling

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BMW R 20 Concept Motorcycle at Villa d’Este

After a long absence, BMW Motorrad has presented a concept motorcycle at the stage of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este. In addition to the big boxer engine, the brightly-colored tank was the focus of the R 20 roadster Every summer, the park of Villa d'Este

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Honda Super Cub 50 Will Be Discontinued on Japanese Market

It is an end of an era for Honda. The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has announced that the iconic Honda Super Cub 50 will disappear from the Japanese market in May 2025. The Super Cub—which introduced many riders to two-wheelers even in the U.S., thanks to the famous “You

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Suzuki Unveils First 2025 Model Year Motorcycles

We’re getting into that time of the year when motorcycle manufacturers are starting to showcase what they’ll have in store for the next model year. Suzuki is kicking things off by unveiling the first wave of its 2025 motorcycles. The bikes remain mechanically unchanged. The biggest differences are

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Can-Am Motorcycles Return This Fall with Two Electric Models

In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Can-Am motorcycles ruled the motocross world, but the brand went under in 1987. This year, however, Can-Am will be back with two electric motorcycles. The 2025 Can-Am Origin and Can-Am Pulse were originally announced at the end of 2022. The company has now clarified the

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2025 Indian Scout Lineup

The Indian Scout enjoys a legendary reputation, with the late-1920s 101 Scout version often touted as the best motorcycle the company ever built. For 2025, America’s first motorcycle company is introducing a revamped Scout lineup. The new Scout catalog consists of five models—Scout Classic, Scout Bobber, Sport Scout,

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Moto Morini Introduces Three New Bike Trim Levels

Moto Morini, famous for its racing success in the ‘60s, entered the North American market for the first time in 2023. Roughly a year later, the iconic Italian manufacturer is now expanding its product offerings. So far, Moto Morini’s American lineup has consisted of the X-Cape ADV bike, the

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2024 Honda Mid-Sized Lineup

New model year, new bikes. Well, at least newer. Honda might be famous for some of its large bikes, like the Gold Wing, but the Japanese company’s mid-sized catalog is just as, if not more, famous. For this category, Honda has rolled out three upgraded models: the 2024 NX500,

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Review: 2024 Kawasaki Z500

Our first date was at the Julian Pie Company in California. We had our “meet cute” in the heart of San Diego only a few days before. I was in town to become more acquainted with Kawasaki’s latest offering. She was there as a model. The connection was immediate,

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2024 Yamaha MT-09

The new fourth-generation 2024 Yamaha MT-09’s character is flat out a mirror of its rider. Are you reserved and domesticated? So is the MT-09. Are you feral and excitable? Well, so is the MT-09. Simply put, don’t fear it and don’t underestimate it. This hyper naked middleweight,

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Review: 2024 Triumph Tiger 1200

Asking for directions in Scotland can be challenging. “Jist follaw thes road ‘til ye see a lairge sign fur th’ change-hoose ‘n’ caw left,” is the closest approximation I can give of the advice I received. Fortunately, a driver provided me with transportation from the airport to the hotel, and

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Review: 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R

Introducing the V-Strom 800DE in early 2023 was a giant step in the right direction for Suzuki. Most notably, it was the model chosen to unveil the company’s new 776cc parallel-twin DOHC engine with a 270-degree crankshaft configuration and Suzuki’s Cross Balancer technology. The follow-up, GSX-8S, increased the

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Review: 2024 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce

Every conversation about MV Agusta, the famed motorcycle company from Varese, Italy, sooner or later arrives at a “yes, but…” It might refer to spare parts’ availability, customer service, quality, or over-bred machines that have become increasingly extreme to fill high-priced premium niches. In addition, the firm has had a

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Review: 2023 Moto Morini X-Cape

The motorcycle was red, with a low handlebar and a chrome front fender. From a distance, it resembled a Yamaha RD400. As I got closer, I noticed its V-twin engine, then the Moto Morini nameplate on the fuel tank, and finally, the single digit “3” followed by the ½ fraction on

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2024 KTM Duke Lineup

KTM is very good at staying on-brand. From the motorcycles coming out of the company’s factories to the lively events focused on the pure joy of riding, and even the culture oozing from every person donning that sweet racing jacket full of sponsor logos, there’s something electric in

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Triumph Reveals 2025 Trident 660 Tribute Edition

The Triumph Trident has an interesting history of existing, disappearing, and then returning before vanishing once more. In 2020, the company introduced the Trident 660 which has done well for itself, selling a total of 35,600 units. With 2025 coming around soon(ish), this new Trident will turn five

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Review: 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST

Harley-Davidson’s “Dawn of a New Era” press invite for the new 2024 models included an unusual schedule entry. The second of two riding days was slated for Nevada’s otherworldly Valley of Fire, a fitting locale to enjoy the roundly updated 2024 Road Glide and Street Glide bagger touring

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MV Agusta Reveals New Enduro Veloce

The ADV motorcycle couldn’t be hotter than it is right now and every bike manufacturer wants its share. That includes MV Agusta, the legendary Italian racing motorcycle maker, which recently unveiled its newest creation—the Enduro Veloce. Despite what its name might make you think, the Enduro Veloce is

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Review: 2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

In January 2023, I journeyed to rural India for the domestic launch of Royal Enfield’s new Super Meteor 650 cruiser. Riding in India for two days was a truly unique experience and the Super Meteor 650 proved to be capable, comfortable, and tough enough to take on the country’

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Review: 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

In 2004, the Yamaha FJR still had that new car smell, the Honda VFR was still a contender, and the Ducati Multistrada 1000S DS had bodywork from the future. Then, like a meteor, Ewan-Wan Kenobi and his pal Charley took the long way around on a pair of BMW R