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2024 KTM Duke Lineup

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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

Triumph Reveals 2025 Trident 660 Tribute Edition

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

Review: 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST

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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

MV Agusta Reveals New Enduro Veloce

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

Review: 2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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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’

Review: 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

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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

Review: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+

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Review: 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+

The sport-touring category is alive and well—but motorcycles don’t look like your dad’s Honda ST1300 anymore. The bikes in this segment have evolved, with more focus on sportiness and technology alongside a healthy dose of aggressive styling. If you’re a street rider who goes on trips,

The New Black Arrow—2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

The New Black Arrow—2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

The Husqvarna Svartpilen is a fun and capable little machine that has achieved a reasonable degree of popularity among riders. This year, Husky is supersizing the scrambler-inspired machine with the Svartpilen 801. This new Black Arrow (that’s what Svartpilen stands for) is the largest-displacement naked motorcycle in Husqvarna’s

Review: 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro & Rally Pro

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Review: 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro & Rally Pro

In 2020, Triumph’s Tiger 800 underwent a significant transformation to become the Tiger 900. For 2024, the bike ostensibly remains identical in mechanical appearance, although the manufacturer’s claim of the new model being a “significant update” is well-founded. Triumph’s use of a triple-cylinder powerplant is the most

Review: 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide/CVO Road Glide

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Review: 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide/CVO Road Glide

The year 1903 was an auspicious one for mechanical invention. The Wright Brothers achieved motorized flight at Kitty Hawk, NC, while Harley-Davidson was founded in Milwaukee, WI. These two endeavors shared several traits. Each involved unique machines using the relatively recently invented internal combustion engine, and each began humbly in

First Look: BMW R nineT and R 12

First Look: BMW R nineT and R 12

In 2013, the BMW R nineT married the look of classic Bavarian machines with then-modern electronics. Over the next 10 years, it would spawn BMW’s entire Heritage motorcycle series. The company is introducing new members to the Heritage line this year with the 2024 R 12 and R 12

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700—Still Performing

2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700—Still Performing

For 2024, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 boasts a few upgrades for a nominal price increase of $300, from $10,499 to $10,799. Among the new features are a color TFT display, ABS that is switchable to the rear wheel or both wheels, an updated handlebar switch, and LED indicators.

BMW Unveils New F Series Motorcycles

BMW Unveils New F Series Motorcycles

BMW is serving up a real treat for riders with a penchant for mid-range ADV bikes. The German moto company has announced not one but three new additions to its F series—the 2024 F 800 GS, F 900 GS, and F 900 GS Adventure. Each motorcycle is powered by

BMW Reveals Paul Yaffe’s Custom R 18 One Eight ‘C’

BMW Reveals Paul Yaffe’s Custom R 18 One Eight ‘C’

Paul Yaffe is something of a legend in the motorcycle customization world. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, he has designed and built dozens of incredible custom bikes. His latest creation was revealed at the 2024 MBE Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. Yaffe’s latest customized masterpiece

Suzuki Offers a Special Deal on GSX-8R

Suzuki Offers a Special Deal on GSX-8R

The new riding season is just about here—and for many riders, that means looking for a new ride to take to the road. Suzuki is offering a special deal for every rider looking to add a new sport machine to their garage. Suzuki’s 800 series is a versatile

Benelli Announces 2024 Models for North America

Benelli Announces 2024 Models for North America

Earlier this year, the Italian motorcycle maker Benelli announced that for the first time in its long story, the company would represent itself in the North American market. Now, the Italians have unveiled which bikes they’ll bring over the Atlantic. In January, we predicted that the lineup would include

BMW R Nine T 100 Years: An Inspiring Take on a Modern Classic | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

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BMW R Nine T 100 Years: An Inspiring Take on a Modern Classic

I only ride motorcycles. Some people don’t believe me when I tell them that I don’t know how to drive a car. “Isn’t that the first step to becoming familiar with the road?” they wonder. “Well, not for me!” I proudly respond. Motorcycles have always been my

Kawasaki Ninja 7: The World’s First Hybrid Motorcycle

Kawasaki Ninja 7: The World’s First Hybrid Motorcycle

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are old news, with hybrid cars having been around for ages. In the two-wheeled department, though, we’ve had to settle on hybrid scooters. Kawasaki is now changing that. The Japanese moto maker has officially launched the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7. It is the world’s

Review: 2023 Zero DSR/X | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle

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Review: 2023 Zero DSR/X

My initial reaction was to scoff at the Zero DSR/X. An electric ADV bike… Seriously? How adventurous could the DSR/X be when half its battery capacity will be discharged during an 80-mph freeway ride across Southern California to get somewhere vaguely resembling adventure? Then I flew to rural

Review: 2023 Honda Gold Wing

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Review: 2023 Honda Gold Wing

The Gold Wing. A machine that Honda has been meticulously refining since 1974. Over those 49 years, it has matured into something very different from the original, but from the beginning, it quickly became the gold standard for touring motorcycles. From drum brakes to supercomputers, the Gold Wing has stood

Kawasaki Rolls Out the All-new 2024 Ninja 500

Kawasaki Rolls Out the All-new 2024 Ninja 500

Kawasaki’s Ninja lineup is famous for bringing together respectable performance, easy approachability, and a reasonable price. Now, a new member joins this family of road warriors—the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500. Although it’s developed on a platform established by the earlier Ninjas, the 500 isn’t just an

Honda Reveals 2024 Motorcycle Lineup

Honda Reveals 2024 Motorcycle Lineup

It’s a new year, which means it’s time for unveiling new motorcycle lineups. Honda recently revealed its plans for the 2024 model year. The Japanese moto maker is bringing back six on-road motorcycle models for 2024. The cavalcade of bikes has a nice spread of options for road

2024 KTM SX-E 2

2024 KTM SX-E 2

There’s that period in a young rider’s life when a balance bike becomes a toy but they’re not quite ready for a full-on motorcycle. Enter the 2024 KTM SX-E 2. This 64-pound battery-powered minibike slots in to fill that gap. Its electric motor produces 36.9 lb-ft

Indian Pulls Curtain on 2024 Offerings

Indian Pulls Curtain on 2024 Offerings

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its 2024 model lineup, featuring a limited-edition FTR R Carbon and Challenger Elite, as well as a redesigned PowerBand Audio system, and a new line of apparel from 100%. In addition to these two new exclusive motorcycles, Indian is offering a total of 32 models for

2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 & Svartpilen 401 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 & Svartpilen 401

The New Arrows Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 were already fun naked bikes for an urban jaunt as they were, drenched in the brand’s Nordic heritage. For 2024, though, Husky decided the white and black arrows needed something new. The company sure delivered. The two bikes have