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2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster

2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster

Imagine the howl of a liquid-cooled V-twin filling your helmet as you wind down Hwy 33 outside Santa Barbara, CA. The road opens up into a short straight while your tach crosses 7,000 rpm—still 2,500 rpm under the redline. You’re riding fast, and fast is the

Yamaha Unveils MT-09 Cyber Rally

Yamaha Unveils MT-09 Cyber Rally

Yamaha served a surprise to the motorcycling world at this year's Osaka Motorcycle Show in March. Remember the 2014 MT-09 Street Rally? The Japanese bike maker is now bringing it back — at least in spirit. The MT-09 Cyber Rally unveiled in Osaka lives up to its name in

Review: 2022 Yamaha XSR900

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Review: 2022 Yamaha XSR900

The first small turn of the throttle as the XSR900 warmed up served as an enticing preview of what the new Yamaha had in store beneath its retro-styled aesthetics. The high-performance CP3 cross-plane triple-cylinder configuration of its engine possesses an enthralling sound and a quick-revving demeanor. Once underway, the bike’

2023 Suzuki Hayabusa

2023 Suzuki Hayabusa

Suzuki has pulled back the curtain on its 2023 bike range. Needless to say, the lineup also features a new iteration of the famous Hayabusa. Although the bike has received a restyling, it remains instantly recognizable from its aerodynamic, falcon-like silhouette. New style stems from reshaped vents and new logos.

Review: 2022 Triumph Trident 660

Review: 2022 Triumph Trident 660

Even in pleasant southern California, some of the best roads close for the winter. That’s because they’re foolish, whimsical ribbons that we would never build today. More than 80 years after the invention of the American superhighway, our mountain roads make no sense. They connect small tourist villages

Suzuki Reveals 2023 Dual Sport and Supermoto Bikes

Suzuki Reveals 2023 Dual Sport and Supermoto Bikes

Off-road and sport riders are in for a treat in the coming year. Suzuki has unveiled two dual sports and one supermoto for 2023, and they’re dressed to impress. The Japanese bike maker’s offerings consist of 2023 DR-Z400S and DR650S dual sports and the DR-Z400SM supermoto. Each of

Bike Elite: Indian Unveils Limited Edition Challenger and Chieftain

Bike Elite: Indian Unveils Limited Edition Challenger and Chieftain

Indian is giving riders a truly exclusive treat. America’s first motorcycle company has introduced two new limited-edition baggers, both bearing the exclusive Elite title. The 2022 Indian Challenger Elite and 2022 Indian Chieftain elite are both available in very limited numbers. The bikes sport custom-inspired designs that won’t

Husqvarna Unveils 2023 Off-Road and Dual-Sport Model Ranges

Husqvarna Unveils 2023 Off-Road and Dual-Sport Model Ranges

Off-road riders don’t stay still, and neither has Husqvarna. The Austrian-Swedish bike manufacturer has revealed what its plans are for the 2023 model year. Husqvarna’s next year’s lineup includes a whole slew of bikes. The company is bringing things to the TE 150, TE 250, and TE

Review: 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660

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Review: 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660

For many years after the retirement of Aprilia’s ETV 1200 Caponord, the Italian company lacked an adventure touring bike in its line-up. Finally, we got the Aprilia Tuareg 660 which we tested in Sardinia. The Italians have chosen to name the bike after their legendary Tuareg 250 Rally bike

LiveWire Releases S2 Del Mar Electric Motorcycle

LiveWire Releases S2 Del Mar Electric Motorcycle

The electric motorcycle revolution just keeps gathering speed. LiveWire — Harley-Davidson’s electric spinoff — has demonstrated with their new LiveWire S2 Del Mar bike. The all-electric S2 Del Mar is LiveWire’s first bike based on the new S2 Arrow architecture. It promises a modular design and thrilling performance. “The S2

Review: 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

Review: 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+

There’s a transformation unfolding in motorcycling. It’s driven by those who have enjoyed a history with sport bikes, but are now expanding their focus—riders accustomed to the high performance achieved in the past few decades seeking a more versatile package. This new niche is reflected in Suzuki’

BMW M Celebrates Half-Century Anniversary with Special M 1000 RR Edition

BMW M Celebrates Half-Century Anniversary with Special M 1000 RR Edition

Hitting the 50-year milestone is a big event for anybody. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of BMW M—BMW Motorrad’s performance department—the German motorcycle manufacturer is releasing a special birthday edition of the BMW M 1000 RR. The 2022 BMW M 1000 RR 50 Years M anniversary edition

Review: 2022 LiveWire ONE

Review: 2022 LiveWire ONE

> LiveWire, the one-time harbinger of Harley-Davidson’s electrified future, was relaunched last year as a standalone original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with the titular name of ONE gracing its only model offering. The financial repercussion of this seismic rebranding was an MSRP decrease of $7,800 from $29,799 to

Harley-Davidson Redefines the Sportster with 2022 Nightster

Harley-Davidson Redefines the Sportster with 2022 Nightster

For 65 years, Harley-Davidson’s Sportster has been a tried-and-true cruising machine. But now, the Motor Company is breathing new air into the classic lineup with the 2022 Nightster. Although the new bike retains the instantly recognizable Sportster silhouette and styling cues, things have changed. The bike boasts an all-new

Harley-Davidson Nova Prototype

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Harley-Davidson Nova Prototype

In the mid-1970s, Harley-Davidson, then owned by AMF, started planning for the future. They needed to replace the long-in-the-tooth Ironhead and Shovelhead engines, but they also started another, more ambitious project—a modular, liquid-cooled family of engines that would power a whole new line of motorcycles. Harley-Davidson enlisted the help

2022 BMW CE 04 Electric Runabout

2022 BMW CE 04 Electric Runabout

After a brief hiatus, BMW has replaced the C Evolution electric scooter with the new CE 04. Launched in 2014, the C Evolution wasn’t exactly a hit. BMW refreshed the model in 2016, increasing the range and power, two common criticisms, but also increasing weight. The new CE 04

Review: Oset 24.0 Racing

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Review: Oset 24.0 Racing

Los Angeles was already a little rough around the edges; it didn’t need a years-long pandemic. But despite ourselves, the lockdown looked good on us. We were more polite and patient, even when the streets weren’t so pretty. Delivery drivers stripped their latex gloves into gutters, and paper

Review: 2022 Zero SR

Review: 2022 Zero SR

> Imagine you’re ready to upgrade your motorcycle to make it go faster or farther. Thoughts immediately go to aftermarket parts, or maybe just replacing it with the latest wunderbike. Now imagine simply picking up your phone, opening your motorcycle-specific app, and giving it a couple of swipes. You

Indian Celebrates Its Racing History with New FTR Championship Edition

Indian Celebrates Its Racing History with New FTR Championship Edition

Indian Motorcycle has a long and colorful flat track racing history. To celebrate its racing heritage, the first U.S. motorcycle company has launched a limited edition FTR Championship Edition motorcycle. The FTR Championship Edition—limited to only 400 bikes available globally—draws inspiration from the Indian FTR750 racing machine.

Greenger x Honda CRF-E2: Little Riders’ Own Bike

Greenger x Honda CRF-E2: Little Riders’ Own Bike

Electric Dirtbike for Kids It just got a whole lot easier to cultivate the next generation of riders. Partnering with electric powersports company Greenger, Honda has launched a new bike — specifically for the young ones. > The new all-electric Greenger x Honda CRF-E2 is a practical and exciting ride for

They’re Back: Can-Am Motorcycles Return with an Electric Lineup

They’re Back: Can-Am Motorcycles Return with an Electric Lineup

In a plot twist worthy of a blockbuster movie, one of the most iconic motorcycle brands is returning. Can-Am is coming back to two-wheelers. BRP—the owner of the Can-Am brand—recently announced their plans to return the beloved motorcycle brand to its roots. In celebration of Can-Am’s 50th

2021 Indian Chieftain Elite vs. 2022 BMW R 18 B

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Comparison: 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite vs. 2022 BMW R 18 B

Baggers are big business. New bikes are coming from some interesting quarters in the industry, including the typically cruiser-averse BMW with the new R 18 B. Indian, conversely, has been making touring motorcycles practically since the dawn of time—and certainly since they were restarted by Polaris back in 2011.

2022 Honda Super Cub C125

2022 Honda Super Cub C125

The world-famous Honda Super Cub may be small in size, but it’s a giant when it comes to how it’s mobilized the world. And for good reason—no matter where you ride, the Super Cub combines reliability, simplicity, economy, and practicality into a unique package. Plus, it’s

2022 KTM 890 Duke GP

KTM Introduces the Unique 2022 890 Duke GP

What’s black and orange and built for twisties? Why, it’s the 2022 KTM 890 Duke GP. This latest addition to KTM’s Duke lineup sets itself apart visually with its striking colorway, new passenger seat cover, and GP-derived livery. Still unmistakably a KTM, the bike has an aggressive