Motorcycle Ratings and Reviews
Over the past 25 years, 600cc, liquid-cooled, inline-Four supersport bikes have dominated the mid-displacement street category in Cycle World’s Annual Ten Best Bikes awards. Prior to our selecting the Ducati 848 Streetfighter this year, the only other departures from the norm have been a V-Twin Honda Hawk GT taking the honors in 1988 and the [...]
Read Full Post | Comments(0)
Even amid the eclectic mix of motorcycles in this middleweight section, the KTM seems out of place. But for off-road riders who want the convenience of a street-legal dual-sport, KTMs have to be at the top of the shopping list. And falling neatly between the lightweight 250s and monster 450/500s of the dirtbike spectrum, this [...]
Read Full Post | Comments(0)
In the beginning, there was the Honda VF750F Interceptor, and it was good. Then came the original GSX-R750 of 1986, and suddenly it was off to the races. Flyin’ Fred Merkel won the first World Superbike championship on a 750cc Honda RC30 in 1988. Kawasaki eventually showed up with its ZX-7R (and ZX-7RR with aluminum [...]
Read Full Post | Comments(1)
What’s a middleweight? You’re looking at the poster child, right here. The Triumph Street Triple R exemplifies the well-rounded qualities that a middleweight should possess. Lightness. A narrow, easy-to-handle chassis. Tractable, linear power. Predictable, light controls. Essentially, a low-key invitation to saddle up. The cool thing about the little Trip is that it also happens [...]
Read Full Post | Comments(0)
After shooting a few cool details of the Sportster 1200 that appears on page 50, photographer Fran turned the camera on the Stryker. We looked all over for cool details—really, we did—but it was tough to find any. There are a few uncool details, like the gothic STRYKER on the speedo face, the chromed plastic [...]
Read Full Post | Comments(0)
Latest news, analysis and in-depth racing features.
Hot off the motorcycle press. If it’s moto-news, Cycle World will keep you up-to-date.
New Ideas: Olympia Horizon Rain Jacket and Pants
Progressive Suspension H-D Sportster Fork Kit
WSBK: Round #5 - Kawasaki Donington Preview
Wrist Injury Doesn’t Stop Nicky Hayden
Le Mans MotoGP Race Wrap-Up
Flat Track: Round # 4 - Springfield Mile Preview
Airoh Helmets Enters North American Market
AMAMX: Round #1 - Hangtown Classic Highlights
X GAMES: Mike Brown Wins Barcelona Enduro X
MotoGP: Crutchlow Claims Career Best in Le Mans
