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PJ Jacobsen Gets A Grip On Suzuka 8 Hours Testing

The Triple M Racing World Superbike rider will compete in the annual Japanese endurance event for factory Red Bull Honda team

Motorcycle Sounds, Then And Now

As motorcycles have become more sophisticated, noise has reduced
PJ Jacobsen Gets A Grip On Suzuka 8 Hours Testing

The Triple M Racing World Superbike rider will compete in the annual Japanese endurance event for factory Red Bull Honda team
2019 Suzuki RM-Z250 First Look

New 250 four-stroke motocross bike
Motorcycles Feature Heavy In Three New Blockbuster Movies

Triumph, BMW, and Ducati get gobs of screen time in Ant-Man, Mission: Impossible, and Venom

Ienatsch Tuesday

First Ride On A Zero FXS Electric Motorcycle

Nick Ienatsch rides his brand-new Zero FXS Z7.2 for the first time

By Nick Ienatsch posted Jul 17th, 2018

Nick Ienatsch gives his impression of what it is like for a lifelong rider to pilot an electric motorcycle.
Racing

Marc Márquez, With Pace To Spare, Wins A Ninth Time At Sachsenring

Tire management makes the difference at the Grand Prix of Germany

By Kevin Cameron posted Jul 16th, 2018

Marc Márquez takes his ninth win at Sachsenring thanks to his mastery of tire management.
Gear and Products

Amazon Prime Day Motorcycle Deals

The 24-hour sale includes some motorcycle-related deals

posted Jul 16th, 2018

Cycle World picks out some Amazon Prime Day deals for motorcycle riders.
Lifestyle

HighPipe Scrambler Rally Grows

Year two in the Sierra sees tripled attendance

By Justin Dawes posted Jul 15th, 2018

The second annual HighPipe Scrambler Rally grew by leaps and bounds thanks to a fun format of run-what-you-brung.

Cycle World Interview, Matt Levatich, Harley-Davidson President And CEO

A conversation with the leader of the free motorcycling world.

Ask Kevin Cameron - Videos from Q&A

News

Amazon Prime Day Is Coming

What does that have to do with motorcycles?

By Jon Langston posted Jul 13th, 2018

Amazon Prime Day is July 16, offering deep discounts for Amazon Prime members. A perfect time to score a deal on motorcycle products.
Racing

Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna MotoGP Interview

“Jorge Lorenzo’s success is a triumph for everybody who works on the Ducati MotoGP project”

By Manuel Pecino posted Jul 13th, 2018

What would you ask Gigi Dall’Igna? Manuel Pecino spoke with the Ducati Corse general manager about the first half of the 2018 MotoGP season.
Gear and Products

5 Items To Add To Your Motorcycle Camping Kit

Eat, drink, and sleep happy with this camping gear

By Justin Dawes posted Jul 13th, 2018

A motorcyclist’s camping kit is constantly evolving with additions and subtractions, we show you five items that make motorcycle camping more comfortable.

News

Travis Pastrana Is Not Evel

The Nitro Circus ringleader is much more

By Gaz Boulanger posted Jul 13th, 2018

Travis Pastrana wowed the crowd in Las Vegas, and we rode there to experience it firsthand. Pastrana is not Evel Knievel; the daredevil is so much more.
Reviews

2018 Yamaha YZ450FX First Ride Review

First impression of Yamaha’s closed-course off-road bike

By Andrew Oldar posted Jul 13th, 2018

First ride impression of Yamaha’s flagship cross-country model, the 2018 Yamaha YZ450F.

Ienatsch Tuesday

A Zero FXS As A Thank-You Gift

A gift from a generous friend introduces Nick to the electric life

By Nick Ienatsch posted Jul 10th, 2018

As a thank-you, one of Nick Ienatsch’s longtime students sent him a 2018 Zero FXS Z7.2 and a new way to experience motorcycling.
Ask Kevin

Harley-Davidson Roller-Bearing Crankshaft Retro Charm Explained

Why does The Motor Company operate differently than other motorcycle manufacturers?

By Kevin Cameron posted Jul 10th, 2018

Will Harley-Davidson’s Big Twin one day make the leap to modernity, with side-by-side, split-and-bolted, plain-journal connecting rods and all the rest of it?
Gear and Products

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Carbon Fiber

From its origins in the 1920s to why it’s a terrible chassis material

By Kevin Cameron posted Jul 9th, 2018

Carbon fiber is everywhere we look, but it isn’t perfect for every application.
Lifestyle

The Motorcycle Song That Started It All

"Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots" was released a week before James Dean died in 1955

By Gaz Boulanger posted Jul 8th, 2018

The first pop song about motorcycles was released the week before James Dean died in 1955, setting off decades of music about our favorite pastime.
Racing

Valentino Rossi Wants To Win Again In MotoGP—And He’s Doing Something About It

The nine-time world champion has never hesitated to make a change when success fails to come his way

By Manuel Pecino posted Jul 7th, 2018

Desperate to win again, Valentino Rossi has approached Ramon Forcada, Maverick Viñales’ crew chief and the force behind Jorge Lorenzo’s successes at Yamaha.

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Gear and Products

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Carbon Fiber

From its origins in the 1920s to why it’s a terrible chassis material

By Kevin Cameron posted Jul 9th, 2018

Carbon fiber is everywhere we look, but it isn’t perfect for every application.
Lifestyle

The Motorcycle Song That Started It All

"Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots" was released a week before James Dean died in 1955

By Gaz Boulanger posted Jul 8th, 2018

The first pop song about motorcycles was released the week before James Dean died in 1955, setting off decades of music about our favorite pastime.

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Bikes

Could The Corsaro ZT Be The Boost Moto Morini Needs?

Not available in the States, Moto Morini’s new naked tourer looks tempting

By Bruno dePrato posted Jul 7th, 2018

Cycle World takes a look at Moto Morini Corsaro ZT, the latest offering from the Italian manufacturer.
Lifestyle

A Flower In My Tool Chest

How some long days were enriched by Snap-On’s OEXM230 combination wrench

By Kevin Cameron posted Jul 7th, 2018

Certain tools in your toolbox tell a story; Kevin Cameron recounts time spent with a special wrench in his collection.
Reviews

2019 Alta Redshift EXR First Ride Review

Riding Alta Motor’s all-new dual sport model

By Evan Allen posted Jul 6th, 2018

We ride Alta’s all-new off-road model for 2019, the Redshift EXR—an electric dirt bike with lights and a license plate.