Mark Hoyer

New bikes, vintage bikes, street, dirt, racetracks, adventure riding, Editor-in-Chief Mark Hoyer has been living the Cycle World dream his whole life. He's also not afraid of using a wrench or a torch, using shop time to help better undstand the inner workings of the machines that move us.

Lifestyle

An Evening With Peter Egan Following The Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Ever wanted to have dinner with your favorite motorcycle writer? Join Peter Egan and Cycle World at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering May 4

By Mark Hoyer posted Mar 4th, 2019

Buy tickets to have dinner with Cycle World Editor-at-Large Peter Egan at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, California, May 4, 2019, as he introduces his new…
News

Why We Built A Ford Transit Custom Motorcycle Hauler

Of course, because we work in motorcycles, but also because we think camping and riding with family is the best

By Mark Hoyer posted Dec 21st, 2018

We built a Ford Transit custom motorcycle adventure hauler for family camping dirt-bike rides from deserts to mountains.
News

Van Life: Building The Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure Hauler

Because not every motorcycle adventure begins on two wheels, we built a custom Ford Transit van

By Mark Hoyer posted Dec 20th, 2018

Building a motorcycle adventure hauler using a Ford Transit van customized and upfitted by Sportsmobile.
Gear and Products

Here Are 11 Things To Make Dirt Bike Camping Easier

A list of things that can help make your dirt bike camping experience a success, starting with a Trucker’s Friend…

By Mark Hoyer posted Dec 19th, 2018

From an all-around utility axe, to specialty lighting, to camp mats, chairs, and even a pizza oven, these tools will help build a better moto camping experience.
Reviews

Best Superbike—2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S

The Ducati Panigale V4 S wins 2018 Best Superbike in Cycle World’s Ten Best Bikes awards by bringing MotoGP technology to the street. And by being very, very fast.

By Mark Hoyer posted Dec 13th, 2018

Cycle World has chosen the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S as the Best Superbike for 2018.
Reviews

Best Middleweight—2018 Triumph Street Triple R

Triumph builds a light and agile standard and wins Cycle World’s Ten Best Bikes 2018 Best Middleweight award.

By Mark Hoyer posted Dec 13th, 2018

Cycle World has chosen the 2018 Triumph Street Triple R as the Best Middleweight for 2018.
Reviews

Best Touring Bike—2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour

The 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour retakes the Best Touring Bike crown in Cycle World’s Ten Best Bikes

By Mark Hoyer posted Dec 13th, 2018

Cycle World has chosen the 2018 Honda Gold Wing Tour as the Best Touring Bike for 2018.
Bikes

Harley-Davidson To Build Adventure Motorcycles, Streetfighters, And Electric Bicycles Following 2019 LiveWire

The Motor Company goes on record about its plans for the next five years

By Mark Hoyer posted Jul 30th, 2018

Harley unveils plans for new adventure, naked streetfighter, small-displacement, and electric motorcycles to pursue growth in growing markets and segments.
Bikes

Analog Motorcycles Builds A Roadrace-Ready Custom Ducati Single

Tony Prust of Analog Motorcycles combines old and new to build this sweet, street-legal Ducati café racer custom he calls "Moto III"

By Mark Hoyer posted Jul 24th, 2018

Analog Motorcycles' custom Ducati single café racer features a roadrace chassis and hand-made bodywork for one of the sweetest builds ever.
Gear and Products

Physics-Defying Body Armor From D3O And Klim

CE-certified, thinner, more flexible, and improved breathability

By Mark Hoyer posted Jun 26th, 2018

The best motorcycle gear sort of disappears when you're wearing it, allowing the greatest mobility while waiting to do its protective job. Does D3O achieve this?

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