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    • News
      New-Generation KTM 790 Duke Leaked Ahead of Launch
      The smaller-displacement twin-cylinder Duke gets a complete restyle.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 19, 2026
    • News
      TVS RTR HyprStunt Might Bring Stunt Bike Style to Showrooms
      Small-capacity stunt bike from India looks to be production-ready.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 18, 2026
    • Reviews
      2026 Ducati Monster First Ride Review
      A Monster for Normal People.
      By Seth RichardsFebruary 18, 2026
    • News
      Interview: Indian’s New CEO Mike Kennedy
      Veteran leader in the motorcycle industry discusses the future of the 125-year-old brand.
      By Mark HoyerFebruary 17, 2026
    • Bikes
      2026 MV Agusta Rush Titanio First Look
      When other MVs just aren’t exotic enough, there’s the Titanio.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 17, 2026
    • News
      George Barber Jr., Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Founder, Dies At 85
      He has left this life but his intentions for the future can continue to be realized.
      By Kevin CameronFebruary 17, 2026
    • Reviews
      Why Suzuki’s GSX-8T Is Worth the Fashion Tax
      How does a round headlight and a bigger tank justify a $1400 premium?
      By Morgan GalesFebruary 12, 2026
    • Bikes
      2026 Ducati Formula 73 First Look
      Paul Smart and Imola 750 Desmo inspiration on a Scrambler-based limited edition model.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 12, 2026
    • Racing
      Marc Márquez Looks Forward to 2026 After Sepang Test
      “You start doing things differently. Not with less intensity, but with more caution.”
      By Maria GuidottiFebruary 12, 2026
    • News
      Further Details of an Electric CFMoto Sportbike Emerge
      New patent shows detailed images of a lightweight, battery-powered machine.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 11, 2026
    • News
      Aprilia Patents Leg Wings for Streetbikes
      MotoGP-style vertical side wings developed as bolt-on for RSV4.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 10, 2026
    • News
      Yamaha Patents Variable-Geometry Swingarm
      Tweaking the swingarm shape on the move promises better traction and cornering grip.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 9, 2026
    • Reviews
      2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch Review
      Use the clutch like normal or let E-Clutch handle it automatically.
      By Evan AllenFebruary 6, 2026
    • News
      Morbidelli T1002V and T1002VX Approved for US Market
      EPA documents show low-cost V-twin adventure bikes are ready to be sold in the US.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 29, 2026
    • News
      The Coolest Tracker In The World Is For Sale At Auction
      Buy Allan Girdler’s amazing H-D XR-750 Street Tracker at Mecum Las Vegas.
      By Mark HoyerJanuary 28, 2026
    • Reviews
      2026 Indian Chief Vintage First Ride
      Power and style in 1940s-era tribute with Thunderstroke 116 motor.
      By Andrew CherneyJanuary 27, 2026
    • News
      Updated Ducati Diavel V4 Breaks Cover in Design Registration
      Revised styling revealed in European documents.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 27, 2026
    • Gear and Products
      Battery Tender Charge N Start Review
      Battery charger and jump box review, plus a few motorcycle battery basics.
      By Mark HoyerJanuary 27, 2026
    • Bikes
      2026 Indian Chief Vintage First Look
      Return to the 1940s with Indian’s retro homage.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 23, 2026
    • Racing
      Catching Up With Ricky Brabec After 2026 Dakar
      What does it take to be in the position to win Dakar?
      By Maria GuidottiJanuary 23, 2026
    • News
      Yamaha Plots Simplified Semi-Auto Transmission
      Scaled back Y-AMT derivative aims at lower costs and ease of use.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 23, 2026
    • Reviews
      2027 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo First Ride
      Austria’s street-wise ADV gets an auto-gear box for more versatility.
      By Adam ChildJanuary 22, 2026
    • News
      Zongshen Shows Single-sided Front Swingarm and Power Steering
      There’s a fine line between genius and madness. This might cross it.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 22, 2026
    • News
      Ducati Desmo450 EDS Coming This Summer
      Street-legal enduro will hew closely to existing competition models.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 21, 2026
    • Bikes
      More Power for 2026 Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660
      Big performance hike for updated 660cc triples.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 20, 2026
    • Honda
      2025 Honda Dax 125
      Honda’s retro-styled MiniMoto blends nostalgia with modern usability.
      By StaffJanuary 20, 2026
    • News
      Indian Motorcycle Celebrates 125 Years with New Campaign
      Is the newly acquired brand sending mixed signals with “Never Finished” Campaign?
      By Seth RichardsJanuary 16, 2026
    • Bikes
      Harley Unveils 2026 Touring, Trike, Adventure and CVO Models
      The 13 new bikes include the Road Glide Limited and CVO Street Glide ST.
      By Andrew CherneyJanuary 16, 2026
    • News
      Patent shows the secret of Ducati’s race-style transmission
      Panigale V4 R’s MotoGP-derived tech could trickle down to production models.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 15, 2026
    • Reviews
      Exclusive: 2026 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide ST Review
      Race inspired but very much a bagger; and that’s the point.
      By Morgan GalesJanuary 14, 2026
    • Bikes
      The Top Power Cruisers Of 2026
      Ten of the gnarliest pavement-shredding cruisers for this year.
      By StaffJanuary 9, 2026
    • News
      Mouthwatering collection of historic machines grabbed in drug raid
      What’s in the $40 million haul of classic race bikes seized in Mexico?
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 9, 2026
    • Gear and Products
      Riding Italy’s Eastern Alps With Edelweiss
      Eight Days of the Alps Extreme Tour.
      By Jeff AllenDecember 29, 2025
    • Reviews
      2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally First Ride
      Ducati’s most versatile Multi testing in less than perfect conditions.
      By Adam ChildDecember 26, 2025
    • News
      Honda CBR500R Four First Specs Revealed
      Four-cylinder sportbike was shown in September; now we have more details.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 24, 2025
    • News
      KTM RC450 Emerges From CFMoto Partnership
      New twin sportbike uses CFMoto 450SS engine and frame.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 22, 2025
    • Reviews
      2026 Honda CRF300F First Ride
      Honda Upgrades Its Largest Trail Bike With More Power.
      By Evan AllenDecember 19, 2025
    • News
      Kawasaki Patent Points to More Hybrids
      Rethought layout to improve battery cooling.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 16, 2025
    • Bikes
      Triumph Unveils Tracker 400, Brings Thruxton 400 To The US
      More powerful version of the TR series engine for the new US-bound models.
      By Andrew CherneyDecember 16, 2025
    • Ask Kevin
      Design Conflict Cries Out For Solutions
      Breaking compromise through engineering.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 15, 2025
    • News
      Cyclone RA1000 Finally Delivers on Four-Year-Old Concept Bike’s Promise
      First liter bike from China’s Zongshen illustrates how far rivals have come.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 15, 2025
    • Reviews
      Lightweight Dual Sport Comparison
      KTM 390 Enduro R vs Suzuki DR-Z4S vs Husqvarna FE 350s.
      By Evan AllenDecember 12, 2025
    • News
      Ural Neo 500 Hits Dealers May 2026
      The 500cc twin is the first of a planned range of sidecar motorcycles.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 11, 2025
    • News
      Royal Enfield Continental GT-R 750 and Himalayan 750 Edge Closer
      Early look at 2027 models expected to get official release next year.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 10, 2025
    • News
      KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Revealed In Approval Filing
      Higher-spec Super Duke incoming.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 9, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda NX500
      Honda’s middleweight urban-oriented adventure machine.
      By StaffDecember 5, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda Transalp
      Honda sharpens its midsize ADV with key updates for 2025.
      By StaffDecember 5, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda Fury
      Honda’s long-running modern V-twin chopper.
      By StaffDecember 5, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch
      Middleweight sportbike with Honda’s E-Clutch system.
      By StaffDecember 5, 2025
    • Ask Kevin
      A Curious Case of Pinion Gear Pitting
      Finding your own way to a solution.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 5, 2025
    • News
      Can Changing Exhaust Direction Make Bikes Handle Better
      Yamaha explores exhaust thrust to improve handling and performance.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 4, 2025
    • Gear and Products
      Hokkaido Japan On Two Wheels
      Riding Japan’s Northern Island.
      Charles FlemingDecember 4, 2025
    • News
      Bajaj Takeover of KTM Approved
      Authorities approve deal that sees Bajaj take overall control.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 3, 2025
    • News
      Cyclone RC700 Leaked in Design Registrations
      Yet another four-cylinder sportbike from China.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 2, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour First Look
      Cost-savings come standard. As do loads of touring amenities.
      By Seth RichardsDecember 2, 2025
    • Bikes
      Ten Best Bikes 2025
      Our annual celebration of the best motorcycles on the market.
      By Cycle World StaffDecember 2, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CRF300L/CRF300LS
      Honda’s gateway to dual sport riding.
      By StaffNovember 26, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CRF300L Rally
      Honda’s smallest adventure model kicks the door open to exploring.
      By StaffNovember 26, 2025
    • Reviews
      2026 Husqvarna 701 Enduro First Ride
      Compromise is a good thing.
      By Justin DawesNovember 26, 2025
    • Reviews
      Brembo RCS 19x18/20 Master Cylinder Review
      Upgrading your vintage sportbike brakes.
      By Blake ConnerNovember 26, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda Africa Twin / Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
      Four trims, two transmissions, and one proven adventure platform.
      By StaffNovember 25, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CB650R E-Clutch
      Middleweight inline-four-powered naked sportbike with E-Clutch.
      By StaffNovember 25, 2025
    • Reviews
      2026 QJMotor SRK900 First Ride
      Is this Chinese naked too good to be true?
      By Adam ChildNovember 25, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CBR1000RR
      Honda’s open-class sportbike continues for 2025.
      By StaffNovember 25, 2025
    • Ask Kevin
      Valencia MotoGP Test Serves More Questions Than Answers
      What does the post-race test mean?
      By Kevin CameronNovember 24, 2025
    • Reviews
      2026 KTM 990 RC R First Ride Review
      Race-legal, track-compatible, and street-friendly.
      By Jayson UribeNovember 21, 2025
    • Ask Kevin
      Making Things Out of Tubes
      From single-plane bicycle frames to the Featherbed to monocoque structures.
      By Kevin CameronNovember 19, 2025
    • News
      Kove 475RR Inline-four Appears in IP Filings
      Chinese battle for 500cc-class supremacy ramps up.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 19, 2025
    • Racing
      Marco Bezzechi Wins Grand Prix of the Valencia Community
      Does repeat wins signal that Aprilia has leveled up against Ducati?
      By Kevin CameronNovember 18, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Triumph Street Triple 765 RX and Moto2 First Look
      Triumph ups its middleweight’s performance potential with up-spec trims.
      By Seth RichardsNovember 18, 2025
    • Bikes
      Bikes We Wish We Saw at EICMA 2025
      Despite a stellar showcase, we hoped we’d see a few other bikes revealed.
      By Seth RichardsNovember 17, 2025
    • News
      Outside the Echo Chamber of Sturgis
      Is there fun to be had when you’re deaf to Sturgis’ rallying cry?
      By Seth RichardsNovember 17, 2025
    • News
      Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali On The Brand’s Successful 2025
      MotoGP, Márquez, Bagnaia, Motocross and New Models Covered.
      By Maria GuidottiNovember 14, 2025
    • Reviews
      2026 Zero Motorcycles XB and XE First Ride
      The most fun and sensible Zero yet?
      By Evan AllenNovember 13, 2025
    • News
      Most Interesting Chinese Motorcycles At EICMA 2025
      Has China’s bike industry entered a new era of credibility as it makes waves at Europe’s biggest bike show?
      By Ben PurvisNovember 13, 2025
    • Racing
      Marco Bezzecchi Wins in Portimao
      Moves closer to locking up third in MotoGp Championship.
      By Kevin CameronNovember 12, 2025
    • Bikes
      Triumph Unveils 2026 Alpine and Desert Special Edition Tigers
      New Tiger 1200 and Tiger 900 versions give you more bang for the buck.
      By Seth RichardsNovember 12, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CBR500R
      Honda’s middleweight sportbike carries over sharp 2024 updates.
      By StaffNovember 10, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CB500F
      Honda refines its approachable midsize naked for 2025.
      By StaffNovember 10, 2025
    • Honda
      2025 Honda CB300R
      Lightweight, stylish, and naked.
      By StaffNovember 10, 2025
    • Bikes
      10 Bikes From EICMA 2025 We Can’t Wait To Ride
      The most exciting offerings from the OEMs old and new.
      By Seth RichardsNovember 6, 2025
    • Bikes
      Harley-Davidson Reveals First Returning 2026 Models
      Touring, Cruiser, Sport, and Adventure Touring families are back unchanged.
      By Andrew CherneyNovember 6, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Ducati Panigale V2 MM93 and FB63 First Look
      Numbered series bikes for both Ducati’s MotoGP stars.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 6, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Honda CB1000GT First Look
      Hornet-based sport-tourer launched in Milan.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 5, 2025
    • News
      Next-Generation Ducati DesertX V2 Previewed at EICMA
      V-2-powered ADV will get full unveiling February 2026.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 5, 2025
    • News
      Zero Motorcycles Lompico Concept First Look
      The Lompico Concept introduces Zero’s new Cypher 4 operating system.
      By Evan AllenNovember 5, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Norton Manx R First Look
      New V-4 superbike with 206 hp and cutting-edge electronics is US-bound.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 5, 2025
    • Racing
      Harley Drops More Details on Bagger World Cup Series
      Prototype racebike, team announcements, and new logo revealed at EICMA.
      By StaffNovember 5, 2025
    • Bikes
      Flying Flea S6 First Look
      Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea announces new scrambler-style electric.
      By Evan AllenNovember 5, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Brabus 1400 R First Look
      Limited Signature Edition launches KTM’s Brabus tie-in onto the US market.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 5, 2025
    • News
      CFMoto V4 SR-RR Prototype Has 210 HP and Active Aerodynamics
      Chinese superbike is nearly ready for the road and track.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 5, 2025
    • Bikes
      Vespa Primavera 80th and GTS 80th First Look
      Historic paint and nostalgic detailing note 80 years of Vespa style.
      By Morgan GalesNovember 5, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 MV Agusta Brutale Serie Oro Breaks Cover at EICMA
      All-new model with next-gen 950 triple, new frame, and top-tier components.
      By Andrew CherneyNovember 4, 2025
    • News
      Honda’s E-Clutch Added to More Models
      CB750 Hornet, Transalp, CBR500R, CB500 Hornet, and NX500 all get the E-Clutch option for 2026.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 4, 2025
    • Bikes
      Zero Motorcycles LS1 First Look
      Zero announces a new electric scooter promising over 70 miles of range.
      By Evan AllenNovember 4, 2025
    • Bikes
      2026 Royal Enfield Bullet First Look
      A familiar platform meets a legendary name.
      By Evan AllenNovember 4, 2025
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