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  News

  KTM 450 RC Debuts in China

  New parallel-twin hits the market in China, but what about the US?

  By Ben PurvisApril 6, 2026

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  Reviews

  Harley-Davidson Road Glide and Street Glide Limited Review

  H-D’s 2026 full dressers are lighter and faster. Is it enough to keep up?

  By Morgan GalesApril 6, 2026

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  Bikes

  CFMoto 500SR First Look

  New 500cc four-cylinder sportbike hits the market in China at only $4200.

  By Ben PurvisApril 4, 2026

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  News

  Autoliv Helmet Takes Inspiration from Car Seatbelts

  Safety specialist develops inertia reel helmet strap

  By Ben PurvisApril 3, 2026

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  Reviews

  2027 BMW F 450 GS First Ride

  Can a 450cc ADV be “premium”?

  By Justin DawesApril 2, 2026

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  News

  QJMotor Transforms Café Racer Concept into V-4 Cruiser

  Elements of EICMA show machine reappear in upcoming V-4 cruiser.

  By Ben PurvisApril 2, 2026

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  Racing

  Bezzecchi Continues His MotoGP Streak at COTA

  Aprilia goes 1-2 at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the United States.

  By Kevin CameronMarch 31, 2026

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  News

  Honda CB500 Super Four and CBR500R Four Officially Unveiled

  New Honda fours hit the market in China with other countries to follow.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 30, 2026

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  News

  2026 Honda Transalp Gets Automated E-Clutch

  Honda also adds fully-adjustable suspension and a skid plate.

  By Seth RichardsMarch 30, 2026

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  Racing

  Is the World Ready for Bagger Racing?

  Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup joins MotoGP. We test a spec bike at COTA.

  By Mark HoyerMarch 27, 2026

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  Racing

  Black or Red? Aprilia versus Ducati in MotoGP.

  Place your bets as the GP of the United States kicks off today.

  By Maria GuidottiMarch 27, 2026

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  News

  CFMoto Preps Larger 550CL-C Cruiser

  The 450CL-C successor gets a new look and a larger engine.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 27, 2026

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  Bikes

  2027 Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario First Look

  Is this limited edition the future of Ducati superbikes?

  By Kevin CameronMarch 26, 2026

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  Bikes

  2027 Bimota KB399 First Look

  Ninja ZX-4RR is the basis for the least expensive Bimota in decades.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 26, 2026

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  News

  Honda CB400 Super Four and CBR400R Four Shown in Japan

  New models herald the revival of the small-capacity four.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 25, 2026

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  News

  Zongshen Makes Weird Tilting Three-Wheeler

  Chinese OEM’s patent shows oddball 2wd leaning trike.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 25, 2026

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  Racing

  Bezzecchi Wins Shortened Brazilian MotoGP

  Aprilia Goes 1-2, Ducati 3-4, as everyone watches the asphalt crumble.

  By Kevin CameronMarch 24, 2026

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  Ask Kevin

  The Mechanics of Valve Drive

  Various methods of controlling the intake of fuel charge and the expulsion of exhaust gases

  By Kevin CameronMarch 23, 2026

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  Bikes

  2026 Vespa Primavera and Sprint S First Look

  Improved brakes, keyless ignition and a fresh dash for the new year.

  By Andrew CherneyMarch 20, 2026

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  News

  New Yamaha Tricity 300 Brings Airbags to Scooters

  Autoliv motorcycle airbag finally reaches production.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 20, 2026

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  Reviews

  2026 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster First Ride

  Improved tech, comfort, and handling without losing its cool.

  By Adam ChildMarch 19, 2026

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  News

  Kove 450R Is Redesigned Just Two Years After Debut

  Small-capacity four-cylinder streetfighter gets KTM-ish new look.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 19, 2026

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  Bikes

  2026 Triumph Daytona 660 First Look

  Performance-focused upgrades make for the sportiest Daytona 660 yet.

  Kurt SpurlockMarch 17, 2026

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  News

  Harley-Davidson RMCR Concept Hints at Future Café Racer

  Could H-D finally put the Rev Max in the sporting chassis it deserves?

  By Ben PurvisMarch 17, 2026

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  Reviews

  2026 KTM 990 Duke R Review

  Your new daily shredder?

  By Evan AllenMarch 17, 2026

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  News

  Hero MotoCorp’s new Via VxZ EV uses Zero’s Z-Force powertrain.

  Zero to Hero for Upcoming Electric Roadster.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 16, 2026

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  Ask Kevin

  Piston Rings Look Simple But Are Not

  By Kevin CameronMarch 13, 2026

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  Reviews

  More is More: 2026 KTM 1390 Super Adventure R First Ride

  More power, more tech, and 173 more reasons to embrace the sheer madness of KTM.

  Kurt SpurlockMarch 13, 2026

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  Racing

  Kayla Yaakov: First Woman to Podium the Daytona 200

  Interview with the 18-year-old racer after her historic third-place finish.

  By Maria GuidottiMarch 12, 2026

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  News

  Close Encounters of the Best Kind

  Remembering Malcolm Smith on his what would have been his 85th birthday.

  By Peter EganMarch 10, 2026

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  News

  Yamaha to Leave California After 50 Years

  US subsidiary home to join other core operations in Kennesaw, Georgia

  By Andrew CherneyMarch 6, 2026

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  News

  CFMoto 500SR Breaks Cover

  Four-cylinder sportbike is production-ready.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 6, 2026

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  Reviews

  2026 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Ride Review

  A very stylish, retro spin on the brand’s 650 twin platform.

  By Andrew CherneyMarch 5, 2026

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  News

  Honda Patent Reveals Ultra-Affordable Electric Bike

  Is low cost the key to success for electric motorcycles?

  By Ben PurvisMarch 4, 2026

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  Racing

  Marco Bezzechi Wins PT Grand Prix of Thailand

  Ducati shut out of top five.

  By Kevin CameronMarch 3, 2026

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  Bikes

  2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid First Look

  Longer-range Ténéré finally comes to the US market.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 3, 2026

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  News

  Kawasaki Patent Shows Modular Electric Bike

  One chassis, multiple motor choices.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 3, 2026

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  Ask Kevin

  Aprilia’s MotoGP Rider Cooling System

  It’s not enough to keep the motorcycle as cool as possible on the track.

  By Kevin CameronMarch 2, 2026

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  News

  Shaped Air Bags to Bring Advanced Safety Tech to Motorcycles

  On-bike air bag protects riders from frontal, offset, and side impacts.

  By Ben PurvisMarch 2, 2026

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  Reviews

  2026 Yamaha WR125R Review

  When affordable doesn’t mean cheap. But is a 125cc engine enough to satisfy?

  By Evan AllenFebruary 27, 2026

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  Racing

  Marco Melandri Previews 2026 MotoGP Season

  Can Márquez win his tenth championship? Is this Bezzecchi’s year?

  By Maria GuidottiFebruary 27, 2026

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  Bikes

  Ducati DesertX V2 2026 First Look

  Familiar styling but everything else is new, including a surprisingly low price.

  By Ben PurvisFebruary 26, 2026

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  Bikes

  Indian Reveals 125th Anniversary Motorcycles

  By Andrew CherneyFebruary 24, 2026

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  News

  TVS eFX 30 Points to Electric Future

  Indian EV concept could be heading for production.

  By Ben PurvisFebruary 23, 2026

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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

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  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

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  Reviews

  2026 Ducati Monster First Ride Review

  A Monster for Normal People.

  By Seth RichardsFebruary 18, 2026

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  News

  Aprilia Patents Leg Wings for Streetbikes

  MotoGP-style vertical side wings developed as bolt-on for RSV4.

  By Ben PurvisFebruary 10, 2026

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  News

  Yamaha Patents Variable-Geometry Swingarm

  Tweaking the swingarm shape on the move promises better traction and cornering grip.

  By Ben PurvisFebruary 9, 2026

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Reviews

  2026 Indian Chief Vintage First Ride

  Power and style in 1940s-era tribute with Thunderstroke 116 motor.

  By Andrew CherneyJanuary 27, 2026

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  News

  Updated Ducati Diavel V4 Breaks Cover in Design Registration

  Revised styling revealed in European documents.

  By Ben PurvisJanuary 27, 2026

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  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

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  Bikes

  2026 Indian Chief Vintage First Look

  Return to the 1940s with Indian’s retro homage.

  By Ben PurvisJanuary 23, 2026

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  News

  Ducati Desmo450 EDS Coming This Summer

  Street-legal enduro will hew closely to existing competition models.

  By Ben PurvisJanuary 21, 2026

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  Bikes

  More Power for 2026 Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660

  Big performance hike for updated 660cc triples.

  By Ben PurvisJanuary 20, 2026

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  Honda

  2025 Honda Dax 125

  Honda’s retro-styled MiniMoto blends nostalgia with modern usability.

  By StaffJanuary 20, 2026

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Bikes

  The Top Power Cruisers Of 2026

  Ten of the gnarliest pavement-shredding cruisers for this year.

  By StaffJanuary 9, 2026

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  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

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  Gear and Products

  Riding Italy’s Eastern Alps With Edelweiss

  Eight Days of the Alps Extreme Tour.

  By Jeff AllenDecember 29, 2025

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  Reviews

  2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally First Ride

  Ducati’s most versatile Multi testing in less than perfect conditions.

  By Adam ChildDecember 26, 2025

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  News

  Honda CBR500R Four First Specs Revealed

  Four-cylinder sportbike was shown in September; now we have more details.

  By Ben PurvisDecember 24, 2025

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  News

  KTM RC450 Emerges From CFMoto Partnership

  New twin sportbike uses CFMoto 450SS engine and frame.

  By Ben PurvisDecember 22, 2025

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  Reviews

  2026 Honda CRF300F First Ride

  Honda Upgrades Its Largest Trail Bike With More Power.

  By Evan AllenDecember 19, 2025

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  News

  Kawasaki Patent Points to More Hybrids

  Rethought layout to improve battery cooling.

  By Ben PurvisDecember 16, 2025

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  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

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  Ask Kevin

  Design Conflict Cries Out For Solutions

  Breaking compromise through engineering.

  By Kevin CameronDecember 15, 2025

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  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

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  Reviews

  Lightweight Dual Sport Comparison

  KTM 390 Enduro R vs Suzuki DR-Z4S vs Husqvarna FE 350s.

  By Evan AllenDecember 12, 2025

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  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

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  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

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  News

  KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Revealed In Approval Filing

  Higher-spec Super Duke incoming.

  By Ben PurvisDecember 9, 2025

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  Honda

  2025 Honda NX500

  Honda’s middleweight urban-oriented adventure machine.

  By StaffDecember 5, 2025

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  Honda

  2025 Honda Transalp

  Honda sharpens its midsize ADV with key updates for 2025.

  By StaffDecember 5, 2025

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  Honda

  2025 Honda Fury

  Honda’s long-running modern V-twin chopper.

  By StaffDecember 5, 2025

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  Honda

  2025 Honda CBR650R E-Clutch

  Middleweight sportbike with Honda’s E-Clutch system.

  By StaffDecember 5, 2025

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  Ask Kevin

  A Curious Case of Pinion Gear Pitting

  Finding your own way to a solution.

  By Kevin CameronDecember 5, 2025

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  News

  Can Changing Exhaust Direction Make Bikes Handle Better

  Yamaha explores exhaust thrust to improve handling and performance.

  By Ben PurvisDecember 4, 2025

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  Gear and Products

  Hokkaido Japan On Two Wheels

  Riding Japan’s Northern Island.

  Charles FlemingDecember 4, 2025