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Reviews
2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP First Ride
Is the SP tier worth the extra cash?
By
Blake Conner
August 30, 2024
Suzuki
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R600Z
A middleweight sportbike that delivers race-winning performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Suzuki
2025 Suzuki GSX-R750, GSX-R750Z
A balance of power and agility in a middleweight sportbike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Suzuki
2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000
A naked sportbike with aggressive styling and potent performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Suzuki
2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+
Crossover with superbike performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Suzuki
2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT, GSX-S1000GT+
Superbike DNA and touring comfort.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Bikes
2025 CFMoto 675SS First Look
Chinese triple with higher spec and lower price than established rivals.
By
Ben Purvis
August 29, 2024
Suzuki
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, GSX-R1000RZ
The ultimate sportbike trio from Suzuki with race-inspired performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Aprilia
2024 Aprilia RS 660
Aprilia’s trend-setting middleweight sportbike continues for its fourth year.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
Aprilia
2024 Aprilia RS 457
Aprilia brings its performance brand to the lightweight sportbike category.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 29, 2024
News
Suzuki’s Secret MotoGP Aerodynamics Revealed
Ducted winglets promised more speed, less drag, and still reduced wheelies.
By
Ben Purvis
August 28, 2024
Suzuki
2024 Suzuki DR-Z400SM
A supermoto with street-savvy handling and off-road versatility.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 28, 2024
Suzuki
2024 Suzuki DR-Z400S
A dual sport legend known for its versatility and off-road prowess.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 28, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha FJR1300ES
Yamaha’s classic sport-touring option.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 28, 2024
Suzuki
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50 & C50T Special
A classic cruiser with a comfortable ride and timeless design.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 27, 2024
Suzuki
2025 Suzuki Boulevard M109R
A power cruiser with an unmistakable blend of style and performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 27, 2024
Reviews
One of the Best Motorcycles at Sturgis Is the Most Misunderstood
Sturgis is not my kind of place. But the Pan America is my kind of bike.
By
Seth Richards
August 27, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha Zuma 125
All you’ll want to do is zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 26, 2024
Triumph
2024 Triumph Speed 400
Triumph’s entry-level single.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 26, 2024
Ask Kevin
Ducati Continues To Evolve With the V4
V-twin Ducatisti ask, “Is nothing sacred?”
By
Kevin Cameron
August 23, 2024
Reviews
Harley-Davidson Low Rider S vs. Indian Sport Chief
Has Indian built a better performance cruiser than Harley-Davidson?
By
Bradley Adams
August 23, 2024
Bikes
2025 Can-Am Canyon First Look
Adventure-bike attitude for Can-Am’s latest three-wheeler.
By
Ben Purvis
August 22, 2024
Indian
2024 Indian Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse Buyer’s Guide
A full-retro light-duty V-twin bagger with a few modern pretensions.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 22, 2024
Triumph
2024 Triumph Speed Twin 1200
The 21st century version of Edward Turner’s masterpiece.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 22, 2024
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2024 Indian Sport Chief Make?
Measuring max power output from Indian’s 116ci Thunderstroke V-twin on the
Cycle World
dyno.
By
Evan Allen
August 22, 2024
Bikes
2025 Can-Am Pulse and Origin First Look
Fresh face(s) in the EV motorcycle space.
By
Bradley Adams
August 20, 2024
Racing
Bagnaia Wins at Red Bull Ring
But was it the most boring race ever?
By
Kevin Cameron
August 20, 2024
Triumph
2024 Triumph Bonneville T120
The top-of-the-line Bonnie brings back the magical combination.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 20, 2024
Indian
2024 Indian Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Dark Horse Buyer’s Guide
Classic, stripped-down air-cooled V-twin cruisers with some modern touches.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 20, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha MT-03
The entry to Yamaha’s Dark Side.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 20, 2024
Indian
2024 Indian Sport Chief
A nimbler, performance-oriented take on the classic V-twin cruiser.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 20, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM RC 8C
An ultra-limited-edition closed-course trackday weapon.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 20, 2024
Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid
Kawasaki’s innovative hybrid motorcycle.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 790 Duke
The middleweight middle Duke
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda CRF300L Rally
Honda’s smallest adventure model kicks the door open to exploring.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 390 Duke
Naked entry-level sportbike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 450 SMR
The real deal supermoto.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 790 Adventure
Middleweight, mid-priced, and proven adventure machine.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
Yamaha’s techy sport-tourer.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R / 890 R Rally
KTM’s most capable Adventure machines.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Gear and Products
Review of One-Bag Travel Gear for Fly-to-Ride Moto Tours
Gear from Peak Design, Leatherman, Foreign Rider, Bedrock Sandals, and more.
By
Seth Richards
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 890 SMT
A middleweight crossover between supermoto and sport-touring.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM RC 390
A lightweight track-ready sportbike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 ABS
Kawasaki’s plug-in electric sportbike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Bikes
Eight Cruiser Alternatives to Harley-Davidsons 2024
New BMW and Indian models lead our list of bikes without a Bar & Shield.
By
Andrew Cherney
August 19, 2024
News
Yamaha Planning Whole Line of RW Models
But what will this series of bikes, ranging from 125 to 700cc, look like?
By
Ben Purvis
August 19, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha XSR900
Old-school looks meets new-school performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Bikes
Indian’s Forged Series Wraps With a Wild 2025 Scout Custom
Three-build video program concludes with a Scout chopper in the finale.
By
Andrew Cherney
August 16, 2024
News
Yamaha Planning Whole Line of RW Models
But what will this series of bikes, ranging from 125 to 700cc, look like?
By
Ben Purvis
August 19, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha XSR900
Old-school looks meets new-school performance.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 19, 2024
Bikes
Indian’s Forged Series Wraps With a Wild 2025 Scout Custom
Three-build video program concludes with a Scout chopper in the finale.
By
Andrew Cherney
August 16, 2024
News
Brixton Storr 500 Production Underway
European-designed, Chinese-manufactured adventure bike on the way soon.
By
Ben Purvis
August 16, 2024
News
SWM To Debut New Sportster-Style Cruiser
Sino-Italian brand to add another 1,200cc V-twin to its range.
By
Ben Purvis
August 15, 2024
News
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 S Revealed
New name, but don’t expect big mechanical changes.
By
Ben Purvis
August 14, 2024
Ask Kevin
What Is the Wheelie Limit?
Battling the killer of acceleration and lap times.
By
Kevin Cameron
August 14, 2024
The Wire
Triumph Tigers Take 1st and 2nd at the Inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers Race
Sammy Halbert wins inaugural AFT AdventureTrackers™ Race at Sturgis TT, with Iván Cervantes in 2nd Place, both on Tiger 1200 GT Pro Motorcycles.
By
The Wire
August 13, 2024
News
Royal Enfield Electric Launching in 2025
First production EV due to hit the market within 12 months.
By
Ben Purvis
August 13, 2024
Ask Kevin
Keeping Heat Out of the Cylinder Head
Combustion contact with the cylinder head is not the only culprit.
By
Kevin Cameron
August 13, 2024
The Wire
Triumph Racing and Jalek Swoll Make Historic Trip to AMA Pro Motocross Podium
By
The Wire
August 12, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 990 Duke
A maxi-middleweight with a potent engine and high-spec chassis.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 12, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 250 Duke
Entry-level Duke that fits right into the family of KTM nakeds.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 12, 2024
Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX ABS
Kawasaki’s large-displacement sport-tourer.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 9, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Open-class adventure-touring machine.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 9, 2024
Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650
Kawasaki’s practical middleweight sportbike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 9, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM Super Duke GT
A sport-touring machine with attitude.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 9, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo
KTM’s nasty naked gets nastier!
By
Cycle World Staff
August 9, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha MT-07
Good times, at a great price.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 9, 2024
The Wire
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 1 Million Riders Trained Milestone
Harley-Davidson Riding Academy continues to build confident, safe, skilled riders through largest motorcycle rider training network in the United States.
By
The Wire
August 8, 2024
The Wire
Ducati Makes Its Motocross World Championship Debut
Tony Cairoli and the Desmo450 MX will ride in the Netherlands.
By
The Wire
August 8, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 690 Enduro R
A versatile open-class dual sport machine.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 8, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 690 SMC R
The original open-class supermoto machine.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 8, 2024
KTM
2024 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
Open-class and extreme-adventure ready.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 8, 2024
Ask Kevin
Hydrogen Power for Motorcycles?
It’s more complicated than you might think.
By
Kevin Cameron
August 8, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha Ténéré 700
The less-is-more adventure bike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 8, 2024
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R7 Make?
Measuring max power output from Yamaha’s CP2 689cc parallel twin on the
Cycle World
dyno.
By
Evan Allen
August 8, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha YZF-R3
The entry into Yamaha’s R-world.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 7, 2024
News
Yamaha Finalizing Forward-Facing Camera
But what is it for?
By
Ben Purvis
August 7, 2024
Husqvarna
2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
A stylish and fun entry-level scrambler.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 7, 2024
Husqvarna
2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401
Entry-level urban naked.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 7, 2024
Yamaha
2024 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec
Traditional cruiser styling with only a few Yamaha badges.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 7, 2024
Racing
Enea Bastianini Puts It All Together at Silverstone
The Beast is best on used tires.
By
Kevin Cameron
August 6, 2024
Husqvarna
2024 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
A versatile open-class dual-sport machine.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 6, 2024
Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
Kawasaki’s new entry-level sportbike.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 6, 2024
Husqvarna
2024 Husqvarna Norden 901 / Norden 901 Expedition
An ultra-capable middleweight adventure machine.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 6, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda SCL500
An urban middleweight twin scrambler.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 6, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda XR150L
Honda’s most affordable and smallest-displacement street-legal dual sport.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 6, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Super Cub C125 ABS
Classic urban transportation.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 6, 2024
News
High-Performance Yamaha Electric in Development
Battery-powered sportbike appears in patent filings.
By
Ben Purvis
August 5, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Shadow Aero
Honda’s classically styled middleweight cruiser.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 2, 2024
News
Hydrogen Suzuki Evolves
Patent reveals more viable version of prototype hydrogen scooter.
By
Ben Purvis
August 2, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Trail125
A modern interpretation of a timeless classic.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 2, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Rebel 500
A lightweight parallel-twin cruiser with modern features.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 2, 2024
The Wire
2024 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Rocks Milwaukee
Dates announced for 2025 H-D Homecoming Festival.
By
The Wire
August 1, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Shadow Phantom
Middleweight traditional cruiser with a ton of updates.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 1, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda PCX
An urban assault scooter with modern styling and amenities.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 1, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Rebel 300
Honda’s smallest-displacement cruiser.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 1, 2024
Ask Kevin
Amontons’ Laws of Friction
They do not apply to rubber sliding against pavement.
By
Kevin Cameron
August 1, 2024
News
2024’s Top Heavyweight Baggers
Beefy motors, big fairings, and hard bags define this class of long-haulers.
By
Andrew Cherney
August 1, 2024
Racing
Jorge Lorenzo on Bagnaia, Martín, and Márquez
The former MotoGP champion gives his take on the 2025 MotoGP Championship.
By
Maria Guidotti
August 1, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Rebel 1100T / Rebel 1100
Honda’s parallel-twin cruisers available with or without a DCT transmission.
By
Cycle World Staff
August 1, 2024