Menu
Cycle World
    • ten best motorcycles
    • new motorcycles
    • reviews
    • motorcycle dyno
    • buyer's guide
    • comparison tests
    • gear and products
    • racing
    • newsletter
    • facebook
    • twitter
    • instagram
    • pinterest
    • youtube
    • rss
    Skip to content

    Latest Articles

    • Racing
      Ducati’s Bagnaia Rules MotoGP Opening Round
      Lots of action and attrition in Portimão.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 29, 2023
    • News
      EFuels Could Save Internal Combustion Engines
      Carbon-neutral synthetic fuels could give IC-engined motorcycles a lifeline.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 29, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Motorcycle Engine Coolers, aka Radiators
      Transferring waste heat to the atmosphere.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 28, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto’s Electric Motocrossers
      Chinese company working on range of small electric MXers for youth market.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 28, 2023
    • Reviews
      2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S First Ride
      Can a hyper-naked making a claimed 208 hp be easy to ride?
      By Bradley AdamsMarch 28, 2023
    • News
      Aerodynamic Innovation in Motocross
      Wind-cheating technology isn’t just for MotoGP bikes.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 27, 2023
    • Reviews
      2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition First Ride
      A hardcore travel bike that can tackle everything, anywhere.
      By Blake ConnerMarch 24, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Flow Through a Venturi
      Turning the problem of streamlining inside out.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 23, 2023
    • News
      Aprilia Patents Aerodynamic Leathers
      MotoGP bikes have gone full aero, but what about the rider?
      By Ben PurvisMarch 23, 2023
    • News
      Piaggio Airbag-equipped MP3 in Development
      Piaggio’s MP3 will likely join Honda’s Gold Wing with an airbag option.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 22, 2023
    • Racing
      Diesels
      Purity and prejudice in motor racing.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 21, 2023
    • News
      BMW’s Stereo Camera System To Serve Multiple Purposes
      Mirror-mounted cameras bring car-style tech to motorcycles.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 21, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto 800NK Full Details
      KTM-powered roadster officially launched in China.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 20, 2023
    • News
      Kawasaki Eliminator Returns
      Pair of 400cc, mid-mount foot control cruisers revealed.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 17, 2023
    • News
      Kawasaki Hydrogen Project Trademarked
      New logo and HySE name protected for hydrogen-fueled motorcycles.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 16, 2023
    • Reviews
      2023 Kawasaki KLR650 S First Ride
      Kawasaki’s proven KLR, now available in size short.
      By Evan AllenMarch 16, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Aero Drag on Motorcycles
      Playing with made-up numbers.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 15, 2023
    • News
      2024 GasGas ES 900 and SM 900
      KTM-based enduro and supermoto twins coming.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 15, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Inside Harley’s Bagger Racing Engine
      Technicalities of the 131R.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 14, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      From Road Glide to Roadrace
      What it takes to completely repurpose a motorcycle for racing.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 9, 2023
    • News
      Kawasaki Continues Tilting Three-wheeler Development
      Patents show Kawasaki is working on Yamaha Niken-style/Piaggio MP3-style trike.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 9, 2023
    • News
      Indian Challenger RR Racer Is Available to the Public, for $93,000
      Just 29 units of the track-only bagger will be produced.
      By Andrew CherneyMarch 9, 2023
    • Reviews
      King of the Baggers Indian Challenger Ride Review
      Up close and personal with Indian’s wickedly entertaining Challenger racebike.
      By Bradley AdamsMarch 9, 2023
    • News
      2023 Jack Daniels Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse First Look
      Seventh collaborative limited-edition model from Indian and JD.
      By Andrew CherneyMarch 8, 2023
    • News
      Can-Am’s Hub-steered Motorcycle
      Patents filed for gas-powered, hub-steered, two-wheeler!
      By Ben PurvisMarch 8, 2023
    • Aprilia
      2023 Aprilia RSV4
      Aprilia’s race-replica superbike.
      By Cycle World StaffMarch 8, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto’s New Inline-Triple
      Chinese brand building middleweight three-cylinder engine.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 7, 2023
    • News
      Moto Guzzi’s Liquid-Cooled V100 Mandello
      An all-new engine—and it’s not electric?
      By Kevin CameronMarch 7, 2023
    • News
      2023 KTM 890 SMT Confirmed
      Brand-new SuperMoto Touring will be announced in April.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 6, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      How Fasteners Ought to Work
      Keeping Things Tight.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 6, 2023
    • News
      How To Watch: Daytona 200 & MotoAmerica Superbike 2023
      Start those engines! Roadracing is ready to kick off for 2023.
      By Blake ConnerMarch 6, 2023
    • Reviews
      2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 First Ride
      A sportier naked-bike lineup that hasn’t lost its way.
      By Bradley AdamsMarch 3, 2023
    • News
      Honda’s New Take on Motorcycle Airbags
      Torso-enveloping airbag that detaches and stays with the rider.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 3, 2023
    • Bikes
      Coolest Sportbikes of the ’90s: Harley-Davidson VR1000
      The almost forgotten American-made Superbike.
      By Blake ConnerMarch 3, 2023
    • Aprilia
      2023 Aprilia RS 660
      The Italian middleweight sportbike for a new era.
      By Cycle World StaffMarch 3, 2023
    • News
      2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition First Look
      More travel-oriented adventure bike, with upgraded chassis.
      By Blake ConnerMarch 2, 2023
    • News
      Yamaha Europe Unveils Two New Ténéré 700 Variants
      Ténéré 700 Extreme Edition and Ténéré 700 Explore Edition Launched in Europe.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 2, 2023
    • Racing
      Why King of the Baggers Racing Is So Popular
      What’s not to like? Harley and Indian, head-to-head—again!
      By Kevin CameronMarch 2, 2023
    • News
      KTM’s Larger, More Powerful, Next-Gen LC8c Twin
      New engine likely to be 1,000cc and make 140 hp.
      By Ben PurvisMarch 1, 2023
    • Racing
      Harley-Davidson Prepares for Daytona
      Behind the scenes as the team tests its King of the Baggers racebikes.
      By Kevin CameronMarch 1, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto’s Electric Scooter to Rival BMW’s CE-04
      New patents show that CFMoto continues to work on electrics.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 28, 2023
    • Reviews
      2023 Indian Sport Chief First Ride
      Handling meets power and styling in this sporty cruiser.
      By Blake ConnerFebruary 28, 2023
    • News
      BMW Working on ShiftCam Single-Cylinder Engine
      New G-series models to get variable valve timing and lift.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 23, 2023
    • Triumph
      2023 Triumph Street Triple 765
      Evolution, not revolution, makes Triumph’s Street Triple a success.
      By Cycle World StaffFebruary 21, 2023
    • News
      2023 Indian Sport Chief First Look
      Latest Chief adds new look and premium components for improved performance.
      By Andrew CherneyFebruary 21, 2023
    • News
      BMW Developing Adaptive Cooling for Motorcycles
      Active grille system could appear on future motorcycles to improve aero.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 17, 2023
    • Ducati
      2023 Ducati SuperSport 950
      A sportbike you can ride comfortably all day.
      By Cycle World StaffFebruary 16, 2023
    • Racing
      Indian Motorcycle Racing Announces 2023 Race Teams
      Factory racing program ready to defend its triple crown.
      By Bradley AdamsFebruary 16, 2023
    • News
      KTM Developing Semi-automatic Transmission
      Patent application details new electronic shifter and auto-clutch for 1290s.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 16, 2023
    • News
      BMW Bringing Back Electric-Assist Centerstand
      Patents suggest that BMW is redesigning its electrohydraulic centerstand.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 15, 2023
    • News
      Polaris Releases Special-Edition Roush-Branded Slingshot
      First-ever collaboration with race specialist builds on the Slingshot R.
      By Andrew CherneyFebruary 15, 2023
    • News
      2025 Buell Super Cruiser First Look
      175 hp, Roland Sands–built concept inspired by H-D’s iconic FXR.
      By Andrew CherneyFebruary 14, 2023
    • Bikes
      Brabus’ Second-Gen KTM-Based 1300 R
      German tuner brand builds second limited-edition Super Duke R Evo–based streetfighter.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 14, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      About Those Dustbin Fairings of the 1950s
      Was full frontal streamlining dangerous?
      By Kevin CameronFebruary 14, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Why Ball Bearings?
      Low-friction basic technology.
      By Kevin CameronFebruary 13, 2023
    • Reviews
      First Ride: Ducati’s Diavel V4 Defies Categorization
      Is it a cruiser or something else?
      By Justin DawesFebruary 10, 2023
    • News
      2023 CFMoto 800NK First Look
      Official images and details of CFMoto’s KTM-powered roadster revealed.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 10, 2023
    • Suzuki
      2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
      Suzuki’s entry into the modern middleweight adventure bike category.
      By Cycle World StaffFebruary 10, 2023
    • Ducati
      2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4/S/SP2/Lamborghini
      Ducati’s superbike for the streets
      By Cycle World StaffFebruary 10, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto’s 200-horsepower Sportbike V-4
      Will a Chinese 1000cc V-4 from CFMoto challenge Europe’s and Japan’s best?
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 9, 2023
    • News
      2023 Verge TS Ultra Electric Superbike
      Hub-motor electric superbike makes monster torque.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 8, 2023
    • KTM
      2023 KTM 790 Duke
      An entry into KTM’s mid-displacement naked bike lineup.
      By Cycle World StaffFebruary 7, 2023
    • News
      Moto Morini Cruiser Coming
      650cc parallel-twin-powered cruiser appears to be coming to the US.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 6, 2023
    • News
      Kawasaki’s Compact Superbike: Ninja ZX-4RR
      Looking the part at the lowest possible price.
      By Kevin CameronFebruary 6, 2023
    • News
      The Chinese Connection
      Unwinding Eastern and Western motorcycle ties.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 3, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      How Motorcycle Suspension Dampers Work
      Engineers call them dampers. Everyone else calls them shocks.
      By Kevin CameronFebruary 3, 2023
    • News
      2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition Coming to the US
      Four-cylinder 400cc sportbike forbidden fruit no more!
      By Blake ConnerFebruary 3, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto Papio XO-1 Takes Aim at Honda Grom
      Like a Grom but inspired by 1980s Superbikes.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 2, 2023
    • News
      2024 KTM 890 SMT Spied
      Spy shots show near-production version of upcoming KTM SMT model.
      By Ben PurvisFebruary 2, 2023
    • Bikes
      First Look: 2023 KTM 390 Adventure Gets Updates
      Learn about the changes to this versatile off-road-ready thumper.
      By Andrew CherneyFebruary 1, 2023
    • Bikes
      2023 Kawasaki H2 SX SE First Look
      Hypersport-tourer returns with new automatic headlight feature.
      By Blake ConnerFebruary 1, 2023
    • News
      QJMotor Superbike
      Based on reskinned MV Agusta Brutale 1000.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 31, 2023
    • News
      CFMoto 1250NK Scooped
      Big V-twin streetbike headed for production.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 30, 2023
    • Suzuki
      2023 Suzuki GSX-8S
      Suzuki’s twin-cylinder naked bike offers broad appeal.
      By Cycle World StaffJanuary 30, 2023
    • Ducati
      2023 Ducati Monster Plus / Monster SP
      Ducati’s iconic naked bike combines style, performance, and fun.
      By Cycle World StaffJanuary 27, 2023
    • News
      BMW’s 2024 GS Trophy To Take Place In Namibia
      Annual off-road event will feature 22 teams from around the world.
      By Andrew CherneyJanuary 27, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      When is an Oil Not an Oil?
      Weird lubrication.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 27, 2023
    • News
      2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Confirmed
      More capable ADV model coming this year.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 27, 2023
    • News
      Honda Crash-Detection System
      Future Hondas may be able to decide if you need help after an accident.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 26, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      How Motorcycling Has Benefited From Big Science
      Better tires thanks to bad fiberglass.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 25, 2023
    • News
      KTM Developing Leaf Spring Suspension
      Composite rear leaf spring promises more adaptability and less weight.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 25, 2023
    • News
      Update: Harley-Davidson X350 Confirmed
      Chinese-made model coming to US market in 2023.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 24, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      How the Poppet Valve Won Its Place in Internal Combustion
      A comfortably mature technology.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 23, 2023
    • News
      Benda Supercharged V-twin
      Chinese brand developing blown 300cc sportbike.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 23, 2023
    • KTM
      2023 KTM Super Duke GT
      KTM’s sport-tourer has radical performance, cutting-edge tech, and a place to put luggage.
      By Cycle World StaffJanuary 20, 2023
    • News
      KTM Serious About Sportbikes
      Brand-new RC 990, RC 390, and RC 125 spied.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 20, 2023
    • News
      Update: Moto Morini Confirmed for US
      Chinese-owned Italian brand is heading Stateside with multiple models.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 19, 2023
    • Gear and Products
      Pirelli Rolls Out Latest-Gen Diablo Supercorsa Sport Tires
      Retooled series is available in SP (street) and SC (track) options.
      By Andrew CherneyJanuary 19, 2023
    • Bikes
      Coolest Sportbikes of the ’90s: Britten V1000
      One man’s extraordinary vision brought to life.
      By Blake ConnerJanuary 19, 2023
    • Yamaha
      2023 Yamaha MT-07
      An approachable, affordable, and fun mid-displacement naked bike.
      By Cycle World StaffJanuary 19, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Design Features That Make Fatigue Failure More Likely
      Stress raisers.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 18, 2023
    • Bikes
      Harley-Davidson’s Breakout Returns for 2023
      Gets Milwaukee-Eight 117. Nightster Special and Road Glide 3 also launched.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 18, 2023
    • Bikes
      2023 Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Models
      Seven limited-edition bikes join Harley’s 2023 range to mark 12 decades of production.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 18, 2023
    • BMW
      2023 BMW S 1000 RR
      BMW’s high-tech and ultra-capable superbike
      By Blake ConnerJanuary 17, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Tasks that Motorcycling Once Required
      Rites of a departed faith.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 17, 2023
    • Bikes
      Honda Announces Next Round of Returning Models for 2023
      Carryovers include CB1000R, CB500X, XR650L dual sport, and Fury cruiser.
      By Andrew CherneyJanuary 17, 2023
    • Reviews
      Shopping Middleweight Adventure-Tourers: A Comparison
      Exploring the middleground of price, power, and practicality.
      By Don CanetJanuary 13, 2023
    • News
      Icoma’s Tatamel Briefcase Bike
      This 21st century Motocompo is coming to the US in 2023.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 13, 2023
    • Ask Kevin
      Interference Drag
      Exposed front wheels on motorcycles.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 12, 2023
    • News
      Piaggio Patents Fixed MP3 Fairing
      New design remains fixed and level while the bike is leaned through corners.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 12, 2023
    Cycle World
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Abuse
    • Contact Us
    • Cycle World Merch
    • Newsletter Sign Up!

    Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Cycle World may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site.

    Copyright © 2023 Cycle World. An Octane Media, LLC Publication. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

    Octane