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Vespa Rings in Piaggio’s 140th Birthday With Special Model
Only 140 units of the limited Vespa 140th of Piaggio will be made.
By
Andrew Cherney
April 19, 2024
News
Yamaha Patents Semi-automatic MT-07
Design could rival Honda’s new E-Clutch from the CBR650R.
By
Ben Purvis
April 19, 2024
Reviews
2024 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce First Ride
MV enters the adventure market with a brand-new triple and it’s a ripper.
By
Blake Conner
April 19, 2024
News
Zongshen ZS150 Minibikes Near Production
Grom-sized machines to rival Honda and CFMoto.
By
Ben Purvis
April 18, 2024
Reviews
2025 Indian Motorcycle Scout First Ride Review
Where modern tech and classic cruiser styling collide.
By
Bradley Adams
April 18, 2024
News
45-Year-Old Vespa Sets Guinness World Record
Valerio Boni goes 766 miles in 24 hours on 1979 50 Special.
By
Bruno dePrato
April 17, 2024
News
Chinese Eight-Cylinder Motorcycles Launching Soon
Pair of flat-eight motorcycles have emerged from China and are expected soon.
By
Ben Purvis
April 16, 2024
Bikes
Aprilia Unveils RSV4 Factory Special Edition in Texas
Limited-edition SE-09 SBK honors the model’s inaugural World Superbike win.
By
Andrew Cherney
April 16, 2024
News
Take A Look Inside Ducati’s New 698cc Superquadro Mono
A deep dive inside Bologna’s smoking-hot
monocilindrico
.
By
Bruno dePrato
April 16, 2024
Reviews
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 First Ride Review
Team Green gives its lightweight sportbike a bump in displacement as well as new styling.
By
Jen Dunstan
April 16, 2024
Racing
Viñales Sweeps COTA MotoGP
Bat Mav takes pole, sprint, and GP in shutout weekend in Texas.
By
Kevin Cameron
April 15, 2024
News
Rapid K-1988 Brings Akira Manga to Life
Feet-forward electric prototype revealed in Thailand.
By
Ben Purvis
April 15, 2024
News
CNG-Powered Bajaj on Way
Indian brand bringing pair of compressed natural gas motorcycles to market.
By
Ben Purvis
April 12, 2024
News
Oruga Unitrack
Latvian company develops single-tracked electric off-roader.
By
Ben Purvis
April 11, 2024
Reviews
2024 Kawasaki Z500 First Ride
A larger engine and new styling for Kawasaki’s small naked.
By
Evan Allen
April 11, 2024
Ask Kevin
The Two-Valve Hemi Combustion Chamber
Two things it does well—and why.
By
Kevin Cameron
April 11, 2024
News
New Patents on KTM-Powered CFMoto 1250NK
Big 1250NK V-twin naked sportbike expected soon.
By
Ben Purvis
April 5, 2024
Bikes
2024 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce First Look
Another Italian entry in the middleweight adventure-bike class.
By
Blake Conner
April 5, 2024
Reviews
2024 Triumph TF 250-X First Ride
Triumph’s first motocross racer lacks nothing.
Nick LaPaglia
April 5, 2024
News
Voge-BMW Connection Getting Tighter
Upcoming Chinese-made machines include K 1600 GT–based tourer and S 1000 RR–derived superbike.
By
Ben Purvis
April 3, 2024
Ask Kevin
The Value of Hearsay in Motorcycle Maintenance
My buddy, he…
By
Kevin Cameron
April 3, 2024
Reviews
2024 Aprilia RS 457 First Ride
Aprilia’s newest entry: a lightweight sportbike.
By
Evan Allen
April 3, 2024
News
Brixton Storr Adventure Bike Revealed
Is this Austrian-designed, Chinese-made bike coming to the US?
By
Ben Purvis
April 2, 2024
Bikes
2025 Indian Scout First Look
The next evolution of an iconic name
By
Bradley Adams
April 2, 2024
News
Kymco To Make LiveWire S3
Taiwanese company to make future LiveWire S3 models based on scaled-down version of S2 platform.
By
Ben Purvis
April 1, 2024
Reviews
2025 CFMoto Ibex 450 First Ride Review
Smoking deal or smoke and mirrors?
By
Bradley Adams
March 29, 2024
News
2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Spied
New 190-hp tourer seen testing in near-production form.
By
Ben Purvis
March 29, 2024
Ask Kevin
Making Four Valves Per Cylinder Work
The fight against heat.
By
Kevin Cameron
March 29, 2024
News
Benda BD250 Bobber
A small but stylish motorcycle from an emerging Chinese company.
By
Ben Purvis
March 28, 2024
Triumph
2025 Triumph Daytona 660
A return of the fully faired Triumph middleweight sportbike.
By
Blake Conner
March 27, 2024
News
MV Agusta Under Control of Pierer Mobility
A perspective of the future from Dr. Luca Martin, managing director.
By
Bruno dePrato
March 27, 2024
News
Suzuki’s New VVT Engine
Small variable valve timing twin-cylinder engine emerges in patent.
By
Ben Purvis
March 27, 2024
Racing
Martín Wins Big in Portimão, Bagnaia Loses Ground
Roller-coaster season is officially in full swing.
By
Kevin Cameron
March 26, 2024
News
Moto Guzzi California Trademark Renewed
Updated rights to name in the US signal a return of the Italian cruiser.
By
Ben Purvis
March 26, 2024
Bikes
2025 Triumph Trident Triple Tribute First Look
An homage to Slippery Sam.
By
Seth Richards
March 26, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Grom
Big fun comes cheap.
By
Cycle World Staff
March 25, 2024
News
Yamaha’s Augmented Reality Helmet
Is AR really heading to motorcycling?
By
Ben Purvis
March 25, 2024
Bikes
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Hits US Dealers at Last
The bike’s $6,899 MSRP compares favorably.
By
Staff
March 22, 2024
Racing
KTM MotoGP Team Manager Francesco Guidotti Talks 2024
Discussing Binder, Miller, Acosta, Ducati, and the rumors of Márquez on a KTM.
By
Maria Guidotti
March 22, 2024
News
MV Agusta Hosts Inaugural Ride for International Women’s Day
Riding motorcycle art with a pack of women.
By
Jen Dunstan
March 21, 2024
Bikes
2024 LiveWire S2 Mulholland First Look
Reimagining cruiser styling for the electric age.
By
Seth Richards
March 21, 2024
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE Make?
Measuring max power output from Kawasaki’s 451cc parallel twin on the
Cycle World
dyno.
By
Evan Allen
March 21, 2024
Bikes
Husqvarna’s 2024 Svartpilen 801 Is Finally Here
New bike gets larger mill, more power, electronics, and fresh styling.
By
Andrew Cherney
March 20, 2024
Reviews
2024 Royal Enfield INT 650 & Continental GT 650 First Ride
Blacked-out finishes and high-quality trim improve an already winning platform.
By
Morgan Gales
March 19, 2024
Bikes
2024 Rocket 3 Storm First Look
More power and blacked-out paint for Triumph’s biggest bike.
By
Ben Purvis
March 19, 2024
Reviews
2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival First Ride
Carefully curated ′50s styling meets thoroughly modern mechanics.
By
Andrew Cherney
March 18, 2024
Reviews
2025 Buell Super Cruiser First Ride
Yes, that’s 175 hp worth of superbike stuffed into a cruiser frame. Hang on!
By
Andrew Cherney
March 15, 2024
Bikes
2024 KTM RC 8C First Look
The world gets 100 more track-only LC8c middleweights.
By
Seth Richards
March 15, 2024
News
Suzuki’s New VVT Engine
Small variable valve timing twin-cylinder engine emerges in patent.
By
Ben Purvis
March 27, 2024
Racing
Martín Wins Big in Portimão, Bagnaia Loses Ground
Roller-coaster season is officially in full swing.
By
Kevin Cameron
March 26, 2024
News
Moto Guzzi California Trademark Renewed
Updated rights to name in the US signal a return of the Italian cruiser.
By
Ben Purvis
March 26, 2024
The Wire
Indian Motorcycle Racing and Reigning Champion Jared Mees Secure First Victory of 2024
Mees Edges Out the Competition Aboard Indian FTR750, Moving into Third in Overall Standings.
By
The Wire
March 26, 2024
The Wire
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - Rider Registration Now Open
Top fundraiser to win Thruston Final Edition.
By
The Wire
March 26, 2024
Bikes
2025 Triumph Trident Triple Tribute First Look
An homage to Slippery Sam.
By
Seth Richards
March 26, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda Grom
Big fun comes cheap.
By
Cycle World Staff
March 25, 2024
News
Yamaha’s Augmented Reality Helmet
Is AR really heading to motorcycling?
By
Ben Purvis
March 25, 2024
Bikes
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Hits US Dealers at Last
The bike’s $6,899 MSRP compares favorably.
By
Staff
March 22, 2024
Racing
KTM MotoGP Team Manager Francesco Guidotti Talks 2024
Discussing Binder, Miller, Acosta, Ducati, and the rumors of Márquez on a KTM.
By
Maria Guidotti
March 22, 2024
News
MV Agusta Hosts Inaugural Ride for International Women’s Day
Riding motorcycle art with a pack of women.
By
Jen Dunstan
March 21, 2024
Bikes
2024 LiveWire S2 Mulholland First Look
Reimagining cruiser styling for the electric age.
By
Seth Richards
March 21, 2024
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE Make?
Measuring max power output from Kawasaki’s 451cc parallel twin on the
Cycle World
dyno.
By
Evan Allen
March 21, 2024
Bikes
Husqvarna’s 2024 Svartpilen 801 Is Finally Here
New bike gets larger mill, more power, electronics, and fresh styling.
By
Andrew Cherney
March 20, 2024
Reviews
2024 Royal Enfield INT 650 & Continental GT 650 First Ride
Blacked-out finishes and high-quality trim improve an already winning platform.
By
Morgan Gales
March 19, 2024
Bikes
2024 Rocket 3 Storm First Look
More power and blacked-out paint for Triumph’s biggest bike.
By
Ben Purvis
March 19, 2024
Reviews
2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival First Ride
Carefully curated ′50s styling meets thoroughly modern mechanics.
By
Andrew Cherney
March 18, 2024
Reviews
2025 Buell Super Cruiser First Ride
Yes, that’s 175 hp worth of superbike stuffed into a cruiser frame. Hang on!
By
Andrew Cherney
March 15, 2024
Bikes
2024 KTM RC 8C First Look
The world gets 100 more track-only LC8c middleweights.
By
Seth Richards
March 15, 2024
Racing
2024 King of the Baggers Race Daytona Recap
182 mph American touring cruisers on the high bank!
By
Kevin Cameron
March 14, 2024
Reviews
2025 Triumph Daytona 660 First Ride Review
Revival of the middleweight Daytona.
By
Blake Conner
March 14, 2024
The Wire
World Ducati Week 2024
Tickets available to attend the Ducati gathering made for motorcycle enthusiasts.
By
The Wire
March 14, 2024
Harley-Davidson
2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Buyer’s Guide
Harley updates the Street Glide from batwing to taillights.
By
Cycle World Staff
March 14, 2024
The Wire
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grants Exceed $1 Million in 2023
Yamaha Continues Empowering Communities and Enriching Outdoor Recreation.
By
The Wire
March 14, 2024
News
BMW Gimbal-Mounted Headlight
Articulated headlight and camera under development.
By
Ben Purvis
March 14, 2024
Harley-Davidson
2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Buyer’s Guide
Harley-Davidson delivers big with its definitive bagger.
By
Cycle World Staff
March 13, 2024
The Wire
BMW Motorrad Motorsport Sets Course for Strategic Realignment
Sven Blusch to become the new head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
By
The Wire
March 13, 2024
Honda
2024 Honda XR650L
It was long in the tooth 20 years ago. Now, it’s just timeless.
By
Cycle World Staff
March 13, 2024
Racing
2024 MotoGP Losail Report
Tire management and riding style are the keys to Francesco Bagnaia’s win.
By
Kevin Cameron
March 13, 2024
The Wire
Stark Future Challenges MXGP Proposal for Segregated Electric Support Class
By
The Wire
March 13, 2024
Racing
Josh Herrin and Warhorse HSBK Ducati Win 2024 Daytona 200
Preparation and patience win a third 200.
By
Kevin Cameron
March 11, 2024
The Wire
Gaige Herrera Repeats Season-Opening Win at NHRA Gatornationals
Suzuki Hayabusa Continues Pro Stock Motorcycle Winning Streak.
By
The Wire
March 11, 2024
The Wire
Gus Rodio Rides Aprilia RS 660 to Victory in MotoAmerica Twins Cup Season Opener at Daytona
Aprilia riders claim four of the six podium places available in races held Friday and Saturday.
By
The Wire
March 11, 2024
The Wire
Harley-Davidson Factory Rider Kyle Wyman Snags Double Daytona Victories to Open 2024 King of the Baggers Race Season
Cory West Tops All-Harley Podium in Saturday’s Super Hooligan Race.
By
The Wire
March 11, 2024
News
Brabus 1400 R on Way
Another special-edition, Brabus-styled KTM Super Duke on the way.
By
Ben Purvis
March 11, 2024
Racing
Marco Melandri Weighs In on 2024 MotoGP Season
Former MotoGP racer gives his predictions on Bagnaia, Martín, and Márquez.
By
Maria Guidotti
March 8, 2024
News
Yamaha Electric Motocross Bike Patents
Battery-powered crosser based on TY-E trials machine with some key changes.
By
Ben Purvis
March 8, 2024
The Wire
2024 Triumph Triple Trophy Competition Launches in Moto2
Triumph Triple Trophy launches for 2024 to run alongside the Moto2™ World Championship, powered by the fans.
By
The Wire
March 8, 2024
Bikes
Effie Hotchkiss and Riding Across the Country
A daughter and mother’s inspiring 1915 cross-country motorcycle journey
By
Serena Bleeker
March 8, 2024
Racing
Aprilia Racing Bosses Talk 2024 MotoGP Season
What Massimo Rivola and Romano Albesiano see for the next season.
By
Maria Guidotti
March 7, 2024
The Wire
TOBC Triumph Return to Daytona 200
By
The Wire
March 7, 2024
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2024 Honda Transalp Make?
Measuring max power output from Honda’s all-new 755cc parallel twin on the
Cycle World
dyno.
By
Evan Allen
March 7, 2024
The Wire
Alpinestars Launches Tech-Air 3 Leather and Canvas Vests
Incorporating the proven protection technology of Tech-Air into a more classic leather & canvas variant.
By
The Wire
March 7, 2024
Bikes
2024 Honda XR650L First Look
Honda announces minor styling updates to the XR650L for 2024.
By
Evan Allen
March 6, 2024
News
QJMotor SRT600 Adventure Bikes
Replacement for 550 model shows new direction in recent patent docs.
By
Ben Purvis
March 6, 2024
News
Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Sneak Peek
KTM 790 Duke–based scrambler heading for production this year.
By
Ben Purvis
March 5, 2024
Reviews
2024 KTM 390 Duke First Ride
The smallest Duke gets more power and refinement.
By
Adam Child
March 4, 2024
News
Honda Airbag Evolution Continues
Patent shows details of potentially lifesaving technology.
By
Ben Purvis
March 4, 2024
The Wire
2024 Moto Guzzi Experiences Announced For America
By
The Wire
March 4, 2024
The Wire
Writing a Future Together: Ducati Corse and Francesco Bagnaia Sign Renewal for Another Two Seasons
The Italian Rider, Two-Time World Champion with the Ducati Lenovo Team, Will Ride the factory Desmosedici GP in 2025 and 2026 as Well.
By
The Wire
March 4, 2024
The Wire
Suzuki Expands 2024 National Demo Tour
Tour Kicks Off At Daytona Bike Week, Travels To Key Races, Rallies, and Suzuki Dealers Nationwide.
By
The Wire
March 4, 2024
The Wire
Sold! A Unique Presley Triumph Motorcycle and Gibson Les Paul Guitar Raise Thousands for Charity
One-of-a-kind ‘Elvis Presley’ Triumph and matching guitar.
By
The Wire
March 4, 2024