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Babes Ride Out Central Coast
8th annual campout brings women together in the spirit of adventure.
Tamara Raye Wilson10 hours ago
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Benda Debuts 1,200 and 500 V-4 Engines
A new Chinese V-4? No. Two of them.
By Ben Purvis16 hours ago
Bikes
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT First Look
A sharp-edged sport-tourer to replace the GSX-S1000F.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 22, 2021
Ask Kevin
Smooth Operators
Smoothing out engine-part motions is one of the keys to high-rpm power.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 22, 2021
Reviews
2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE
Kawasaki’s supercharged naked is a controllable beast.
Doug TolandSeptember 22, 2021
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE Make?
Horsepower and torque figures on Team Green’s supercharged naked.
By Michael GilbertSeptember 21, 2021
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Bimota KB4: First Details Confirmed
We see standard Kawasaki power but less weight and a shorter wheelbase.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 21, 2021
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New Voge 525R and 250RR Models on the Way
A newish Chinese brand—with a long history—prepares its latest bikes.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 21, 2021
Reviews
2021 Ural Gear Up Geo First Ride
Weird and wonderful.
By Justin DawesSeptember 20, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Kawasaki Z900RS/Café
Kawasaki’s retro classic brings back the original ’70s Z900 in modern form.
By StaffSeptember 20, 2021
Racing
Misano 2021: Wet Track, Dry Track
Finding the right balance between tires, grip, and the weather.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 20, 2021
News
Honda Patents Hidden Camera Tech for Motorcycles
Idea brings safety benefits of a front sensor without the aesthetic issues.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 20, 2021
Ask Kevin
Motorcycle Function and Fashion
Why do our bikes look the way they do? Equal parts engineering and style.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 20, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Kawasaki Z400 ABS
The entry-level Z model with performance that’s anything but.
By StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Kawasaki Z650
The middleweight Z delivers the ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility.
By StaffSeptember 17, 2021
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WMC’s Radical 250EV Completes First Stage of Testing
With 170-mph runs on less than half-power, the bike is hitting its targets.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 17, 2021
Reviews
2022 KTM RC 390 First Ride Review
The revitalized RC 390 takes the lightweight supersport performance to a whole new level.
By Adam ChildSeptember 16, 2021
Bikes
First Look: 2022 Yamaha 60th Grand Prix Anniversary Supersport Range
Six decades of racing celebrated with special editions from the R-series.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 16, 2021
News
New CFMoto 250CL-X Images and Details Revealed
Smaller-displacement model will join the recently launched 700CL-X.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 16, 2021
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Colove 321RR Details Emerge Ahead of Its Release
Great specs and styling, but also eerie similarities to Yamaha’s R3.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 16, 2021
Ask Kevin
Building Better Bikes
“An increase in quality is an increase in production.”
By Kevin CameronSeptember 15, 2021
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New Aprilia Tuono 250 to Land in China
Small-displacement naked looks to be earmarked for Asian markets.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 15, 2021
Racing
Seven Pass Attempts, One Winner
Bagnaia holds off repeated attacks from Márquez. Why was he so successful?
By Kevin CameronSeptember 14, 2021
Bikes
First Look: Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR
Triumph announces its sportiest Speed Triple bike yet.
By Chris NorthoverSeptember 14, 2021
Bikes
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS First Look
A new variant in MV’s lineup, this time with a more sport-touring bent.
By Bruno dePratoSeptember 13, 2021
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Honda CRF190L Details and Photos Leaked
Baby Africa Twin could hint at styling direction for future Transalp model.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 13, 2021
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Rough Crafts Faster Tracker and XSR900 Kit
Winston Yeh’s latest custom build features a new bodywork kit for the Yamaha XSR900.
By Morgan GalesSeptember 13, 2021
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Breaking News: Moto Guzzi’s New V100 Mandello
A new V1000 engine signals a new era for the grand Italian marque.
By Bruno dePratoSeptember 10, 2021
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Harley-Davidson Pan America Police Concept
This dealer concept from Laidlaw H-D debuted at a California motor police event.
By Morgan GalesSeptember 10, 2021
Ask Kevin
Keeping Engines Cool, Part 3
Our final installment on engine design and cooling.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 10, 2021
Reviews
2022 Honda Grom Review
Little, yellow, different: The new Grom is better in nearly every way.
By Morgan GalesSeptember 9, 2021
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 Make?
Horsepower and torque figures of the flagship Honda Rebel.
By Michael GilbertSeptember 9, 2021
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BMW Unveils Vision Amby Electric Concepts at IAA
Two two-wheelers offer a blend of moto and bicycle for future commuters.
By Andrew CherneySeptember 9, 2021
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New Honda XL750L Transalp Rumored To Be on the Way
Two fresh 750cc parallel-twin models from Japan may well be dropping soon.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 9, 2021
Ask Kevin
Keeping Engines Cool, Part 2
More on engine design and cooling.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 8, 2021
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New Kawasaki Z650RS Details Leaked
Latest documents confirm the brand will add 650cc retro model in 2022.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 8, 2021
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Rumored: Honda CBR1000RR-R SP2 for 2022
A revised superbike may be in the cards to revive Honda’s WSB hopes.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 7, 2021
Ask Kevin
Keeping Engines Cool, Part 1
A cool engine is a happy engine.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 6, 2021
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QJMotor’s New Electric Sportbike Revealed in Patents
Looks like Benelli’s sister brand has battery-powered plans.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 3, 2021
Reviews
2022 BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental First Ride Review
BMW’s Big Boxer enters grand American touring territory.
By Morgan GalesSeptember 2, 2021
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Zero Releases Quickstrike Edition SR/F Package
Limited-edition, race-inspired accessory kit is now available worldwide.
By Andrew CherneySeptember 2, 2021
Ask Kevin
More Steps in Motorcycle Evolution
Small steps, in sequence, have given us the competent bikes we enjoy today.
By Kevin CameronSeptember 2, 2021
Reviews
2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure First Ride
Kawasaki’s jack-of-all-trades gets better…but not too much better.
By Ned SuesseSeptember 2, 2021
News
BMW Concept CE 02 Unveiled
Hot on the heels of the CE 04 electric maxi-scooter comes its baby brother.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 2, 2021
News
Triumph Tiger 1200 Teased
Virtually undisguised prototype photos of the new adventure bike released.
By Ben PurvisSeptember 1, 2021
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Make?
Team Green’s middleweight adventure-tourer on the Cycle World dyno.
By Michael GilbertSeptember 1, 2021
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Examining Honda’s 2022 Africa Twin
Evolutionary changes for Honda’s adventure motorcycle announced in Europe.
By Bruno dePratoAugust 31, 2021
Bikes
2022 KTM RC 390 First Look
New look and much-improved tech for the baby KTM sportbike.
By Ben PurvisAugust 31, 2021

Racing
Silverstone’s Tire Conundrums
At this year’s Silverstone MotoGP, tires made all the difference.
By Kevin CameronAugust 31, 2021
Reviews
2021 Honda CRF300L Review
More power, more suspension travel, more fun.
By Evan AllenAugust 31, 2021
News
Born-Free 2021 Gallery
27 pictures of California’s greatest custom motorcycle show.
By Morgan GalesAugust 30, 2021
Ask Kevin
Roadracing in the Present Era
To understand MotoGP today, it helps to know how it has evolved.
By Kevin CameronAugust 30, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS
Team Green’s middleweight sport-tourer with an emphasis on versatility.
By StaffAugust 30, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Honda XR650L
Big Red’s ol’ reliable dual sport.
By StaffAugust 30, 2021
Ask Kevin
Considering the Crankcase
Without a good crankcase, your bike’s going nowhere.
By Kevin CameronAugust 27, 2021
Ask Kevin
Treasures and Scrap
Why we value the bikes we do.
By Kevin CameronAugust 26, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Honda Rebel 1100
The big Rebel opens doors for beginners and beyond.
By StaffAugust 25, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000
Suzuki’s naked literbike sees major updates.
By StaffAugust 25, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Yamaha YZF-R1/M
Yamaha’s legendary literbike.
By StaffAugust 24, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
A rousing 107ci Softail from Milwaukee.
By StaffAugust 24, 2021
Ienatsch Tuesday
Inside ChampU: The Debut of an Online Riding School
The process and challenge of creating a new rider teaching format.
By Nick IenatschAugust 24, 2021
Ask Kevin
The Importance of O-Rings
Something as small as an O-ring can be the key to victory or failure.
By Kevin CameronAugust 24, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2022 Honda Monkey ABS
A new engine and five-speed gearbox expand the redesigned Monkey’s performance window.
By StaffAugust 24, 2021
Reviews
2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT First Ride Review
Testing the Versys 650′s luggage-and-hand guard-equipped trim.
By Serena BleekerAugust 24, 2021
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Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Undergoing Testing
Adventure-sport companion to the Trident seen in final prototype phase.
By Andrew CherneyAugust 24, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
A fresh middleweight ADV option for those new to the segment.
By StaffAugust 23, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Ducati Superleggera V4
The “super light” V4.
By StaffAugust 23, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R
Suzuki’s flagship superbike in two variations.
By StaffAugust 23, 2021
Racing
2021 Factory Off-Road Bikes—Ricky Brabec’s Honda CRF450 Rally
The works rally racer is drafted into desert-racing duty for Vegas to Reno.
By Mark KariyaAugust 20, 2021
Ask Kevin
Mysteries of Lubrication
Grace under pressure—that’s how oil behaves
By Kevin CameronAugust 20, 2021
Bikes
QJMotor’s 700cc Models Hint at New Benellis to Come
New type-approved bikes likely to spawn similar Benelli-branded efforts.
By Ben PurvisAugust 20, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Yamaha WR450F
Yamaha’s multifaceted trail and enduro bike.
By StaffAugust 19, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021/2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
The off-road-spec’d 1290 Super Adventure.
By StaffAugust 19, 2021
Ask Kevin
How Gasoline Has Changed Through The Years
Octane numbers, knock resistance, alcohol, additives, and more.
By Kevin CameronAugust 19, 2021
News
Brixton’s 1200 Model Edges Closer to Production
Design patents confirm the retro twin looks to rival Triumph’s Bonneville.
By Ben PurvisAugust 19, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Husqvarna FX 450
The flagship cross-country model from Husky.
By StaffAugust 19, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4/S
Stripped-down Ducati superbike performance.
By StaffAugust 19, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
The Full Throttle and Café Racer replacement.
By StaffAugust 18, 2021
News
Yvon Duhamel Dies at 81
There was always humor in life for the former factory racer.
By Kevin CameronAugust 18, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 BMW R 1250 RT
This tourer stays sophisticated with more updates.
By StaffAugust 18, 2021
Ask Kevin
A Torque Curve for Every Purpose
What makes engine torque curves vary so much, and why?
By Kevin CameronAugust 18, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2022 BMW S 1000 R
BMW’s naked bike with superbike DNA.
By StaffAugust 18, 2021
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Honda NT1100 Confirmed As 2022 Model
First tech details on the Africa Twin-based sport-tourer.
By Ben PurvisAugust 18, 2021
Ienatsch Tuesday
Racing Vintage Motorcycles at 60
Racing, traveling, and racing a departed friend’s bike.
By Nick IenatschAugust 17, 2021
Racing
Binder Gambles in Austria, Takes the Win
Slicks or rain tires? Both made the MotoGP podium last weekend.
By Kevin CameronAugust 17, 2021
Bikes
2022 Can-Am Ryker Rally First Look
New suspension and protection for all-road Ryker; Spyders get a refresh.
By Andrew CherneyAugust 17, 2021
News
That Time We Bought Pizza for 350 Harley Employees
Making good on a bet.
By Justin DawesAugust 16, 2021
News
Zontes ZT350 Details Revealed
Production model and related variants reveal 348cc engine and more power.
By Ben PurvisAugust 16, 2021
News
CFMoto to Launch Sporty 250cc Single
Up-spec 250SR-R has the same engine as the 250SR model but is lighter.
By Ben PurvisAugust 13, 2021
Bikes
2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental Video First Look
An up-close look at BMW’s new grand American touring machine.
By Morgan GalesAugust 12, 2021
Ask Kevin
Trying A, Trying B
Starting from a blank page, we arrive at consensus.
By Kevin CameronAugust 12, 2021
Bikes
How Much Power Does the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Make?
We test the V-4-powered Multistrada on the Cycle World dyno.
By Michael GilbertAugust 12, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Triumph Trident 660
Triumph’s torquey Trident.
By StaffAugust 12, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Honda Rebel 300
Honda’s renowned small-displacement cruiser.
By StaffAugust 12, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic 114
A versatile cruiser accessorized for touring.
By StaffAugust 11, 2021
Racing
On Rossi’s Retirement
What does the racing world think of Valentino Rossi’s decision to retire?
By Maria GuidottiAugust 11, 2021
Ask Kevin
Anger on the Job
Anger is a legitimate emotion. But your bike’s gearbox simply doesn’t care.
By Kevin CameronAugust 11, 2021
Buyer's Guide
2021 Ducati Panigale V2
Ducati’s V-twin supersport.
By StaffAugust 10, 2021
Racing
Styrian MotoGP Wrap-up
A unique track showcases a special feature: variable ride height.
By Kevin CameronAugust 10, 2021
Ienatsch Tuesday
Safe and Repeatable Passing for Trackday Riders
Mandatory Riders’ Meeting, Part 6.
By Nick IenatschAugust 10, 2021