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