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Buyer's Guide
2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S
A fan favorite cruiser makes its return for 2020.
By StaffFebruary 28, 2020
Racing
Qatar MotoGP Test 2020
A recap of the final test before the season opener on March 8 at Losail.
By Kevin CameronFebruary 27, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Zero FX
Zero gives dual sporters something to buzz about.
By StaffFebruary 27, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha MT-03
The newest (for the US), smallest Master of Torque.
By StaffFebruary 27, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha MT-10
The beefy MT leader continues to carry over superbike crankshaft tech.
By StaffFebruary 27, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha VMAX
Drag racing performance in a cruiser package.
By StaffFebruary 27, 2020
Reviews
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs. Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Battle of the frame-mounted-fairing American touring motorcycles.
By Morgan GalesFebruary 27, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha MT-09
A tantalizing torquey triple from the tuning fork company.
By StaffFebruary 26, 2020
Gear and Products
Dainese Axial D1 Race Boot Review
A racing boot you’ll actually want to wear on the street.
By Seth RichardsFebruary 26, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
Motorcycle Track Therapy For A Combat Marine
Mark Thompson’s track-riding journey continues.
February 25, 2020
Reviews
2020 Kawasaki Z H2 First Ride
Kawasaki’s fifth supercharged H2 model comes out swinging on the high banks.
By John L. SteinFebruary 25, 2020
Bikes
2020 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard First Look
The Motor Company adds a raw, pared-down bobber to the mid-year lineup.
By Andrew CherneyFebruary 24, 2020
Gear and Products
Sportbike Touring Gear Reviews
A selection of sport-riding kit to go the distance.
By Seth RichardsFebruary 21, 2020
Reviews
2020 Zero SR/S First Ride Review
The follow-up to last year’s SR/F is more than just a new fairing.
By Andrew CherneyFebruary 20, 2020
Bikes
Bimota Tesi H2 Details Emerge
Key specs of Kawasaki-powered, supercharged Bimota leaked.
By Ben PurvisFebruary 20, 2020
Bikes
Soap, Detergents, And Dispersants
Keeping grimy sludge at bay in engines.
By Kevin CameronFebruary 19, 2020
News
Stuart Garner Fails To Appear At Hearing
Firm faces closure unless a savior is found.
By Ben PurvisFebruary 19, 2020
Bikes
Tech Tidbits Regarding KTM’s 2020 1290 Super Duke R
What’s the effect of showerhead injectors, more airbox volume, and improved ram air?
By Kevin CameronFebruary 18, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
PTSD Track Therapy
Marines riding quickly to stand still.
Mark ThompsonFebruary 18, 2020
Reviews
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R First Ride
The Beast 3.0 delivers.
By Don CanetFebruary 14, 2020
Bikes
Detonation, Engine Knock, Ping—Call It What You Will
Setting the upper limit of spark-ignition engine performance.
By Kevin CameronFebruary 14, 2020
Bikes
Custom Motorcycles Of The One Motorcycle Show 2020
Gallery of the wildly diverse collection of custom bikes displayed at the 11th annual One Moto Show
By Morgan GalesFebruary 12, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
Scott Guthrie: More Than The Sultan Of Speed
A true champion means more than going fast.
By Nick IenatschFebruary 11, 2020
Reviews
2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP First Ride
The sharpest ’Blade.
By Michael GilbertFebruary 10, 2020
Bikes
2020 Indian FTR Rally First Look
Scrambler-style and modern performance now coming to North America.
By Andrew CherneyFebruary 10, 2020
Reviews
Suzuki 2020 V-Strom 1050XT First Ride Review
New clothes, high-class manners. Same great bike.
By Seth RichardsFebruary 7, 2020
Bikes
2020 Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster Elite First Look
The full-dress flagship is back, still super premium and super limited.
By Andrew CherneyFebruary 5, 2020
Bikes
2020 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 30th Anniversary First Look
Limited-edition mid-year model celebrates three decades of an icon.
By Andrew CherneyFebruary 5, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Indian Challenger
A water-cooled performance-bagger warning shot across Harley-Davidson’s bow.
By StaffFebruary 5, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
I Didn’t See The Motorcyclist—Literally
Sometimes we are invisible.
By Nick IenatschFebruary 4, 2020
Reviews
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 S Review First Ride
Ducati offers a friendlier superbike with its 2020 Panigale V4 S.
By Adam WaheedFebruary 4, 2020
Gear and Products
Alpinestars Streetwise Drystar Pants Review
Solid feature set for casual riders at a no-nonsense price.
By Andrew CherneyFebruary 3, 2020
Bikes
2020 Ducati Scrambler 1100 Pro And Sport Pro First Look
More style for the highest-performing Scramblers.
By Bruno dePratoJanuary 31, 2020
Racing
Yamaha MotoGP Return To The Future Is “Mission One”
Strategic moves aim to return Iwata manufacturer to dominant top-class role.
By Maria GuidottiJanuary 31, 2020
Bikes
Is The Motorcycle A Leisure Product Or More Like An Identity?
Brand loyalty runs deep with two wheels.
By Kevin CameronJanuary 31, 2020
Racing
Catalina Grand Prix On For November 2020
The island race returns for only the 10th time in 69 years.
By John L. SteinJanuary 30, 2020
Reviews
KTM 790 Adventure R vs. 950 Adventure
High and low tech duke it out.
By Chris NorthoverJanuary 30, 2020
Racing
Ducati Announces 2020 MotoGP Plans
Finishing second is the equivalent of losing, MotoGP boss says.
By Maria GuidottiJanuary 30, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin
Two-wheel adventure staple boasts performance upgrades.
By StaffJanuary 29, 2020
Racing
Volker Rauch Classic Motorcycle Racing Photographs Part 2
More images from Grand Prix motorcycle roadracing’s less-publicized era…
By Kevin CameronJanuary 29, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
Yamaha Champions Riding School At Sepang
Nick Ienatsch and crew go international.
By Nick IenatschJanuary 28, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha YZF-R3
Small sportbike brings big fun to street and track.
By StaffJanuary 28, 2020
Racing
AMA Superbike Fabricator Todd Schuster Gone At Age 76
“Why? Because he could, and because he wanted it that way.”
By Kevin CameronJanuary 27, 2020
Bikes
How To Get Your Motorcycle License
An in-depth guide of what you need to do to get your motorcycle license.
By Serena BleekerJanuary 27, 2020
Bikes
A Revisionist View Of Vincent Motorcycles
We can stop insisting they were perfect.
By Kevin CameronJanuary 25, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha YZ125X
New 125cc two-stroke off-road motorcycle joins the YZ lineup for 2020.
By StaffJanuary 24, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha YZF-R6
Essential supersport performance in a lightweight, pocket-size package.
By StaffJanuary 24, 2020
News
Triumph Announces Partnership With Bajaj
Union aims to produce middleweight bikes for the Asian market.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 24, 2020

Buyer's Guide
2020 Suzuki Katana
Do you remember the 1982 Suzuki Katana GS1000SZ?
By StaffJanuary 24, 2020
Reviews
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Bike Hauler Review
Is the MultiPro tailgate bike-friendly?
By John L. SteinJanuary 23, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 KTM 350 SX-F
Throw a leg over the latest iteration of KTM’s midsize motocrosser.
By StaffJanuary 23, 2020
News
Honda Collection Hall’s Vehicles Are Ever Ready To Ride
Kuniyoshi Iwata keeps the historic museum motorcycles moving.
By Bruno dePratoJanuary 23, 2020
Bikes
When Good Ideas Don’t Work Out
It’s unwise to plan a future of scheduled breakthroughs.
By Kevin CameronJanuary 23, 2020
Bikes
Triumph Announces Tiger 1200 Special Editions
New Tiger 1200 Desert and Tiger 1200 Alpine models to join 2020 lineup.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 22, 2020
News
Top Winter Motorcycle Riding Destinations
Best rides and locations to ride to during the winter months.
By Serena BleekerJanuary 22, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
Correct Motorcycle Training Provides More Joy
The sharp blade of helmet therapy and improper inputs.
By Nick IenatschJanuary 21, 2020
Bikes
Police Motorcycles From Around The World
A look at some of law enforcement’s finest two-wheelers, past and present.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 21, 2020
Bikes
Advanced Two-Strokes To Power Formula 1’s Future?
The question on everyone’s lips: Will MotoGP follow?
By Kevin CameronJanuary 20, 2020
Racing
Ricky Brabec Is The First American To Win Dakar
The Honda racer breaks an 18-year KTM streak.
By Maria GuidottiJanuary 17, 2020
News
Vicki Golden And Her Fire-Eating Indian Scout FTR 1200 S
“Evel Live 2” rested on the shoulders of the motocross freestyle rider
By Cycle World StaffJanuary 17, 2020
Bikes
Technologies That Fight Back
Add RCCI to our possible choices of future prime mover.
By Kevin CameronJanuary 17, 2020
Reviews
2020 Honda CRF450RX Review First Ride
Race testing a 450 cross-country bike at the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix.
By Alexander S. DunstanJanuary 17, 2020
Racing
American Ricky Brabec Is On The Road To Dakar Olympus
From raw talent to polished gem, Honda rider is poised to make history.
By Maria GuidottiJanuary 16, 2020
Bikes
Gasoline Fuels Our Motorcycles But What Is It?
More about the combustion process…
By Kevin CameronJanuary 15, 2020
Bikes
Zero-To-60 MPH Measured On A Dyno?!
Four good reasons why the number is nonsense.
By Mark HoyerJanuary 14, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha YZF-R1
Yamaha’s legendary Open-class sportbike is revised for even more R1-ness.
By StaffJanuary 14, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Honda CBR600RR
If your championship-winning middleweight sportbike ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
By StaffJanuary 14, 2020
Racing
Paulo Gonçalves Dies At Dakar Rally
Portuguese rider was found unconscious after crashing in seventh stage.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 14, 2020
News
Harley-Davidson Teams Up With GMC For New Truck
This Sierra pickup is the first-ever H-D branded GMC vehicle.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 14, 2020
News
Avid Motorcyclist And Accomplished Drummer Neil Peart Dies
The rhythm, heart and soul of Rush was also crazy about motorcycles.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 13, 2020
Gear and Products
Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Vest Unveiled At CES
Airbag protection for any motorcycle jacket.
By Bruno dePratoJanuary 13, 2020
Bikes
Engine Development As Permanent Crisis
Reliability should be the last thing modern riders have on their minds.
By Kevin CameronJanuary 13, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
A midsize three-cylinder motorcycle that puts the “sport” in “sport-tourer.”
By StaffJanuary 10, 2020
Bikes
If We Can’t All Finish First, We Shouldn’t Race At All
“He’d stood by his personal theory, but belief did not trump reality.”
By Kevin CameronJanuary 10, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Zero Motorcycles SR/F
Proof that EV motorcycles are closing the performance gap on ICE bikes.
By StaffJanuary 9, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha FJR1300ES
Rolling proof that big-bore engine performance never goes out of style.
By StaffJanuary 8, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha Super Ténéré ES
A twin-cylinder adventure-tourer that straddles the middle of the road.
By StaffJanuary 8, 2020
News
2020 Tanks For Troops Charity Auction
The silent auction of hand-painted tanks will benefit military vets in need.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 8, 2020
Racing
Andrew Short 2020 Dakar Interview
Dakar is a life-changing experience.
By Maria GuidottiJanuary 8, 2020
Bikes
Trying To Keep Up With Cycle World Readers
Lots of good questions are proposed, so I’m obliged to try to find answers.
By Kevin CameronJanuary 8, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha XSR900
A sporty, three-cylinder, retro-around-the-edges streetbike.
By StaffJanuary 7, 2020
Buyer's Guide
2020 Yamaha XSR700
A more classically styled version of the beloved MT-07.
By StaffJanuary 7, 2020
Ienatsch Tuesday
A True Motorcycle Enthusiast’s Lessons For Us All
Remember Chris Carr’s outlook on life.
By Nick IenatschJanuary 7, 2020
Bikes
2020 Honda CB500X vs. Kawasaki Versys-X 300
Modified mini adventure bikes compared.
By Zack Courts Ari HenningJanuary 7, 2020
Racing
Ricky Brabec Dakar 2020 Interview
Will 2020 be the American’s year to win the legendary rally?
By Maria GuidottiJanuary 6, 2020
Gear and Products
Mobile Warming Primer Shirt And Summit Vest Review
Staying warm and comfortable without the wires or bulkiness.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 6, 2020
Racing
Valentino Rossi Wants A Faster Yamaha MotoGP Bike For 2020
Nine-time world champion is targeting a top-three finish in title chase.
By Paolo IanieriJanuary 3, 2020
Bikes
Honda Produces 400 Millionth Unit
70 years on, the company notches another huge production milestone.
By Andrew CherneyJanuary 3, 2020
Reviews
2019 Kawasaki W800 Café Review
Retro revisit aboard the new and improved W800.
By Don CanetJanuary 2, 2020
News
5 Ways ChampSchool Taught Me How To Ride Like A Pro
The inside line about Yamaha Champions Riding School’s methods.
By Seth RichardsDecember 27, 2019
News
Head Of BMW Motorrad On The Future Of Motorcycles
Cycle World talks with Dr. Markus Schramm.
By John L. SteinDecember 26, 2019
Reviews
2020 Zero Motorcycles SR/F Review
The deficit to internal combustion power is ever closing.
By Michael GilbertDecember 26, 2019
Ienatsch Tuesday
Of Course Santa Rides A Motorcycle
Nick Ienatsch waxes poetic about Kris Kringle’s off-time.
By Nick IenatschDecember 24, 2019
Gear and Products
Muc-Off Pressure Washer Review
A pressure washer built for bikes.
By Justin DawesDecember 23, 2019
Bikes
5 Skills You Will Learn At BMW’s Enduro Skills Class
Two days working towards better riding.
By Seth RichardsDecember 23, 2019
Bikes
Why Does Harley-Davidson’s ADV Bike Have Chain Final Drive?
Comparing final drives on The Motor Company’s 2021 Pan America and Bronx.
By Kevin CameronDecember 23, 2019
Bikes
The Continual Development Of The Telescopic Fork
Technology has allowed an old concept to grow with the job
By Kevin CameronDecember 20, 2019
Bikes
6 Reasons To Explore Baja On A Motorcycle
Ride on the beach just south of California.
By Justin W. CoffeyDecember 20, 2019
Bikes
One Motorcyclist’s Response To Fad And Fashion
With tongue in cheek…
By Kevin CameronDecember 20, 2019
Reviews
2019 Beta 125 RR-S Review First Ride
Italian entry-level dual-sport bike for under $5,000.
By Evan AllenDecember 20, 2019