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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
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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
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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
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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
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Inside Harley’s Bagger Racing Engine
Technicalities of the 131R.
By Kevin CameronMarch 14, 2023
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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
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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
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About Those Dustbin Fairings of the 1950s
Was full frontal streamlining dangerous?
By Kevin CameronFebruary 14, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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