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    • Bikes
      How Much Power Does the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure Make?
      We dyno test Team Green’s iconic dual sport.
      By Michael GilbertJanuary 26, 2022
    • News
      Harley Unveils Low Rider ST and New Big-bore Baggers for 2022
      New Road Glide ST and Street Glide ST also get the bigger M-8 117 engine.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 26, 2022
    • News
      Voge 525DS, 525DSX, and 525AC Models Leaked
      The biggest bikes from Loncin’s luxury brand to gain more capacity.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 26, 2022
    • News
      QJMotor Adds Naked and Cruiser Models for 2022
      A 400cc naked and 500cc cruiser will join the Chinese brand’s range.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 25, 2022
    • Reviews
      2021 Ural Gear Up Geo First Ride
      Weird and wonderful.
      By Justin DawesJanuary 24, 2022
    • Reviews
      2022 BMW CE 04 First Ride Review
      Does this funky electric mean the end for the brand’s gas-powered scooters?
      By Chris NorthoverJanuary 24, 2022
    • Tips & Tricks
      5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Riding a Motorcycle
      Experience-based tips on how to be safe and have fun on two wheels.
      By Morgan GalesJanuary 24, 2022
    • News
      Kawasaki Hybrid Details Revealed in New Patent
      Hybrid project accelerates as a production version comes closer.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 24, 2022
    • News
      Benda VTR-300 Turbo Spied
      China’s maddest bike brand is prepping something even crazier than usual.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 24, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      Error Propagation
      Like cracks, errors propagate. Here’s how to stop them.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 21, 2022
    • Reviews
      2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs. 2021 Indian Chieftain Limited vs. 2022 BMW R 18 B First Edition Comparison Review
      A comparison of great American touring machines and their new Bavarian competition.
      By Morgan GalesJanuary 21, 2022
    • Racing
      Danilo Petrucci on Dakar, MotoGP, and MotoAmerica
      If he’s not having fun, it’s not worth doing…
      By Maria GuidottiJanuary 20, 2022
    • Bikes
      Cycle World Ten Best Bikes 2021
      Our top picks of 2021 in ten categories
      By Cycle World StaffJanuary 20, 2022
    • Bikes
      How Much Power Does the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Make?
      We dyno test Yamaha’s up-spec middleweight naked.
      By Michael GilbertJanuary 20, 2022
    • News
      BMW Developing Adjustable Motorcycle Seat
      If height adjustment isn’t enough, how about this width-adjustable seat?
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 19, 2022
    • News
      For the Love of Nothing
      Winter months, a long drive, and what’s left of a Ducati 900SS.
      By Zach BowmanJanuary 19, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      Unfamiliar Ideas in Piston Ring Design
      Differing problems require special solutions.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 19, 2022
    • Reviews
      2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP First Ride Review
      A more hyper naked.
      Doug TolandJanuary 18, 2022
    • News
      Yamaha Ténéré Raid 700 Breaks Cover in New Patents
      Showroom version of last year’s prototype long-distance Ténéré revealed.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 18, 2022
    • Bikes
      How Much Power Does the 2021 Indian Chieftain Limited Make?
      Horsepower and torque figures for Indian’s premium-spec bagger.
      By Michael GilbertJanuary 14, 2022
    • News
      Spied: Chinese Fake Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4
      But these twins have only a fraction of the performance of the real things.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 14, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      The Death Grinder
      It made sense like racing at the Isle of Man makes sense.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 14, 2022
    • News
      Spied: Super Duke-based Brabus 1300 R
      Looks like the new Brabus-branded KTM machine is coming later this year.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 13, 2022
    • News
      Future Benelli TNT800 Engine Revealed
      Parallel twin that’ll power a planned middleweight is seen in new patents.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 13, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      Lessons Learned, Challenges Overcome, Part 2
      Riding a bike from the Good Old Days teaches us how much better we have it today.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 12, 2022
    • News
      Valeo Reveals 48V Electric Powertrain
      Low-cost, lightweight, off-the-shelf power for electric bikes.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 11, 2022
    • Bikes
      Stark Varg Motocrosser Tech Analysis
      World’s fastest motocrosser or vaporware BS?
      By Steven AndersonJanuary 11, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      The Real Mother of Invention
      Where do we get the inventions that help us progress?
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 11, 2022
    • News
      Updated QJMotor 600RR Model Spied
      Larger engine and winglets are seen on the revised Chinese four-cylinder.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 10, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      Lessons Learned, Challenges Overcome, Part 1
      Bike designers and riders in the 1950s had it a lot tougher than we do today.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 10, 2022
    • News
      Aprilia Is Still Refining Its Tilting Trike Design
      Niken-rivaling three-wheeler development continues in Italy.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 7, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      The Slippery Slope: Thoughts on Oil Viscosity
      “30 weight” doesn’t describe how much the oil weighs, but rather how it flows.
      By Kevin CameronJanuary 6, 2022
    • News
      Damon Reveals the HyperFighter Colossus
      A first look at the startup’s forthcoming electric streetfighter.
      By Ben PurvisJanuary 6, 2022
    • News
      2022 Harley-Davidson Lineup First Look
      Details on H-D’s first reveal of 2022.
      By Morgan GalesJanuary 5, 2022
    • Ask Kevin
      Getting to 100 Percent
      How hard can it be to get to an all-renewable power grid?
      By Kevin CameronDecember 29, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 First Ride
      A versatile middleweight that hits the mark in the all-arounder category.
      By Andrew CherneyDecember 27, 2021
    • News
      Royal Enfield Conquers the South Pole
      Modified Himalayans ride across Antarctica to reach the South Pole in 15 days.
      By Andrew CherneyDecember 23, 2021
    • News
      Harley-Davidson Spins Off LiveWire, Retains 74 Percent Share
      Partners include scooter giant Kymco, investor docs hint at future bikes.
      By Steven AndersonDecember 23, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      Exhausting Ductility
      Bending the lid, and your bike.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 23, 2021
    • News
      Ducks in the Dirt
      The new DesertX is far from Ducati’s first off-road bike.
      By Bruno dePratoDecember 22, 2021
    • Reviews
      2021 Big-Bore Adventure Shootout
      BMW R 1250 GS vs. Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
      By Justin DawesDecember 21, 2021
    • News
      Ducati MotoE Racer on Track
      First glimpse of the 2023 electric Ducati superbike
      By Ben PurvisDecember 20, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Ducati Panigale V4 S First Ride
      Ducati further hones its MotoGP-inspired Panigale V4 S.
      By Adam WaheedDecember 20, 2021
    • News
      QJMotor Type Approves New 400cc Model
      Could the GS400RR become a future Benelli or MV Agusta baby sport bike?
      By Ben PurvisDecember 20, 2021
    • News
      The Arc Vector, Undressed
      A first look at the architecture of Arc’s advanced electric superbike.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 17, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      It’s a Gas
      Carburetion and fuel injection: how your motorcycle’s fuel system works.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 17, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 First Ride
      Technically a second ride…
      By Justin DawesDecember 16, 2021
    • News
      2022 BSA Gold Star First Look
      Another British brand from the past returns thanks to Indian money.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 16, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      Yamaha’s Spin-Forged Wheels
      Cast, forged, and better than ever.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 15, 2021
    • News
      Max Biaggi Sets New Speed Record on Voxan Electric
      Florida attempt achieves 283 mph.
      By Maria GuidottiDecember 13, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      Looking at Parts
      Critical machine parts always have stories to tell.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 13, 2021
    • News
      Ducati DesertX First Look
      Ducati gets dirty.
      By Bruno dePratoDecember 9, 2021
    • Buyer's Guide
      2021 Ducati XDiavel
      The XDiavel is fundamentally a cruiser and fundamentally a Ducati.
      By StaffDecember 9, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      High Flyers
      Comparing motorcycle and aircraft engines.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 8, 2021
    • News
      2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 First Look
      All-new series is redesigned from the ground up to take on BMW’s R 1250 GS.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 7, 2021
    • News
      Triumph Unveils Brand-New 120-Year-Old Prototype
      Hinckley shows off the very first Triumph motorcycle.
      By John KrewsonDecember 7, 2021
    • News
      White Motorcycle Concepts Unveils WMC300FR
      Patented aerodynamics and hybrid drive for cop-focused three-wheeler.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 6, 2021
    • News
      KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and R Models Coming In 2022
      Flagship touring and adventure bikes are finally headed for US shores.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 6, 2021
    • News
      The KTM 390 Adventure Updated for 2022
      Entry-level adventurer gets improved electronics and more for next year.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 3, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Ducati Streetfighter V2 First Ride Review
      The (more) sensible Streetfighter.
      By Michael GilbertDecember 3, 2021
    • News
      Norton V4CR Cafe Racer Prototype Shown
      There’s a good chance this prototype based on the V4SV will see production.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 2, 2021
    • News
      The KTM Brabus 1300 R Project
      Renowned Mercedes car tuner now looking at bike plans.
      By Ben PurvisDecember 2, 2021
    • News
      2022 Brixton Motorcycles Cromwell 1200 First Look
      All-new 1,200cc retro standard is gunning for Triumph’s Bonneville.
      By Andrew CherneyDecember 2, 2021
    • Bikes
      How Much Power Does the 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Make?
      Horsepower and torque figures on the classic Street Glide.
      By Michael GilbertDecember 1, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      Pistons, Hot and Cold
      Keeping pistons cool helps engines make more power.
      By Kevin CameronDecember 1, 2021
    • News
      Triumph Celebrates Millionth Bike Built Since 1990
      The jubilee honors go to a bespoke Tiger 900 Rally Pro model.
      By Andrew CherneyDecember 1, 2021
    • News
      2022 Ducati Panigale V4 and V4 S First Look
      The Panigale V4 and V4 S get major bodywork and engine upgrades.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 30, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR First Ride
      More performance for Triumph’s big triple.
      By Chris NorthoverNovember 30, 2021
    • News
      Royal Enfield Unveils 120th Anniversary Twins at EICMA
      Limited-edition INT650 and GT 650 bikes celebrate 120 years of production.
      By Andrew CherneyNovember 30, 2021
    • News
      Go Takamine’s Indian Chief
      Brat Style builds custom 2022 Indian Super Chief Limited.
      By Morgan GalesNovember 30, 2021
    • News
      Cake Introduces 3-Bike Work Series at EICMA 2021
      Upgraded Kalk, Ösa, and Makka versions are aimed at the mobile workforce.
      By Andrew CherneyNovember 30, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Honda Navi First Ride Review
      This $1,807 scooter just might be the game-changer motorcycling needs.
      By Kent KunitsuguNovember 29, 2021
    • News
      Benelli at EICMA 2021
      A new 750 twin shows off in four new Benelli models.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 29, 2021
    • Bikes
      How Much Power Does the 2022 BMW R 18 B First Edition Produce?
      Horsepower and torque figures on the BMW’s bagger.
      By Michael GilbertNovember 24, 2021
    • News
      Royal Enfield SG650 Concept
      RE unveils cruiser concept based on 650 twin platform.
      By Morgan GalesNovember 24, 2021
    • News
      Magni Italia at EICMA 2021
      Italian royalty, the new Magni Italia is a fitting tribute to a great man.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 24, 2021
    • News
      Italian Royalty: Bimota’s New KB4
      The latest on Bimota’s latest, fresh from EICMA 2021.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      First Look: Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid Prototype
      Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 adventure bike gets a rally raid makeover.
      By Chris NorthoverNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Suzuki Katana First Look
      Suzuki’s retro-modern receives updates to its engine and electronic rider aids suite for 2022.
      By Michael GilbertNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      30th Anniversary Edition Leads New 2022 Honda Fireblade Range
      Subtle but impactful tweaks for the CBR1000RR-R as it enters fourth decade.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 23, 2021
    • Racing
      Crystal Ball in Spain
      The Jerez test gives us our first glimpse into the 2022 MotoGP season.
      By Kevin CameronNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      Honda Hornet Makes a Comeback
      Classic name to return on upcoming streetfighter.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Kawasaki H2 SX SE First Look
      Kawasaki’s H2 SX SE for 2022: More cruise, same missile.
      By John KrewsonNovember 23, 2021
    • Buyer's Guide
      2021 BMW S 1000 RR
      Big changes to the Beemer supersport bike in 2020 keep it competitive in 2021.
      By StaffNovember 23, 2021
    • Buyer's Guide
      2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400
      The smallest Ninja continues to reign over the entry-level sportbike class.
      By StaffNovember 23, 2021
    • Buyer's Guide
      2021 Honda CB500X
      Big Red’s light-adventure bike goes ABS-only for 2021.
      By StaffNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 and 650 LT First Look
      A new look and tech upgrades for Kawasaki’s middleweight adventurers
      By Andrew CherneyNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello First Look
      Moto Guzzi celebrates its second century with a new model.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      (Vespa Elettrica) RED First Look
      Vespa’s Elettrica gets a makeover to a good cause.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia D’Onore Edition
      Limited-edition adventure bike honors the Italian president’s guard, the Cuirassiers Regiment.
      By Morgan GalesNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Aprilia RS 660 Limited Edition and Tuono 660 Factory
      Two upgraded models of Aprilia’s sporty parallel twins
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      MV Agusta Lucky Explorer: Two New Adventure Bikes
      Not one but a pair of new models will form the basis of MV’s first adventure-bike range.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 23, 2021
    • News
      2022 Yamaha MT-10 First Look
      More power and better tech for restyled next-gen naked.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 22, 2021
    • News
      2022 Yamaha XSR900 First Look
      Latest MT-09 lends its engine and frame to the new ‘80s-inspired XSR900.
      By Ben PurvisNovember 22, 2021
    • Gear and Products
      Top 5 Motorcycle Phone Mounts
      The best ways to keep your smartphone accessible while riding.
      By Cycle World StaffNovember 21, 2021
    • Reviews
      2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 First Ride
      Husqvarna’s take on adventure.
      By Justin DawesNovember 19, 2021
    • Gear and Products
      Wheels of Fortune
      Surveying the state of the carbon-fiber-wheel universe.
      By Bruno dePratoNovember 19, 2021
    • Ask Kevin
      Higher Altitudes, Lower Power
      Additional thoughts on octane numbers and high-altitude operation.
      By Kevin CameronNovember 18, 2021
    • News
      2022 CFMoto 700CL-X Preview Ride
      A quick blast on the new Chinese retro-standard aimed for US shores.
      By Andrew CherneyNovember 18, 2021
    • Racing
      The Doctor Is Out
      Valentino Rossi’s career through the lens of Milagro’s Gigi Soldano.
      By Justin DawesNovember 17, 2021
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