The new black midrise handlebar and blacked-out powertrain on the R 18 Roctane definitely make it stand out from its siblings.
In my early days with Rider, the BMW R 18 caught my eye. I had never ridden a BMW, and as a cruiser guy it was...
A Honda CX500 headlines this week, resplendent in classic John Player Special colors. We also cover a 1957 Indian Trailblazer, a Magni MV Agusta, a Super73 e-bike destined for Burning Man, and a look back at this year’s Auerberg Klassik...
IOM TT racing comes with some inherent risks, and we all know what they are. Unfortunately, those ?inherent? risks are one of the things that make the event such a spectacle. In fact, it would be nearly impossible to mitigate those risks to...
The BMW Museum in Munich, Germany, opened its 100 Years of BMW Motorrad exhibit on May 12 in celebration of the company’s centennial. More than just a collection of bikes, the museum “bowl” will include numerous displays that will include...
I recently had the opportunity to throw a leg over a 1996 Yamaha TW200. Or was It a 2008" Or a 1988" Who cares, they?re all the same bike. For 35 years the Yamaha TW200 has soldiered on as the funky big-tired carousel horse of the Yamaha lineup,...
Being visible, which includes wearing bright apparel and a light-colored helmet, is an important part of motorcycle safety while commuting. (Photos by Kevin Wing)
Whether you only occasionally commute to work on two wheels or make it a...
Triumph is charging into the 2024 and 2025 Supermotocross and MXGP seasons in full force, signing two popular and experienced pilots as test riders for the upcoming 250cc and 450cc motocross models.
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TRIUMPH RACING...
When a bike (or two) is so good, maybe Bold New Graphics are all it really needs.Â
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Schuberth C4 Pro Modular Helmet.
At first glance, Schuberth?s new C4 Pro seems indistinguishable from its predecessor, the C4 (read the review here), but on closer inspection several tweaks are revealed that improve comfort and fitment and...
Dainese opens its eighth retail store despite declining brick and mortar sales.Â
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Dainese Group Announces Grand Opening of Las Vegas Retail Location
Modern Retail Concept Creates an Experience with Racing Memorabilia and...
Most of us take it for granted that we can modify our bikes. As long as the VIN number is correct and the modifications are not visibly unsafe, there?s rarely a problem.
But in some countries, the regulations are real tough. Several territories...
A fantastic track bike, now at a more affordable price.
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Kramer Motorcycles USA is proud to announce the return of the Kramer HKR Evo2 S model to its 2023 lineup of race-proven motorcycles – now with a reduced price tag of...
Fly Racing Illuminator Street Backpack in High-Viz.
Enjoy the convenience of a backpack while remaining visible to other drivers with the Illuminator from Fly Racing. This 21-liter backpack is designed specifically for riders, with a high-viz...
2023 CFMOTO Ibex 800 S in Nebula Black
At a CFMOTO press launch in late June 2022, we got a few laps in with the Ibex 800 T (formerly the 800 ADVentura T). Information on the bike was embargoed until August, at which point we profiled the...
Like many shops, Purpose Built Moto does a lot to put food on the table. On top of their regular custom bike builds they also fabricate exhausts, do wiring work and produce bolt-on parts. But when the right client and budget come along, the...
The venerable V-Strom hasn?t changed much in its nearly two-decade history, which is testament to the fact that Suzuki pretty much got it right back in 2002, when it became the first Japanese manufacturer to enter the large-displacement ADV...
Motorcycling is one of those rare pursuits where there’s more emphasis on men’s clothing than women’s. But there are more ladies who ride than ever before, and the apparel makers are catching up fast.
So here are five women’s motorcycle...
Zero Motorcycles is celebrating its 15th birthday, while also helping support the National Forest Foundation with a limited edition DSR. The 15th anniversary Zero DSR will be available in five colors (Green, Mohave, Orange, Snow and Volcano), and...
Zero Motorcycles revealed a one-off custom developed by San Francisco-based HUGE Design called the SR-X. Built off a stock SR/S sportbike, the SR-X is the latest entry to Zero’s “Design the Future” program.
While it would be easy to dismiss...
Snowmobile trails become motorcycle trails during the summer. (Photos by the author)
After months of planning and a morning of pavement riding, we arrived at a section of the Trans Canada Adventure Trail near Huntsville, Ontario. Our plan was...
Our guest on Episode 61 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast is Steven Goode. On May 9, 2023, Goode embarked on the Great American Scenic Byway Tour to benefit the Parkinson?s Foundation. He?ll ride his Honda Gold Wing Tour through all 48...
The danger with commissioning a custom motorcycle is that you end up with something so unique, or expensive, that it?s not viable to sell it in the future. Of course, this is only a problem if you actually plan to let the bike go… which the...
Z1R Mill Glove.
If you prefer a glove that?s so light and fits so well you can hardly tell you?re wearing it at all, take a look at the Mill from Z1R ($29.95). With a stretchy spandex performance backhand and texturized Clarion palm with high...
Of course, as luck would have it, the new electric motorcycle called the C1X is the one product Super73 didn’t send any information on. Nonetheless, if the electric bicycle brand has been of interest to you, you’ll be happy to know new models...
Benelli wasn?t the first motorcycle manufacturer in Italy, but it?s the oldest Italian brand that still makes motorcycles, though its production history had some interruptions. As was the case in the United States, there were scores of upstart...
The flat track bug seems to have permeated all corners of the motorcycling world?including Sweden. We love this very sharp Indian FTR 1200, which comes from Blixt & Dunder, a parts and lifestyle shop in Malmö.
Friends Jonathan Falkman and...
Who?d have thought getting ready for a major international motorcycle competition would be so complicated" We?re eight months away from the Dakar Rally, and we?re already balls-deep in Dakar prep and general rally-bike related faffery. And...
We would’ve loved this when we were kids. Now, Indian looks to instill the love of riding in kids with the eFTR Jr.
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ENCOURAGES RIDERS TO HAND DOWN THE LOVE OF RIDING WITH THE eFTR® Jr ? AN ELECTRIC MINI...
Written by Martin Hodgson.
The theory of Six Degrees of Separation supposes that everyone is six or fewer steps away from any other person in the world. In the motorcycle industry, it is fair to say the same is true of every model ever...
Letter of the MonthMark Tuttle?s column ?Two-Wheeled Empowerment? (September 2020) has gotten me thinking more than I would like to admit. I keep coming back to some past moments over the last 46 years on the road. If you?re willing to try,...
Honda dishes on its high-performance line for 2021 including the CRF450R, CRF450RX, and CRF450RWE.
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All-New CRF450R Stars in Honda 2021 Model Year Announcement
CRF450RWE and CRF450RX are also all-new for 2021
July 14,...
It’s been a while since any manufacturer offered a mass-produced tiny four-cylinder sport bike. This week Kawasaki finally launched the new highly-anticipated Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR, a 400cc four-cylinder sport bike.
Many of us started riding on...
As if flying up and down boulder-strewn mountainsides in spandex shorts wasn’t stressful enough on your body and your skinny bicycle tires, add electric assist and, well, your old bike tires aren’t up to it anymore. Enter Pirelli with some new...
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The popularity of certain models in the custom bike industry often makes total sense and at other times boggles the mind. Entire subcultures with a supporting aftermarket can grow around one particular bike while its...
Put your hand up if you?ve been to the Isle of Man TT. Now put it down, you look like a tit. If you?ve been, you?ll probably have a decent idea of what it?s all about and a rough idea of the rules governing the different classes that race...
Some custom shops crank out the same style of build, over and over again. But for Federal Moto that would be terminal. Their crew is young, eager to experiment and wary of stagnation.
So when a local film production company approached Federal to...
2022 Kawasaki KLX230 SE in Firecracker Red
In mid-October Kawasaki unveiled the KLX230S, a more accessible version of its popular KLX230 dual-sport with reduced suspension travel and a lower seat height (32.7 inches, down from 35). Team Green...
We’re looking forward to checking out the new Wolfman Luggage line next week at Long Beach, CA’s International Motorcycle Show.Â
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Wolfman Luggage has NEW 2020 ARRIVALS!
Longmont, CO?Wolfman Luggage is pleased to...
The Harley-Davidson XR750 is probably the most beautiful bike Harley has ever made. Which is ironic, because it was designed to get dirty, and getting sideways is what it did so well in AMA flat track races ?actually it went on to become the most...
Most riders position their mirrors to provide the same rearward view, resulting in a duplicated image and a much narrower overall view. By angling mirrors outward, the rider can expand and optimize the rearward view while still seeing everything...
Despite what you might have been told, there?s no such thing as a daytime MOT. There?s only one kind of MOT, and you can only either pass it or fail it. But when someone says they?ve taken all the lights off their bike, or have put a...
Thanks to WestX1000 for the thorough race reports and stunning photography of the 2021 Sonora Rally.Â
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Day 6, SS5 & Finale: The Desert Makes ?Em Honest
Had you blinked, you would have missed the whole thing. The speeds in...
Building a custom motorcycle isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But turning customization into a viable full-time business is even harder. So it’s uplifting to see custom shops enjoying big measures of success.
Spain’s Tamarit Motorcycles...
2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT in Liquid Metal (Photo by Joseph Agustin)
We test the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, which won Rider?s 2021 Motorcycle of the Year award. It?s a fully featured sport-tourer powered by an 890cc inline-Triple that makes 108...
Arai Contour-X in Snake Red
We?ve all seen the commercials where the Most Interesting Man in the World says, ?I don?t always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.? Likewise, Arai doesn?t often release a new helmet, but when it does,...
An Indian Four with a sidecar at Americade 2021.
Americade is a weeklong motorcycle festival that brings together more than 75,000 riders each year to the scenic Lake George area in New York. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the event,...
Building a custom bike is usually a succession of challenges. And sometimes, the bike itself isn?t the biggest challenge: it?s the builder?s skills or circumstances, or curveballs thrown by life.
The story of this Suzuki is packed with...
California resident Diego Cardenas has completed the first known U.S. border-to-border ride aboard a Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle. Cardenas’ journey began at the U.S. Mexican border and ended at the U.S. Canadian border, covering...
The creator of this sleek Yamaha is 27-year-old Daan Borsje of Moto Adonis. Typical of the younger builders coming through, he?s based in Roosendaal?a small medieval city in Holland?and has been working on custom cars and bikes for half his...
The covers are off Triumph’s supersport racer ? a Daytona wrapped in Street Triple clothing.
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The unveiling of the new Triumph Street Triple 765 RS for the 2021 Quattro Group British Supersport season marks an important...
Both bikes are said to be slated for the 2025 model year.Â
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Buell’s Daytona Bike Week Lineup will Showcase New Super Cruiser, the Bike Everyone is Talking About
Grand Rapids, MI, February 28, 2023 ? Buell Motorcycles and...
There were beautiful views along the spine of the Ozark Mountains. Photo by Rick Koch.
?You realize that we?re moving to mandatory evacuation,? the park ranger told me as I pulled up to the campground kiosk to check in. It was August 2020,...
The motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche is famous for his Ducatis, but not always in a good way. Most folks would give the SportClassics and Supermono a big tick, and there are a lot of folks who also like the Hypermotard too (this writer...
Motopressor Puncture Repair Tool
Most tire repair kits are bulky and include several loose parts or tubes of glue that are easily lost, which is why Rocky Creek Designs created its new Motopressor Puncture Repair Tool ($46.33). This kit...
Make your plans now. This looks like fun!
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AFTER THE GREAT CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS, MOTO GUZZI OPEN HOUSE RETURNS, AT MANDELLO DEL LARIO FROM 7 TO 10 SEPTEMBER 2023
MOTO GUZZI INAUGURATES ITS NEW CENTURY BY RALLYING...
MotoQuest maintains a fleet of rental bikes in Long Beach, San Francisco, Portland and Anchorage.
MotoQuest is well-known for its guided tours, but did you know it also maintains rental fleets in Long Beach, San Francisco, Portland and...
We’ve got an electrifying selection this week, with the debut of the £90,000 Arc Vector and a look at BMW’s surprise Vision DC electric concept. Plus a 144 hp Honda scrambler and a racy Royal Enfield from chassis legends Harris...
Even more excitement is coming to the Harley Homecoming.
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Nitro Circus, the most explosive crew in action sports, will bring its non-stop, action-packed freestyle motocross show to the Milwaukee lakefront during the...
2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition. Photos courtesy Kawasaki.
It’s no secret that supersports aren’t selling particularly well right now, at least here in the States. What are selling well, however, are bikes like the Ninja 650, which...
Here’s your chance to get a fully customized Dainese suit, made by the same people who put Rossi’s suit together.
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Dainese, the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, announces the 8th annual North American...
Letter of the MonthThe editorials that Tuttle and Salvadori penned for July 2020 hit so close to home that they threw a pen into this old rider?s hands. Mark began by telling of his toolkits and requirements over the years. My first homemade...
We?re surprised it?s taken so long. The ?alt moto? movement has been on fire for at least a decade, but it?s never made the jump onto the big screen.
Oil In The Blood is the first film to catalog the builders, riders and artists who are driving...
What began as kind of a novelty seems to be turning into a Big Deal, so Harley is pumping more than half-a-million contingency dollars into the 2022 roadracing and flat track seasons. King o’ the Baggers kicks off with a double header on the high...
Arai RAM-X in Aluminum Silver. Image courtesy Arai.
The RAM-X is a new premium open-face touring helmet from Arai, which means no corners were cut and protection is number one. Under the composite shell is a one-piece, multi-density EPS liner...
??Ere Boothy, what are the best tyres these days"? is a question I get asked a lot. And it?s one that I?ve never been able to answer. In fact if anyone tells you they can, they?re talking out of their ring piece. The worlds best racing...
Can you introduce yourself to our readers"
My name’s David Mucci. I run a studio called Moto-Mucci where I build custom motorcycles and do design contracting for the motorcycle industry.
Where are you right now"
I’m based in Portland,...
A stunning Moto Martin restoration headlines this weekend’s round-up. It’s followed by a pair of lightly modded modern Triumph twins, a look at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, and news of Ducati’s electric motorcycle racing...
To most people, the mid-sized Kawasaki ER-6n is the quintessential no-frills commuter?it scores high on usability, but its looks don’t exactly set hearts ablaze. But to the crew at Studio Motor, it’s the perfect donor for a lively street...
Some useful tips, tricks, and basic things to remember from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
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Off-highway motorcycle sales shot up 18.9 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council,...
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The last time we visited the rural village of Hino in the Shiga Prefecture of Japan we brought to you Custom Works ZON’s incredible American V-Twin mud muncher that’s been ripping it up in the Suzuka Mountain Range....
Our friends at WestX1000 will be providing stunning photography and thorough coverage of the Sonora Rally currently taking place in Mexico. Stay tuned for daily updates.Â
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Day 1, Tech & Registration
The First Step to...
There was a subtle takeaway from this year’s EICMA show: adventure motorcycles are more popular than ever. As well as the regular slew of new model upgrades, we saw a hefty dose of nostalgia in concepts like the Husqvarna Norden 901 and...
Wes Cooley, AMA Hall of Famer and former AMA Superbike racer, passed away on Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo courtesy Yoshimura Japan)
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wes Cooley, a member of the...
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When you think about it, Italy having one of the world’s biggest and best bike shows makes total sense. Like Japan with their bullet trains and the Swiss being so good at watches, motorcycles seem to be at the very heart...
For years, people have been coming up with new ways of sneaking into race meetings to avoid paying the ever-extortionate ticket prices. Quite frankly, motorsport fans in the UK are sick and tired of putting fuel in MSV owner, Jonathon...
The 2022 Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP looks a lil different coming into ’22 and now comes with a Euro 5-compliant certification.Â
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Ducati presents the new livery for the Hypermotard 950 SP and updates the entire family to...
Mark your calendars, World Adventure Week will take place on July 5-11, 2021. Encouraging mass participation by all adventurers no matter what bike they ride, the goal of WAW is to ride 1,000 km (621 miles) or more in seven...
It might have won six out of the last six World Superbike Championships, with Johnny Rea onboard, but the Kawasaki ZX-10R (or RR) hasn?t been flavour of the year in the real world, for some time now. It wasn?t that it was too slow. It?s just...
The hep spot where Londoners meet to peruse and schmooze over all things moto will be opening a new 30,000-square foot outlet in Los Angeles’ hip downtown-adjacent Arts District ? Bike Shed’s second location. In there will be: a full-service...
We’re feeling both retro and futuristic this week, so we’ve rounded up bikes that cover the full spectrum. Leading the charge is Verge’s new Mika Häkkinen edition electric bike, followed by the new Fantic Caballero 700 scrambler. We then...
