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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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 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...
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,...
When a bike (or two) is so good, maybe Bold New Graphics are all it really needs.Â
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www.aprilia.com.
The post Aprilia Reveals New Limited Edition RSV4 Factory And Tuono V4 Factory appeared...
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...
Time to score that #litkit award.Â
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ALPINESTARS 2023 MOTORCYCLING COLLECTION: ENGINEERED FOR RIDING ENJOYMENT
Designed to offer the latest in innovative materials and protective motorcycling technology, Alpinestars Spring...
Kawasaki Motorcycles made a splash with a hydrogen-powered bike at EICMA last year, and now several custom manufacturers are stepping in to show what a hydrogen-powered motorcycle could look like. There?s a new crop of concept bikes coming forth...
Jerez looked as though it was, once again, going to be the Fabio show; the Frenchman with the Italian sounding name built a commanding lead and pretty much dominated the race until half way through when the poor kid got arm pump and couldn?t...
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...
In the moto world, EICMA is the Greatest Show On Earth. Held at the gigantic Rho Fiera exhibition center in Milan, it?s spread over several pavilions?and you can easily walk several kilometers a day without seeing everything on display.
All the...
Moto Guzzi goes old school shooting a series of spots about the V100 Mandello in 35mm film. The beauty of the imagery suits the motorcycles featured in the campaign. We’re looking forward to future installments.
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Earth Motorcycles only popped up on our radar within the last two years, but the Slovakian shop has already made their presence known. With just a handful of builds to their name so far, they’ve managed to establish a strong signature style....
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...
Rev?It is based in the Netherlands, which has a mild maritime climate (think moderate summers, cool winters and plenty of rain and wind), and its Neptune GTX ladies? jacket and pants (the men?s version is called the Neptune 2 GTX) seems...
Offered in the U.S. for the first time, the up-spec 2022 Yamaha MT-10 SP receives the same updates as the MT-10 but also features Ă–hlins semi-active suspension, a color-matched lower fairing, and braided steel brake lines. It comes in...
Moto Guzzi have produced some truly iconic motorcycles over the years, but they’ve also made some serious design missteps. We reckon the Griso lurks somewhere in the middle.
It?s by no means ugly: in fact, it’s borderline elegant. And with...
Written by Martin Hodgson
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...
Story and photos by: Clement Salvadori
What was this Model X" Collier & Sons began building bicycles in the 1800s, and then moved on to the motorized version, first budying engines to put into homebuilt frames and then building their own...
A purpose build asphalt oval track will host a number of races including the 2021 Super Hooligan National Championship final.
The Moto Beach Classic returns to Bolsa Chica on Saturday, October 23rd. Entry is free for a full day of motorcycle...
Is there even a difference" I think there is. To me, the two words have wildly different connotations. And if you ride a motorbike, you?ll be somewhere on the biker vs motorcyclist spectrum. There?s no right or wrong side and many people...
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...
It was Fabio Quartararo who eventually took the victory in Doha but the race, for me, was all about rookie sensation Jorge Martin and the insane turbo-charged start from Miguel Oliveira. NOS anyone" Oh, and an absolute bonehead move from...
ScorpionEXO Abrams Riding Shirt.
ScorpionEXO?s tough new Abrams riding shirt lives up to its name, with a combination of internal, abrasion-resistant Rhino-Mesh and 600D reinforcement panels at the shoulders and elbows, plus pockets for...
Written by Ian Lee.
If I’ve learnt anything from my time here at Pipeburn, it’s that a custom bike does not need to be in your face to get your attention. A clean build, with flowing lines and an attention to detail, will create just...
The new R 18 is the first salvo in BMW?s Heritage cruiser family, which is likely to include a bagger and perhaps even a touring bike in the future. Seen here in First Edition garb that includes lots of chrome, paint and functional options, it?s...
If you want to go bike racing, it definitely helps if your dad?s a drug trafficker or a Saudi arms dealer. That kind of thing. Or at least has the bank account of one. But most of us aren?t as lucky as that. Because it’s difficult to go...
We?re all for extreme machines that draw a crowd when parked up, but we also love ?sleeper? customs?those that keep their performance potential under wraps.
At first glance, this Triumph from Amsterdam looks like a regular Street Twin with a mild...
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...
We’re mixing up classics and oddities this week, with a Kawasaki W650 desert sled, a stylish BMW K100, and an art deco electric prototype. We also take a look at a Royal Enfield sidecar rig with a built-in espresso machine, and Kawasaki’s...
Slingshot’s Best of the Builders: East VS West, keeping the east versus west coast rivalry alive.Â
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TRAVIS BARKER & TEYANA TAYLOR PAIR WITH RENOWNED CUSTOMIZERS IN ?SLINGSHOT?S BEST OF THE BUILDERS: EAST VS WEST?
The Auto...
A baby blue BMW R100, a brilliant orange Ducati 900SS, and a murdered-out Harley Street scrambler. It’s all about the color this week.
Ducati 900SS by CC Racing Garage World Ducati Week is a three-day celebration of Bologna’s absolute...
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...
Welcome to the second edition of Speed Read?our new weekend roundup that covers not just custom bikes, but also motorcycle news, gear, and sometimes even art.
Today, we’ve gathered together an adorable MZ ETZ 250 bobber, a Yamaha RD350 from the...
You may know Christini from its all-wheel-drive dirtbikes, or perhaps you knew they made two-wheel-drive bicycles too. Well, now the company is entering the burgeoning e-bike sector.
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CHRISTINI AWD LAUNCHES E-BIKE SERIES OF...
If you refuse to be deterred by the weather when it comes to winter motorcycle riding (but are perhaps stymied by the tech ? or lack thereof ? on your small bike), check out this Exhaust Note feature from “Moto Mouth” Moshe K. Levy that...
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...
For the fourth year in a row, Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s have joined together to produce an extremely limited edition Indian that is unique enough to wear the Jack Daniel’s logo. MOron and whiskey aficionado, John Burns, wrote about the...
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...
The Red Essence. In White. Also, huge picture gallery at the bottom.
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The color range of the Panigale V2 is extended with the new White Rosso livery, which goes alongside the monochromatic Rosso Ducati livery with which the...
The 2022 Holiday Buyers Guide and Winter Supplement is in! Pull on your favorite ugly sweater, pour a cup of eggnog, and cozy up with these inspiring photos, travel stories, gear reviews, and pro tips, brought to you by the editors of Rider...
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...
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...
Hot on the heels of the 2021 Triumph Trident’s design prototype reveal at the London Design Museum, Triumph has released official images of the new Trident during its final testing stages at the brand’s headquarters in Hinckley,...
We tested silver-anodized lowered pegs (about 1.4 inches lower) with the aggressive Quadtrax tread, plus silver-anodized lowered toe pegs for the shifter and brake pedal.
My heart will always belong to liter-class sportbikes; they are my...
Written by Martin Hodgson
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....
Today Indian Motorcycle announced its continued support and sponsorship of the sixth-annual Veterans Charity Ride (VCR) to Sturgis. The VCR offers a ride where combat veterans can participate in the freeing and often therapeutic act of motorcycling,...
The North Shore of Minnesota may look all pretty. But don?t let it fool you. Billions of years of violence sculpted this land. (Photos by the author and Sahlee Grace Kotoski)
If you go when the snowflakes stormWhen the rivers freeze and...
After a long an arduous career trying to be the next big thing in the motorcycle road racing scene, going from one BSB round to the next, with one team after the next, on one bike after the next, I finally realised I probably didn?t have...
Written by Andrew Jones
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...
We thought the world of KTM?s 890 Duke R when it appeared last year. It was like a 790 Duke, but better. It was the middleweight naked that rocked our world more than a middleweight naked had any right to. But KTM were keen to tell us that...
Honda has announced the colors and pricing of the 2020 Gold Wing family, which will be available in January. In addition to the new colors, some new features and refinements have been added to the 2020 models:
Fog lights standard on Tour...
Most conversations about electric motorcycles revolve around how they stack up against their petrol-powered counterparts. But there’s really no need to pick sides. Electric and ICE bikes are going to coexist for quite some time before one takes...
If it was a choice between walking miles, or riding a motorbike there, everyone I know would choose the motorbike. Even if it was a really rubbish one.Ă‚Â There are some people though, who?d give the crap motorbike a wide berth if there was a...
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...
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...
Tyler Bereman and 805 Beer head to the Midwest.
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805 BEER EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION INTO KANSAS AND MISSOURI
X-Games Champion Tyler Bereman to Promote the Lauded California Ale at Events in North Kansas City, MO
Paso Robles, CA...
BMW?s K-series is legendary, but its legend was not made on racetracks or crossing deserts. No, the large block-shaped engines, lovingly known as ‘Flying Bricks,’ are shrouded in lore developed through millions of touring miles. There are...
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...
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...
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,...
It’s that time of year again! Looking for a 2020 Honda Gold Wing" Well, here’s when it will be available and what colors you have to choose from.
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Honda Reveals Colors, Availability for 2020 Gold Wing Line
October 22,...
Not that we want to put the mouth on him, but California boy Joe Roberts had a great Friday in Portugal, leading free practices 1 and 2 by 0.041 and then 0.317 seconds. Read all about it here. And pay no attention to our lead image, as that’s Sam...
A jawdropping modified Ducati 1000SS, a very clever custom BMW R1100GS, a rare (and running) BMW R57 that could sell for $70,000, and a wild, multicolored Buell Thunderbolt built for the Greasy Dozen show.
BMW R1100GS by North East Custom Even...
It’s like the Triumph man said when speaking of the new Rocket 3 last year, you always want more. We liked Yamaha’s cool eBikes when we tested them, also last year, but were left with the...
HJC RPHA 11 Pro in Texen graphic
Originally built for the racetrack, the RPHA 11 Pro motorcycle helmet from HJC is designed with an aerodynamic shell structure for performance at high speeds.
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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...
2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide
This 2024 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will include 2025 teasers too as soon as manufacturers let us...
BYB Telemetry helps users dial in suspension settings based on real-time feedback from their rides.Â
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 BYB Telemetry v2.0: professional telemetry system from MTB to MX
Brescia, IT ?With the launch of version 2.0, BYB...
Want the VIP experience for select Supercross races" Yamaha and Motosports Travel has you covered.
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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today announced a partnership with Ohio-based travel experts, Motosports Travel, to offer VIP...
2023 Honda Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT in Candy Ardent Red
Despite concerns by some that Honda would be discontinuing its popular flagship Gold Wing motorcycle ? perhaps precipitated by the announcement in July that the Gold Wing Road Riders...
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...
Schuberth E2 off-road modular motorcycle helmet in Explorer Blue
The new Schuberth E2 off-road modular motorcycle helmet features an adjustable peak designed to minimize buffeting and a double chin air intake with a washable, changeable...
Based in a country where sub-250cc bikes rule, it?s no surprise that K-Speed has a serious knack for transforming small-displacement models into mean, menacing-looking machines.
Despite the Thai shop?s proclivity for pint-sized projects, K-Speed...
Bobby Haas left a giant hole in the custom scene when he passed away unexpectedly last year. As the owner and curator of the Haas Moto Museum, he was a bonafide patron of the art of motorcycle customization. And in that role, he formed deep...
Federal Moto have the Midas touch. The builds coming out of their Chicago workshop are sharp-edged, compact and big hits with our readers.
But sometimes, success can be a double-edged sword. After releasing ?The Sunshine State of Mind? SR500 in...
If you’ve been yearning for a chance to try an Aprilia in anger on the racetrack, don’t miss one of these days.Â
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Dainese and Pirelli.
Hosted at eight of the most storied North American circuits in motorsport, Aprilia...
