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...
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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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...
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...
When a bike (or two) is so good, maybe Bold New Graphics are all it really needs.Â
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The post Aprilia Reveals New Limited Edition RSV4 Factory And Tuono V4 Factory appeared...
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...
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...
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,...
The best thing about the Japanese custom scene is that it defies all conventions. Stroll around the annual Mooneyes show for example, and sure, you’ll see plenty of choppers?but you’ll also see another realm of genre-bending machinery.
So...
Thierry Chizat-Suzzoni will lead the charge.Â
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TRIUMPH RACING MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Triumph Motorcycles confirms plans to compete in the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship in 2024, with a...
Continental TKC 70 (front, on left) and TKC 70 Rocks (rear, on right)
Adventure-touring tires are usually rated in terms of their ratio of intended use on-road and off-road. Many are 90/10 tires, designed for roughly 90% on-road use and 10%...
It?s not uncommon for a custom build to have a few stories behind it. Sometimes a donor bike has a unique history, or maybe its parts are pulled from an unlikely source. But it?s not every day we find a builder who fabricates both the machine and...
If you didn?t see what happened during last weekends Catalan MotoGP, you?ll have no doubt seen the social media backlash. Monster Energy Yamaha Rider, and World Championship leader, Fabio Quartararo completed the last handful of laps with...
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...
Honda CB4X Concept
Designed by Honda?s European R&D team lead by Valerio Aiello, the CB4X is Big Red?s latest CBR650F-based concept bike. The 4X boasts a sharp futuristic design with a one-piece tank and front-fairing unit with wing-esque...
Slatin Moto Gear Biker Bag.
Carry your stuff securely on and off the bike with this new Biker Bag from Slatin Moto Gear. Measuring about 6 inches wide by 11 ½ inches tall and made of military-grade cotton canvas with multiple zippered...
Yamaha announced its 2021 YZ motocross lineup, including a redesigned YZ250F, and new Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition versions of the YZ250F and YZ450F.
Also returning for 2021 are the two-stroke YZ125 and YZ250, and the YZ85 and YZ65 youth...
We?re always intrigued when design professionals customize a bike ? and even more so when when they?re automotive specialists.
This long, low and heavily-upgraded Ducati comes from Nattapat Janyapanich, who lives in Thailand and has designed...
Among his bazillion other two-wheeled achievements, the legendary Dick Mann was the man who put Honda on the map, really, at the 1970 Daytona 200.
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Statement of Condolence on Passing of Dick Mann
Following Monday?s passing...
2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 in Deadwood Green (photo by Kevin Wing)
In July 2018, Harley-Davidson announced a five-year growth strategy called ?More Roads to Harley-Davidson,? a plan to add new products, provide broader access,...
The 90s was a weird and wonderful time for graphic design. And nowhere was this more pronounced than in the motocross scene, where bikes and gear were slathered in retina-searing colors and chaotic patterns. Australian custom builder Cheyne Speak...
In the bleak midwinter, when frosty winds doth blow, all the racing?s stopped on telly and Boris has closed the pubs down for the umpteenth time since the C word befouled each and every one of our lives, you?re probably bored shitless. And...
For 2023, the KTM 890 Adventure gets updated suspension, bodywork, electronics, ergonomics, and more. (Photos by Francesc Montero & Sebas Romero)
To stay current with the latest technology and ahead of the competition, KTM has been on a...
Written by Tim Huber.
There?s something almost sacrilegious about placing an exorbitant and exotic motorcycle under the grinder for customization. Not only is it practically guaranteed to destroy an exclusive model?s resale value, but it also...
The 2019 BMW F 850 GS may have more power, greater ground clearance and tons of electronic whiz-bangs, but is it really worth the upgrade from the original F 800 GS" Photo by the author.
Dang! Just when I thought my first-year F 800 GS was...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Our friends at WestX1000 are south of the border to cover the Sonora Rally. Stay tuned for daily updates.Â
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Day 4, SS3: Not All Dunes Are Created Equal
Sand still played a big role in Special Stage Three, but it was less...
There are a few builders we watch like a hawk, because everything they touch turns to gold. One of them is NYC Norton, run by the affable Kenny Cummings. He?s one of the top Brit bike specialists in the States, but he doesn?t build a bike up from...
Earlier this year, Mecum Auctions sold a restored 1908 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank for $935,000, making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction.
The “Strap Tank”, so named for the nickel-plated steel bands securing the fuel and oil...
2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
KTM North America Inc. has announced the 2023 Duke and Super Duke Duke range. After a brief hiatus, the 790 Duke and 1290 Super Duke GT will be back in KTM’s lineup, and they’re joined by the returning 890 Duke...
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It’s not often these days that we post videos, but sometimes something comes your way that just makes you sit up and pay attention. For us, it was an email from Tom at Brisbane?s Purpose Built Moto. Already a local Pipeburn favourite, the...
The 2019 Yamaha MT-09 in new Ice Fluo. Image courtesy of Yamaha.
Yamaha has announced colors and pricing for its lineup of “hyper naked” bikes for 2019. A new color, Ice Fluo, will be exclusive to the hyper naked family, the MT-07, MT-09 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...
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...
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,...
There’s never been a better time to get into motorcycling if you’re new or getting back in the sport after a long absence.Â
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Central to the values of Triumph Motorcycles is a passion for riding. To share this passion...
Untitled Motorcycles is not your standard custom outfit. Output is hardly prolific, but the bikes invariably create ripples. And the founders operate in separate workshops, five thousand miles apart?in London and San Francisco.
This BMW comes...
Here at Motorcycle.com, we’ve known the folks behind Wolfman Luggage for many years. So, when we heard about this fundraising sale, we absolutely wanted to help get the word out. Wolfman Luggage has a reputation for being high quality gear that...
2023 Husqvarna EE 3
2023 Husqvarna EE 5
Husqvarna?s new electric minicycle, the 2023 EE 3, follows in the footsteps of the Husqvarna EE 5. First produced in 2020, the EE 5 was Husqvarna’s first step into...
Lionel Duke builds a little bit of everything. His Nice, France-based custom shop, Duke Motorcycles, has transformed Honda Goldwings, Kawasaki ER6s, and Ducati Scramblers into unique one-off creations in recent years. But the most interesting...
We?ve talked about the idea of a hybrid motorcycle here before, and the consensus of opinion is that it wouldn?t really work, not with today?s technology. But Kawasaki think that it can, with tomorrow?s technology, anyway. That?s why they?ve...
What we do know that he’s the go-to guy for all of Rough Crafts‘ bodywork. He has only partial use of his right hand after an accident. And he likes chocolate bars containing nougat, caramel and peanuts.
He also builds damn fine...
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...
KTM shows potential at Round three of the 2020 MotoGP season in Brno.Â
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KTM TAKES HISTORIC MOTOGP VICTORY IN BRNO
KTM made history in Brno, Czech Republic yesterday as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing?s Brad Binder...
If you want a fast and agile bike for blasting around tight city streets or swooping country roads, you can?t go wrong with a machine powered by KTM’s ?LC4? single-cylinder engine. That includes not only the 690 Duke, but also the Vitpilen and...
Hot off the presses, the 2023 Indian Sport Chief has arrived and, judging by its styling, has its targets firmly set on the Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST. Read the press release below to learn more about the bike, and check back next week for the...
The following review of the 2023 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Low comes from Reg Kittrelle, founder and publisher of Thunder Press and Battle2win magazine and author of the Unrepentant Curmudgeon column at Rider‘s sibling publication, American...
Written by Marlon Slack
When you?re as good as Suffolk?s Old Empire Motorcycles you don?t need to go hunting for work. Hell, their incredible history of customising classic motorcycles has customers practically begging them to create a bike. And...
The 2020 Suzuki Katana is a modern interpretation of the original 1981 GSX1100S Katana, with edgier lines and built on the GSX-S1000 platform. (Photography courtesy Suzuki)
Among the many memorable motorcycles created by German industrial...
The very special motorcycle meets its new owner, who also has a chance to tour the factory and rip around Mugello.
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The number 001/500 model of the Ducati Superleggera V4 – the only motorcycle in the world homologated for...
One of the most genre-smashing motorcycles of all time is the 1929 Majestic. It looked like nothing else on earth?a streamlined Art Deco torpedo, with hub-centered steering and sliding pillar suspension.
Ninety years later, the French masterpiece...
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The Harley-Davidson LiveWire® model is an exhilarating electric motorcycle that pushes the boundaries of performance, technology and design in the two-wheel world. When an opportunity presented itself to...
All entrants will be in the running to win the custom Thruxton 1200 RS which will be awarded June 6th, 2021 once fundraising closes.Â
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DGR THRUXTON RS – TRIUMPH CREATES ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM THRUXTON 1200 RS TO CELEBRATE...
There?s something about a classic Triumph dirt bike: the appealing proportions, the chunky rubber, the swept-back bars and the plush seat. Put them all together, and you can almost hear a ?click.?
Vintage off-roading Triumphs are variations on a...
Firstgear’s latest gear have do-it-all performance for year-round riding.
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Whether the destination is work, play or the other side of the country, FIRSTGEAR’s newest arrivals deliver features designed specifically for...
Mary McGee, Grand Marshal of the 2023 Riding into History
Riding into History, the annual vintage motorcycle show held in St. Augustine, Florida, has named Mary McGee the Grand Marshal for the 2023 event with the theme ?Get Your Heart Racing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A wild BMW R nineT from Onehandmade, the CROIG Instagrammers get their mitts on a Street Cup, and the Bultaco Pursang from Easy Riders goes up for auction.
Triumph Street Cup by Croig If you are one of the millions of two-wheeled enthusiasts...
AltRider headlight guard on a Honda Africa Twin.
Headlights are expensive, headlight guards from AltRider aren?t. AltRider offers headlight guards for most modern ADV and scrambler models, including the Honda Africa Twin, BMW R 1250 GS and F...
Check it out, high-tech new touring boots aus Deutschland.
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Innovative technology makes increased performance possible in terms of safety and comfort
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Flat track racing is still going strong in the USA and Europe, and we?re starting to see customizers building personal track bikes between client projects.
This chunky Triumph T100R belongs to Hookie Co. founder Nico Mueller?and despite its age,...
Metzeler has been appointed as the official tire of the Isle of Man until 2027.
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The Metzeler tire brand has been selected by the Department for Enterprise of the Isle of Man as Official Tire with a sponsorship contract for...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Art runs One-Up Moto Garage in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He’s only in his mid-twenties, but he’s been wrenching since the age of seventeen?and even paid his way through college with moto work.
It took him a while to tackle a big, air-cooled...
During the first few minutes after TJ?s crash, he was woozy and in some pain. Once the adrenaline wore off, his condition became more serious. But without first aid training all we knew to do was call for help. (Photo by the author)
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Triumph will support the 10th annual Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride.
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Triumph & Distinguished Gentlemen?s Ride
On September 27th the landmark 10th Distinguished Gentleman?s Ride will take...
There?s a term that was fashionable in MotoGP racing a few years ago: ?Aliens.? It referred to the small group of factory riders who seemed to operate at a higher level than everyone else, with astonishing speed and ability.
The custom world has...
And if you want to be among the first to see it, you’ll need to crank up Mr. Zuckerberg’s wonder machine and log into the special event, complete with musical guest. That will happen on...
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...
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....
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...
Following the success of the first partnership between BMW Motorrad USA and Backcountry Discovery Routes in 2022 with the Wyoming BDR, the two groups have announced a second partnership for a route in Oregon. The new route will be officially...
