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...
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...
When a bike (or two) is so good, maybe Bold New Graphics are all it really needs.Â
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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...
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...
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...
Sena Momentum Helmet in glossy white.
There?s nothing like a long, leisurely scenic motorcycle ride. Blue skies, warm air, engine rumbling between your knees and smooth, serpentine pavement unfolding before you. What can make a great ride...
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...
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
 Hightech for your...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Yamaha announced its 2021 trail motorcycles lineup including the TT-R50E, TT-R110E, TT-R125LE, TT-R230E, and the PW50 which celebrates its 40th year of production.
All five models return unchanged but for new Team Yamaha Blue colors.
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 global Coronavirus pandemic caused the Ducati museum to temporarily close, but it’s due to reopen July 4 with some modifications.
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On Saturday, July 4, on the same date that Ducati was founded 94 years ago, the Ducati...
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...
The Cabot Trail offers 186 miles of winding roads and exhilarating scenery. Photos by the author.
At just 360 miles, you could probably ride the entire length of Canada?s second-smallest province in a day, including Cape Breton Island on the...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
The 2023 CFMOTO 300SS exceeds expectations with thoughtful features and a good fit and finish. (Photos by Yve Assad)
Last year, CFMOTO returned to the U.S. market with a seven-model lineup. The company?s list of models has since grown to 10,...
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In any rapidly changing environment that experiences enormous growth in a short period of time, it’s easy to lose sight of the fundamentals. A true cafe racer was never meant to be a rolling showcase of 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...
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...
Alpinestars adds Randy Mamola replica boot to the Legends Collection of Supertech R Race Replica boots.Â
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ALPINESTARS PRESENTS: LIMITED EDITION ?RANDY MAMOLA? LEGENDS SERIES SUPERTECH R RACE REPLICA
ARAGON, SPAIN ? The...
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...
SW-Motech Pro Blaze Saddlebags, Tail Bag, and Tank Bag on a BMW S 1000 XR.
In Rider?s February issue, we shared the results of a survey that offered a fascinating deep dive into our readers? habits and preferences. One telling statistic was...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
What’s more opprressed than the 2-stroke" Show your solidarity by riding out on this one from boutique British bike outlet Langen Motorcycles. You’re only supposed to ride it on closed courses, of course, but… It’s powered by a 90-degree...
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...
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...
Indian’s new liquid-cooled PowerPlus 108 V-twin has DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder and makes a claimed 128 lb-ft of torque and 122 horsepower.
Indian has unveiled the all-new liquid-cooled PowerPlus 108,
a 1,768cc (108ci) V-twin that...
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...
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 2, SS1: Short and Sweet
The Rally?s First Stage Left a Bitter Taste for Some
A big part of rally raid is...
It?s no secret motorcycle apparel is often at odds with fashion. Luckily, Pando Moto has arrived to stem the tide of frumpy moto gear with the Pando Moto Capo Cor 01 Motorcycle Shirt (really a shirt jacket).
The Capo Cor 01 is a fully...
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...
Piaggio USA?s master of ceremonies Shane Pacillo unveiled a pair of special edition Aprilia Misano replicas yesterday ahead of Aprilia?s first sponsored track day of the year, at Buttuonwillow in California. One hundred RSV4 RR Misano Factorys, and...
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...
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...
Tourmaster Intake Air 5.0 Mesh Jacket in men’s (left) and women’s (right) sizes.
Because not every ride starts (or ends) hot and dry, the Tourmaster Intake Air 5.0 mesh jacket adds a removable Aquatherm two-stage waterproof liner and...
Feast your eyes upon the Italian eye candy that is the 2021 MV Agusta Rush.
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Rush: Beast Mode
The history of MV Agusta has its roots in the pioneering aviation of the first decades of the last century.
The world of...
Honda has just announced significant updates to its high-performance off-road motorcycle lineup, which includes the 2021 Honda CRF450R, CRF450RWE and CRF450RX models. These motocross and off-road competition motorcycles benefit from engine, chassis,...
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...
Forget the R7 Cup for a moment, do you remember the R6 Cup" Of course you do. It?s one of the most famous one-make series ever to grace a BSB paddock. And one of the most successful. Particularly if you?re to count the subsequent success of...
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...
??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...
2019 Limited-Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Springfield Dark Horse.
For the fourth straight year, Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel?s have partnered to create a limited-edition motorcycle celebrating their shared commitment to quality, originality...
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...
The design sketch is by Kiska, the people who brought you the Husqvarna Svart- and Vitpilens. EMotion is actually a joint venture involving KTM, Bajaj and a few other partners, which launched in March of this year. Germany’s Motorrad magazine...
The weather was wonderful, the motorcycles beautiful (mostly), the food delicious, and more than 3,000 people came to enjoy the show. Photos by the author and David Fairchild
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering has been going on for 11 years now,...
We all know that the superbikes on the World (and British) Superbike grids are a far-cry from their showroom-spec brethren. They?ve got tuned engines, beefed up chassis, prototype suspension and carbon fibre everything. And that?s just...
MV Agusta is securing some financial stability.
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MV Agusta is announcing a 30M? share capital increase to support its 5-year business plan
aiming at the continuation of the worldwide growth of the Company. Bringing MV...
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,...
Indian debuts it’s annual Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Motorcycle.
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE, JACK DANIEL?S® & KLOCK WERKS KUSTOM CYCLES COLLABORATE ON FIFTH-ANNUAL, LIMITED-EDITION MOTORCYCLE
America?s First Motorcycle...
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...
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...
Written by Tim Huber.
Artists and builders tend to be extremely critical of their own work. With the benefit of hindsight, it can be hard not to go back and ponder all the things you would have done differently were you given a chance to turn...
If pushed to pick a golden age for flat track, most folks would suggest the late 60s to the early 70s. It was a time when Harley was facing a tough challenge from Triumph, and the Japanese manufacturers were on the rise too.
The racing was fierce...
Written by Andrew Jones
Since 2012, Dutch shop Ironwood Motorcycles have pretty much dominated the classic BMW custom market in Western Europe. So much so, that their style has pretty much become shorthand for an entire genre of custom Beemers....
As the countdown towards the March 2019 launch date of the Strike, Lightning reveals the three charging options that will be available.
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Lightning Strike: Ending the Era of Slow Electric Motorcycle Charging
A major...
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...
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