Rider offers condolences to family and friends of Peter Starr. Starr, who died July 3 at the age of 80, was legendary in the motorcycling world for his work in film and television.
Born in Coventry, England, in 1942, Starr found his...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wunderlich Side Wind Deflectors fit 2017-18 R 1200 GS and 2019-23 R 1250 GS models (but not GS Adventure models) and are available in clear or tinted (shown).
After more than 17 years of riding successive generations of BMW RTs, I recently...
The author and her 2014 Honda Rebel 250
When I tell people I have a motorcycle, I get one of three responses. The first is that motorcycles are dangerous and not worth the risk. The second is that a Honda Rebel 250 isn?t a ?real? motorcycle....
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...
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...
Given the rise in popularity of modern classic motorcycles in recent years, it’s only natural that motorcycle gear and apparel would follow suit. Just like most major OEMs have at least a couple of retro-styled bikes in their catalogs, most...
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...
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...
Although the event is only weeks away, the 2023 Get On ADV Fest Mojave Desert still has some tickets available. With an unusually wet winter in the desert, the riding and scenery should be at its peak. Couple that with four days of self-guided rides...
Parts of the TWAT wind through farmland.
As I reached for the pump handle to fill up at the start of this trip, I suddenly realized my hydration pack wasn?t on my back. Doubt flooded in, and I wondered if this trip on the Trans Wisconsin...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Happy birthday, Vespa, and here’s to 19 million more.
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Vespa celebrates 75 years and reaches the extraordinary milestone of 19 million units produced, beginning from the spring of 1946. The Vespa that celebrates the 19...
The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition is an all-new small-displacement sportbike said to offer track-ready performance.
In 2018, Kawasaki distinguished itself from Honda and Yamaha by bumping displacement of its entry-level sportbike up...
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...
We’re huge fans of the Japanese custom scene. But it’s not just the motorcycles that captivate us: we’re also conscious of how Japanese creativity influences the custom scene around the globe.
Many elements of the universal flat-seated cafe...
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...
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has announced The Humble Heroes Project, which honors selfless individuals working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dunlop has partnered with Roland Sands Designs and will be giving away a brand-new...
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...
Business seems good for Dutch builders Ironwood Motorcycles. Last week it was their sweet restomod Honda that garnered a great response. This week, it’s a Flying Brick that’s reminded us how no serious custom garage collection is...
Building one-of-one customs for a living would be most motorcyclists’ idea of heaven. However, like an author trying to write the sequel to a smash hit, the pressure must be overwhelming. The team behind Renard Speed Shop in Estonia know all...
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.
Read the full...
The BMW R nineT Urban G/S is a tough pill to swallow. From a styling standpoint, we totally get it; the original BMW R80G/S was iconic, and one of the few motorcycles to ever truly pull off a red seat. Many riders give it credit for kickstarting...
2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+ in Glass Sparkle Black
Suzuki has announced additional models to its 2023 product line, including the sport-touring Suzuki GSX-S1000GT/GT+ models, plus three Boulevard models: the M109R B.O.S.S. muscle cruiser and the...
??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...
Willa on the KTM SX-E 3
leads August on the Volcon
Testing the KTM SX-E 3 youth electric dirtbike at Hungry Valley?s mini track in Gorman, California. (Photos by Kevin Wing)
Riding a motorcycle is fun, but riding a motorcycle with a...
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...
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,...
PIERER Mobility has opened its new North American corporate headquarters in Murrieta, Calif.. The facility will be home to KTM North America, and will be the brand’s hub on the continent for KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS, as well as MV Agusta, of...
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...
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 3, SS2:Â They Were Dune?d from Day One
Moving through the dunes is like melting into the perfect song. There?s a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Let freedom scream, baby!
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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN? EAGLE 135 STAGE IV CRATE ENGINE SETS NEW PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK
New Wireless Screamin? Eagle Pro Street Performance Tuner Simplifies Engine Set-Up
MILWAUKEE (March 1,...
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...
Florida SR 13 runs alongside the St. Johns River, which flows lazily from south to north for more than 300 miles and enters the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. For this ride, my relaxed pace matched that of the river.
I should warn you:...
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...
Rugged mountains, evergreen spires, historic towns, and fantastic curves highlight this loop ride through western Colorado.
As I sat in the grassy courtyard of the Retro Motel in Cortez, Colorado, the quaint motel?s name struck a chord. It...
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....
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...
They’re calling it “The World’s Most Coveted Motorcycle.” Hyperbole" Maybe, but it’s still cool ? and it could be yours.
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This legendary 1938 Vincent-HRD Series A Rapide is among the most coveted motorcycles in the...
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...
Carbon fiber helmets have been around for a long time, and they offer a great combination of lightness and strength, as well as the high-tech look of the carbon fiber weave. We?ve seen (and tested) more of them in recent years because...
1972 BMW R 75/5 ?Toaster? owned by Arden White in Snohomish, Washington. (Photos by Arden White and Moshe K. Levy)
The year 1969 was a tumultuous time in the motorcycle industry, marked by the rise of the Japanese and the beginning of the end...
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...
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...
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...
Remember the Cagiva Elefant" The legendary Dakar-winning dual-sport was built while Cagiva owned Ducati, and was powered by the latter’s widely used 904 cc Desmodromic L-twin engine. It epitomized the rally raid style of the 90s?especially with...
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...
There’s a mystical connection between music and motorcycles that isn’t explored nearly enough. BMW Motorrad recognizes that?and hosts the Pure&Crafted festival each year to celebrate it.
Pure&Crafted is basically a mash-up of music and...
Husqvarna has announced both its motocross and cross-country motorcycles for 2022.Â
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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES PRESENTS COMPETITION-FOCUSED LINEUP OF 2022 MOTOCROSS AND CROSS-COUNTRY MODELS
SUBTLE REFINEMENTS AND A STRIKING NEW...
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...
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...
Dang, the non-profit motorcycle museum founded by the owners of J&P Cycles in 1989 says it’ll be closing its Anamosa, Iowa, doors in September. Sad, but maybe there’ll be happy endings for some as the museum auctions off display bikes that...
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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...
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...
BMW Motorrad have something big in the works. All they’ve shown us so far is a boxer engine and a drivetrain…but they’ve teased these in the most spectacular fashion.
First, they commissioned a build from Custom Works Zon for the Mooneyes...
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...
I’ve just swung a leg over the most exclusive production motorcycle we’ve ever tested: the $85,000 Arch KRGT-1. It’s a made-to-order performance cruiser, with unapologetic looks to match that hefty price tag.
But do Arch owners Keanu Reeves...
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...
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Let’s face it. The days of new road legal two-stroke motorcycles are fast being resigned to the scrap heap of history. Thankfully, the scrap heap is exactly where Christian Schwarzenlander gets the donors for his...
Written by Martin Hodgson
We’re not the first to say it, but Erik Buell is a genius and over 100,000 examples of the sports bikes wearing his name have been sold around the world. But that didn’t stop the company from failing, twice, and now...
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...
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...
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...
After purchasing Yokohama Tires in 1998, the Shinko Group built up an impressive tire portfolio for the motorcycle and scooter aftermarket. The Korean company now offers 64 distinct street, off-road, and track products in such disparate...
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,...
Nothing’s ever easy in flat track racing, and last Saturday’s race was everything but. None of it stopped Salinas, California’s Briar Bauman from taking his first AFT Twins #1 plate with one round to go (the Meadowlands Mile this Saturday in...
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 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...
