Category: Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson’s Most Advanced Motorcycles Are Shockingly Affordable Right Now

From urban-oriented bikes to electric-specific rider programs to Tom Cruise riding an S2 Del Mar out of the Summer Olympics closing ceremony, LiveWire has tried seemingly everything to boost interest in its battery-powered motorcycles. Recently, however, the Harley-Davidson sub-brand pulled a big red emergency lever, to the extreme benefit of anyone considering kissing their gas…

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Does This Ridiculously User-Friendly Entry-Level Cruiser Portend a New Era for V-Twin Motorcycles?

Among the many eternal push-pulls of human existence, a pretty prevalent one in the product world (among other places) is the tension between exclusivity and accessibility. It’s probably no surprise that often those who possess an exclusive thing generally wish it to remain that way, with others needing to “earn” access to it (like they…

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Honda’s New Program Will Produce Motorcycles Unlike Anything on the Market

From subdued neutral tones to bright highlighter-like hues, the color palette throughout the factory motorcycle industry is vast and varied. Even still, for many riders, customization is a big part of the experience, and a bike isn’t really ready for action until it’s got some sort of extra personal touch. Recognizing this, Honda just launched…

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BMW Just Made Its Best-Looking Retro-Styled Roadster Even Cooler

For as much of a fuss as we motorheads can make about different kinds of bikes (and the people who ride them), sometimes the biggest distinctions are aesthetic. How else would it be possible for, say, Dutch customizer PowerBrick to turn the Harley-Davidson Pan America (an ADV Harley had already tweaked into a road moto)…

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13 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

They say variety is the spice of life. I say variety is the spice of bike. That truth becomes apparent to me as I survey the motorcycles we’ve been covering in just the past few weeks…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 13 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

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This Ridiculously Affordable, High Gas Mileage Motorcycle Could Be a Concrete Jungle Gem

Among the many indelible memories I have from an epic motorcycle ride through the Himalayas two summers ago, one is realizing how big a certain bike brand I never even knew existed is over there. I’m talking about Hero, which, along with Royal Enfield, is positively ubiquitous over there, especially in bustling metropolises like Delhi…

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This Fast, Futuristic New Motorcycle Hails from a Surprising Place

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This Super Affordable Military-Inspired Honda Motorcycle Is a Retro-Styled Dream

Having started my motorcycle journey wrenching and riding on a 1973 CB175, I’ve always maintained a soft spot for small-displacement Hondas. And it’s not just out of nostalgia. Between their accessible pricing, their unfailing reliability and their impressive fun factor, they’re fantastic little bikes (especially relative to because of their size)…. Check out the original…

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Can Royal Enfield’s Ambitious Yet Affordable New Roadster Dominate American Streets?

Helluva party. That was all I could think as I took in the amped-up music and food and drink at Barcelona’s Llotja de Mar last July. Dating back to the 14th century, this majestic structure boasts loads of history…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Can Royal Enfield’s Ambitious Yet Affordable New Roadster Dominate American…

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Can a Rising Motorcycle Brand’s Gorgeous New Bike Live Up to Its Looks?

In case you missed it, it’s not just the US, various European countries and Japan making fantastic motorcycles these days. In recent years, India and China have been blowing up, successfully leveraging scale to produce great-looking bikes that generally outperform their sticker prices. Case in point: CFMoto, a 36-year-old Hangzhou, China-based manufacturer of everything from…

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A Beloved Entry-Level Motorcycle Is Finally Returning to Our Shores

Were they to update the 1967 classic The Graduate, and I somehow landed the role of Mr. McGuire, I would look Benjamin Braddock in the eye and say: “Two words. Small displacement…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] A Beloved Entry-Level Motorcycle Is Finally Returning to Our Shores

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Did an Unlikely Brand Make the Ultimate Entry-Level Street Motorcycle?

The words Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen may not mean much to you, but every moto enthusiast knows KTM. Named for its founder, his (later) business partner and the Austrian town it calls home, the brand has been producing tough, distinctive motorcycles since 1934. Though it has been struggling financially of late, a recent takeover by…

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This Envy-Inducing New Retro-Styled Roadster Has No Business Looking This Good

If you’ve been reading Gear Patrol’s motorcycle coverage regularly the past few months, you may have seen a story or two about BSA, a beloved UK name that has found new life thanks to a surprise benefactor. Based in Mumbai, Mahindra & Mahindra owns brands making everything from tractors to two-wheelers. The latter is where…

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This One-of-a-Kind Harley-Davidson Cruiser Runs on a Tractor Engine, Fry Grease and Big Dreams

For all the hype about our electric future, it’s important to remember that no energy solution is perfect and we should constantly, creatively pursue innovative approaches to fueling our wheels. That’s the message 22-year-old University of British Columbia engineering student Alex Jennison and his team are seeking to spread in a pretty unusual way. See,…

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Honda’s Gorgeous New Retro-Styled Motorcycle Can’t Roll Out Soon Enough

Talk about playing the long game. I first wrote about rumors of Honda actually producing something like its CB-F Concept motorcycle to life back in March. Perhaps that doesn’t seem like so long ago, but remember that bike was originally unveiled in March of 2020…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Honda’s Gorgeous New Retro-Styled…

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Is BMW’s Best-Looking Mid-Sized Adventure Bike Package the Ultimate Forbidden Fruit?

We all know the feeling. You come across some amazing motorcycle (or other product), only to discover that for one reason or another, it’s not available where you live. I had just such an experience recently, thanks to BMW Motorrad France, of all things…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Is BMW’s Best-Looking Mid-Sized Adventure…

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A Legendary Motorcycle Brand Is Building the Best-Looking Cruiser I’ve Seen in Years

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This Stunning, Award-Winning Triumph Motorcycle Demands a Closer Look

As much as riding motorcycles is about the places you explore and the people you meet, there’s no denying that personalization is central to the culture. Triumph knows this better than most brands — it holds a worldwide competition each year to celebrate custom bike builders. In fact, Triumph just announced the overall winner for…

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An Award-Winning, First-of-Its-Kind Honda Motorcycle Is Finally Coming to Market

From cruisers to ADVs, street bikes to touring motos — not to mention tech like e-clutch and DCT — Honda has long been a leader in many corners of the two-wheeled world. Which is why it’s kind of surprising that the red brand has yet to release a true electric motorcycle. Sure, there was the…

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7 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now

Unless you’ve been living under a (wifi-free) rock, you’ve likely noticed a significant uptick in the quantity of smaller motorcycles popping up all over the world. Heck, even big bike stalwarts like Harley-Davidson are recognizing the demand for more affordable and approachable bikes; the legendary American manufacturer recently announced plans for a sub-$6,000 bike that…

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The Entry-Level Version of Kawasaki’s Most Iconic Motorcycle Just Got Even Better

We’ve all seen it in countless films: The “dorky” female lead removes her glasses, releases her ponytail, flicks her head and suddenly she’s the girl of our protagonist’s dreams. The cliché is so tired it was hilariously skewered by Loaded Weapon 1‘s Kathy Ireland way back in 1993, and yet there is some truth to…

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BMW’s Upcoming Adventure Bike Taps Into Motorcycling’s Hottest Trend

With its legendary GS line of motorcycles, BMW has dominated the adventure bike space for literally decades. Yet the Germans must be looking over their shoulders because a host of challengers have entered the fray and made hay by filling a red-hot 450cc-sized niche. Royal Enfield’s Himalayan 450, CFMoto’s Ibex 450 and Moto Morini’s Alltrhike,…

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Triumph’s Gorgeous Yet Ridiculously Affordable New Café Racer Is an Entry-Level Dream

I may be a bit biased, but I dare say there’s never been a better time to get into motorcycling than right now. Thanks to a number of brands leaning into bikes that are smaller and easier to ride, there’s truly a feast of good-looking, approachable, affordable options for beginning riders. The brand making the…

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This Innovative New Motorbike Does the (Seemingly) Impossible at the Touch of a Button

Stroll the streets of New York City in the summer, and you’re bound to see a few standard sights. A guy selling delicious Italian ice out of a wheeled cart for five bucks a cup. Head-turning outfits on all manner of humans…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Innovative New Motorbike Does the (Seemingly)…

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A Cult-Favorite Motorcycle Brand Just Rolled Out a Stunning Throwback Scrambler

As Greek mythology and philosophy nerds know, the Ship of Theseus is a classic paradox and thought experiment. The essential, eternal question: Is an object the same object after having all its original parts replaced over time? One might ask something similar of BSA, the iconic British motorcycle manufacturer that crashed in the 1970s and…

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Left for Dead, Suzuki’s Iconic Superbike Is Back With a Vengeance

Just a few years ago, it seemed the GSX-R1000 and R1000R were sputtering to a farm upstate — an ignominious end for iconic nameplates boasting literally decades of high-speed history. But this week brings news that, not unlike Mason Storm, these Gixxers are hard to kill. Suzuki is overhauling a number of GSX-Rs, headlined by…

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This New Retro-Styled Roadster Departs Sharply from Its 77-Year-Old Nameplate — In a Good Way

Just last month, I called attention to BSA’s Gold Star motorcycle, which could be making its way to the US sooner rather than later. In writing about it, I dug into the story of the brand itself, which shone for decades before crashing out in 1973 — and, much later, having its name snapped up…

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Harley-Davidson Is Finally Making the Entry-Level Motorcycle I’ve Been Practically Begging Them to Try

It’s no secret that America’s most legendary motorcycle manufacturer has been hitting the skids lately. Over the past couple months, flagging sales, LiveWire struggles and boardroom drama have seemingly made more headlines than, you know, actual bikes. However, as the demand for more approachable motorcycles seems to be skyrocketing, the latest news from the brand…

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Is This Simply the Perfect Entry-Level Street Motorcycle?

At least a couple of interesting trends have emerged in the motorcycle world lately. One is the revival of various Italian brand names, such as Benelli and Moto Morini, by larger companies based in Asia. Another is the increasing popularity of more approachable, affordable motorcycles, spearheaded by Royal Enfield, which has been making an absolute…

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The Coolest Thing About BMW’s New Superbike Has Nothing to Do With Its (Stunning) Looks

When BMW debuted the Concept RR at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este a couple months back, my jaw may have dropped a bit. Still, I stopped short of writing about it, as it leaned too far toward “concept” and away from “motorcycle you can actually buy and ride. ” However, the bike’s recent reappearance at the…

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