Category: Motorcycles
Triumph’s Gorgeous Entry-Level Roadster Gets Even More Tempting
From the moment Triumph rolled out the new Trident 660 early this year, it was a tough bike not to covet. After all, the good looks were complemented by an engine with a notable bump in power and torque and a host of rider-friendly features, while the price stayed well below 10 grand. Naturally, the…
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Norton’s First Middleweight Adventure Bike Finally Comes into Full Focus
Last fall, Norton had the motorcycle world abuzz with the prospect of a resurgence effort under new TVS ownership. That’s because, beyond the return of the storied British nameplate, the revival promised a head-turning four-model offensive. With everything from street fighters to adventure bikes, it amounted to quite the comeback campaign…. Check out the original…
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Triumph’s Awesome Entry-Level Scrambler Gets Even Better with a Rugged Revamp
At a starting price of $6,195, the Triumph Scrambler X is a classically stylish way to dip your toes into off-road exploration without breaking the bank. That said, the stock version is the kind of bike that maybe looks a bit more trail-ready than it actually is, which makes sense for something newer riders will…
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This Approachable New Café Racer Drips Retro Style and Handmade Soul
While the motorcycle industry, like many others, is dominated by major manufacturers, that’s not to say much smaller, passion-driven operations do not exist. Case in point: a tiny, family-run outfit working out of a 19th century farm building in the South Yorkshire countryside, about 30 miles east of Manchester, England. Conceived more than a decade…
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Yamaha’s Stunning New Performance Moto Is the Best Kind of Exclusive
As US-based motorcycle enthusiasts know all too well, this particular part of the world often ends up with the short end of the stick. By that I mean reading (or in my case writing) about bikes that seem agonizingly sweet … but for the one small detail of only being available in parts of Europe,…
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Kawasaki’s New Off-Road Motos Go Big On Two-Strokes for the First Time in over 20 Years
Once upon a time, two-stroke engines ruled the motorcycle world because of their output and mechanical simplicity. On the track and in the dirt, they made for potent mixes of power and lightness. Between ever-tightening emissions regulations and the availability of cleaner four-stroke alternatives, they’re now much more elusive…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol]…
A Leading Honda Off-Road Moto Just Got Its Biggest Update in over a Decade
When Honda introduced the CRF450R back in 2002, the bike was a revelation on account of its weight and tractability. Being the lightest production four-stroke motocrosser of its day, it was instantly competitive, even against factory-supported racers. In the time since, Honda’s ongoing updates have ensured the bike continues to stay relevant…. Check out the…
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15 Awesome New Motorcycles Rolling Out Right Now
As you may have seen in recent GP coverage, the big news in the two-wheeled world revolves around Ducati unveiling 10 eye-popping bikes in celebration of its 100th birthday. However, that’s hardly the only thing going on lately, as BMW and Royal Enfield revealed stunners, QJMotor and relative newcomer Radian redefined innovative approaches to speed…
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