Although BMW’s R80 G/S effectively created the adventure bike category, the brand’s subsequent R100 GS (it later lost the slash) is the model that hammered the formula home. Everything about the motorcycle made for an improvement on its predecessor. So, along with a bigger, more powerful engine, it also brought a revised paralever suspension setup,…
Just a few years ago, a British upstart by the name of Langen made waves with one of the first modern two-stroke motorcycles for the road in years. Simply dubbed the ‘Two Stroke,’ the model not only revived the legendary engine format but also wrapped it in a striking tube frame with some bespoke bodywork….
Launched in 1962, the original BSA Thunderbolt eked out a decade-long production run on the strength of its classic looks, 654cc air-cooled parallel twin and promise of touring bliss. Introduced at EICMA earlier this month, the new BSA Thunderbolt is an entirely different kind of beast. But as the legendary British-born brand continues its resurgence…
Ninety-three years. That’s how long the Royal Enfield Bullet has remained in continuous production, even as the company and the world at large has ridden a roller coaster of highs and lows. Through it all, the Bullet has endured for many reasons, but perhaps the biggest is simply an unbeatable combination of looks, performance and…
While some car and motorcycle manufacturers can pull off just about any color, there are others whose very image is tied to a particular pigment. Like its Italian compatriot Ferrari, Ducati is a name that’s most associated with red — and for good reason. Whether it’s Anniversary, Classic, Rosso GP, Tangerine or one of countless…
Two decades ago, Ducati took the motorcycle world by storm with the debut of its Hypermotard concept at EICMA 2005. Pierre Terblanche’s design won “Best in Show” for its striking looks, thus prompting the bike’s eventual release to the public. In the years since, Ducati has continued to tweak the Hypermotard’s formula, making updates to…
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Amidst the glut of electric moto startups and traditional brand forays over the past few years, it’s easy to forget that the first true electric motorcycle brand has been at it for almost two decades now. That’s right, Zero was founded in 2006, and in 2025 it is continuing the forward progress of the All-Access…
With EICMA 2025 inching ever closer by the day, manufacturers throughout the two-wheeled space are pulling out all the stops to ensure that they can make an impact. As such, names like Honda and LiveWire are already previewing some highly ambitious concepts. However, just because the big show is almost here doesn’t mean that the…
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Before I bought my first bike just under a decade ago, I was seriously considering a few bikes dating back to the 1970s that looked awesomely retro because they actually were retro. I came to my senses when I realized that as a longtime New Yorker, I had neither the expertise nor the work space…
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Following the launch of the LiveWire One under the Harley-Davidson umbrella, the Bar and Shield then spun off the electric brand into its own entity. While it’s a move that allowed LiveWire to grow its S2 lineup into a series of distinct offerings (Mulholland, Del Mar and Alpinista), the outfit hasn’t exactly managed to cultivate…
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As much as motorcycles can be defined by their performance capabilities — be it of the “go-fast” or the “go-anywhere” variety — they’re nothing without a little bit of personalization. After all, even if building a bespoke cafe racer or some sort of other original creation isn’t really your speed, customization is a huge part…
