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Triumph Originals Custom Contest Will Bring Eight Unique Motorcycle Builds

Triumph Motorcycles has long been at the heart of custom motorcycle culture, and with Triumph Originals 2025, the brand is giving that culture another big push. This global challenge invites teams from eight countries—UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and Thailand—to create the ultimate custom Bonneville, inspired by the…

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Recreational Trails Program Update Has No Hope of Passing, Unless You Call Your Reps

Good public land conservation is being proposed all the time. The Public Land in Public Hands piece of legislation introduced earlier this year is proof of that, as it's meant to safeguard public lands while an administration does its level best to sell every square acre of it to extractive…

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Here's Why the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS Is the Motorcycle You Want

I recently had the pleasure of riding Triumph's 2025 Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS in Majorca, Spain. I was hot off the launch of Yamaha's MT-09 SP and trying to wrap my head around why anyone would buy the standard model, unless, of course, they were completely…

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Is This BMW Sportbike Copy What Happens When You Let AI Design Bikes?

If you've been interested in motorcycles for at least a little while, then chances are excellent that you've seen at least one pretty clear copy bike before. No, I'm not talking about when an OEM that races in MotoGP or WSBK rolls out a small-displacement tribute livery bike or scooter.

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Hard Enduro World Championship Is Back On, Overcoming KTM's Foolery

KTM's financial foolery, which is the nicest way I can say it, put the FIM World Hard Enduro Championship into a free fall, as the Austrian manufacturer was the main sponsor and had to pull out. Thankfully, after a lot of reorganizing and hard work by the promoters, the Championship…

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Kawasaki’s Hydrogen Motorcycle Could Show Us the Future Of Internal Combustion

When we talk about the future of mobility, electric vehicles (EVs) often take center stage. But while EVs are undeniably a major part of the equation, they aren’t the only solution for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Hydrogen-powered vehicles are quietly making waves as a viable alternative to both gasoline…

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Stop Pretending Kids Don't Ride Motorcycles, EV Dirt Bikes Are Huge

Over the weekend, I had two very different realities presented to me. The first was a story by a prominent motorcycling outlet that decried the death of motorcycle ridership in the youth. It's a story I've read and heard countless times before, as it's every generation's favorite thing to do…

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This Military Sea-Drone Concept Takes Stealth Seriously, Has 325 HP

Drones are fast becoming one of the principal weapons of war. They're used in almost every battlefield space, whether in the air, on land, or at sea. There are even drones in space. Most, however, are bespoke creations costing aerospace and military contracting manufacturers hundreds of thousands to millions of…

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This Dirt Bike Handlebar Specialist Is Now Making...Tires?

If you’ve spent any time in the motocross or off-road scene, chances are you’ve heard of ProTaper. Maybe you’ve run their handlebars, grips, or controls. Maybe your bike already has some of their gear bolted on.

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The Slate Truck Has a Suprisingly Good Payload Capacity, Perfect for Motorcycles

Modern trucks are hellaciously expensive. So expensive that folks are swapping their work trucks for utility side-by-sides in droves, as trucks have become too expensive to fix, too expensive to maintain, and too expensive to beat the ever-living-hell out of. You just can't do truck things with modern trucks, unfortunately.

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Stop Riding These 2025 Kawasaki KX 450s Immediately, There's a Crash Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling certain 2025 KX450, KX450SR, and KX450X competition and cross-country models due to the possibility of a crash hazard. On affected bikes, the crank shaft primary gear may fail, which could increase the risk of a crash.

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Is This Italian Motorcycle Maker Full Of It? That's What This Lawsuit Claims

If you know me at all, you know I can't resist a weird story. This one, well, it's very weird.

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Suzuki's RM Army Boot Camp is Back, Go Learn the Fundamentals

Motocross can be a bit intimidating, especially for the everyday rider. It’s easy to feel like an outsider when the spotlight’s always on factory-backed pros tearing up the track aboard the latest high-tech machines. The bar keeps rising—new bikes with gizmos like traction control, smart suspension, and on-the-fly map switches.…

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Harley Board Nominates Board Member to Replace Dude Who Resigned in Protest

The Harley-Davidson world has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, and not because it launched a wild 150 horsepower bagger. Rather, it's been in the spotlight due to its CEO Jochen Zeitz announcing his retirement, and the power play that his retirement kicked off with a former member of…

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KTM’s Factory Racing Tour Is Somehow Still Happening, Despite it Closing the Factory

For a company that lives by the motto “Ready to Race,” KTM wasn’t exactly ready for the financial faceplant it found itself in. The Austrian brand, best known for its aggressive orange machines and factory-backed dominance in everything from MotoGP to motocross, has had a hell of a time lately.

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Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Bought By Investment Group, Hopefully Saving the Company

The powersports market is all about adventure. Whether it's snowmobiles, ATVs, or Side-by-Sides, these machines let riders explore the outdoors in ways that cars and trucks just can't. One name that’s always been at the heart of this world is Arctic Cat. Known for its snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, and racing…

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Aftermarket Specialist Puig Has a Massive Catalog For the BMW R 1300 GS

When it comes to motorcycle accessories, few names carry as much weight as Puig. Based in Spain and founded back in 1964, Puig has carved out a serious reputation in the two-wheeled world. From windshields and winglets to sliders and skid plates, they’re known for creating parts that not only…

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New York Doesn't Have Any Motorcycle Riding Schools Right Now, and It's Stupid Why

I'm reminded of Jon Stewart's talk with Ezra Klein about how difficult the government made it to obtain Inflation Reduction Act funds for infrastructure projects. How it required townships to jump through 14 different hoops just to get to the point where they could conceivably begin getting those funds. And…

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This EV Motorcycle Maker Is Changing the Game With Its Battery Warranty

If you've ridden an EV motorcycle by now, you probably have some idea of how much fun they can be. As I've said before, there's something extremely intoxicating and more-ish about instantly available torque. Even if the EV motorcycle or scooter you're riding can't reach highway speeds, the fact that…

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This Yamaha Scooter's New Colors Are So Cute, I'm Screaming

Guys, I don't know how familiar you are with the Yamaha Vinoora. But if you love cute things, scooters, or both, you probably should be. Developed by Yamaha Taiwan, this adorable scooter absolutely has a face of its own, and no mistake. From its introduction in Taiwan in 2020, it…

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This Still-in-the-Crate Honda Dirt Bike Was Just Sold for $80,000, No Seriously

Honda's CR500R is one of those legendary motorcycles that just gets under your skin. The two-stroke hellion was famous in its time for being the braapiest of braapers to ever braap your local track. And it developed a reputation amongst riders and collecting aficionados alike, as everyone knew it was…

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Take a Look At This Stunning Motorcycle Concept, and It's From a Car Brand

It's important to remember your history, particularly if you're a 130-year-old Czech auto manufacturer like Škoda. Yes, that's right; if you can believe it, this car brand has been around and making vehicles since 1895. Only, it didn't start out making the cars you might know it for.

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This Company Is Keeping 100-Year-Old Motorcycles Alive With 3D Printing

For anyone who’s spent time around vintage motorcycles, there’s a certain magic that modern bikes just can’t match. The clatter of an old V-twin firing to life, the raw mechanical feel of a hand-shift gearbox, the smell of oil and leather—these machines are rolling history books. But for all their…

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KTM Stops Motorcycle Production Again, Says It Doesn't Have Enough Parts

KTM, KTM, KTM. When will this all end for KTM? Honestly, that's super unclear, as it was recently discovered that the Austrian manufacturer wouldn't be able to pay back the 600 million euros in debts next month, a timeline a figure it had negotiated with its creditors when it restructured…

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There's a Charity Motorcycle Ride to Support Amputees Happening Next Month

Trauma can come in two forms, at least when you're involved in an accident. The first is the accident itself and toll it reaps on your body. My father nearly lost his leg forty years ago from a stump chipping accident. But there's a secondary toll, too. That one occurs…

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