FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 | History Defined

Moto Morini’s Calibro Motorcycle Proves Cruisers Don’t Need Humongous Engines

Imagine this: you’re a die-hard cruiser rider who’s fallen on tough times. You scrounge pennies on the dime to keep riding your $30,000 Harley-Davidson Road King, all while covering life essentials such as rent, taxes, and a generally higher cost of living. Deep in your heart, you’re a die-hard cruiser…

RideApart · Nov 11, 2024

Spain's Wottan Rebbe 401 Retro-Style Naked Bike Is Perfect For the US Market

If we take a look at today’s motorcycle market, what will we notice? Well, for starters, we’ll see massive adventure bikes with way too much power and way too much tech commanding upwards of $30,000. We’ll also see a middleweight segment that’s becoming more and more infused with technology.Much to…

RideApart · Nov 8, 2024

Fantic’s New Stealth Naked Streetfighter Reminds Me Of the Ducati MH900e

Listen, now I know this might seem like a stretch, but hear me out. The new Stealth 125 and 500 naked bikes from Italian brand Fantic sort of remind me of the Ducati MH900e. For those unfamiliar, the MH900e just has to be one of the most radically styled bikes…

RideApart · Nov 8, 2024

I Wish the Kawasaki Elektrode Was Around When I Was a Kid

We all remember our first bike. I don’t mean our first motorcycle, but rather, our first two-wheeled vehicle from when we were just wee little youngsters figuring out our way in this world. I remember mine very clearly—a clapped-out Mongoose BMX bike that was way too big for my five-year-old…

RideApart · Oct 30, 2024

Could The New Bimota KB998 Hint At An Upcoming Production Model?

When you think Bimota, chances are images of boutique and bespoke high-performance bikes come to mind. Bikes like the Tesi H2, with its otherworldly styling, have pretty much come to define Bimota in the modern era. But recently, Bimota has sort of undergone a renaissance, as it entered the spotlight…

RideApart · Oct 25, 2024

Ducati’s New Multistrada V4 Seems Like A Good Way To Spend Your Midlife Crisis

When you think of adventure bikes, what comes to mind? If you’re like me and you ride long, far, and off the grid, then chances are bikes like the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Kawasaki KLR 650 come to mind. And indeed, I’m of the belief that bikes as simple as…

RideApart · Oct 24, 2024

There’s a New World Record For Being Dragged Behind a Motorcycle, Apparently

Stunt rider Jonny Davies has set a new world record for the fastest speed being dragged behind a motorcycle. He did it on a modified Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX.

RideApart · Oct 18, 2024

This Guy Makes A Solid Point About The Kawasaki Ninja E-1

If EV motorcycles are going to move forward, we need both non-scam startups and major OEMs to get on board. But is Kawasaki's first EV foray strong enough?

RideApart · Oct 17, 2024

The Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX Is Here, Finally

Kawasaki has unveiled the Ninja 1100SX in the US market for the 2025 model-year. Here’s what to expect from the refreshed liter-class sport-tourer.

RideApart · Oct 7, 2024

Hipsters Beware, Kawasaki's Going to Drop a Classic-Looking Motorcycle Soon

Kawasaki has unveiled the W230 classic-style motorcycle in the US market, making it the smallest model in the W model-range.

RideApart · Oct 4, 2024