BIZARRE: 38 - What They Never Told You

Honda’s Quietly Becoming the Best-Value Premium Motorcycle Brand

I think it's pretty clear what the motorcycling world is calling out for right now—a $110,000 bagger. Of course, this couldn't be further from the truth and it's a pretty extreme example. But in a time where the cost of living is getting out of hand, we as motorcyclists have…

RideApart · Mar 7, 2025

Yamaha’s Turning 70 This Year, So What Makes the Company So Special?

I have a confession to make: I am an absolute Yamaha simp. No, really. I’ve owned three MT-07s, an MT-10, an XSR900, a Fazzio, and even a PG-1. And if Yamaha came out with a toaster that sounded like a crossplane R1, I’d probably buy that too.

RideApart · Mar 6, 2025

Is CFMoto Working On a CVT for a New Maxi Scooter?

A recent CFMoto patent shows that the brand could be developing a new parallel twin engine with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The patent itself is interesting, but I think it's more interesting to imagine where the future lies for this powertrain.

RideApart · Mar 6, 2025

"If you close your eyes, you'd almost forget you're playing a digital piano": Yamaha Arius YDP-165 digital piano review

The popular mid-range digital piano that packs Yamaha's premium features into a more affordable price - you may not even need a Clavinova after all

MusicRadar · Mar 3, 2025

The Most Exciting Sportbike Of the Modern Era Can’t Race At MotoAmerica—Yet

Alright, I’ll admit it, I have a huge Yamaha bias. Every single bike in my garage sports the Tuning Fork badge, and no, I’m not sponsored though I wish I was (Yamaha, please call me).

RideApart · Mar 3, 2025

Mir and Rins latest riders to suffer burns in brutal Thai MotoGP

Joan Mir said he was ‘burning himself’ in the brutal heat of Buriram after crashing out of the top 10 in the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix on Sunday.

Autosport · Mar 2, 2025

MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez claims emphatic pole on Ducati debut

Marc Marquez carried forward his scintillating pace from testing to claim pole position for the MotoGP season-opening Thailand Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Mar 1, 2025

Seiki Kato, president of Korg and the inspiration behind 1988's M1 smash has died, aged 67

As eldest son of Ksutomu Kato, Korg’s founder, Seiki joined at the company in 1980 and worked his way to the top

MusicRadar · Feb 28, 2025

The under-the-radar MotoGP riders to keep an eye on

The 2025 MotoGP season has many hotly-anticipated storylines to keep track of, with the new Ducati pairing of Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, and current champion Jorge Martin’s unfortunate start, now sitting out the opening two rounds due to injury, at the forefront.

Autosport · Feb 28, 2025

MotoGP Thailand GP: Marquez brothers lead main practice, Bagnaia to Q1

Alex Marquez took the top spot in second practice for the Thai Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort, while Francesco Bagnaia failed to secure an automatic entry into Q2.

Motorsport · Feb 28, 2025