Some motorcycles impress during a brief test ride, but their compromises become apparent only after everyday ownership begins. Others may never dominate spec-sheet comparisons, yet they quietly make everyday riding easier. These are machines that stand the test of time. Instead of chasing lofty headlines, they earn loyal fans by giving riders exactly what they
We’re past the halfway point of 2026, and that means spy shots of the 2027 bikes are slowly hitting the internet. We already know that Harley-Davidson is reviving its Evo Sportster, Honda has an inline-four entry-level machine coming, and CFMoto is working on China’s first liter-class production sports bike. Amidst all this, a certain German
Modern litre-class sports bikes have taken performance to levels that border on the absurd. They can produce nearly 200 horsepower, accelerate enough to rearrange the rider’s sense of distance, and use sophisticated electronics to keep all that anger roughly directed in the desired direction. The engineering is brilliant, but when the racetrack disappears from the
The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2026 Romania will run from September 13-19, and BMW has created a special edition of the 2027 BMW R 12 G/S for competitors to ride. It will not be for sale under the name BMW R 12 G/S GS Trophy Competition Bike. However, BMW has provided a road map
Every great touring motorcycle is a work in progress. The version that riders remember most fondly is rarely the first to reach showroom floors. Instead, this is the model that arrives years later, with thousands of owner miles, countless engineering modifications, and honest feedback that has shaped it into something better. This is especially true
For more than half a century, if you wanted a touring motorcycle, your choice would be the Honda Gold Wing. It wasn’t just an alternative to big American touring bikes; This was the default option for many people. When Honda decided to develop this motorcycleIt wanted to be the king of motorcycles, and we can
Factory racing gets all the headlines, but it’s never where most motorcycles earn their reputation. That’s the job of weekend racers, who load up pickup trucks before sunrise, wheel bikes into folding chairs, and try to navigate through muddy rabbit holes without crashing into trees. These are the riders everyone pays attention to, and Beta
British Columbia, pioneer of the modern mountain bike parkYour latest gravity-based destination is home to: Red Mountain Bike Park. And the multi-million dollar park is attracting people’s attention. In a preview, professional riders and youtuber mark matthews Obsidious, RED’s lead specialist track, called “A-Line on steroids.” This is a reference to Whistler Mountain Bike Park’s
Steve McQueen was an avid off-road motorcycle enthusiast who often registered for races under the alias of “Harvey Mushman” in hopes of avoiding any headaches or backlash from film industry people. Which, honestly, is awesome. The movie star turned desert racer was introduced to the Husqvarna brand by Malcolm Smith, who was already a legend
The allure of premium adventure motorcycles is undeniable, often luring in top-notch technology and blistering performance. However, in today’s growing economy, they usually cost more. This is, obviously, not suitable for anyone looking for the best bike. However, thankfully the new breed of middleweights are performing very well in terms of value proposition. In fact,