It is a well-known fact that the popularity of adventure bikes has increased tenfold in this decade. Not only do we have many full-fledged luxury ADVs (like the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally), but we also have more middleweight and entry-level examples than ever before. The latter is where Japanese manufacturers dominate European rivals, offering capable
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. Lough Eliza It’s one of the lightest electric mountain bikes on the market, but after months of testing on Vermont’s steep, root-covered singletrack, I discovered that its greatest strength isn’t its
Over the years, Riju has occupied a niche corner of the motorcycle world. Mention the Spanish brand and most riders will think of lightweight enduro bikes, trail machines and the kind of motorcycles that spend more time shredding dirt than sitting in city traffic. That’s why the company’s latest machine is interesting, because it signals
It’s great to find out about new and upcoming motorcycles, isn’t it? Only, if you’re seriously thinking about throwing a leg up and getting on a new bike, chances are pretty good that you’ll want to ride it first. After all, these things cost money; There’s no point spending a huge chunk of your hard-earned
MotoGP is going through its stupidest season ever. The rider market is crazy, with many moves for 2027 already finalized or nearly finalized before the 2026 season begins. I believe this creates its own issues between riders and teams, but since we are on the eve of completely new rules for MotoGP bikes, some teams
Photo courtesy of Estrella Galicia The MotoGP Championship Series visited the Brno Circuit last weekend. Ducati won both races, with Peco Bagnaia winning the Saturday sprint and Marc Márquez winning the Sunday GP. Previously known for his poor qualifying efforts, Ai Ogura (Aprilia) achieved his first MotoGP pole position and broke the Brno lap record
Updated June 22, 2026 12:52 pm The mountain at the brand new OZ Trails Bike Park isn’t very big. Being less than 300 feet tall, I don’t think you can call it a mountain. This is a hill. But what the trail designers have done with that hill is nothing short of amazing. The park
Not every great touring motorcycle needs a six-cylinder engine, a thousand-pound weight, or a luxury car price tag to make long-distance riding enjoyable. For decades, riders pursuing comfort and capability were told that bigger was automatically better, leading many to gravitate toward larger and more expensive touring machines loaded with every feature imaginable. The problem
With the launch of Desmo 250 MX, Ducati has strengthened its foothold in the moto world. No, not the wider world of motorcycles, as it always has been. But the Motocross world, as the company now offers Motocross models in both 250 and 450 variants. But what sets the Desmo250 MX apart from other small-capacity
When the Yamaha Tenere 700 came out a few years ago, it proved to be a real game-changer. After years of adventure bikes getting bigger, heavier and more complex, Yamaha showed everyone what could be achieved with a lighter, more simplistic ADV. It proved to be a piece of pure genius as demand for the