Premium motorcycles used to be easy to identify, but this clarity has faded as technology and refinement have spread across the market. What once required a flagship budget can now be found on far more attainable machines, changing the way riders judge value. As manufacturing improves and competition intensifies, the gap between mid-priced and high-end
In the spring of 1969, big motorcycles still ran on drum brakes, kickstarters, and a fair amount of faith. British twins ruled the top end of the market, American V-twins were going their separate ways, and real speed usually came with oil leaks, vibration, and electrics that would shut down without warning. Then Honda introduced
Aprilia dominated the MotoGP round at Assen last weekend. The brand captured five of the six available podiums in the two races, including both wins. The Aprilia Trackhouse Satellite Team took the first two positions in Saturday’s sprint, with Raul Fernandez winning and Ai Ogura second. Ducati, led by Fabio di Giannantonio, finished third. Aprilia
Real talk: Do any of you have an extra £100,000 to £150,000 (about US$131,968 to $195,521 at the time of writing) lying around? If you do, and you’re also shopping for an incredibly unique and legendary custom motorcycle, I should probably tell you that Alan Milliard is selling his 2009 Milliard Viper V10. Yes, indeed.
This weekend, I thought I saw Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi die. The Italian MotoGP racer, who was leading the series for the title, was back on track after colliding with Marshall during the last round and being sent off the grid. And while fighting for position against Ducati’s Marc Marquez to score some much-needed points for
When you’re a kid, most of the time, you just accept what you see on your screen. On some level, you probably know it’s not real, and yet you carry on with the fun. But at the same time, what I’m trying to say is that most of The kids aren’t discussing the physics of
As reported by the crew motorcycle news Recently, there is a new 2-stroke in town. This isn’t something you hear often, unless you consider the latest news from Kawasaki. But a new street-legal 2-stroke is news I thought was left in the past, and for it to make nearly 300 hp is news I never
When the Slate Auto Truck was announced in April 2025, the teaser price was $20,000 after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, and two battery options were available. The standard 52.7 kWh battery had an estimated range of 150 miles, while the 84.3 kWh upgrade was rated for 240 miles. I have a 2001 Toyota
The motorcycle industry loves flashy concept bikes. Manufacturers roll one out on stage, everyone loses their minds for a week, and then it quietly disappears into the same dusty corner where six-cylinder sportbikes and hub-center steering concepts seem to await retirement. But sometimes, a crazy idea doesn’t actually lead to a product. It’s a proof
Motorcycles often follow a predictable life cycle. A rider buys it, enjoys it for a few years, upgrades to something faster, and eventually moves on. While it may not be the smartest financial move, the automotive industry is built around this concept. However, some motorcycles quietly follow a different path. They aren’t defined by a