Motocycles

Motorcycle handling must deliver the performance that each specialized segment requires; a cruiser and sportbike have very different recipes for success.

The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure platform is the benchmark of off-road capability and adventure-touring balance, with a killer engine, dialed chassis, and the latest rider aids.

Only available in Japan and limited to just 1,600 units, the mid-80s Yamaha RZV500R is as rare as it is iconic. Based on the RZ500, the Japanese-market RZV500R sported a handful of upgrades—the most noteworthy of which was an aluminum frame. The RZ500 was a desirable machine in its own […]

Honda has updated its midsize Shadow Phantom with revised styling, a new rear brake, and altered riding position. It remains one of the best values in cruising.

We ride Kawasaki’s all-new Eliminator through San Diego County for the first time, and find its easy character and comfortable ergos make it a solid option for new riders.

Honda’s top-spec CRB1000RR-R Fireblade SP remains at the head of the brand’s sportbike lineup in 2024.

Few motorcycles possess the on-road presence of the formidable BMW R 18. It’s a cruiser designed for purists, featuring discreet, no-frills technology and the most extensive displacement boxer engine ever installed in a production BMW motorcycle. The R 18 is also a distinct homage to BMW Motorrad’s heritage, drawing inspiration […]

Electric bike brand Trevor Motorcycles is bringing an off-road-only version of its flat-track-style DTRe Stella model to the US. MSRP is $11,975.

Honda will release its XL750 Transalp adventure motorcycle in the US for the 2024 model year, with a starting price of $9,999.

There’s no denying the performance advantage of liquid cooling, but if you’re of the opinion that air-cooled machines are obsolete, we say not so fast. The fact is that there are loads of air-cooled motorcycles you can still buy for 2024 in most every discipline of riding, offering significant upsides […]