Motocycles

Kevin Cameron explains how modern-day crate engines came to be. Gone are the days of visiting multiple machinists to rebuild your engine. Just drop a new one in!

We’re always on the hunt for motorcycle gear that balances protection with low-key aesthetics. If you’re the same, there’s a good chance that you’ve skimped on riding footwear before. Motorcycle boots tend to look like, well, motorcycle boots—and, unlike a jacket, they usually stay on when you reach your destination. […]

A first look at the 2023 CFMoto 450SS sportbike set to enter the US market later this year.

When I was a kid, my skateboard took me everywhere. It was a chunky Variflex (that’s all I could get in our small town), complete with neon rails and a tail guard. I couldn’t do a kick flip and I could barely ollie—but I could go anywhere, and I had […]

Dyno testing the new Ducati Monster SP on the Cycle World Dynojet 250i dynamometer. How much power does this top-shelf Monster make?

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R may have missed out on recent WorldSBK crowns, but the platform is still built on a winning pedigree.

Mini motorcycles have always been something of a novelty. Beyond the absurd visual effect of an adult on a kid-sized machine, they bring many of us back to our roots, with our PW80s, XR50s and Trail 70s. The mini bike market of 2023 has evolved though, and we’re seeing more […]

Rain always mixes up the results in MotoGP, this time benefiting Ducati, but why? Kevin Cameron explains.

Most guys can’t think beyond a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers as a gift for their significant other. But Uwe Kostrewa is a true romantic. He’s just built this peachy Yamaha SR500 flat tracker for his girlfriend, Steffi—and it’s not the first custom bike he’s built for […]

Motorcyclist puts the Zero SR/F to the ultimate tests, of sorts. We put the SR/F through a month of Chicago riding in February. Spoiler: it’s cold.