A modern Kawasaki Z900RS gets the AC Sanctuary treatment this week, followed by a wild Yamaha RD400 street tracker. On the back half of our round-up; a Triumph Street Twin prepped for flat track racing, and a twin-turbo BMW R100 destined for a museum. Kawasaki Z900RS by AC Sanctuary Out […]
Ride Red: The Bulletproof Honda XR650L Turns 30
The year is 1993, and your brand new Honda XR650 is just about the most capable thing on two wheels. Twist the waffle grip and you’ve got nearly 40 hp on tap from the carbureted 644 cc thumper, and the speedometer needle will tickle 100 mph if you’re brave enough. […]
Steve Iacona Wins $20,000 From Lightning Bolt USA
Steve Iacona, from Iacona Custom Cycles just walked away with $20,000 from the custom motorcycle event you’ve never heard of, […] The post Steve Iacona Wins $20,000 From Lightning Bolt USA appeared first on Hot Bike Magazine.
Mushashi: A custom TVS Ronin by Smoked Garage
It’s become common practice for major OEMs to launch new bikes by showing off custom versions of them. And we’re here for it—especially when those companies pick the right workshops, and the results turn out this good. You’re looking at a custom TVS Ronin—a brand new 225 cc modern retro, […]
The Ducati Diavel V4 and a History of Principled Design
Andrea Ferraresi, head of Ducati design, discusses the 999, the 1098, and the history of great design that’s become the backbone of the 2023 Diavel V4.
2023 Honda CRF300L and CRF300LS First Look Preview
The Honda CRF300L and ABS versions return, but the Japanese manufacturer now offers the CRF300LS for riders with shorter inseams.
Galfer USA Announces GBrakes USA
Giocar America Inc, the exclusive distributor for Galfer USA/GBrakes USA, has undergone an array of new changes including a new […] The post Galfer USA Announces GBrakes USA appeared first on Hot Bike Magazine.
Operation Numbnuts: Biltwell’s Arctic Circle Excursion
“All motorcycles are adventure bikes,” the intro of Biltwell’s Operation Numbnuts blog reads, and it takes no more than a second to get the innuendo. Photos of mud-covered Pans and Shovels, juxtaposed perfectly with Harley’s new Pan Pam ADV bikes, immediately spells out the message. It takes more than a […]
How the Two-Stroke Thing Got Going
Two-strokes were meant to be cheap propulsion for the masses. How did they become racing powerhouses?
Motorcycles in John Wick: Chapter 4
In the neo-noir action movie John Wick: Chapter 4, it’s Aprilia’s Tuono 660 that co-stars with Keanu Reeves.