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2d ago
With the addition of the triple-cylinder Daytona 660, the casual middleweight sportbike class is more diverse than ever. (Triumph/)
If you’ve read our list of track-ready 600cc machines, then you already know that group leans on a feature set tailored to shine at the circuit, focusing on things like performance, light weight, and aggressive ergonomics while adding helpful amenities like quickshifters, power modes, rider aids, and the like. But what if you don’t want a high-strung, backbreaking rig that’s only really comfortable on the track? You’re not the only one; recent US purchase data sh ..read more
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3d ago
2024 Honda Grom. (Honda/)
Ups
Save the planet. Ride a Grom. Honda claims it achieves 166.5 mpg.
Light weight, low seat height, and less than 10 hp make it Neverland’s moto of choice.
At $3,599, you can afford it from cash earned on your summer paper route.
Downs
The lighthearted Grom may pressure you into acting like a kid.
It’s not the only minimoto on the block anymore.
Verdict
The little Grom is a big deal. It sells in huge numbers, it’s cheap, and gets, like, three times better gas mileage than a Toyota Prius. Plus, it’s so fun to ride that it appeals to every demographic.
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4d ago
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Royal Enfield sets its sights on the affordable middleweight cruiser segment in the US and it’s doing it with the 2024 Shotgun 650 ($6,899). Occupying an important space that is currently devoid of competition from American motorcycle manufacturers like Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, the Shotgun 650 takes a page out of the Honda playbook in the awesome Rebel 500, with a twist. Engineered in England and manufactured at its Indian factory, the Shotgun 650 proves Royal Enfield’s rapidly improving streetbik ..read more
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6d ago
Former AMA Supercross racer Kyle White shows off some pro form and puts the Stark Varg through its paces. (Jim Lüning/)
“It’s basically cheating,” Matt said.
“Like, in a good way?” I asked.
“Hell yeah, as long as you’re the one riding it,” he replied.
That’s the Stark Varg in a nutshell. The EV debate is undecided in much of the motorcycle world. But on an usually warm March weekend at the Fox Valley MX trail in Ottawa, Illinois, there wasn’t much argument. Electric dirt bikes like the Stark Varg are rewriting most of the rules of dirt. Roadracers and touring types are still EV skeptics. But ..read more
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6d ago
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We try out KTM’s new and improved ’24 390 Duke during Puerto Rico’s Duke Fest. (Adam Waheed/)
Did you know that KTM’s 390 Duke is one of the bestselling new motorcycles in the US territory of Puerto Rico? Known for its warm year-round tropical weather and higher than average population density (more than California!), this small Caribbe ..read more
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1w ago
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Suzuki’s 2024 GSX-8R middleweight sportbike is an all-new entry to the company’s US model lineup. It’s placed next to Suzuki’s 2024 GSX-R line of sportbikes. While those motorcycles are built for competition and racing, this motorcycle is built for the everyday man or woman who wants just a fun, easy riding sportbike.
Of course you can race this. Of course you can do trackdays, but this is not a GSX-R
sportbike. I know that’s kind of confusing, but that is the deal. This bike is powered by Suzuki’s 776cc parall ..read more
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1w ago
Jay Wright (37W) and Byron Bartley (74) go head-to-head in turn 1 on their Harley-Davidson brakeless flatheads in the Sons of Speed vintage races at New Smyrna Speedway, Florida. (Michael Lichter/)
Last time photographer Michael Lichter checked in with Motorcyclist, he was covering Sturgis. But Daytona is a different beast, and this year he decided to do it a little differently. He’s been going to Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida, since 1982. But this year, it was less about covering everything and more about enjoying everything. Michael explains.
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1w ago
Jay Wright (37W) and Byron Bartley (74) go head-to-head in turn 1 on their Harley-Davidson brakeless flatheads in the Sons of Speed vintage races at New Smyrna Speedway, Florida. (Michael Lichter/)
Ebay Jake celebrates his win with a side-saddle victory lap around the New Smyrna Speedway on his brakeless Harley-Davidson Flathead after the Sons of Speed vintage races. (Michael Lichter/)
Lord love a turbo. Shadd Reed on his flathead racer fitted with a turbo and set up more like a chopper after racing in the Sons of Speed vintage races at New Smyrna Speedway. (Michael Lichter/)
Shop nights r ..read more
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1w ago
Kawasaki keeps its KLR650 alive and well for 2024, offering its venerable dual sport motorcycle in a variety of trims. There will be non-ABS and ABS standard versions, which will be priced at $6,899 and $7,199, respectively. For shorter riders, the lowered-suspension S versions will also be available in non-ABS and ABS editions at the same prices as the standards. Kawasaki will also continue its KLR650 Adventure ABS with an $8,199 MSRP.
The 2024 Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure ABS will start at $8,199. (Kawasaki/)
There aren’t any major changes to the platform, but considering the amount of attenti ..read more
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2w ago
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Triumph Motorcycles’ Scrambler has been a staple product in its US lineup for decades due to its classic British looks and the punchy character of its parallel-twin engine. And after its last major overhaul for the 2019 model year (read the 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC And XE First Ride Review) it receives another small batch of updates for 2024. We’ve reported on this model in detail during the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE ..read more