The Mosko Moto Gnome five-liter tank bag is a compact bag that fits sideways across the top of the motorcycle gas tank. The Gnome is perfect for hydration while riding, carrying small essentials you want quick access to, and staying out of the way when you’re standing fully forward. I love the large Mosko Moto […] The post Mosko Moto Gnome Review [Motorcycle Tank Bag] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

The 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT is a new European variant of the popular three-cylinder sport bike, and it features technology that is becoming more popular—automatic clutch and transmission operation, plus a smart key. With the standard 2024 Yamaha MT-09 as a starting platform, the Y-AMT features a fully automatic clutch, finger-actuated gear changes, and two […] The post 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT First Look [Automatic Transmission] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Late in 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the formation of the Congressionally mandated Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) under the auspices of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). At that time, the mission and structure of the MAC was outlined, though the appointments to the 13 seats on the council were not yet […] The post 2024 NHTSA Motorcyclist Advisory Council Appointees Announced appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Is this the best Honda yet? With over 50 years of motocross bike building and racing history, you would expect Honda knows a thing or two about making competitive MX bikes. This new era of the CRF lineup is very exciting for many reasons. The new 2025 CRF high-performance R and RX models are several […] The post 2025 Honda CRF450R Review [First Ride at Ironman Raceway] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

We told you about the Honda E-Clutch technology last October, and now it is coming to Honda showroom floors. The first recipients of this new automatic clutch feature are the 2024 Honda CBR650R and CB650R sport bikes. The Honda E-Clutch delivers completely automatic clutch operation with computer-controlled electronic assistance, while still allowing the rider to […] The post 2024 Honda E-Clutch Models First Look [CBR650R and CB650R] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Verge Motorcycles first came to my attention when the exotic Estonian-made electric motorcycle debuted at EICMA 2019. Various press releases and photos followed, and I was contacted about a possible test bike as early as 2020. Not unexpectedly, with a small startup company, not much came of it, though I did keep an eye on […] The post 2024 Verge TS Pro Review [90-Minute Electric Motorcycle Test] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Heavy-duty boots have long been a thing for me, starting with my years as a teenager working in the woods with heavy leather work boots to endless configurations of high-top hunting/camping boots, steel-toe work boots, cowboy boots, downhill ski boots, and, finally, to several styles of motorcycle boots. Too often, motorcycle boots I’ve had—even those […] The post TCX Tourstep WP Review [Motorcycle Boots Touring Test] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Chase Sexton extended his moto winning streak to seven races and his overall win streak to four rounds with a 1-1 performance at Washougal MX Park in Washington to win the 2024 Washougal National. Sexton extended his lead in the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series over Hunter Lawrence to 28 points as the season […] The post 2024 Washougal National Motocross Results, Standings, Video appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

There was a time when street-legal sport rubber came with a few hardened caveats. If you wanted enough traction for both the road and track, it meant compromising mileage and wet-weather performance—tires were a little more one-dimensional in the not-so-distant past. With manufacturers discovering sport-aimed compound formulas that satisfy various riding conditions, things have certainly […] The post Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 Tire Review appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

On a flight back from Barcelona, I struck up a conversation with the woman sitting next to me. She asked me what I was doing in Spain, and I explained that I ride motorcycles for a living and tell people what it’s like. “Oh. You’re an Influencer.” Well, not exactly. When I started in this […] The post Editor’s Letter – August 2024 – Influence Peddlers appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more