It was déjà vu all over again. As I walked around the 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT ABS, preparing for my first ride, I couldn’t help but think it looked exactly like my 2022 version. Almost everything is the same—styling, bodywork, windscreen, seat, suspension, side cases, and even the tires. Usually, this doesn’t bode […] The post 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE LT ABS Review [15 Fast Facts] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

We told you about the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP when it was introduced in Europe last October. We asked you to cross your fingers with us last fall, and it looks like it worked—the naked upright liter-class sportbike is coming to the United States courtesy of American Honda! Just in case you missed it […] The post 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Comes To America: First Look appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Harley-Davidson has unveiled the CVO Road Glide RR, a high-performance bagger touted as the most powerful and dynamic production motorcycle in the company’s 122-year history. Drawing on technology from the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Team’s efforts in the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, this limited-run model merges high-end performance with the custom detailing typical […] The post 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide RR First Look: Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

A new partnership has emerged in the motorcycle industry. Slovenian exhaust specialist Akrapovič joins forces with Arch Motorcycle, the American boutique manufacturer known for its unorthodox, custom-built, high-performance bikes. The collaboration brings together Akrapovič’s technical expertise with Arch’s focus on bespoke design. Their first joint project is already in progress. The partnership starts with a […] The post Arch Motorcycles To Run Akrapovič Exhausts: New Collaboration appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Most of the time, we talk about advancements of an updated model. In the case of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9, it’s a motorcycle that has undergone a simplification process to knock $3900 off the MSRP—an eye-popping 24 percent reduction in the price. Although the previous Tracer 9 GT+ was an impressive tour de force, […] The post 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 First Look: A Dozen Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

The Aprilia RS 660 gets a more sophisticated sibling this year—the 2025 Aprilia RS 660 Factory. It’s the first Factory edition of the RS 660. As a bonus, the standard version is getting updates. So, let’s look at the two models. Of course, everything the RS 660 gets will also appear on the Factory edition. […] The post 2025 Aprilia RS 660 Factory First Look: 10 Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

KTM North America is holding its 20th Annual KTM Adventure Rider Rally from September 11-13, 2025, in Breckenridge, Colorado. The event is open to riders of all street-legal motorcycle brands. Registration is now open, with spots limited to 300 participants. The 2025 KTM Adventure Rider Rally will feature a range of riding opportunities across the […] The post 2025 KTM Adventure Rider Rally Dates Set: 20th Annual Edition appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

Like fine wine, Honda’s Gold Wing has aged spectacularly over its 50 years of production. No other motorcycle has endured the test of time for this length or been developed in such a way as has the Gold Wing. From the release and development of the GL1000 in 1975 to the 2025 Gold Wings I […] The post Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Ride: Barber to Daytona Beach appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

The sport-tourer is back in style. This time, it’s a new bike from Honda with roots in Europe. The 2025 Honda NT1100 takes the twin-cylinder engine that has had success in the Africa Twin and Rebel 1100, and puts it in a sport-touring chassis. The bike has been a winner in Europe since its introduction […] The post 2025 Honda NT1100 DCT First Look [10 Fast Facts, US Model] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more

We have drooled over the Euro version of this motorcycle for a couple of years, and now we are getting the 2025 Honda CB750 Hornet. The Hornet is going up against well-established competition, including the CFMoto 800NK, Kawasaki Z650, Suzuki GSX-8S, Triumph Trident 660, and Yamaha MT-07. These middleweight naked bikes and streetfighters offer similar […] The post 2025 Honda CB750 Hornet First Look [10 Fast Facts] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling ..read more