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2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review – First Ride
Mon, 23 Dec 2024Updating a classic with modern suspension and sportier looks Photos by Triumph. With how advanced today’s motorcycles are becoming, the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 is a breath of fresh air. Triumph’s Modern Classic family is all about honoring the past aesthetically while keeping things modern under the hood, but there’s something about the Speed Twin 900 that honors this balance in as pure a form as possible.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review Gallery
Mon, 23 Dec 20242025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review Gallery Triumph’s Modern Classic family is all about honoring the past aesthetically while keeping things modern under the hood, but there’s something about the Speed Twin 900 that honors this balance in as pure a form as possible. Read the full story here. Photos by Triumph.
5 Amazing Motorcycle Getaways This Winter
Mon, 23 Dec 2024For many riders, this time of year brings colder, wetter weather, when bikes are put to bed, gear is hung up in the back of the closet, and thoughts and daydreams are filled with far away roads and scenic vistas. “Wouldn’t it be great to get away from the freezing temperatures and slushy roads, just for a few days”, whispers the voice in the back of your head. Then the voice of reason chimes in, “Shipping bikes is expensive, and where would you go?
Best Naked Motorcycle of 2024: KTM 1390 Super Duke
Fri, 20 Dec 2024The 1290 Super Duke was already a ridiculous motorcycle with the amount of power it had, all wrapped up in a fairing-less package. I thought we had reached peak levels of power, torque, and displacement – especially in naked bikes – and the industry would shift its attention towards electronics to make it all manageable. But then KTM went and threw the playbook out the window with this, the 1390 Super Duke.
2025 Honda NC750X Gallery
Tue, 17 Dec 20242025 Honda NC750X Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Honda NC750X Gallery Honda announced an updated NC750X for Europe last month at EICMA. Since then, we've been waiting to hear about the 2025 model coming to the U.S. We're still waiting, but so far, there's been no news about one of our favorite all-rounders.
The 390 Adventure Project: What’s the Best Gear for Adventure Riding?
Tue, 17 Dec 2024Finding the right pieces to fit your plans Photos by Alyssa Bridges. One of the wonderful things about adventure riding, is that you can go from highways to trails in the blink of an eye – or a slight adjustment of your tire pressure and ride-mode. What may not be quite as easy is picking riding gear that can do the same.
Motorcycle.com Best of 2024
Wed, 11 Dec 2024Welcome to December, which means that ordinarily, this is where one of us blathers on about how the last 11+ months have flown by too quickly. But this year was a little special, as MO is celebrating its 30th anniversary. That’s pretty crazy, when you think about it.
Save $100 On The Garmin zumo XT
Mon, 09 Dec 2024Looking to do some exploring on your motorcycle? The Garmin zumo XT is here to help. This motorcycle navigator comes preloaded with on- and off-road maps that cover much of North and Central America so you plan your next two-wheel adventure.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Review – First Ride
Fri, 06 Dec 2024The sportiest modern classic continues to push the performance envelope Photos by Triumph Motorcycles. Selling 20,000 units since its reintroduction in 2019, the Speed Twin had once topped the charts as Triumph’s best selling model before being unseated by the likes of the excellent standard Trident 660, and now the equally impressive TR400 machines. For 2025, the Speed Twin 1200 not only gets enhanced electronics by way of an IMU and slight styling upgrades, but is also now joined by a pointedly sport-focused RS model that ups the ante of what a modern classic is capable of.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS Review Gallery
Fri, 06 Dec 20242025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS Review Gallery When Triumph announced the end of production for the Thruxton, it left a whole in the Modern Classic lineup for a performance-focused model. So, with the Speed Twin 1200 getting updates for 2025, Triumph introduced an RS variant. Read the full story here.
How to Improve Your Harley’s Audio System?
Fri, 06 Dec 2024Do you want better sound quality and volume from your Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle? Motorcycling is an escape that few other activities match. After all, that’s why we do what we do here at Motorcycle.com.
An Outsider's Look Inside KTM
Thu, 05 Dec 2024The inner workings of KTM from our perspective Photos: KTM Recently, KTM released a video about how it invited media from around the world to its headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria to see how a motorcycle goes from a concept to a finished product, all in the span of about two to five years. Motorcycle.com was one of only four outlets in North America selected, and I got the nod to be our representative. You can see the video below.
Save 25% On Rokform Products
Wed, 04 Dec 2024When it comes to motorcycle phone mounts and protective cases, Rokform leads the way. And right now you can save 25% off any Rokform purchase by using the code ADV25. Let’s look at a few Rokform products you might want to check out to take advantage of this amazing deal.
2025 Honda NT1100 Police Gallery
Tue, 03 Dec 20242025 Honda NT1100 Police Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Honda NT1100 Police Gallery The Honda NT1100 is coming to America! Sort of. The Africa Twin-based sport-tourer will exclusively be available in the U.S.
Pirelli Announces Diablo Powercruiser and Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft Tires
Tue, 03 Dec 2024Pirelli announced two new tires for 2025, a new high-performance cruiser tire and a dirt tire that will be used in the Motocross World Championship. The new Diablo Powercruiser is the first tire from Pirelli's Diablo range designed specifically for cruisers and baggers. Like the other Diablo tires, the Powercruiser is a high-performance tire, designed for sportier riding with slick shoulders and the Pirelli 's signature "Flash" lightning-shaped groove design.
Save $100 On The Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Airbag Vest
Mon, 02 Dec 2024Looking to add a little protection to your motorcycle gear? You are in luck. Right now you can save $100 on the Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 airbag vest.
Protect Your Hearing And Save With EARPEACE MOTO's Holiday Sale
Fri, 29 Nov 2024Protecting your hearing while you ride just makes sense. And with EARPEACE MOTO's holiday sale, you are officially out of excuses. Through December 2, 2024, you can save 35% on all high fidelity earplugs.
AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith (1941 – 2024)
Wed, 27 Nov 2024The motorcycle world has lost one of its most beloved ambassadors, as the legendary AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith has passed away at the age of 83 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Off-road racer, ISDT gold medalist, shop owner, aftermarket distributor, actor, activist, you name it. If there was any way to promote the sport of motorcycling, Smith has done it.
5 Things You Need To Know About the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
Wed, 27 Nov 2024Recently, the Motorcycle.com staff had the chance to tour the beautiful Ontario countryside to experience the fall colors and to get a taste of what Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s a stunning place, and we thank our friends at Destination Ontario for making it all possible. Watch the feature video about our trip here or you can read about our trip here. This trip was made possible by our friends at Destination Ontario.
Honda Files Trademark for "CBR500R Four"
Mon, 25 Nov 2024New filing follows similar one for CBR400R Four A couple of months ago, we broke the news that Honda had filed a trademark application for “CBR400R Four”, suggesting that a small-displacement four-cylinder sportbike was in development. Motorcycle.com can now confirm that Honda has also filed a trademark application for “CBR500R Four”. The new filing was submitted on Nov.
5 Things You Need To Know About the Honda Gold Wing Tour
Wed, 20 Nov 2024Recently, the Motorcycle.com staff had the chance to tour the beautiful Ontario countryside to experience the fall colors and to get a taste of what Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s a stunning place, and we thank our friends at Destination Ontario for making it all possible. Watch the feature video about our trip here or you can read about our trip here.
2025 Can-Am Pulse & Origin Review – First Ride
Wed, 20 Nov 2024BRP resurrects the historic Can-Am brand with two new Rotax-powered electric motorcycles Photos by: Align Media Any of you who were into motocross back in the ‘70s will surely recognize the Can-Am brand. The upstart Canadian company founded in 1972 quickly made a name for itself building motocross and enduro machines utilizing Rotax two-stroke engines. The white bikes with the red/yellow stripes swiftly earned race wins and championships, garnering a reputation as extremely fast with adequate handling.
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 First Look Gallery
Tue, 19 Nov 20242025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 First Look Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 First Look Gallery The Triumph Tiger Sport 660 receives a number of electronic updates including a six-axis IMU, cornering ABS, cornering traction control, cruise control, and a quickshifter as standard equipment. Read the full story here. Photos by Triumph By Dennis Chung Pin Slideshow Edit Slideshow About Privacy Terms Contact us Advertising Copyright Follow us © 2025 VerticalScope Inc.
New Tour-Pak Designs Hint at the Future of Harley-Davidson Limiteds
Mon, 18 Nov 2024Long-haul touring models have yet to receive Road Glide and Street Glide updates Harley-Davidson recently updated its Street Glide and Road Glide models, introducing a number of changes including new fairing designs with integrated lighting. While not every one is a fan of the new batwing or shark nosed fairings, it does seem odd that the new fairings hadn’t yet made their way to the Road Glide Limited and Ultra Limited models. Read More: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Harley-Davidson Street Glide The future of both models remains in doubt, with rumors that they will be discontinued and replaced with upgrade packages for the Road Glide and Street Glide.
5 Things You Need To Know About The Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Thu, 14 Nov 2024Photo by Francis Jun. Recently, the Motorcycle.com staff had the chance to tour the beautiful Ontario countryside to experience the fall colors and to get a taste of what Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s a stunning place, and we thank our friends at Destination Ontario for making it all possible.
2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review - First Ride
Wed, 13 Nov 2024Royal Enfield leans heavily into its British heritage for this modern take on classic styling I'm standing outside a pub in the cool of English autumn - a pint of hand-pulled ale in one hand, paper-wrapped fish and chips in the other. Beside me, a factory engineer draws casually from a hand-rolled cigarette and we cheerfully discuss the classic British motorcycle parked in front of us. This whole thing is an English nationalist's fever dream.
2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review Gallery
Wed, 13 Nov 20242025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review Gallery Royal Enfield leans heavily into its British heritage for this modern take on classic styling. Read the full story here. Photos by Royal Enfield.
Triumph Unveils Two New Rocket 3 Evel Knievel Limited Editions
Tue, 12 Nov 2024Imagine if Evel jumped one of these... Triumph has unveiled two new limited edition Rocket 3 motorcycles today, both paying tribute to the one and only Evel Knievel. While mechanically the same as the standard Rocket 3s, the Evel editions have full chrome fuel tanks with a stars and stripes livery inspired by Evel's white jumpsuits.
2025 Kawasaki KLX230R / KLX230R S Review
Mon, 11 Nov 2024Designed to inspire addiction Kawasaki would like to think it knows its customer possibly better than they know themselves, and anyone invested in bringing new riders into the sport understands the importance of setting them up for success. A new rider’s first steed should be approachable, forgiving, playful, price-conscious, and cool. Kawasaki has set out to offer the perfect bike on all fronts, and in my opinion, they have succeeded.
2025 Kawasaki KLX230R and KLX230R S Review Gallery
Mon, 11 Nov 20242025 Kawasaki KLX230R and KLX230R S Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R and KLX230R S Review Gallery Nothing kills that new-rider enthusiasm faster than fear and intimidation, but a perfect first bike should also be fun and enabling, with enough guts to stay relevant as rider skill grows. Kawasaki reached that balance point on the new KLX230R/S models. Read the full story here.