Motorcycles
Motorcycle news, from stunning blue-sky concepts to practical electric runabouts.
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Since 2018, Chinese motorbike outfit Benda has made a name for itself with its strikingly modern takes on cruisers. Interestingly, its smallest capacity bike is perhaps the most aggressive little 250cc machine on the EICMA exhibition floor this year.
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Whitelock's eye-popping 48-cylinder "Tinker Toy" was built to put a full stop on an escalating arms race in the UK custom motorcycle scene – and it certainly did, becoming one of the world's most outrageous and iconic motorcycles in the process.
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Last August, Indian company Ola Electric announced its lineup of electric motorcycles. The firm has now provided specs for one family of the bikes, the Roadsters, which boast a range of up to 579 km (360 miles) and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).
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December 30, 2024The Swedish marque has unveiled a Custom concept version of its Vitpilen 801 cafe racer, building on the original with some tasty upgrades that I'd happily pay a premium for. Think carbon fiber bits, a new minimalist dash, and a tail-mounted exhaust.
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December 29, 2024Just when you thought motorcycles couldn’t get any wilder, Yamaha has dropped the sci-fi-inspired Y/AI prototype. It’s built in partnership with Netflix for an anime called Tokyo Override, which is set in a dystopian Tokyo 100 years in the future.
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December 27, 2024There’s nothing quite like a chopper. That stretched-out, low rider look, courtesy of extended forks with custom steering head angles, hardtail frames, and ape hangers. It’s like poetry in motion.
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December 25, 2024"Go big or go home" was the motto of the ADV motorcycle industry for decades. But for a while now, a small-bore revolution has been gaining pace. The sub-500cc ADV class is now bristling with options, pointing to the next big automotive revolution.
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December 24, 2024The Himalayas are a bucket-list travel destination for motorcyclists the world over – and the perfect setting for a rich variety of rookie errors that can really ruin your day. Here's some mistakes I've made, so with a bit of luck, you don't have to.
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December 23, 2024The all-new DR-Z4S comes with a host of upgrades that fans have been calling out for years. Re-tuned 398cc engine, electronic fuel injection, lighter frame, all-LED lighting, and four ride modes are all there. But there's one thing that is still missing.
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December 23, 2024The Benda LFS 700 might look like an outlandish flat-tracker, but it's essentially a naked that resembles an Autobot from Transformers. The 680cc inline-four produces enough power to go toe-to-toe against the more popular naked bikes of today.
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December 23, 2024We’ve been waiting a long time for the first million dollar motorcycle, and in a world heavyweight contest of sorts, three motorcycles capable of breaking that barrier will all go to auction within a few minutes on the same stage.
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December 20, 2024Real Motors' Project: Ares is an electric cafe racer with a sci-fi movie vibe. It offers a 100-mile (161-km) range and a top speed of about 95 mph (153 km/h), and it takes less than four seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h).
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December 19, 2024A motorcycle is meant to take you from one place to another, right? That’s the whole purpose of all modes of transportation. But who said you can’t look cool doing that? That’s exactly the value proposition that the Royal Enfield Goan Classic offers.
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December 16, 2024The Dust Moto Hightail is a 220-pound all-electric dual sport that punches above its weight. It offers a simplified ride experience in a compact size with a swappable 4.4-kWh battery pack. And it could be yours for just $100 up front!
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December 14, 2024The Ryvid Anthem is a 240-lb electric moto that comes with a 4.3-kW removable battery pack offering a 75-mile range. It’s well-built, readily available, customizable, and has all the traits of a good city commuter.
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December 14, 2024Rokon motorcycles aren’t like any other. This particular two-wheel-drive beast, the Ranger Dual Sport Edition, might not produce crazy power figures, but it can tow 2,000 lb, climb a 60% grade, and carry heaps of luggage – all while being street legal.
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December 13, 2024Triumph's pulled out all the stops for the 2025 Bobber TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) for 2025. It's decked out with finely detailed bodywork, premium components, and some tasty carbon fiber bits that add a whole new vibe to this classic silhouette.
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December 10, 2024The magnificently overpowered Stark Varg has been remixed and released as a street-legal electric enduro bike – and due to weird laws in certain areas, you may not even need a motorcycle license to ride this 80-horsepower, 120-kg (265-lb) monster.
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