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2023 Yamaha MT-10 SP | First Ride Review

Gracing the cover of Rider’s October 2022 issue was the Yamaha MT-10, a thrilling naked sportbike based on the YZF-R1. I had the privilege...

Suzuki Announces More Returning 2023 Models

Suzuki has announced additional models to its 2023 product line, including the sport-touring Suzuki GSX-S1000GT/GT+ models, plus three Boulevard models: the M109R B.O.S.S. muscle...

Husqvarna Announces 2023 Street Lineup

Husqvarna Motorcycles North America Inc. has announced the availability of its 2023 street lineup, including the single-cylinder Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, the versatile...

2022 CFMOTO 700CL-X | Road Test Review

Last summer I traveled to Minnesota, home of the CFMOTO U.S. headquarters, to test the company’s new lineup of motorcycles. On a flat, paved,...

2023 KTM 790 Duke and 1290 Super Duke GT | First Look Review

KTM North America Inc. has announced the 2023 Duke and Super Duke Duke range. After a brief hiatus, the 790 Duke and 1290 Super...

New and Updated 2023 Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, and Vespa Models

At the EICMA show in Italy, the Piaggio Group introduced the new Aprilia ELECTRICa project, as well as several updated models in the company’s...

2023 Ducati Scrambler Range | First Look Review

Ducati has announced details for the new 2023 Ducati Scrambler family, which includes the Icon, Full Throttle, and Nightshift. The company says the Scrambler...

Yamaha Announces 2023 Updated and Returning Models

Yamaha has announced the release of its remaining 2023 motorcycle lineup, which includes the first extensive update to the Yamaha XMAX Sport Scooter since its...

2023 BMW R 1250 RS | First Look Review

In BMW nomenclature, the “RS” in “R 1250 RS” stands for “Boxer-powered sport touring.” For 2023, the BMW R 1250 RS gets several new...

2023 Honda Rebel 1100T DCT and Returning Models | First Look Review

The 2023 Honda lineup is in, including 11 returning models from five categories and the new “bagger” Rebel 1100 trim level.  In 2023, we’ll see...

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S | First Look Review

At the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, Suzuki unveiled an all-new 776cc DOHC parallel-Twin engine that will power two new models – the 2023 Suzuki V-Strom...

2023 KTM 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R | First Look Review

KTM has announced updates to the aesthetics of the KTM 690 Enduro R and KTM 690 SMC R for 2023. See all of Rider’s KTM...

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 Range | First Look Review

Triumph Motorcycles has announced the new 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 range, featuring a significantly updated Street Triple R, a new Street Triple RS,...

2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4, V4 S, V4 SP2 | First Look Review

Adding another notch to the company’s proverbial belt of 2023 bikes, Ducati announced the continued evolution of its "Fight Formula" with the 2023 Ducati...

2023 BMW R 1250 R | First Look Review

Building on the success of BMW’s naked boxer roadster history, which started with the 1923 494cc boxer-Twin powered R 32, BMW Motorrad is introducing...

2023 KTM RC 8C | First Look Review

Following the success of the competition-only KTM RC 8C, which was released just two years ago, KTM has announced that it has “reset the...

2023 Triumph Chrome Line Editions | First Look Review

Last year, Triumph launched the exclusive Bonneville Gold Line collection: eight limited-edition models available for one year only and showcasing the hand-painted gold lining...

2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R | First Look Review

Ducati has announced the 2023 Panigale V4 R, a street-legal superbike that now surpasses earlier models as Ducati’s closest production model to a competition...

ARCH Motorcycle Launches New 1s Model | First Look Review

After considerable anticipation, ARCH Motorcycle, the Los Angeles-based bespoke production motorcycle company co-founded by designer director Gard Hollinger and actor Keanu Reeves, today announced...

2023 BMW M 1000 RR and M 1000 R | First Look Review

At the end of 2018, BMW Motorrad introduced the M Motorsport automobile range strategy to its motorcycle brand, including offering M special equipment and...

Kawasaki Announces More New and Updated 2023 Models

Kawasaki has announced a slew of new and updated models to its 2023 lineup. New models include three additions to the KLX230 family and...

Triumph Unveils Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition

The most recent James Bond film, No Time To Die, starring Daniel Craig, featured Triumph Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900 models in action sequences....

2023 Ducati Monster SP | First Look Review

Introduced in 1992, the Ducati M900 – which became more commonly known as the Ducati Monster – is the bike that many consider to...

2023 BMW S 1000 RR | First Look Review

Following BMW’s announcement in July of updates to select 2023 models, the company announced today an updated 2023 BMW S 1000 RR with enhancements...

Suzuki Announces 2023 Lineup of Sport, Street, and Adventure Bikes

Following the Suzuki announcement in June of select 2023 sport, dual-sport, supermoto, and off-road motorcycles and its recent announcement of updated V-Strom 1050 models,...

2022 Motorcycle of the Year

For the past 32 years, Rider has selected a Motorcycle of the Year. With the exception of two years when we made a People’s...

2023 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: New Street Models

This 2023 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. We will continually update the guide as new...

2022 Yamaha MT-10 | Video Review

We test the updated 2022 Yamaha MT-10, the 160-hp scream machine that's at the top of Yamaha's Hyper Naked lineup. Aggressive new styling includes...

2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak | First Ride Review

The folks in Borgo Panigale makes the bold claim that the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is the sportiest adventure bike ever produced. And...

2022 Yamaha MT-10 | First Ride Review

Streetfighter, naked bike, sport standard – take your pick, but a motorcycle like the Yamaha MT-10 should really be called The Answer. The Question? You’ve...

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