There are plenty of motorcycles on the market with features that give them a “retro” vibe. Their marketing verbiage often includes phrases like “retro...
The fourth season of Indian’s FORGED series featured three Chieftain PowerPlus builds by Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Kyle Bertsch of Forever Rad, and Satya Kraus of Kraus Moto. Photos courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
The September 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
On the cover: Exploring the mountain roads of San Diego County, California, on Honda’s new sport-tourer,...
Paul Teutul Sr. of American Chopper fame unveiled his latest creation, “Widowmaker,” at the 3rd annual OCC Invitational Bike Show at OCC Road House & Museum in Clearwater, Florida. Photo by Anthony Bove/AB3 Visuals.
Testing six cruisers in two days gave us an opportunity to hone in on which of the updated 2025 Harley-Davidson Softails is our favorite. Can you guess which one we picked? Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
The June 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
On the cover: The Indian Chieftain gets PowerPlused for 2025, offered in 108ci and 112ci versions....
The Indian Chieftain gets PowerPlused for 2025, offered in 108ci and 112ci versions. We went to Nevada to put the Chieftain PowerPlus through its paces, coming away believing Indian might have built the best bagger in the U.S. Photo courtesy Indian Motorcycle.
The May 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
On the cover: Cruising through Florida’s Apalachicola National Forest at sunset on the 2025 Honda Gold...
SheADV has announced the launch of its new SheADV Annual Supporter Program, through which this volunteer-driven organization can further its mission to connect, educate,...
The April 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
On the cover: Burning fast, comfortable miles on Suzuki’s sport-touring/adventure crossover, the GSX-S1000GX+. Photo by Kevin...
The battle of factory baggers intensifies in 2025 with the introduction of the first Ultra version of a Street Glide and the debut of Indian’s new Chieftain PowerPlus, with as much as 126 hp and 133 lb-ft of torque from its liquid-cooled V-Twin. Look for ride reports of both in the next issue of American Rider.
On the cover: Based on the INT 650, Royal Enfield’s Bear 650 scrambler blends classic air-cooled style with the free spirit of backroads exploration. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield.
The February 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
We traveled to Texas to test Can-Am’s new electric motorcycles, the Origin dual-sport seen here and...
Editor Duke unleashes the power of Buell’s 175-hp Super Cruiser. Riders looking for a high-performance American-made cruiser will be thrilled when it reaches production in the second half of 2025. Photo by James Martinec.
The December 2024 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
Happy 50th birthday to us! We’re celebrating our golden milestone in this special anniversary issue. Cover...
The Seattle Cossacks have been entertaining audiences with their stunt performances for more than 80 years! In this photo, George Wright and Brayden Laukala soar cheek to cheek aboard Sam Chedester and Andrew “Earl” George. Photo by Olivier Touron.
The November 2024 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
All hail the 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition, one of the fastest and most powerful...
An exotic 1910 Pierce Four graces our cover, and we bring you a rare riding review of this historic motorcycle that is as challenging to ride as it is marvelous to see.
The October issue of Rider Magazine has arrived!
Enjoy fall riding with the help of our Fall Buyers Guide full of innovative motorcycle products, and...
We bring reports from the Sturgis Rally, the Harley Homecoming Festival, and Ohio’s Fuel Cleveland show. Harley’s LiveWire S2 Del Mar gets tested, and the lightly trafficked roads in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, are discovered.