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American Rider February-March 2025

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.  

S&S Cycle Vintage Tour to Begin at Daytona Bike Week 2025

After a 17-year tour hiatus, S&S Cycle has announced a new tour for 2025 called the S&S Cycle Vintage Tour, featuring six talented builders...

Customs on the Coast: 21st Annual David Mann Chopperfest

Ventura, California, is a low-key surf town that’s north of Los Angeles and south of Santa Barbara. Its county fairgrounds occupy a slice of...

ZZ Top to Play Sturgis Buffalo Chip Kickoff Party, Aug. 1

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip continues to add top-notch musical acts to its 2025 schedule. The latest addition is the classic rock band ZZ Top,...

March 2025

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.

Daytona Bike Week Kicks Off Feb. 28

Daytona Bike Week is preparing to kick off on Feb. 28 and will run till March 9. The 84th iteration of one of the...

Gene Simmons Band to Perform at Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Aug. 3

Gene Simmons, former frontman of the iconic rock band KISS, is scheduled to perform at the Buffalo Chip during the 2025 Sturgis Rally on...

Joe Rocket Ballistic Ultra Women’s Motorcycle Gloves Review 

At home, I have a dedicated motorcycle gear closet that contains my jackets, pants, boots, and gloves, as well as my husband’s gear. And...

America’s 9/11 Ride

Better late than never is what we thought when we received this article about a terrific charity ride to benefit first responders in remembrance...

February 2025

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...

2025 Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Preview

Milwaukee’s biggest biker party is set to go off this July, and the event’s headlining musical acts were announced today. The annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming...

Real Deal Revolution Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Supporting Women in Skilled Trades

Real Deal Revolution, the nonprofit organization with a mission to “revolutionize the perception of skilled trades and women’s roles in them,” celebrated its 10th...

2025 Honda CB300R Review 

When it was time to swap the Honda Rebel 1100T DCT test bike for something new to review, I watched as the bagger-styled cruiser...

January 2025

The January 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived! Testing the new 2025 Indian Scout Bobber on the hilly streets of San Francisco. Photo by...

AIMExpo 2 Wheel Custom Showcase Builders Announced

The first five custom builders have been selected to display their works at AIMExpo’s 2 Wheel Custom Showcase, where their latest showpieces will be...

Bikes and Bombers: Lyon Air Museum Motorcycle Show 

Riding a motorcycle is like flying in two dimensions, so it’s a natural collaboration to combine bikes and aircraft for a motorcycle show. The...

2025 Quail Motofest Preview

Previously known as The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, the swanky event held in Carmel, California has been rebranded as The Quail Motofest. The 2025 event...

American Rider December 2024

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.

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Concert Announcement

The 85th Sturgis Rally will take place Aug. 1-10, 2025, and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip has announced Five Finger Death Punch will take the...

December 2024

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...

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Updates Its 2024 Season

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum capped off its 2024 season with news about strong attendance and significant contributions to the economy of Sturgis and the...

American Rider November 2024

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. 

November 2024

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...

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Charity Events Raise $530K – A New Sturgis Record 

Despite what Hollywood might have you to believe, the bikers who travel to Sturgis, South Dakota, in droves every August prove themselves to be...

2024 Chix at the Crossroads by AMCA Riveter Chapter: Women’s Antique Motorcycle Ride

The 2024 Chix at the Crossroads all-women antique motorcycle ride was a big success for the AMCA Riveter Chapter, organizer of the two-week event....

American Rider October 2024

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.

2024 Fuel Cleveland Motorcycle Show

Fuel Cleveland is a fun and friendly motorcycle show in northern Ohio that organizers created to “honor the industry and its crafts by carefully...

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2024

Pesky rain showers couldn’t dampen the spirits of more than 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts who showed up for The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Held near Carmel,...

October 2024

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...

Sturgis Rally After-movie From Buffalo Chip

The Sturgis Rally is the most iconic biker gathering in the world, and attending it means something different depending on what experiences you pursue...
2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide