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American Rider September 2023

ON THE COVER: The classic American rivalry stretching back more than a century is featured in this issue, including the battles between Harley-Davidson Road Glides and Indian Challengers on the street and on the racetrack.

2023 CFMOTO 450SS | First Ride Review 

Earlier this year, we tested the 2023 CFMOTO 300SS, a small and capable sportbike that is the company’s bestseller worldwide. Next up the ladder...

American Rider August 2023

ON THE COVER: It’s Indian versus Harley again, with Indian’s Sport Chief going head to head against the venerable Harley-Davidson Low Rider S. Photo by Kevin Wing.

Motorcycle Camping Tips…From the Backyard?

You’ve packed your moto camping kit. You’ve loaded up your luggage. You zip up your moto jacket and step out into…your backyard? When it...

American Rider July 2023

ON THE COVER: A bunch of heavy hitters in our Chopper Friends Throwdown cover story, with Xavier Muriel (Providence Cycle Worx) and Brandon Hoffman in the front row. In the back row are Ari Levenbaum (Law Tigers), Tom Keefer (Franklin Church Choppers Inc.), Brian Klock (Klock Werks), Justin Umbs (Stellar Cycles/Superstition H-D), Chris Callen (Cycle Source), Jason Mook (Deadwood Custom Cycles), Fred “Flash” Van de Perre (Bikers Against Bullies), and Rick Hoffman. Photo by Olivier Touron. 

Anna Grechishkina: World Record Motorcyclist, Ukrainian Patriot

Somewhere deep in the cold, black night, the unlit train passed from one world to another – from a place of beauty and light...

American Rider June 2023

ON THE COVER: The Springer fork is both vintage and timeless, with a brilliant ornateness not seen in modern telescopic forks. This magical image was captured by Olivier Touron during Arizona Bike Week.

2023 CFMOTO 300SS | First Ride Review 

Last year, CFMOTO returned to the U.S. market with a seven-model lineup. The company’s list of models has since grown to 10, ranging from...

Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders: Seat Height 31-31.9 Inches

Choices for smaller, affordable motorcycles are growing, and that’s good news for riders looking for a fun bike that won’t break the bank. Whether...

Biker Belles Women’s Day at Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Aug. 8

Once again, women motorcyclists will be gathering in Sturgis this year for the Biker Belles Women’s Day on Tuesday, August 8. Harley-Davidson and many...

American Rider May 2023

ON THE COVER: A humble 883 Sportster was transformed into this stunning street-tracker by Bill Brosius as a tribute to his ailing father, Jay. Photo by Bill Brosius.

2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | First Ride Review 

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is an urban prowler, designed to explore the concrete jungle with grace and agility. We tested this new roadster...

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S | First Ride Review

I’m the kind of shopper who likes to have it all in one package if I can. I love a bike that excels in...

Renting a Yamaha Star Bolt from EagleRider

One of the best ways to explore a new area is from the seat of a motorcycle. However, it isn’t always practical to ride...

American Rider April 2023

ON THE COVER: As the title-winning bike of the King Of The Baggers championship, Indian’s Challenger earns bragging rights as the world’s raciest bagger. We pushed racer Tyler O’Hara off his bike so we could take it for hot laps at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Photo by Garth Milan.

Street Survival at the BMW U.S. Rider Academy

When I accepted the assistant editor position at Rider, I expected to ride motorcycles outside of what I was used to. That was one...

Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders: Seat Heights 30-30.9 Inches 

Walking into a dealership as a shorter rider, or as someone who just wants a smaller ride, can feel a little limiting. You stroll...

‘Get in the Driver’s Seat’ Initiative by BRP

International Women’s Day is March 8, and BRP, the powersports company that owns Can-Am, Sea-Doo, and other brands, is celebrating while making a difference...

American Rider March 2023

ON THE COVER: Harley-Davidson’s VL series is often overshadowed by the J/JD and Knucklehead, so Panhead Jim takes us for a ride on his VL to shine a light on its important role in MoCo history. Photo by Panhead Jim.

2023 ‘Let’s Rock This’ Women’s Moto Rally

Spring will be here before we know it, so it’s time to start planning your next riding season! Here at Woman Rider, we’re filling...

Babes in the Dirt at MotoVentures

A dozen women from all over the U.S. geared up and threw a leg over their dirtbikes for the Babes in the Dirt weekend...

American Rider February 2023

ON THE COVER: Paddy Snowdon’s impressive man cave hosted the inaugural Matariki Vintage Bike Show in New Zealand. Photo by Uli Cloesen.

A Girl and Her Honda Rebel

When I tell people I have a motorcycle, I get one of three responses. The first is that motorcycles are dangerous and not worth...

2022 Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST Review

The FXR is perhaps the most revered Harley-Davidson model line from the past half century, debuting in 1981 as a 1982 model. Its stout...

Sponsored Content: Lane splitting remains controversial. Can it eventually become national law?

Content provided by Slawomir Platta, Esq. The justification for lane splitting and lane filtering couldn’t be clearer: they allow motorcycles to get out ahead of...

American Rider January 2023

ON THE COVER: Roger Green had enough time during the 2022 Cross Country Chase to stop for a photo in front of the store he visited during a cross-country trip in 1996. Posing for this photo, shot by Olivier Touron, didn’t prevent him from earning the overall win.

American Rider December 2022

ON THE COVER: Editor Duke scythes the hills of Malibu aboard the most expensive production bike he’s ever straddled, the magnificent ARCH 1s. BTW, Keanu says hi!

2023 WMN Racing Women’s Motocross International to Take Place March 25

The 2023 WMN Racing Women’s Motocross International has been set for March 25 at the Glen Helen raceway in San Bernardino, California. Founded in...

Veteran Takes a 15,000-mile ‘Ride for Light’

In his intro video on the Ride for Light Facebook page, former Army paratrooper Perry Steed says there has been something he has been...

American Rider November 2022

ON THE COVER: France has been an ally of the United States since 1778 and the Revolutionary War. The alliance continues in our “American in Paris” story, which culminated with this shot of two made-in-Milwaukee Harleys in front of one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the Eiffel Tower. Photo by Shelly Denny.
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