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Honda headed up a nearly full slate of returning 2017 machines today with two new ones, the Rebel 500 and 300. Based on the...

10 Coolest Motorcycles for 2017

The 2017 model year will go down as one of the most exciting in motorcycle history. Sneak peeks of 2017 models started in late...

2017 Honda CBR1000RR | First Look Review

At the Intermot show in Germany last month, Honda unveiled a redesigned version of its flagship sportbike, the CBR1000RR SP. It makes 10 more...

2017 Honda CRF250L Rally | First Look Review

Honda today unveiled a new adventure-focused model, the 2017 CRF250L Rally. Inspired by the factory CRF450 Rally machine raced in the Dakar by Team...

2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP | First Look Review

Honda’s flagship sportbike, the CBR1000RR SP, has undergone a major redesign for 2017, resulting in 10 more horsepower, a 33-pound weight reduction and a...

Rider Comparo – 2016 Honda VFR1200X vs. 2016 Triumph Tiger Explorer XRt vs. 2016 Yamaha Super Ténéré

Over the past decade, adventure tourers have matured into a diverse segment of the motorcycle market. These days you can buy one or more...

2017 Honda X-ADV to Debut in November – Video

Honda has confirmed that it will introduce the first of a “new breed” of motorcycle for 2017 called the X-ADV. Based on the City...

The 39 Best New Bikes for Smaller Riders (and Budgets)

UPDATE (3/13/2018): Our list of best new bikes for smaller riders and budgets continues to grow. We're way beyond 39 now, but like we...

2017 Honda Grom – First Look Review

Named after a term of endearment for a talented young surfer, the playful Honda Grom 125 was an immediate hit when it debuted for...

2016 Honda VFR1200X | Road Test Review

Shortly after its groundbreaking VFR1200F sport tourer was introduced for 2010, Honda launched an adventure-styled bike for 2012 based on the same smooth and...

Video Review | 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin

The 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin remains true to its dual-sport roots. It will appeal most to adventure riders who put a high priority...

2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin | First Ride Review

Honda may be late to the adventure-bike party, but it has shown up in a big way for 2016 with two new models, the...

Honda Unveils 2016 CB500F, Announces Other Returning Models

At a special media event held in Milan ahead of the EICMA motorcycle show, Honda unveiled the updated CB500F naked sportbike, which gets an...

Retrospective: Honda CL360 Scrambler: 1974 – 1975

Back in 1972, Honda determined that its immensely successful CB/CL350 OHC twin should continue to move forward...albeit slowly. But just how much change can...

Honda Announces 2016 VFR1200X Adventure Model, Updates to NC700X and CB500X

The 2000s were the decade of the chopper, but the 2010s are the decade of the adventure bike. Nearly every major manufacturer has one...

Honda Updates CBR500R, Announces More 2016 Sportbikes

At the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), held in Orlando, Florida, on October 15-18, Honda presented most of its 2016 CBR lineup, including the...

2016 Honda CBR500R to Make World Debut at AIMExpo

American Honda has a full slate of activities planned for its display at the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), including the world debut of...

Honda Releases Pricing and Info on 2016 Models

American Honda has announced pricing for the all-new CRF1000L Africa Twin and also revealed additional details on the adventure bike. At the same time,...

Rider Comparo: 2015 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited | 2015 Honda Gold Wing | 2015 Indian Roadmaster

The onset of middle age is often a time for taking stock of how far one has come and how one measures up. Are...

2015 Honda Gold Wing

Honda developed the Gold Wing to be its flagship, a boundary-breaking example of what was possible from the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. From the...

Honda Releases Details on 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin

Honda just announced further technical details on the new CRF1000L Africa Twin adventure bike, which will arrive in Honda showrooms across the United States...

Retrospective: Honda CL175 Scrambler: 1968-1973

There certainly were lots of variations of Honda’s 175 twin over its six years on the market, from Super Sport to Motosport, with the...

Honda Bulldog

Honda Ruckus fans take note—Big Red unveiled a concept bike last March at the Osaka Motorcycle Show that looks like a grown-up version of...

Death Valley: Hitting the Hot Spots on a Honda F6B

The valley of death is a fascinating place—at least in my estimation. Having been there more than 40 times since my first visit in...

2014 Honda CB1100 Deluxe | Long-Term Review

At the very first glance, the CB1100 parked outside the Rider office had me by the eyeballs. Appraising its Candy Red paint and clean,...

Retrospective: Honda NX650: 1988-1989

Here was a slightly new approach to the widening dual-purpose market, an electric-start 650 single with a bikini fairing, a couple of plastic body...

2015 Honda NM4 DCT ABS | Road Test Review

Imagine for a moment that you’re a 20- or 30-something motorcycle designer in Japan, head swirling with futuristic ideas thwarted by practicalities. Then you’re...

American Honda Announces More 2015 Motorcycles

In September, American Honda announced new and returning motorcycles for 2015, including the 40th anniversary Gold Wing, the Gold Wing F6B, a big crop...

Honda Reveals Road-Going MotoGP and Adventure Bike Prototypes

Today at the EICMA show in Italy, Honda Motor Europe unveiled a pair of prototype models, along with Honda’s 2015 model line. The RC213V-S Prototype...

Motor Trike F6B Raptor | First Ride Review

It’s hard to fathom, but with its bright red fenders, tank cover and trunk, contrasted with a blacked-out engine area, the Motor Trike Raptor...

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