HomeTypeSport Motorcycle Reviews

Sport Motorcycle Reviews

Suzuki Announces First Motorcycles in 2024 Lineup

Suzuki Motor USA has announced its first group of 2024 motorcycles: the Suzuki GSX-R750 sportbike, the DR650S and DR-Z400S dual-sports, and the DR-Z400SM supermoto. These...

2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X | First Look Review

Triumph has announced that two all-new models featuring a single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled engine will join the company’s Modern Classics lineup for 2024. The 2024...

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | First Look Review

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R supersport gets a major update for model year 2024 in terms of efficiency, usability, and looks. Some of the changes...

2024 BMW M 1000 XR Prototype | First Look Review

As part of BMW Motorrad’s 100th anniversary, the company has unveiled a prototype of the newest model in its M lineup: the M 1000...

Honda Announces All-New 2023 Honda SCL500, Updated 2024 Models

In a reported nod to Honda's history, dating all the way back to the 1960s when the CL72 and CL77 were offered, American Honda...

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...

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S | Video Review

In this video review, we test the all-new 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S, a middleweight naked sportbike powered by a 776cc 4-stroke DOHC parallel-Twin that's also...

2023 Yamaha MT-09 SP | First Ride Review

In January of this year, EIC Greg Drevenstedt asked me what was on my list of “riding resolutions” for 2023. I had heard about...

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...

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R and RS | Video Review

We review the updated and upgraded Triumph Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS, which hit a sweet spot in the sporty...

2023 CFMOTO 450SS | First Look Review

CFMOTO USA has announced the newest addition to its 2023 lineup: the CFMOTO 450SS. The company says the light-midweight sportbike is “poised to be...

2023 Yamaha MT-10 | Tour Test Review

Some rides are more challenging than others. Sometimes we seek out the challenge, and sometimes the challenge finds us. It was a little of...

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R/RS | First Ride Review 

The updated and upgraded Triumph Street Triple 765 hits a sweet spot in the sporty motorcycle market. It’s comfortable enough for commuting and light-duty...

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...

2023 Suzuki GSX-S750Z and GSX250R | First Look Review 

Suzuki has announced it is rounding out the 2023 lineup with the return of the GSX-S750Z ABS, GSX-S750Z, and GSX250R ABS. Suzuki says the...

A Century of Supercharged and Turbocharged Motorcycles

Contributor Erik Slaven takes us on a ride through a century's worth of history on supercharged and turbocharged motorcycles, the Wonder Twins of forced...

2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR | First Look Review

In 2018, Kawasaki distinguished itself from Honda and Yamaha by bumping displacement of its entry-level sportbike up from 300cc to 400cc with the introduction...

Arch Motorcycle 1s | First Ride Review

Pragmatic riders may scoff at a motorcycle like the new Arch Motorcycle 1s. After all, there are several sporty cruisers on the market that...

Moto Morini Enters U.S. Market with Headquarters in California

The Italian motorcycle brand Moto Morini recently announced the company’s entrance into the American market. The addition of the United States increases Moto Morini’s...

Honda Announces More 2023 Returning Models

In addition to previous announcements from Honda about new and returning models for 2023, including the all-new 2023 Rebel 1100T DCT “bagger” model, the...

2023 BMW S 1000 RR and M 1000 R | First Ride Review

A quick glance at the speedometer revealed it was displaying 175 mph before I hit the brakes hard for the upcoming right-hand turn –...

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...

News & Reviews