If you want LiveWire’s Alpinista to behave like a gas motorcycle with long range and fast fill-ups, you’d be looking at the newest and sportiest Arrow S2-powered electric all wrong. On an electric motorcycle aimed at urban users, expectations need to shift. Riding as long as you want until you are sore and tired is not a reality; because...

For those who burn through tires like crazy and are handy in the garage, a home tire-changing setup should be a serious consideration. Tires are expensive enough on their own, but then add on the dealer’s labor and it can typically tack on another $200 to the bill. We have an excellent professional hydraulic tire-changing machine in the Cycle...

Triumph has done something a little bit special in producing a race version of its new road-going Daytona 660. Yes, manufacturers have produced race versions of production streetbikes before but the Triumph project differs from most because all the race components necessary to transform it into a razor-sharp track tool are available to the public via Triumph’s website or...

Today’s superbikes are awash with sophisticated electronics and rider aids, and none showcases the most advanced and fiendishly cunning systems better than Ducati’s new 2025 Panigale V4 S. The rider aids and electronics on this, let’s not forget, road-going machine have been developed, tested, and proven in MotoGP and World Superbikes. It embraces technologies used by Stoner, Rossi, Dovizioso,...

6D Helmets has been protecting riders since 2011. Approaching head safety from a unique angle, the brand’s “suspension for your head” design philosophy challenges traditional methods used by competing helmet manufacturers. The ATR-3 is the latest generation of 6D’s premier off-road helmet. Building on the success of its predecessor, the ATR-2, the new helmet further reduces angular acceleration, increases...

A detailed review of the 2022 Honda CBR500R, discussing its powerful engine, agile handling, and impressive features.

The 2022 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is a classic American touring motorcycle with a rich history. It features a powerful 107ci V-twin engine, producing 93 HP and 111 lb-ft of torque. The bike has a low seat height, making it accessible to riders of various skill levels. Its iconic design, complete with a large fairing and hard saddlebags, provides excellent wind protection and storage capacity. The Electra Glide also boasts advanced technology, including a touchscreen display, navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity. Overall, the 2022 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is an excellent choice for long-distance touring, offering a comfortable ride, ample power, and timeless style.

Triumph Speed Twin is a name that has survived since before the outbreak of World War II when the 500cc 5T version was produced between 1938 and 1940. After the war, it continued to be produced until the mid-’60s. Currently there are two variations of the open-class Speed Twin, the 1200 and 1200 RS, and then this new Speed...

Cruisers on a racetrack—who would do such a thing? Harley-Davidson. The CVO Road Glide ST is inspired by the MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Championship. This performance touring cruiser is equipped with The Motor Company’s largest production V-twin, the 121 High Output engine with CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) packaging and race-inspired bling. A quick glance at the 2024 Harley-Davidson...

When we think of classic British bikes, most of us instinctively default to Triumph. This pervading sense of the manufacturer’s rich history of cool and rebelliousness is one solid reason why its recent generations of Modern Classics have been such a success story. From the “new” Bonneville and Thruxton to the Scrambler, Bobber, and Speed Twin range—not to forget...

Pierer Mobility updated its small-displacement motorcycles for 2024, including the KTM 390 Duke, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, and Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. The latter are nearly identical while KTM, the Ready to Race brand, features stiffer suspension settings, Track mode, and launch control. But all three share the same chassis, suspension, and engine. Separating the Vitpilen 401 and the Svarpilen 401 is...

Triumph’s Speed 400 is the British manufacturer’s latest entry into the lightweight category. Designed in England but built in India, the Speed 400 costs just over $5,000. A recent price bump brings MSRP from $4,995 to $5,195. Its styling and design are inspired by the Speed Twin 1200, but the 400′s smaller engine, reduced curb weight, and lower price make...

Adventure bikes might be the best form of motorcycling—current market trends reflect this. The ADV segment has boomed in recent years as manufacturers continue to develop and produce new models while the riding public snaps them up. Every major OEM from Japan and Europe—even Harley-Davidson—offers at least one adventure bike. So for Kove, a small, relatively new manufacturer, it’s...

Indian Motorcycle’s 101 Scout is the brand’s most performance-rich cruiser, edging out the Sport Chief in power, weight, and componentry. Indian updated the Scout platform for 2025 with a larger 1,250cc liquid-cooled engine, a new steel tube front frame, and an adjustable electronics suite. The Scout Classic, Scout Bobber, Super Scout, and Sport Scout receive different styling, but performance is...

When it comes to choosing a Husqvarna, you’re spoilt for choice these days thanks to the KTM-owned manufacturer’s habit of providing not just one but two variants of each new model. Should you opt for a single-cylinder 125 or 401, or this, the all-new twin-cylinder 801? Any way you go, you get a brace of options: Vitpilen or Svartpilen....