First Look: BMW’s M 1000 RS Is the Most Powerful Hyper Naked Ever
We got up close and personal with BMW's new M 1000 RS at EICMA. This is what a 218 hp hyper naked looks like.
First Look
The Monday Gate Drop Column Presented By Yamaha Motor Canada
Greetings! Welcome to this cool and wet mid-November edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column. This week’s column is once again brought to you by the awesome folks at Yamaha Motor Canada. Star Racing Yamaha rider Cole Davies is currently dominating the SX2 class in the Australian S…
Benelli Just Brought Back Its Legendary Triple Motorcycle. It's Packing Some Seriously Wild Tech
Benelli's wildest EICMA reveal has a 14,000-rpm three-cylinder with, moving winglets and enough fancy hardware to make the Europeans nervous.
November 2026
The November 2026 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived! On the cover: Expect the unexpected. Photo courtesy of Buell Subscribe Now Additional stories in the November 2026 issue of Rider Magazine . Stiletto or Swiss Army? | First Ride 2026 Triumph Trident 660 & Tiger Sport 660 An E…
Ducati preview Desmo250 EDS enduro as road-legal 250 joins off-road range from July 2027
Ducati have used Eicma to preview the Desmo250 EDS, a 250cc four-stroke enduro bike that will join their fast-expanding off-road range in Europe from July 2027 as part of the 2028 model...
Dixon: “The new Honda is impressive: with the old one, you couldn’t feel a thing.”
“This CBR is a huge step forward; it’s completely different from before: I know we can fight for the win.”
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Norton’s New 450 Urban Duo: Smooth-Looking A2-Compliant Bikes
The A2 category is where all the action is these days. Machines in this learner-friendly category are legal for Euro/Brit riders who’ve on from piddly A1-legal 125s, and the machines are also aspirational for riders in developing markets, who are paying the bills by buying in vol…
Also covered by Visordown, MCNews Australia, Motorcycle News (MCN), RideApart
2027 Honda CRF450R – First Ride Impressions at Spring Creek MX
Words by: Chris Pomeroy Photos by: Simon Cudby To understand the full scope of changes Honda has made to the 2027 CRF450R platform, we first have to go back a few years and look at the evolution of this already successful bike. Since 2023, Honda has been steadily refining both th…
Yamaha offers glimpse into future plans with A2 Ténéré 4 Concept
Yamaha’s 2027 new-model launch at EICMA has given us more than just that, after the company revealed an exciting new Ténéré 4 Concept, driven by customer demand.
Yamaha Ténéré 4 Concept Brings a Smaller Adventure Bike Into View
Yamaha previews a lightweight, single-cylinder addition to its adventure lineup, with real off-road hardware and room to grow. Yamaha may finally be giving adventure riders something they’ve been asking for: a smaller, lighter Ténéré. Unveiled in Milan, Italy ahead of EICMA 2026,…
Also covered by Motorcycle News (MCN), RideApart
This Supermoto Motorcycle Is Having An Identity Crisis, And We're Here For It
The new 2027 Fantic Caballero 500 motorcycle has the attitude of a supermoto, the shoes of an adventure bike, and absolutely no interest in explaining itself.
Yamaha Breaks Cover on Tenere 400 Concept
The rumors are true: Yamaha pulled the wraps off a Tenere 400 concept on EICMA eve. Details are thin, but we have one photo from Yamaha, and this short video with bad music to help us out. What We Can Glean The new tiny Tenere looks like its upright 700cc brother, but sports a si…
New Helmet Goofin’ - Review of the new Shoei RF-1500 from a 1400 owner
Firstly, I am not an influencer, media rep, or really anyone. I am a normal American who waltzed into a store and purchased one with my galactic credits. Most importantly I am not paid or beholden to anyone besides myself. Some basic stuff out of the way - the MSRP for the base m…
Royal Enfield Wants You To Be Covered In Fleas, At Least If They're The Flying Flea EV Lineup
The first Flying Flea out of the gate, called the C6, has been impressing those who've ridden it. Will the upcoming S6 Scrambler do the same?
Seems Like Moto Guzzi Made Its Newest Motorcycle Just For Me. Is It Made For You, Too?
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love a strong, good-looking naked middleweight. The V7 is great, but this is tailored for everyday.
Riding The All-New 15,000 RPM Ducati Desmo250 MX
Watch Kris Keefer's first ride: "Do you want to prove to your girlfriend on the side of the track that you're a fast rider? Ride this bike and rev it. It loves to live there."
Benda Chinchilla 300 + Arch Motorcycle Jesse Merriman
Benda motorcycles are beginning to make a ripple on US shores with four intriguing and competitive models, courtesy of its partnership with Keeway Group . We were impressed with the Napoleonbob 500 and have now gotten our gloves on the persuasive, entry-level 2026 Benda Chinchill…
The Monday Gate Drop Column Presented By Yamaha Motor Canada
Greetings! Welcome to this late October edition of the Monday Gate Drop Column, presented as always by the awesome folks at Yamaha Motor Canada. For the past several weeks, I’ve been doing some endurance testing on the new 2027 YZ250F, and so far it just keeps getting better. For…
Yamaha's 2027 850cc MotoGP bike is “like swapping brands”
Augusto Fernandez says Yamaha's new 850cc MotoGP prototype is dramatically different from the current V4.
WorldSBK champion tests next-gen Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
Jonathan Rea tests Honda’s next-generation CBR1000RR-R Fireblade alongside Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra.
VIDEO: Cooper Webb hits the supercross track for the first time on his Husqvarna
Cooper Webb has started a new chapter in his career. The American has taken his Husqvarna onto the supercross track for the first time, and in his latest video, he shows how his first laps on the new bike are going. With a new bike and different settings, Webb’s main priority is …
Rea debuts the new 2027 Honda Fireblade: MotoGP aerodynamics and Brembo brakes.
Jonathan Rea rode the new Honda with a camouflage livery to hide the technical updates. MotoGP-inspired aerodynamic ducts are visible, and the bike debuts Michelin tyres and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes.
Beta's New Trials Bikes Prove You Don't Need Horsepower To Make Motorcycling Ridiculous
Forget horsepower wars. These tiny two-strokes will humble you before you even reach second gear.
FOX MX27 Launch Barcelona: All the Latest News from the FOX MX27 Collection with Nick Leerkes
At the invitation of FOX Racing Europe, Nick Leerkes travelled to Barcelona for the exclusive launch of the new FOX MX27 collection. At Rocco’s Ranch in Spain, he had the opportunity not only to take a closer look at FOX Racing’s latest motocross gear, but also to put it to the t…