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I always love delving into the US Patent Office's records and applications, as I feel like I'm getting a sneak peek at what's to come over the next few months. Sure, these applications are technically spoilers, but those spoilers sometimes lead to me getting more excited about a product, machine,…

Following the January 24 developments in KTM's restructuring process, KTM North America naturally wanted to assuage the concerns of its dealer network. So it sent a letter to dealers informing them of the updates learned at that most recent hearing, as well as underlining its plans to support its dealer…

Imagine a world where you have a machine with all the performance of a superbike but essentially none of the restrictive drawbacks. You can commute on this bike and even do some relatively comfortable touring. Well, the market asked for this some time ago, and the super naked class was…

Three powersport machines. In this economy?!My good sir and madam, what do you make of me? I'm not made of money! And, honestly, neither is anyone else. As more and more big brands throughout the industry contract, both on the regular motorcycle and larger powersport sides, it's becoming clearer that…

While folks in the US might not give too much thought about scooters, over in Asia, these light and nimble two-wheelers are absolutely necessary. They’re quite literally everywhere—zipping through tight streets, weaving through traffic, and carrying all sorts of things scooters don’t really have any business hauling.

It was a dark day when Kawasaki discontinued the 2-stroke back in 2007. I cried. Our writers cried. The world cried. Collectively, we bemoaned Team Green killing our favorite brappy-bois, though we understood that it's hard to build an environmentally neutral 2-stroke and make a profit. Plus, 4-strokes are just so…

Harley-Davidson hasn't had an easy time as of late. It's been dogged by contrived controversy, flagging sales, LiveWire being an anchor around its neck, and the same market contraction that all others within the industry have felt. Harley's also lost a few steps thanks to prior tariffs, and looming forthcoming…

Ducati North America is recalling certain 2025 Panigale V4 motorcycles due to a potential rear brake issue. Under certain conditions, the rear brake hose could be susceptible to heat damage. If the rear brake hose becomes heat damaged, it may cease properly functioning, which could lead to a loss of…

There's nothing that hits quite like getting your motorcycle stolen, is there? If motorbike theft is a problem where you live, then you might be glad to know that respected luggage maker Shad is now offering some sturdy disc lock options for your consideration.

Our modern world is full of tech, sometimes too much tech for many of us to make sense of. This is true pretty much everywhere, but it couldn’t be more true in the world of motorcycles. From cornering ABS to semi-active suspensions and smartphone connectivity, a lot of our bikes…

If car enthusiasts see Formula 1 as the ultimate playground for automotive engineering brilliance, MotoGP is the exact same thing, but for the two-wheeled world. It’s where motorcycle manufacturers flex the very best of what they’re capable of, and quite frankly, the breeding ground for a lot of the innovations…