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Harley Board Nominates Board Member to Replace Dude Who Resigned in Protest

The Harley-Davidson world has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, and not because it launched a wild 150 horsepower bagger. Rather, it's been in the spotlight due to its CEO Jochen Zeitz announcing his retirement, and the power play that his retirement kicked off with a former member of…

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KTM’s Factory Racing Tour Is Somehow Still Happening, Despite it Closing the Factory

For a company that lives by the motto “Ready to Race,” KTM wasn’t exactly ready for the financial faceplant it found itself in. The Austrian brand, best known for its aggressive orange machines and factory-backed dominance in everything from MotoGP to motocross, has had a hell of a time lately.

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Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Bought By Investment Group, Hopefully Saving the Company

The powersports market is all about adventure. Whether it's snowmobiles, ATVs, or Side-by-Sides, these machines let riders explore the outdoors in ways that cars and trucks just can't. One name that’s always been at the heart of this world is Arctic Cat. Known for its snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, and racing…

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Aftermarket Specialist Puig Has a Massive Catalog For the BMW R 1300 GS

When it comes to motorcycle accessories, few names carry as much weight as Puig. Based in Spain and founded back in 1964, Puig has carved out a serious reputation in the two-wheeled world. From windshields and winglets to sliders and skid plates, they’re known for creating parts that not only…

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New York Doesn't Have Any Motorcycle Riding Schools Right Now, and It's Stupid Why

I'm reminded of Jon Stewart's talk with Ezra Klein about how difficult the government made it to obtain Inflation Reduction Act funds for infrastructure projects. How it required townships to jump through 14 different hoops just to get to the point where they could conceivably begin getting those funds. And…

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This EV Motorcycle Maker Is Changing the Game With Its Battery Warranty

If you've ridden an EV motorcycle by now, you probably have some idea of how much fun they can be. As I've said before, there's something extremely intoxicating and more-ish about instantly available torque. Even if the EV motorcycle or scooter you're riding can't reach highway speeds, the fact that…

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This Yamaha Scooter's New Colors Are So Cute, I'm Screaming

Guys, I don't know how familiar you are with the Yamaha Vinoora. But if you love cute things, scooters, or both, you probably should be. Developed by Yamaha Taiwan, this adorable scooter absolutely has a face of its own, and no mistake. From its introduction in Taiwan in 2020, it…

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This Still-in-the-Crate Honda Dirt Bike Was Just Sold for $80,000, No Seriously

Honda's CR500R is one of those legendary motorcycles that just gets under your skin. The two-stroke hellion was famous in its time for being the braapiest of braapers to ever braap your local track. And it developed a reputation amongst riders and collecting aficionados alike, as everyone knew it was…

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Take a Look At This Stunning Motorcycle Concept, and It's From a Car Brand

It's important to remember your history, particularly if you're a 130-year-old Czech auto manufacturer like Škoda. Yes, that's right; if you can believe it, this car brand has been around and making vehicles since 1895. Only, it didn't start out making the cars you might know it for.

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This Company Is Keeping 100-Year-Old Motorcycles Alive With 3D Printing

For anyone who’s spent time around vintage motorcycles, there’s a certain magic that modern bikes just can’t match. The clatter of an old V-twin firing to life, the raw mechanical feel of a hand-shift gearbox, the smell of oil and leather—these machines are rolling history books. But for all their…

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KTM Stops Motorcycle Production Again, Says It Doesn't Have Enough Parts

KTM, KTM, KTM. When will this all end for KTM? Honestly, that's super unclear, as it was recently discovered that the Austrian manufacturer wouldn't be able to pay back the 600 million euros in debts next month, a timeline a figure it had negotiated with its creditors when it restructured…

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There's a Charity Motorcycle Ride to Support Amputees Happening Next Month

Trauma can come in two forms, at least when you're involved in an accident. The first is the accident itself and toll it reaps on your body. My father nearly lost his leg forty years ago from a stump chipping accident. But there's a secondary toll, too. That one occurs…

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Because More People Want to Use Their UTVs, Can-Am Launches Utility Demo Tour

I've been on this drumbeat for ages now, but modern pickups are just too expensive. Too expensive to purchase, too expensive to maintain, and too expensive to fix when you break something. I see it all the time in my little hamlet. Folks with HD and half-tons that look immaculate.…

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South Korea Wants To Convert Old Gas Scooters To Electric, and Will Pilot a Program

In countries like South Korea, motorcycles aren’t just weekend toys or leisure rides—they’re essential tools of daily life. In cities like Seoul, delivery riders zip between alleyways and apartment blocks, getting food, packages, and even groceries to customers in record time. With narrow streets and dense traffic, scooters are often…

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Is India About To Lift Its Tariff On Large Displacement Bikes Like Harleys?

As you might already be aware, if we're talking about countries where the most new motorcycles are sold each year, then India frequently tops the charts. How many bikes are we talking about? In FY 2024, motorcycle buyers in India snapped up 18 million units (that's 'million' with an 'm').

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Elon Musk's DOGE Controls Your Public Lands Now

DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency—controls your public lands now. I wish I was kidding, but on April 17th, supposed Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum handed Elon Musk the entirety of America's accumulated public lands. That includes national parks, Bureau of Land Management, and Forestry lands, as well as the…

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Sound Up: Listen to Yamaha's New V4 MotoGP Engine Scream

Last week, Yamaha took to Spain to test its secretive V4 MotoGP motor and, finally, we've heard what Team Blue's new engine sounds like. My takeaway? It ain't that glorious crossplane. But time and tide wait for no man, and Yamaha had to respond to everyone else.

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Suzuki Gives the Hayabusa New Colors Again, But When Will It Give It an Overhaul?

Suzuki just dropped three new color options for the 2025 Hayabusa, and they look great. There’s a green one, a blacked-out one, and a silver one with blue accents. Neat. But let’s be real: the Hayabusa doesn’t need new paint to be exciting.

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This Race Suit Just Snagged World Class Certification, But With Zero Leather

There’s been a noticeable shift in the motorcycle world lately. More riders are tuning into electric bikes, biodegradable cleaners are becoming a thing, and yeah—even gear is getting the eco treatment.

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Sea-Doo Might Be Building an Electric Hydrofoil Surfboard

The current motto for Canadian powersport manufacturer Bombardier (BRP) is "Powersports and nothing else." That's not exactly true, as the company's actual motto is "Adventure by design." But in recent months, as the market has shrunk, global economic turmoil has taken hold, and everyone's tightened their belts, the manufacturer has…

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What If Your Classic, Vintage Vespa Could Easily Go Electric?

Several years ago, the Piaggio Group got right on board the EV train, offering up the Vespa Elettrica to satisfy a growing need in the international scooter market. And it's a nice-looking scooter, no question; full of the kind of styling that fans of modern Vespas already know and love.

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KTM To Stop Selling CFMoto Motorcycles In Europe, But Is Bajaj the Reason Why?

Think back, if you can, to early January. Back then, times were extremely uncertain for KTM, and no one quite knew what would come of the mega Austrian brand's struggles. Opinions are naturally wide and varied among any group of people, but generally speaking, no one wants to see an…

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Condition 1's Hard Cases Wants Pelican's Lunch Money, and Just Might Get It

Durability is tantamount to gear in the outdoor space. Far more than most other arenas as gear has to deal with weather, abuse, regular use, and generally as if it were the rug that separates your garage from your home. In essence, outdoor gear has to be tough as nails.…

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This New E-Bike Might Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need, Supposedly Goes Anywhere

In cities across Europe and Asia, personal mobility has already taken a sharp turn toward two wheels, many of them electric. From the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam to the megacities of Southeast Asia, e-bikes have become a staple in everyday life. They’re efficient, affordable, and easy to live with, especially…

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Imagine Not Being Able to See While Riding This Motorcycle, and Then Getting Shot At

Technicals, i.e. improvised machines of war, have a long and storied history. In every theater of war, folks will always make do with what they have and make their machines either safer to traverse battlefields on, or more lethal. You could conceivably say that the elephants used by Hannibal were…

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