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KTM’s journey has been one wild ride, as it grew from a modest repair shop in 1934 to becoming one of Europe’s biggest motorcycle makers. Just a few years ago, its 125 lineup, especially the 125 Duke and RC 125, was a game changer. These entry-level bikes helped countless riders…

Despite the reversals, the sliding backward into internal combustion engines, and the rhetoric around electric vehicles, they're probably the future. And not just because the Earth is warming at an alarming rate. 

Adventure riding isn’t just about exploring the unknown anymore. It’s a lifestyle, an aesthetic, a carefully curated Instagram grid of dust-covered motorcycles, rugged landscapes, and, of course, high-end gear that says, “I take my adventures seriously.” Brands like Klim, Touratech, and Wunderlich don’t just sell motorcycle equipment—they sell status. If…

The Yamaha R9 is hands down the coolest sportbike to come out in years. Yeah, I’m biased, I’ll admit that upfront, but tell me another manufacturer that’s done what Yamaha just did. Instead of watering down a middleweight with budget components or an uninspiring engine, they went all in and…

The second phase of Ducati's play for two-wheel off-road domination is here. We're about to see the race debut of the Desmo250 MX, which represents the second step in Ducati's motocross plan, and if its first step is anything to go by, riders and race fans are in for something…

Carl Eliason was like many people born with a disability; dedicated to not letting it interfere with his fun. Born with a club foot, Eliason's medical issue essentially made it impossible for him to follow his friends and family out into the Wisconsin woods during the winter to hunt, fish,…

The middleweight motorcycle segment is on fire right now. With more riders looking for that perfect blend of power, agility, and everyday usability, manufacturers are throwing everything they’ve got at this category. And BMW Motorrad isn’t sitting this one out.

Conservationist Randy Newberg calls U.S. public lands "The greatest accumulation of undistributed wealth on the planet." And while I tend to agree with him on most topics, I think I somewhat disagree with the term "undistributed." Because, well, it's our public land. It's been distributed to us.

Guys, I say this with all the possible love in my heart, but what you're about to watch is probably the most ADHD motorcycle drag racing video ever. To be clear, that's by no means a bad thing. Honestly, I think that makes it incredibly relatable. If you've ever spent…

If you've worked on both bikes and cars, then you already know that one significant pro of taking apart bikes is that they are, generally speaking, a whole lot smaller. In many ways, that makes it both easier and more practical to start wrenching on a bike than a car…

It's a strange time in the powersports world lately, with some companies definitely faring better than others. Among the ones having a particularly tough time last year was Polaris, which already instituted cost cuts in 2024 that included cutting about 10 percent of its employees.