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LiveWire Starts U.S. Deliveries of 2027 S4 Honcho Trail

LiveWire has started sending the 2027 S4 Honcho Trail to dealers across the United States, giving the electric motorcycle brand a new entry point below its larger S2 models.

The off-road mini-moto starts at $4,999, while the street-legal S4 Honcho Street is priced at $5,499. European deliveries are expected to follow this fall.

Could BMW’s 10-Unit R 1300 GS Adventure Be Brazil’s Rarest GS?

BMW Motorrad has marked ten years of motorcycle production in Manaus, Brazil, with a very small run of special R 1300 GS Adventure models. Only 10 examples are planned, matching the number of years the factory has been building BMW motorcycles.

The anniversary bikes use green bodywork with yellow striping, giving the large adventure machine a look that is separate from BMW’s regular catalog colors. Each one also gets a top case with a black-and-green pattern on its rear panel.

Could Yamaha’s 2027 XSR155 Be the Small Retro Roadster America Has Been Missing?

Yamaha appears ready to bring the XSR155 to the United States for 2027, giving American riders a small retro-styled roadster with the proportions of a full-size motorcycle. The model surfaced in Yamaha Motor Corp. USA vehicle identification data submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The filing also suggests the XSR155 could replace the V-Star 250 as Yamaha’s road-only entry-level motorcycle here. There is no official U.S. price or launch date yet, but the model’s appearance in the 2027 data makes this more than a typical rumor.

Custom 1976 Bultaco 340 TSS by Jets Forever

Bultaco’s TSS racers were built for the sharp end of road racing, pairing light weight with increasingly potent two-stroke singles. Jets Forever’s latest machine takes that competition lineage and stretches it toward the dry-lake racer tradition, using a 340 TSS engine as the center of the design.

Built by Jeff Duval, the Montjuich Class 340 TSS Competition Client carries the name of Barcelona’s famous circuit and the spirit of Bultaco’s racing history. It looks part Grand Prix machine, part straight-line special, with a long stance that makes the polished engine and huge expansion chamber impossible to miss.

Could Zero’s XE and XB Black Bodywork Kits Make Electric Trail Bikes Look Better?

Zero Motorcycles has added a darker look to its smallest electric off-road bikes. The new black bodywork kits for the XE and XB are now listed through Zero’s accessories network, giving owners a way to replace the standard plastics without changing the bikes themselves.

The timing is interesting because the X-Line is still a relatively young branch of Zero’s lineup. These are license-free, no-shift machines aimed at dirt, gravel, and muddy trails, so a cosmetic update has to do its work through customization rather than extra performance.

Could the 2027 Can-Am Ryker Be the Three-Wheeler to Watch?

Can-Am has given the Ryker a substantial update for 2027, with changes aimed at the three-wheeler’s engine, chassis, electronics, and bodywork. The revised range keeps the format approachable while adding more equipment to the standard package.

The 2027 lineup includes the regular Ryker, the Ryker Sport, and a one-year Special Series package. That gives Can-Am a way to keep the base model near its entry point while offering a more heavily equipped version for buyers who want the extra hardware.

The Best ECE 22.06 Motorcycle Helmets Under $200

Finding a safe motorcycle helmet on a tight budget used to require major compromises on build quality and testing standards. Many cheap options relied on basic US DOT self-certification, which allows manufacturers to test their own products without independent oversight.

The widespread adoption of the ECE 22.06 safety standard changed that landscape. Helmets must now pass rigorous third-party laboratory testing, including oblique impact tests for rotational brain injury, variable-speed impact points, and high-speed visor penetration tests.

Could Honda’s 2027 CB300F Twister Be the Small Bike Brazil Actually Needs?

Honda has launched the 2027 CB300F Twister in Brazil with sharper styling, added equipment, and a powertrain that can run on petrol or ethanol. Prices start at BRL 26,880, which works out to roughly Rs. 4.93 lakh before taxes and local costs.

The update matters because Honda has kept the bike in the approachable 300cc class while giving it a few features usually associated with larger machines. There is no word yet on whether Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India plans to bring this version back after the earlier CB300F struggled in that market.

You Can Now Buy Bimota Motorcycles in the USA, Sorta

Iconic Italian boutique motorcycle manufacturer Bimota is officially returning to the United States market.

American enthusiasts can now purchase the brand’s ultra-exclusive machines through a dedicated partnership with Bimota Spirit, located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Michelin Scraps Qualifying and Intermediate Tires for 2027 WorldSBK Takeover

The Superbike World Championship is preparing for its biggest technical shakeup in over two decades. Starting in 2027, Michelin will officially replace Pirelli as WorldSBK’s exclusive, sole tire supplier.

This move completes a direct supplier swap across premier two-wheeled racing series, with Michelin departing MotoGP for WorldSBK while Pirelli moves in the opposite direction.