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Is Kawasaki Taming the Ninja H2 for 2027?

Kawasaki’s legendary supercharged Ninja H2 is getting an update for 2027, and the news comes with a caveat that’s got the internet buzzing. Fresh EPA and CARB filings reveal that the new generation might be losing more than thirty horsepower compared to the current model. That’s a significant drop for a bike positioned as the engineering pinnacle of Kawasaki’s lineup.

The 2026 Ninja H2 was certified at 228 hp at 11,500 rpm. The 2027 version, according to homologation documents, will share emissions data with the Z H2 SE, pointing to a new peak of 197 hp at 10,500 rpm. The change appears to stem from production simplification rather than pure emissions compliance, aligning the supercharged engine across both Ninja and Z model lines. That said, 197 hp is still plenty of performance for a street bike.

Is a Winged, More Powerful Suzuki GSX250R About to Return to the West?

Suzuki’s entry-level GSX250R is finally getting the update riders have been asking for, and it might be the ticket back into markets that lost it years ago.

New Chinese type-approval documents reveal an updated GSX250R with variable valve timing, a power bump, and a fresh look. It’s built in partnership with Haojue and expected to launch officially this month.

The First Long Solo Ride: What to Expect and Why It Matters

Most riders remember their first long solo ride pretty clearly. Not the whole thing, necessarily, but the feeling of it. Road trips are special.

The moment when the last familiar landmark dropped behind you and you were just out there, on your own, going somewhere on your own terms. Something shifts in that moment that’s hard to describe and harder to forget. If you haven’t done one yet, here’s what to expect.

Custom Royal Enfield INT 650 by Dan Starmer

This burly, custom 2024 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 built by Dan Starmer of Fastec Racing under the legendary UK custom shop name “Sold Out Motorcycles” is so cool.

Built for a client whose previous Interceptor had been written off in an accident, the machine completely pivots from its original blacked-out concept after the owner fell in love with a striking chrome gas tank.

Inside RevZilla’s Massive 4th of July Sale

Mid-summer is peak riding season, which makes it the absolute perfect time for motorcyclists to refresh their motorcycle gear lockers. RevZilla has launched its major 4th of July Sale, rolling out deep discounts of up to 60% off on premium riding gear, electronics, and bike parts.

Whether you are hitting the track, touring across states, or just commuting through the summer heat, this year’s holiday event features massive price cuts on top-tier industry brands.

Custom Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 by Roland Sands

Built using the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 platform, Roland Sands and his team wanted to strip away the bike’s stock cruiser identity and transform it into a high-performance street tracker that looks aggressive but remains perfectly approachable for everyday riders.

They achieved this by leaning heavily into a retro-modern hot rod aesthetic, utilizing a striking gloss black paint scheme highlighted with clean gold pinstriping.

Sedici Adventure Modular Carbon Helmet Review – Everything You Need to Know

The Sedici Adventure Modular Carbon is a dual-sport modular helmet with a 6k carbon composite shell at a mid-range price point.

The feature set is aimed at adventure riders who want a lightweight, versatile lid without moving into flagship pricing territory. Here’s what’s inside.

Custom Honda CB750F1 by Matthias Ebenhoch

Matthias Ebenhoch, a German engineer looking for an escape from his desk job, picked up a 1978 Honda CB750F1 Super Sport with a straightforward plan: spend three years and €10,000 to build a clean café racer.

Instead, between career shifts, relocations, and renovating a century-old house, the project stretched into a grueling nine-year, 1,300-hour obsession.

Video Analysis: 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Review

In this track review from Motorcycle.com, the reviewer takes the updated 2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000R through a brutal “Six Hours of Suzuki” simulation at the Monte Blanco circuit in Spain [00:17], [09:14].

This update represents a critical “welcome back” party for the Jixer 1000 in Europe (where it was dropped in 2023 due to emissions), while acting as a tiny, incremental evolution for the US market where it never left [00:32], [22:37].

Why So Many Motorcycle Riders End Up Getting Into Photography

A lot of riders start paying more attention to photography right around the time they start putting serious miles on. Not always intentionally. It usually starts with wanting to document a good road trip, or trying to show someone who doesn’t ride what a road actually looks like from the saddle. And then something clicks.

The connection between motorcycling and photography makes more sense the more you think about it. Both reward the same kind of attention.