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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.

The One-Bike Garage: Why More Riders Are Ditching a Fleet for a Single Do-It-All Motorcycle

For a long time, owning multiple motorcycles was basically the goal. One bike for the commute, another for weekend canyon runs, maybe a dirt bike sitting under a cover for the occasional trail day. That mindset is quietly losing ground.

A growing number of riders are consolidating down to a single motorcycle built to handle everything: the Monday commute, a weekend tour, a gravel road that wasn’t on the map, even the odd track day. It’s not purely a money thing, though skipping a second insurance bill and a second storage spot certainly helps. It’s more that riders are rethinking what they actually need a motorcycle to do for them.

Insta360 X6 Camera Flagship Launches with 8K50fps Video and Motorcycle-Specific Audio Features

Insta360 has officially unveiled its new flagship camera, the X6, bringing major hardware and software upgrades to 360-degree action capture. Pricing starts at $699.99 for the standard package. The X6 moves the needle by pairing custom dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors with a triple AI chip system.

Delivering 33 percent more sensor area and four times the light sensitivity compared to the previous X5, the action camera captures full spherical 360-degree footage at resolutions up to native 8K at 50fps, while also offering native in-camera Dolby Vision support.