Author: Wade Thiel

Wade started Wind Burned Eyes and runs it. He's always up for chatting, so feel free to reach out.

In Depth Review: BYKR Motorcycle Hoodie

For the last few weeks, I’ve been throwing on the BYKR Motorcycle Hoodie when I hit the road. I was eager to see if it lived up to the promise of comfort and protection.

A few weeks later, I had my answer: this BYKR Motorcycle Hoodie is quite good at what it’s designed to do. If you’re after a blend of style, safety, and everyday practicality, you could do much worse, especially at this price point. Is it perfect? No, but it has a lot of merits.

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Stefan Pierer Has Officially Resigned From KTM AG

The king is stepping back, but not too far. After 33 years at the helm, Stefan Pierer has officially resigned from KTM AG, leaving CEO Gottfried Neumeister to clean up the mess. The company has been in self-administration since November, weighed down by more than €2 billion in liabilities.

The plan? Pay creditors a 30% cash quota—about €548 million—while scrambling to raise €800 million in fresh capital. Meanwhile, KTM’s production lines have been idle since mid-December.

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The Honda Pokémon Concept Motorcycle

Honda’s engineers must have been on a serious nostalgia trip because their latest creation isn’t a high-revving superbike or a whisper-quiet EV—it’s a Pokémon. Yes, you read that right.

The Honda Koraidon Project, a collaboration with The Pokémon Company, is a full-sized, rideable version of Koraidon, the legendary creature from Pokémon Scarlet.

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Check Out the Jawa 350 Legacy Edition

Jawa Motorcycles isn’t the first name that rolls off the tongue when talking about retro-styled cruisers, but maybe it should be. Once a Czech legend, now an Indian underdog, Jawa has been quietly making waves in the mid-sized cruiser scene.

To mark the first anniversary of its modern 350, the brand has rolled out the Jawa 350 Legacy Edition—only 500 units, priced at an enticing $2,400.

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Who Saved KTM? A Mystery

KTM’s been on the ropes, bleeding cash and goodwill like a bad high-side at full lean. Insolvency, layoffs, busted camshafts, and a MotoGP team playing the corporate version of musical chairs.

The Austrian powerhouse even offloaded MV Agusta just months after taking the reins. Stefan Pierer, the man who built KTM into a juggernaut, stepped down—but only halfway, because he’s still hanging around as co-CEO.

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Rumor: BMW Could Buy KTM

BMW could buy KTM? That’s the latest rumor rattling the motorcycle world like an overworked clutch basket. And given KTM’s recent track record—denying trouble before tumbling headfirst into it—this one might have legs.

The Austrian brand has been on shaky financial ground, and with a court date looming, insiders claim BMW Motorrad is poised to take the reins.

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Check Out the Untitled Motorcycles Body Kit for the Zero FXS

Zero Motorcycles had the good sense to partner with a UK security firm to embed GPS tracking in their electric motorcycles. The system proved its worth on day one—literally—when two freshly equipped Zeros were swiped from a transport van.

The thieves didn’t even get a morning coffee before the police had them in cuffs. A rare win in the endless war against bike bandits. Enter Adam Kay of Untitled Motorcycles, a man who knows his way around a radical rebuild.

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BMW Motorrad Days Americas Are Back in 2025

If you missed the last BMW Motorrad Days Americas, don’t make the same mistake twice. For the third time ever, BMW is bringing its signature celebration of two-wheeled excellence back to the States in 2025.

What started as a centennial blowout has become a full-throttle tradition, a meeting ground for speed junkies, vintage purists, and everyday riders who just love the blue-and-white roundel.

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Incoming 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Grey Ghost Icon Model

Harley-Davidson’s upcoming 2025 Icon model is set to be a tribute to the 35th anniversary of the iconic Fat Boy, and it will be called the Fat Boy Grey Ghost.

This special edition Harley will honor the original 1990 model, known for its striking gray color and yellow highlights, making it a fitting choice for the brand’s exclusive Icon lineup.

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Bimota Roars Back into World Superbike with Kawasaki Power

It’s been a long time since Bimota last danced with the World Superbike Championship, but the Italian marque is back, draped in Kawasaki green and ready to take another crack at glory.

The Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team unveiled its 2025 colors, marking the company’s first return to the series since 2014.

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