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Check Out the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S

BMW’s latest spin on an old legend, the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S, is a love letter to the iconic R 80 G/S—the bike that practically birthed adventure touring.

Gone is the “Urban” pretense of the R nineT variant, and in its place is a machine that means business, with a 21-inch front wheel, longer suspension travel, and off-road-ready ergonomics.

Yamaha Unveils New Y’s Gear Upgrades for 2025 XSR900

Yamaha’s XSR900 is the kind of machine that turns heads and twists throttles—a modern performance monster wrapped in a skin of cool. But Yamaha knows their riders aren’t the kind to leave well enough alone.

Enter Y’s Gear, the Yamaha factory’s own in-house custom shop, answering the call of those who want their bike to look as fast as it rides.

Check Out the 2026 Triumph TF 450-E and TF 250-E

Triumph is charging into the enduro scene with the 2026 TF 450-E and TF 250-E, two dirt-slinging machines built to race and ready to rip.

Developed with input from off-road motorcycling legends Iván Cervantes and Paul Edmondson, these bikes aren’t just for show—they’re primed for the trenches of EnduroGP competition.

Yamaha Returns to Suzuka 8 Hours With Retro Livery and Championship Ambitions

Yamaha is back, baby. After a five-year absence from the Suzuka 8 Hours, the bLU cRU is rolling into Japan’s most grueling endurance race like they never left. And they’re doing it in style.

To celebrate 70 years of speed, Yamaha’s factory squad is bringing out the big guns—a race-prepped YZF-R1 dressed in a livery that’ll make old-school fans misty-eyed.

The Bimota KB4RC Cafe Racer Will Go On Sale March 25

The Bimota KB4RC is proof the company never does anything boring—part cafe racer art, part engineering flex, and entirely lust-worthy.

The Bimota machine is a cocktail of Italian craftsmanship and Japanese muscle, blending a hand-assembled chassis with Kawasaki’s snarling 1,043cc inline-four. That’s 140 horses wrapped in a lightweight frame, tuned not just for speed but for sheer riding pleasure.

The Auction of Energica: The Whole Company Is For Sale For Cheap

The electric motorcycle business ain’t for the faint of heart. Ask Energica. Once a promising name in the EV world, now another tombstone in the growing graveyard of electric bike companies. Lack of funding, dwindling sales, or just bad business—take your pick, but the result is the same. Now the auction of Energica is happening.

Energica threw in the towel last October, unable to pay off its creditors or secure a financial lifeline. Now, the whole operation is up for grabs, set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Ola Electric Charges Ahead: Market Expansion, Motorcycles, and Coming Profitability

Ola Electric is gearing up for a significant leap in its growth trajectory, with the much-anticipated launch of its motorcycles set for late March or early April.

With an eye on expanding its product range and market reach, the company is poised for robust market share growth, currently holding a 28% share as of February. According to Ola Electric’s CFO Harish Abichandani, improving distribution networks will be key to continued success, driving further market share gains.

Husqvarna Now Offers 4-Year Warranty

Husqvarna has raised the stakes for rider confidence. Their new Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty isn’t just a handshake and a promise—it’s a 4-year, no-cost safety net for select models, covering the Norden 901, Norden 901 Expedition, Svartpilen 801, and Vitpilen 801. That means four years of adventure, backed by Husqvarna’s commitment to quality.

Unlike your typical warranty, this one stays with the bike, making secondhand Husqvarna buyers just as lucky as the first owners.

BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS, R 1300 RT Will Come in 2026

BMW’s at it again, playing its favorite game of “How Many Bikes Can We Build from One Engine?” The BMW R 1300 GS got things rolling, but we all knew it wouldn’t be long before that 1,300cc Boxer found its way into a few siblings.

Thanks to some fresh EPA paperwork, we now have proof: the R 1300 R, R 1300 RS, and R 1300 RT are on their way for 2026. That’s a naked roadster, a faired sport-tourer, and a full-dress tourer, all borrowing from the GS’s playbook—whether they’ll get the same 145-horsepower punch remains to be seen.

The Honda NT1100, CB750 Hornet, and CB1000 Hornet SP Finally Hit the US

Well, it took long enough. For years, American riders watched from across the Atlantic as Honda rolled out some of its best bikes—only to keep them locked away in European showrooms. But patience, as they say, is a virtue, and it’s finally paying off.

Three of Honda’s most anticipated motorcycles are heading to the U.S.: the NT1100 sport-tourer, the CB750 Hornet middleweight streetfighter, and the CB1000 Hornet SP. This was rumored before, but now it’s official.