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Europe’s Honda NT1100 Gets Updates for 2025

Honda’s latest NT1100 sport-tourer, a beloved gem across Europe, has been spruced up for 2025. The kicker? It’s still not coming to North America. Launched in 2022, the NT1100 has sold over 12,000 units in Europe and claimed the title of top sport-touring bike for 2023. Yet, Honda keeps its stateside fans wanting.

The Suzuki GSX-8R Gets New Colors for 2025

There’s something about the middleweight segment of motorcycles that hits just right. It’s a sweet spot where power meets agility, and the latest crop of 650cc to 900cc bikes is proving that point over and over again. One standout in this crowd? Suzuki’s GSX-8R, a sportbike that shares its DNA with the GSX-8S and V-Strom 800. This machine is Suzuki’s way of saying, “Yeah, we still got it,” while adding fuel to the fire of an already thriving middleweight sportbike class, now dominated by parallel-twin engines.

Check Out the Triumph TF 450-RC

Well, it was teased, and now it’s here. Enter the Triumph TF 450-RC, their latest 450cc motocrosser, named after the GOAT himself, Ricky Carmichael. This isn’t just a sticker-and-name collaboration either—Carmichael was in the trenches, helping design this machine to rip through tracks. Coming to a dealership near you in February, this beauty will set you back $10,995.

Check Out the New 2025 GasGas EC 300 GP

GasGas, known for its racing prowess, is bringing a real gem to the dirt with the 2025 EC 300 GP, their first special-edition enduro. And this bike isn’t just another off-roader—it’s a tribute to every GasGas champion who’s ever snagged an enduro world title. Wrapped in a bold, 90s-inspired livery that echoes Paul Edmondson’s 1994 championship-winning machine, this thing is sharp, sleek, and ready to stir up some serious nostalgia.

The U.S. Government’s Proposed Ban Could Kick CFMoto and Kove Out of the United States

Well, here we go again. In the ongoing game of geopolitical chess, the U.S. has turned its gaze toward the world of motorcycles, with a new set of proposed rules that could see certain foreign brands like CFMoto and Kove banned by 2027. And it’s all thanks to that magic word: “connected.”

The DesertX Rally Takes On the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally

In the blistering heat of the Mexican desert, where the horizon shimmers and the sand never seems to end, the Ducati DesertX Rally found itself in its natural element—the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.

The 2025 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe Gets New Colors

Ah, Kawasaki, you’ve gone and done just what I wanted. You’re bringing the right color schemes to the good old USA. Kawasaki’s latest green and black beauty, the Z900RS Cafe, is gracing American shores. Yes, the same retro-styled stunner cafe racer that made hearts race in Indonesia last summer is now ready for your garage.

Check Out the New 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801

The new Husqvarna Vitpilen 801, the “White Arrow,” follows the Svartpilen 801 as a stylish roadster with performance borrowed from the KTM 790 Duke. Underneath, it shares the same 799cc parallel-twin engine, producing a potent 105 horsepower and 64 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed transmission and adjustable ride modes. But where the Svartpilen goes for a rugged, scrambler vibe, the Vitpilen opts for sharper, more aggressive lines and a lower, sportier riding position.

The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX Officially Enters the Arena

Kawasaki’s did it, just like I said. It turned up the heat in the two-wheeled world with the official announcement of the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX. You’d think stuffing a bigger engine in there might balloon the price, but no, Kawasaki’s kept it steady at $13,699, just like the outgoing Ninja 1000SX. Now, if you’re looking for something a little more dressed up, there’s an SE version with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes, all for a neat $15,399.

The 2025 Ducati Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition Will Come Soon

Ducati’s Scrambler is turning ten, and what better way to celebrate than with a special edition? Enter the 2025 Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition, confirmed by none other than the California Air Resources Board.