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California Signs Motorcycle Competition Permit Law for Sanctioned Events

Well, California’s gone and done it. After years of confusion, frustration, and dust-ups over off-highway competition vehicles, they’ve signed Senate Bill 708 into law. Governor Gavin Newsom put his pen to paper on September 22, ushering in a fresh permit program to replace the now-defunct Red Sticker Program, which was cut in 2021 by the California Air Resources Board.

The New KTM Automatic Transmission Is Different

KTM’s new Automated Manual Transmission or AMT (the KTM automatic transmission) system is a game-changer, marrying the thrill of manual control with the ease of automatic shifting. They’ve taken a page from Honda, BMW, and Yamaha but gone a different route, opting for a centrifugal clutch rather than relying on an actuator and ECU combo.

Check Out the 2025 Triumph Trident 660

Well, folks, it looks like Triumph’s gone and polished up its darling for 2025. The Trident 660, already a fan favorite since its 2021 debut, rolls into the new year with some key updates—nothing drastic, but enough to make you think twice before settling for anything less.

The Honda Forza 750 Maxi Scooter Gets Updates in the UK for 2025

Honda’s new 2025 Forza 750 rolls into view with a fresh coat of paint and a technical overhaul. Still running on that trusty 745cc parallel twin, borrowed from the X-ADV, it cranks out 57.8 horses and a torque-heavy 50.9lb.ft. But for those looking to stay within A2 license limits, it can be trimmed down to 47bhp. Honda’s slick DCT gearbox is back, offering semi-auto shifts without the hassle.

The New Ducati Scrambler Models for 2025: Icon Dark and Full Throttle

Ducati’s latest spin on the Scrambler line isn’t about reinvention—it’s about distillation. The Icon Dark, wrapped in a stealthy black, is for purists who like their ride stripped down to the essentials. Meanwhile, the Full Throttle storms onto the scene with a black-and-bronze getup that screams street-tracker swagger.

Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum Is Raising Money to Help With the Devastation of Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated much of the South, especially parts of North Carolina. Still, some areas and businesses got lucky. One of them is Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, and now the museum is trying to do its part to help the rest of the community.

The Sidecar Guys Are Set to Ride Over 100 Miles in Reverse

Well, buckle up and prepare to shift into reverse – literally. Matt Bishop and Reece Gilkes, better known as The Sidecar Guys, are at it again with another wild idea to break a Guinness World Record. These three-wheeled daredevils have already circled the globe via scooter and sidecar, but now they’ve set their sights on something even crazier: driving the longest distance in reverse on a motorcycle with a sidecar.

BLM Will Close Access to Trails for Off-Roaders, Furthering the March to Mess Up Public Land

Public lands—something we all cherish, right? Well, apparently not by everyone. If you’ve been paying attention to the news much, you’d know it’s more complicated than a Sunday drive. Utah’s legislature has been in a tug-of-war with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over 14 million acres. They’ve been itching to privatize it under the guise of “states’ rights,” and now the BLM has handed them a golden opportunity with its Bears Ears National Monument management plan.

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.