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Check Out the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R1

While the Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M might not exist in their current form too much longer due to Yamaha working on a V4 engine, the company does have a 2025 model. This bike is available in the United States, but not some other markets. Let’s take a closer look at it.

Yamaha’s New MotoGP V4 Engine Nears Completion

The rumor is that Yamaha has a new MotoGP V4 engine that is getting close to being ready. This would help the company’s racing team stay competitive in a field of ever-advancing engine technology. That could mean some changes for the Yamaha lineup in the future.

Japan’s Honda GB350C Release Date Set

Japan gets some cool bikes that we don’t, and the upcoming Honda GB350C is a perfect example. The new Honda motorcycle will debut on October 10th. Personally, I hope it exceeds Honda’s sales numbers and the company decides to send it to other markets, including the USA.

Trademark Paperwork Shows a Honda CBR400R Could Be Coming

Kawasaki could soon have some real competition for its Ninja ZX-4R from Honda in the form of a new CBR400R. Recent trademark paperwork shows Team Red is looking into making the bike, and I’m all for more good sportbikes at this displacement.

Check Out the Krämer APX-350 MA Prototype

Krämer unveiled a killer track-only sportbike that will be used in MotoAmerica Talent Series. This bike is a beautiful track bike and I’m looking forward to seeing the machine in action.

Check Out the CFMoto 450 CL-C

CFMoto, that Chinese motorcycle brand with a penchant for shaking things up, has unveiled something that’s sure to turn heads—the 2025 CFMoto 450 CL-C. It’s a machine that doesn’t just dip a toe into the middleweight cruiser market but dives in with a splash, promising to bring the fight to the established players. With this bike, CFMoto is making it clear: they’re not just here to play; they’re here to win.

Royal Enfield Factory Custom Program Begins

The new Royal Enfield Factory Custom program has upped the ante for individuality, letting you ride away with a bike that’s been tailored to your taste right from the dealership. No need to do it yourself or call up a pro—this is the next level of convenience for bike lovers who want a personal touch without getting their hands dirty.

Custom Two-Stroke Turbocharged KTM 300 Supermoto

Well, folks, hold on to your helmets. Sebastian “Sib,” the mad German genius behind the 700cc “MEGASGAS,” is back with another two-stroke rocket that’s sure to singe your eyebrows. Meet the “TworboStroke,” a turbocharged KTM 300 that’ll leave your jaw on the floor and your brain trying to comprehend how a two-stroke turbo works on two wheels.

CFMoto Experiments With Seat Belts On Motorcycles

Seat belts on motorcycles? Apparently, CFMoto thinks this could be a good idea. The company recently filed a patent application for that exact thing. This is some new territory, though CFMoto isn’t the only company experimenting with new safety tech.

Valerio Boni Rode 766 miles in 24 hours on a 45-Year-Old Vespa, Setting a Record

Old Vespa scooters remain some of the coolest ways to get around on two wheels, and Valerio Boni recently rode his 1979 Vespa 50 Special a whopping 766 miles in 24 hours to set a Guinness World record.