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Suzuki’s 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000R: What Changed Under the Paint?

Suzuki just pulled the curtain on the 40th anniversary GSX-R1000R, and it’s far more than fresh graphics celebrating four decades of superbike history. The new 999.8cc inline-four features a serious technical overhaul aimed squarely at both track riders and sportbike purists.

The compression ratio jumps from 13.2 to 13.8:1, peak output sits at 195 horses at 13,200 rpm, and maximum torque lands at 110 Nm at 11,000 rpm. All while meeting the tightened Euro 5+ emission standards.

Viking Bags 45L Tactical XL Motorcycle Backpack

If you are looking for a solid motorcycle backpack that can actually handle a weekend trip without bursting at the seams, you need to look at this one.

Viking Bags sent me their Tactical Extra Large Motorcycle Backpack to test out, and I have spent enough time with it now to tell you it is a serious piece of gear. It is truly worth the buy if you need a tactical styled, spacious bag that is up for the rigors of the road.

Can Norton’s New Atlas Actually Take On the Middleweight ADV Kings?

Norton has been making noise about its revival for years, but the new Atlas and Atlas GT represent the moment the Solihull brand finally has to put up or shut up. These are not collector’s pieces or high-end halo bikes.

They’re honest middleweight machines designed to take on some of the most fiercely contested motorcycles on the market.

Will the New Hayabusa Paint Silence Its Critics?

For a sportbike legend, the 2027 Hayabusa doesn’t do much changing. Suzuki just announced refreshed colorways for their flagship hyperbike, and the mechanical side remains untouched.

Two-Stroke Thunder Returns: Kawasaki’s KX327 Shakes Up Motocross Again

Kawasaki just made a move that has the off-road world talking. After more than two decades without a big-bore two-stroke on the roster, Team Green is finally bringing back fuel-injected smokers for 2027.

The new KX327 and KX327X are designed for riders who want the responsive, character-driven feel of two-stroke power without the headaches of carburetors. Both bikes pack a liquid-cooled, 327cc fuel-injected engine with electric start, putting them at an accessible price point: $9099 for the standard KX327 and $9699 for the KX327X cross-country variant.

Can You Buy a Factory Dakar Bike? Meet the 2027 KTM 450 Rally Replica

KTM’s 2027 450 Rally Replica is finally arriving, and it’s the closest thing to an actual Dakar-winning machine that any of us will ever ride. Built directly from the Austrian brand’s legendary factory race program, the 450cc single-cylinder bike combines proven rally DNA with modern touring technology.

This isn’t your typical middleweight adventure bike. The 450 Rally Replica is purpose-built for desert racing, featuring KTM’s rally-specific 450cc fuel-injected SOHC engine paired with a six-speed gearbox and Brembo hydraulic clutch.

Can a 250cc Janus Motorcycle Really Conquer 1,000 Miles in 24 Hours?

Most riders who go after an Iron Butt Association SaddleSore 1,000 certification dial up the luxury. They bring hulking sport-tourers with oversized tanks, heated grips, plush seats. Everything designed to make brutal distance easier.

Spencer Anderson from Lafayette, Louisiana did the opposite. He tackled eight 1,000-mile-in-under-24-hours rides on a 229cc Janus Halcyon 250 during 2025.

RST Moto Roadster Air D3O Jacket Review – Everything You Need to Know

The RST Moto Roadster Air D3O is a perforated leather jacket built for warm weather street riding. It brings the classic Roadster aesthetic into a hot-weather package at a mid-range price point.

It brings the classic Roadster aesthetic into a hot-weather package with D3O Level 1 armor and CE Class A certification. Here’s what it offers.

Triumph’s New War Paint: Brighter Colors for 2027

Six core models are getting fresh colorways for the new model year, arriving in showrooms starting in August. The move signals Triumph’s commitment to giving riders more personalization options across its most popular lineup.

The Tiger Sport 800 trades understated grey for a striking new Sapphire Black and Racing Yellow combo that screams performance. It’s a bold departure from the bike’s usual sophisticated palette, and one we’ve covered the earlier Tiger Sport 660 extensively.

Custom Yamaha SR500 by Phil Leeke

This Yamaha SR500 café racer named “Minty,” built by retired Bentley Motors engineer Phil Leeke.

Rather than cutting up a complete bike, Leeke built the motorcycle from scratch using a standalone 1984 frame and a 1979 single-cylinder engine.