Notable updates to what I think is KTM’s best adventure bike.
The 2023 KTM 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R received some updates and refinements for the new model year. These updates, detailed in the press release below, help KTM keep the 890 motorcycles near the top of a very competitive adventure segment.
Continue reading “2023 KTM 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R Get Updates”Maybe KTM should make more?
The 2023 KTM RC 8C race bike is a hot machine and I figured people would be clamoring for it but I didn’t expect it to sell out in 2:38 minutes. This bike is hotter than I expected.
Continue reading “2023 KTM RC 8C Race Bike Sells Out in Less Than 3 Minutes”There’s nothing like a good enduro thumper to get your heart pumping.
KTM sells some killer thumper motorcycles, and the KTM 690 SMC R and Enduro R are some of the best. This coming model year they get some new graphics and colors to keep things fresh.
Continue reading “2023 KTM 690 SMC R and Enduro R Gets New Colors and Graphics”Check out the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Triumph Tiger 1200 G.
The adventure bike market is a tough one and this adventure bike shootout video from Cycle World proves just how good all the top contenders are.
The video above pits some of the best adventure bikes up against one another to help riders decide which they should buy.
If you’re looking for a big-bore adventure motorcycle, then one of these machines could be it.
Continue reading “2022 Adventure Bike Shootout Video”These little bikes are ready for anything.
The adventure motorcycle market is a very cool one, and small adventure motorcycles are becoming a bigger and more important part of the market.
If you want something that’s easy to ride, lightweight, and still on-road and off-road capable, then small adventure motorcycles actually make a lot of sense.
There are far more of these bikes than there used to be, and they’re not just designed for beginner riders. Motorcyclists of all skill levels can find a lot of fun to be had on a small adventure motorcycle. Here are my picks for the best small adventure motorcycles.
Continue reading “5 Best Small Adventure Motorcycles”If you’re looking for a new motorcycle that won’t break the bank and the bikes on my list of scooters and motorcycles under $3,000 don’t cut it, then you’ll need to start searching for new motorcycles under $4,000.
Only going up another thousand bucks might not seem like it will open up that many more options, but you’ll be surprised to know that there are more than 10 additional options within this price range.
I have pulled together 10 of the best motorcycles under $4000 that also don’t slip into my other list of budget bikes. Without further ado, let’s get into what’s on the list.
Continue reading “10 New Motorcycles Under $4,000”One of my favorite small adventure bikes is getting some new kit. The KTM 390 Adventure will receive some updates.
The bike just came out two years ago, but now it’s getting a quick update to keep it near the top of the small adventure bike heap.
Let’s take a closer look at what the updates are.
Continue reading “KTM 390 Adventure Receives Updates for 2022”Before we really get into the new year, let’s focus on the last week of 2020. I can’t wait to leave this year behind, but there were some important motorcycle news stories this last week.
This week’s roundup includes stories from Royal Enfield, Honda, and KTM.
Let’s dive in.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 1, 2021”At the end of every week, I try to do a motorcycle news roundup of the most important stories.
This week Ducati, KTM, and Zero Motorcycles make the cut. These are the stories that you need to know from the last seven days.
Let’s dive in.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – October 9”The naked bike portion of the motorcycle market is a diverse one. Naked sportbikes are a big part of this segment and they only become even more important as time goes on.
A lot of companies are stripping their sportbikes of their body panels and fairings. From there it’s all about adding slightly wider handlebars and sometimes re-tuning the engine to make them better for street use. In the end, you get fantastic naked sportbikes that are designed specifically for street riding.
That said, these bikes are still good on the racetrack. Really what you get is a group of bikes that are sporty, fun, and stripped down. Let’s take a look at my top picks.
Continue reading “5 Best Naked Sportbikes You Can Buy”
