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Honda Dax 125: 5 Things You Need to Know

There are motorcycles that rumble with fury, built for sweeping highways and crossing time zones. Then there’s the Honda Dax 125—a pocket-sized dose of joy that doesn’t need a long road to make a lasting impression.

A quick glance and you’d think it just rolled out of a 1970s garage, but twist the throttle and you’ll find out it’s got more cleverness packed into its frame than your average commuter scooter. Here are five things you ought to know about this little marvel.

2025 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport: 5 Things You Should Know

In the realm of motorcycles, where chrome and horsepower often overshadow character, the 2025 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport emerges as a refreshing anomaly.

This machine doesn’t just ride; it narrates a story—a tale of Italian heritage meeting innovation, of classic aesthetics intertwined with modern engineering. Here are five things you need to know about this modern classic.

Here’s a Closer Look at the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple

The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple is making waves in the motorcycle world, and for good reason. With a host of upgrades and tweaks, this bike looks to impress both seasoned riders and newcomers alike.

From enhanced performance to improved comfort and safety features, this review breaks down what makes the Speed Triple stand out in a crowded market.

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The Canadian Army’s Unlikely Hero: The Armstrong MT500 Motorcycle

The Armstrong MT500 motorcycle, a unique piece of military history, was designed for the Canadian Army but has roots that stretch across the ocean.

Built by Armstrong Motorcycles in the UK, this bike was intended to be a reliable transport for soldiers, but its journey has been anything but straightforward. Here’s FortNine’s epic review of the bike.

Zack Courts Reviews the 2024 BMW R 12 nineT

There’s something about a motorcycle that nods to its roots while boldly planting itself in the present. Enter the 2024 BMW R 12 nineT, a machine that’s as much about riding as it is about storytelling.

Zack Courts, a well-known moto-journalist and all-around nice guy who works for Revzilla these days, recently got in the saddle of the BMW R 12 nineT and took it for a spin. It seems like a truly well-crafted machine, and one you should consider.

A Closer Look at the BMW CE 04

It’s safe to say that a significant portion of the future of motorcycles is electric. I don’t see the gas engine going away, but EVs will be part of our future. One bike that’s really embodying this is the BMW CE 04. The gents at the Fully Charged Show had a go with it. Let’s take a closer look.

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Full Review

This is one hell of a bike with lots of firsts for Moto Guzzi.

The 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is making the press ride rounds right now, and the good folks over at Motorcycle.com had a chance to get in the saddle. I wrote previously about the first-ride impressions that the press had, but this is a more in-depth look from Motorcycle.com’s Editor-in-Chief Evans Brasfield.

2022 BMW K 1600 B First Ride Review Video

This touring machine has all the power you’ll ever need.

If you’re looking for a killer sport-touring machine, then BMW has the bike for you in the 2022 BMW K 1600 B.

The K 1600 has been a bike that touring riders have flocked to for years, but this updated bagger version is seriously no joke.

Watch the video above to learn more or keep reading for my thoughts on this bike.

Sondors Metacycle Review Video

Is this affordable electric motorcycle worth your money?

The Sondors Metacycle is an affordable electric motorcycle. The wonderful gents at FortNine had a chance to take one of these bikes for a spin and find its faults.

As you’ll see in the video above, this bike is not perfect, but for the price, it’s not too bad. It offers a lot to love and that’s saying something from a somewhat questionable company.

Like Ryan from FortNine, I have mixed feelings about this bike. On one hand, I see it as a legit affordable electric motorcycle. On the other, it’s not everything it promised to be and not everything I’d want.

CFMOTO 650 ADVentura Review Video

Could this Chinese bike be a good ADV ride?

The CFMOTO 650 ADVentura is a new bike for the American market out of China.

Zack Courts from Revzilla noticed the bike was similar to the Kawasaki Versys 650, so he took some time to get in the saddle of the CFMOTO to see how good it is in comparison.

Check out the video above to see his thoughts. To learn more about the 650 ADVentura, keep reading.