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A Journey With the Oldest and Newest BMW Superbikes Thanks to Cycle World

Not long ago, at the Barber Vintage Festival, motorcycle enthusiasts gathered to witness a thrilling comparison between vintage and modern BMW superbikes thanks to the team behind Cycle World.

The event showcased the evolution of motorcycle technology, featuring a 1972 BMW R 75/5 and the cutting-edge BMW M 1000 RR. The excitement was palpable as riders experienced the stark differences in performance, handling, and technology. Check out the video and some additional thoughts about what you’ll see.

The Kawasaki Corleo Concept Is a Hydrogen-Powered Robot Horse

In a bold leap toward futuristic mobility, the Kawasaki Corleo was unveiled, a hydrogen-powered robotic horse, slated for showcase at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on April 13, 2025.

This avant-garde concept melds Kawasaki’s prowess in motorcycles, robotics, and hydrogen technology, envisioning a personal mobility vehicle for the 2050s.

2024 Honda Transalp: The Impact of EPA on New Motorcycles

The 2024 Honda Transalp has arrived, but it’s not the motorcycle enthusiasts were hoping for.

After 37 years, this new Honda model disappoints many, and the blame falls squarely on the EPA, according to the gents at FortNine. With a weight of 460 lbs, it’s designed for adventure, but it seems to have missed the mark in several key areas.

Does the New Honda Gold Wing Prove Automatic Transmissions are King?

The Honda Gold Wing has been a staple in the motorcycle world for over 50 years, known for its comfort and innovative features.

In the video below, the fine gents at FortNine up in Canada take a look at the new Honda Gold Wing, focusing on its automatic transmission and how it fits into the bike’s long history of advancements. Here’s the video and some thoughts about the topic.

Cheap VS Expensive Adventure Motorcycles: A Tale of Two Bikes

The gents at Motorcyclist embarked on an exciting journey through Northern California, comparing two vastly different motorcycles in a cheap vs expensive adventure motorcycles experience: the rugged Honda XR650L and the high-tech BMW R 1300 GS Trophy.

They aimed to discover whether spending more truly enhances the adventure experience. Check out what they found.

Zack Courts Lists the Best and Worst “Daily Rider” Motorcycles of 2024

Zack Courts, from the Revzilla video series “Daily Rider,” took a spirited lap around the motorcycle class of 2024, presenting a mixed bag of triumphs, letdowns, and curious oddities. The best and worst motorcycles of the bunch. Leading the charge is BMW’s R1300 GS, perched confidently atop the leaderboard.

Sure, it’s polarizing—too much tech, not enough grit—but its peerless suspension and dynamic chassis prove it’s still the reigning king of do-it-all machines. KTM’s 890 SMT earns a well-deserved smiley face, narrowly edged out by the BMW for the crown. Adventure bikes may spark debate, but their versatility on everything from bumpy commutes to high-speed corners speaks volumes.

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.

The Difficult History of Norton Motorcycles

Norton Motorcycles is a saga of brilliance marred by chaos, a story best summed up in rubber bushings, Featherbed frames, and 10 rounds of bankruptcy. FortNine does a fabulous job of giving the story in the video below, but I’ll summarize it as well.

It begins in 1898 with James Norton’s Birmingham shed, a curly “N,” and racing glory. By the 1930s, Norton owned the Isle of Man TT, thanks to innovative engines and sheer audacity. Yet, the company’s knack for bad decisions proved as legendary as its bikes.

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.

Check Out the Porsche Six-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine

Electric motors be damned! The Porsche six-stroke internal combustion engine design is determined to keep the internal combustion engine alive, and that could change everything.

This new engine ditches the standard crankshaft for an intricate gear system that forces each piston along a unique path, creating two compression and two combustion strokes alongside a single intake and exhaust stroke.