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The 5 Best Middleweight Cruiser Motorcycles for Riding Any Road

Middleweight cruisers strike a perfect balance between comfort, style, and performance. They provide the laid-back ride cruisers are known for, but in a size and weight that’s more manageable for everyday riding. Whether you’re navigating city streets or taking on a weekend road trip, these machines have you covered. Below are five of the best middleweight cruiser motorcycles that deliver power, style, and character in spades.

The 5 Best Dual-Sport Motorcycles: Ready for Road and Trail

The allure of dual-sport motorcycles lies in their ability to handle the tarmac and the trail with equal aplomb. These machines bridge the gap between pavement and dirt, making them a favorite for adventure seekers and daily commuters alike.

Whether you’re navigating city streets or exploring backcountry trails, a great dual-sport motorcycle can take you just about anywhere with the right gear (helmet, jacket, pants, boots, and gloves). Here, we’ll dive into five of the best models in the market, each offering something unique for both the seasoned rider and the beginner.

Check Out the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Yamaha’s long-awaited YZF-R9 is finally here, putting an end to years of speculation and some recent teasers. For all those R6 fans left heartbroken when it disappeared from the market, Yamaha has cooked up something special. Is the R9 the replacement? Not officially, but with a middleweight, track-capable, street-sensible design, it sure feels like a spiritual successor to the legendary R6.

Teaser: New 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Will Debut October 9

Yamaha’s been dangling a tantalizing carrot in front of motorcycle enthusiasts lately, dropping hints about the long-awaited 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 sportbike. With teasers lighting up social media, the big reveal is slated for October 9, and the buzz is palpable.

The New Yamaha Semi-Automatic Transmission Debuts on the MT-09

The Yamaha semi-automatic transmission enters the brand into a new arena. Its new Y-AMT debuts on the 2024 MT-09. This system, standing for Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission, is a significant stride in the evolving world of self-shifting motorcycles and is set to roll out across several models in the near future.

Confirmed: Yamaha V4 Is the Future

It was speculated not long ago, and now the truth is out. Yamaha will drop its crossplane engine found in the R1 and develop a V4. Well, it’s already doing it. This is both good news and bad. Good, in that Yamaha will now be able to compete better. Bad, in that the death of the old engine hurts.

5 Best 750cc Motorcycles You Can Buy

Middleweight motorcycles, like 750cc motorcycles, are some of the best motorcycles in the world. It’s a great engine size for many applications. They offer plenty of usable power, and below you’ll find the best 750cc motorcycles you can buy.

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.

5 Best 300cc Motorcycles You Can Buy Right Now

If you’re a new rider or a rider looking for a small but capable machine, you’ve probably been interested in 300cc motorcycles.

These bikes offer quite a lot. They have a little more power than the 250cc motorcycles that dominated the small motorcycle market for so long, and that makes them oftentimes just a little better and more versatile.

Below I’ve pulled together my top five picks for the best 300cc motorcycles out there. These bikes are the cream of the crop at or near this displacement. Let’s dive in.

Best 250cc Motorcycles You Can Buy Right Now

When you think about 250cc motorcycles, you usually think about beginner motorcycles, but 250cc bikes are a great motorcycle for anyone really: new riders, intermediate riders, veteran riders—everyone.