Every time we think the motorcycle industry’s heritage segment has reached its zenith, another major manufacturer cashes in and the cycle continues. This time it’s Yamaha’s turn, with the announcement of the remarkably provocative Yamaha XSR900 GP. Yamaha doesn’t have as big a range of modern classics as, say, Triumph or Royal Enfield. But the…
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In our quest to pack Speed Read with every style of motorcycle imaginable, we’re kicking things off with a groovy 70s-style Royal Enfield Super Meteor cruiser. It’s followed by a vintage Triumph chopper from The Netherlands, a Police-spec BMW R80 that’s been turned into an enduro bike, and a rare Bimota Tesi 1D 904.
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‘Choose it all,’ Ducati boasts about the 2024 Multistrada V4 RS model, but keen eyes will note the forged 17-inch alloys, Pirelli Corsa rubber and sportier ergonomics as a diversion from the model’s ‘many roads’ roots. Like the current Pike’s Peak Multi, it’s a mix of pavement prowess and touring ability that inspires the Multistrada…
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One of Triumph’s most adored motorcycles—and one of the best factory café racers you can buy—is about to retire. The Triumph Thruxton will be discontinued next year, ending a 20-year production run. And the Hinckley factory is sending it off in style with a stunning limited edition model; the Thruxton Final Edition. Named after the…
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If you’ve got money to burn, there’s a super-rare MV Agusta 750S America with your name on it this week. But if…
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At the ripe age of 78, MV Agusta is the third-oldest Italian motorcycle company still in operation. But the company’s first motorcycle…
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Italy and Japan hold equal shares in this week’s edition of Speed Read. We kick off with a custom Honda CB500X from…
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If you’re of the persuasion that adventure bikes are immeasurably cooler with high front fenders, you’re in luck. Ducati has just announced…
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Leading the charge this week is a custom Suzuki SV650 that has no business looking as good as it does, courtesy of…
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It’s been over a year since BMW Motorrad first hinted that a bigger version of its uber-popluar GS adventure bike was on…
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Some like their custom motorcycles classy and restrained, others like them loud and edgy. Whatever your preference, we’ve got you covered. A…
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The Honda Motocompo is back, electric, and cuter than ever. In other news, Deus Milan has just built a Ron Wood Rotax…
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These four motorcycles prove that performance comes in all shapes and sizes. There’s a rare 1997 Ducati 916 SPS for sale in…
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Here’s some news that everyone saw coming—BMW Motorrad has finally bumped up the capacity of their popular middleweight adventure bike. The 2024…
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If you suffer from lower back problems, look away now, because all of this week’s Speed Read selects wear clip-on handlebars. We’ve…
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