New Models

Legendary stripper Gypsy Rose Lee knew if you want to get the public all worked up over something, give it to ‘em slowly, a little bit at a time. If she hadn’t shuffled off the mortal feather boa in 1970, you might think she’s working for Indian Motorcycles now, because ...    Read more

Yamaha’s SR500, a modern incarnation of the legendary British singles of old, debuted in the U.S. in 1978, but slunk off the stage a few years later, thanks to the riding public’s apathy toward a slow, vibey bike that required a master’s degree in kickology to start. But back in ...    Read more

They might call it World Superbike, but here’s a special-edition SBK model you can get only in the U.S. and Canada. In honor of the 2012 World Superbike Championship Aprilia RSV4, Aprilia USA is offering this 2013 RSV4 Factory APRC ABS SBK Special Edition exclusively to the North American market. The ...    Read more

Perhaps slightly jealous of Harley-Davidson’s habit of cranking out “anniversary” models at the drop of a beanie helmet, BMW has declared its intention to produce a new anniversary model of its own. Speaking at the EICMA international motorcycle show in Milan, BMW Motorrad President Stephan Schaller said his company will ...    Read more

Words by Ben Purvis Ever since MotoGP transitioned from 500cc two-strokes to 1000cc fourstrokes in 2003, rumors have been whirling that Honda would build a proper MotoGP replica for the street. While the 2010 VFR1200F did borrow some technology from the RC211V, that 594-pound sport tourer could hardly be called a ...    Read more

WORDS & PHOTOS: Michael Lichter There always seemed to be one more building, one more booth, one more motorcycle to digest. Despite my big appetite, I was full the first day, but I couldn’t stop myself. The EICMA Motorcycle Industry Expo in Milan, Italy, in the middle of November was a veritable ...    Read more

KTM’s 990 Adventure was always the most off-road capable of all big-bore adventure tourers, with its 21-inch front wheel, rally-bred chassis, and peaky, 990cc V-twin engine. But while Dakar DNA made the original Adventure at home off road, that competence came at the expense of some on-road performance—and the reality ...    Read more

Triumph’s Daytona 675 has never suffered harsh criticism or dismissal. It’s long been a favorite due to its sharp looks, excellent handling, and the broadband power. The bike that debuted in 2006 was simply outstanding, and Triumph has kept the supersport at the forefront with conservative updates. The bike underwent ...    Read more

Coming hot on the heels of news that Ducati will reenter the World Superbike Championship in 2013 with an all-new, factory-supported racing effort run by Belgium’s Team Alstare, this is our first look at the bike that Alstare racers Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini will ride. The 1199 Panigale R, ...    Read more

If Ducati’s interpretation of a cruiser in the form of the Diavel left a lot of riders scratching their heads, imagine what this will do. Here is the 2013 Diavel Strada, Borgo Panigale’s take on the touring cruiser. Atop the Diavel's unexpectedly good chassis and polarizing styling ...    Read more