- December 17, 2024
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2024 KTM 790 Duke: MD Ride Review
When KTM developed its 799 cc parallel twin and introduced it to the US market in the form of the 790 Duke, MD was there to test it. Like virtually every other journalist, MD was very excited by the performance, handling and character of this new middleweight twin naked bike. Indeed, the editor of motorcycle.com immediately purchased […]
- December 12, 2024
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2024 Suzuki GSX–8R: MD Ride Review
You may recall our review of Suzuki‘s new V–Strom 800. The same 776cc parallel-twin, with the same tune, is found in the subject of this review. We weren’t shy when we told you we fell in love with this new parallel-twin from Suzuki. Housed in the GSX–8R, it provides the same characterful, satisfying performance. The […]
- December 5, 2024
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Ducati Announces Redesigned 2025 Multistrada V2 – 40 Pounds Lighter Than Predecessor
Continuing the theme of the recently announced Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2, Ducati has today announced a dramatically lighter successor to the Multistrada V2 for the 2025 model year. Several other changes appear in the thoroughly redesigned bike, which will be available both as a standard Multistrada V2 and a Multistrada V2 S, the latter […]
- November 21, 2024
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Official MotoGP Test Results at the Catalunya Circuit
Barcelona’s Catalunya Circuit hosted the first official test following the completion of the 2024 series. This was the first opportunity to see riders on their 2025 bikes, and many of the riders switching to new teams for 2025. Although times at a test like this can be misleading, it was not surprising to see Alex […]
- November 18, 2024
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Catalunya MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
Having been moved from Valencia due to flooding, the final round of the 2024 MotoGP championship series was held in Barcelona this weekend. The individual riders’ championship was decided at this final round. Protecting a significant points lead, Jorge Martin (Ducati) rode smart and settled for a couple of third place finishes this weekend – […]
- November 6, 2024
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Suzuki Introduces New Generation of DR-Z400 Models
It has been 24 years since Suzuki first introduced the DR-Z400S street-legal enduro model. A supermoto version of the bike came out a few years later. Both bikes are clearly a bit long in the tooth. Yesterday, Suzuki replaced the older models with the 2025 DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM, both of which feature substantial changes, if […]
- November 5, 2024
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Honda Displays Unique V3 Engine at EICMA
Just when you thought Honda might be paying less attention to its motorcycle division than in times past, and without a cutting design, this happens. At EICMA, Honda is displaying a prototype V3 engine layout with an electrical compressor (think zero turbo lag). We don’t have a lot of information at this point, but this […]
Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa and Piaggio Announce New Models at EICMA
The Piaggio Group umbrella covers several important motorcycle brands, including Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Vespa scooters and Piaggio’s own house-branded scooters. At the EICMA show in Milan this morning, Piaggio showed off several new and updated models for 2025. Highlights include the new Tuono 457 and Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, along with several other updated models. […]
