
- October 2, 2023
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BMW Completely Redesigns R 1300 GS for 2024
This is the new 2024 BMW R 1300 GS with its larger, more powerful engine, completely new frame, revised suspension and a weight reduction of 26 pounds. This is a bold move for BMW in the sense that the previous model was a huge seller. The new model has a somewhat radical look, but more […]

- October 1, 2023
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Japanese MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
Jorge Martin (Ducati) completed another perfect weekend in Japan with pole position, including a new lap record, and wins in both the Sprint on Saturday and the main GP on Sunday. Saturday’s Sprint saw Brad Binder (KTM) come home second and Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) third. While Saturday’s Sprint was dry, Sunday’s main event saw extremely […]

- September 24, 2023
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Indian MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
The inaugural Grand Prix of India was held at the new Buddh circuit this weekend. Saturday’s Sprint race saw Jorge Martin (Ducati) take a convincing win over second place Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) and third place Marc Marquez (Honda). Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati) started from pole position and was clearly the fastest rider on the track, but […]

- September 20, 2023
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Honda Bringing XL750 Transalp to U.S. Market for 2024
After great success in Europe last year, the XL750 Transalp will be coming to the U.S. market for 2024 according to Honda. This is the adventure model featuring the new 750cc parallel-twin. Details of this bike prior to its introduction in Europe last year can be found in our story here. The Honda U.S. website […]

- September 19, 2023
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Ducati Introduces 2024 Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour
Ducati introduced another new 2024 model earlier today. The Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour is aimed at the rider looking for an adventure-style motorcycle that offers the ultimate in comfort for extended tours. This is a “flagship” of sorts for Ducati, so it has every imaginable bell-and-whistle from electronic suspension to the finest Brembo brake […]

- September 12, 2023
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2024 Aprilia RS 457: A New Lightweight Parallel-Twin
A few years ago, Aprilia introduced the RS 660, which has been selling extremely well, particularly in Europe. A mid-displacement parallel-twin sport bike, it was followed by the naked Tuono 660. Now, Aprilia introduces a smaller, lighter parallel-twin in the form of the RS 457 shown. With 457cc, a claimed 47 horsepower and 350 pounds […]

- September 10, 2023
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Misano MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
The MotoGP championship series visited Misano this weekend, which is considered the home track for many of the Italian riders. It was a Spaniard, however, who dominated by taking pole position (with a new lap record), and the win in both the Saturday Sprint and the Sunday full race. Jorge Martin (Ducati) led home the […]

- September 3, 2023
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Catalunya MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
The MotoGP series visited the famous track in Barcelona, Spain this weekend. Saturday’s Sprint race saw hometown favorite Aleix Espargararo (Aprilia) pass championship points leader Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) and pull away to a comfortable win over second place Bagnaia and third place Maverick Vinales (Aprilia). Sunday’s main event was red flagged after several riders went […]

- August 28, 2023
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The Electrics are Coming: Can-Am Closer to Production of Electric Roadster and Adventure Models
When you think of Can-Am, you undoubtedly think of the popular three-wheelers that have been in production for quite some time. You may not know that Can-Am also has a motorcycle history, and that it is returning to the production of motorcycles. Those motorcycles will be electric, and include both a roadster and adventure models. […]

- August 23, 2023
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KTM Redesigns Small Displacement Dukes for 2024
Currently, the KTM USA website describes two smaller displacement Dukes available for the 2023 model year, including the 390 Duke and 200 Duke. KTM has just announced three new small displacement Dukes for 2024, each with substantial changes. I suspect that North America (including the USA) will get the new 390 Duke and the 250 […]

- August 20, 2023
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Austrian MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
Championship points leader Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) completed a perfect weekend by winning the full GP race earlier today in Austria after also winning yesterday’s Sprint race. Finishing second in both races was KTM’s Brad Binder. Third place in the Sprint race went to Jorge Martin (Ducati), while Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati), after setting a new lap […]

- August 14, 2023
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Honda’s Jett Lawrence Takes AMA 450cc Motocross Title After Winning Every Race Held So Far This Year
Okay, MD does not normally cover AMA Motocross, but this story is worth bringing to our readers’ attention. As a rookie in the 450cc class, Honda’s Jett Lawrence has won every single outdoor moto held in 2023. Jett already had quite a record in the 250cc catagories, both supercross and outdoors, but winning 18 of […]

- August 6, 2023
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Silverstone Sprint and MotoGP Race Results
Saturday’s 10 lap Sprint race at Silverstone saw a hard-charging Alex Marquez (Ducati) take an early lead and reach the checkered flag first ahead of second place Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati), who had started from pole position, and third place Maverick Vinales (Aprilia). The race was run on a wet track. Sunday’s main event started on […]

- August 2, 2023
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Yamaha MotoGP Team Hires Alex Rins for 2024 (Franco Morbidelli Leaving)
Along with the announcement that Franco Morbidelli will be leaving the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team next year, it was announced that Alex Rins, currently with LCR Honda, will be Fabio Quartararo’s teammate next year. Rins is a very talented rider currently recovering from a leg injury. He is one of the most successful, if […]

- July 27, 2023
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Ducati Announces Monster 30th Anniversary: Limited Edition With 500 Units Worldwide
Ducati’s iconic Monster celebrates its 30th anniversary with a limited edition announced earlier today. With 500 units available worldwide (only 100 in North America), the special model gets plenty of up-market features. You can see the special aesthetics in the photos. The bike also gets plenty of performance upgrades courtesy of high-spec components from Öhlins […]

- July 20, 2023
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2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT: MD Ride Review
When KTM redesigned the Super Duke GT for the 2019 model year, MD was one of the first publications to test the bike. You can see our report here. In short, we loved the 2019 model, which combined comfort, great handling and awesome engine performance. The bike we are testing here is a refinement of […]