- Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png - Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/ 32 32 2025 Moto Morini Calibro First Look [10 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/07/03/2025-moto-morini-calibro-first-look-10-fast-facts/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:00:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=284078 Moto Morini is on the move. Last October, we told you about this year’s Moto Morini Calibro. We never got a chance to test the Italian-designed/Chinese-manufactured cruiser. However, that does not matter much as the new 2025 Moto Morini Calibro has quite a few changes, and has been joined by the Bagger variant. Rather than […]

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]]> 2025 Husqvarna TC 85 First Look [17/14 and 19/16 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/07/02/2025-husqvarna-tc-85-first-look-17-14-and-19-16-fast-facts/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 03:53:52 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=284039 Youngsters are getting a new motocrosser this year. The 2025 Husqvarna TC 85 features an all-new chassis and an updated engine. As before, the TC 85 is available in a standard version with a 17-/14-inch wheel combo and the big-wheel 19-/16-inch version). The 2025 Husqvarna TC 85 chassis is designed to be more stable. Steering […]

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]]> 2025 Honda CRF250R Review [National Track Test] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/07/01/2025-honda-crf250r-review-national-track-test/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 01:17:22 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=284008 Well, here we are, folks. It’s summertime, and you know what that means. New bike season is upon us, and this is a big year for Honda motocross bike fans. For 2025, a new CRF450R and CRF250R come out simultaneously, and we also see a Works Edition for both models—the first Works Edition for the […]

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]]> River Road Returns to Motorcycle Dealerships [Cruiser Gear] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/30/river-road-returns-to-motorcycle-dealerships-cruiser-gear/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:07:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283935 Apparel companies come and go, and we have missed River Road since it disappeared from the world of motorcycling in 2017. The company was founded in 1998 and had a good run of making cruiser-oriented leather riding gear that included jackets, vests, chaps, and gloves that were comfortable, good-looking, and popularly priced. Editor Don Williams […]

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]]> 2015 Triumph Bonneville T214 SE Test [10-Year Owner’s Report] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/27/2015-triumph-bonneville-t214-se-ten-year-test-owners-report/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:55:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283902 The 2015 Triumph T214 Bonneville SE is my third Triumph Bonneville model. The other two—a 2003 Bonneville America and a 1977 Triumph T140J Silver Jubilee Edition 750 Bonneville—set the stage for my interest in the T214. The Bonneville America was a beautiful silver-on-black stretched-out cruiser, while the Silver Jubilee was a gorgeous limited edition commemorating […]

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]]> 2025 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days First Look [Fast Facts; 15 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/26/2025-ktm-500-exc-f-six-days-first-look-fast-facts-15-photos/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:30:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283887 The Six Days edition of the KTM 500 EXC-F dual-sport motorcycle is back for 2025, and it is very orange. So, let’s go over the updates on the 2025 KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days, and what makes this model different from the standard dual-sport version. KTM has updated the front mount for the 2.2-gallon fuel […]

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]]> Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission First Look [Y-AMT Soon] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/25/yamaha-automated-manual-transmission-first-look-y-amt-soon/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:21:08 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282969 Yamaha has developed a new fully automatic transmission intended for deployment on performance-oriented motorcycles. The new Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT) also offers semi-automatic operation, which allows the rider to initiate gear changes. Y-AMT does away with the clutch lever and the foot shifter. Instead, you can let the Y-AMT system do the shifting automatically, […]

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]]> Praga ZS 800 Inside Look [Steampunk Luxury Czech Motorcycle] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/24/praga-zs-800-inside-look-steampunk-luxury-czech-motorcycle/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:05:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282957 If you want to show up at your next gathering of friends with a genuinely distinctive motorcycle, the Praga ZS 800 is worth a second look. This luxury motorcycle, handbuilt in the Czech Republic by supercar maker Praga Cars, will stand out no matter where it is ridden or parked. Inspired by the 1928 Praga […]

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]]> Schott Bike Riders Jacket First Look [Inspired by The Bikeriders] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/23/schott-bike-riders-jacket-first-look-inspired-by-the-bikeriders/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:31:02 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282922 The motorcycle world has been vigorously discussing the pros and cons of a new motorcycle-related movie, The Bikeriders, which is in American theaters right now. The issue of authenticity is always a touchy one, and the movie, written and directed by Jeff Nichols, comes in for some valid criticisms—it is a movie, after all. However, […]

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]]> The Throttle Stop – July 2024 – KTM is Different https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/22/the-throttle-stop-july-2024-ktm-is-different/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:45:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282882 Every manufacturer, whether blenders, batons, or bikes, cultivates an identity through their marketing and products. What’s being penned in the Mattighofen marketing offices today and slapped on the side of every orange beasty is “Ready To Race”, which holds more than a few grains of truth. KTM likes its racing, and enjoys sharing certain fruits […]

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]]> 2024 BMW F 900 GS Review [15 Fast Facts, Dirt and Street] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/21/2024-bmw-f-900-gs-review-15-fast-facts-dirt-and-street/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:27:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282880 It’s a big year for BMW’s middleweight GS lineup. The 895cc engine we’ve enjoyed in the BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR finally makes it to the GS lineup. Plus, the new F 800 GS is positioned as the midsize GS for those who are more street-focused, with the 2024 BMW F 900 […]

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]]> Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket Review [Classic Denim Look] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/20/revit-trucker-ladies-jacket-review-classic-denim-look/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:56:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282654 The Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket immediately caught my eye, as I’ve been a fan of traditional denim jackets since I started wearing them as a teenager. The relaxed boxy cut is comfortable, fits over everything, and has been a mainstay in my closet. I wouldn’t have thought the design would lend itself to riding jacket […]

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]]> 2025 Husqvarna TE 125 First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/19/2025-husqvarna-te-125-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:57:54 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282117 Husqvarna had taken a break from the 125 two-stroke enduro class, but it’s over. The 2025 Husqvarna TE 125 is here, and it has been completely redesigned for reintroduction, so let’s get to it. The two-stroke motor is thoroughly modern. Fuel is delivered via throttle body injection through a reed valve, and there are two […]

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]]> Heidenau K 60 Ranger Review [Adventure Motorcycle Tires] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/18/heidenau-k-60-ranger-review-adventure-motorcycle-tires/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:36:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282105 The ability of adventure bikes to handle long slogs on pavement, twisting roads, and off-pavement excursions highly depends on the tires they are running. On- and off-road performance are typically at odds when it comes to rubber selection. Grippy tires on the road often mean less off-road performance, and knobby-inspired tires mean less rubber on […]

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]]> 2024 High Point Motocross Fantasy Picks [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/14/2024-high-point-motocross-fantasy-picks-7-fast-facts/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:47:04 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=279366 The 2024 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series has been a wild ride, and it’s only three rounds old. The rider with the most overall wins is in P3 in the standings, while a rider with no overall wins leads the series. With that craziness in mind, let’s see where we’re at going into the […]

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]]> Metzeler Roadtec 02 Tire Review [Isle of Man Wet Weather Test] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/14/metzeler-roadtec-02-tire-review-isle-of-man-wet-weather-test/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:41:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278312 Motorcyclists are a persnickety bunch. Want proof? Just ask the average rider for a list of well-meaning, though contradictory, qualities they’d like from their rubber. To the ears of tire engineers, the answer will probably sound like wishing for unicorns. First, we demand dry grip on par with narrowly focused sport hoops, but they’ll also […]

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]]> Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag Review [Taking Things Lightly] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/12/giant-loop-mojavi-saddlebag-review-taking-things-lightly/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 02:24:37 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278267 The Giant Loop MoJavi saddlebag is a light and rugged way to carry your must-haves and small extras tight to the motorcycle and safe from the elements. Each side of the throw-over unit with reinforced mounting provides six liters of waterproof open-space storage in bags that measure 16-by-7-by-4 inches. Weighing just three pounds empty, the […]

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]]> 2025 EM Epure Factor-e First Look [9 Fast Facts, 2 Models] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/11/2025-em-epure-factor-e-first-look-9-fast-facts-2-models/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:07:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278254 Based in Saint-Brès, France, EM (Electric Motion) is a leader in the world of electric trials bikes. Although electric dirt bikes have had difficulty penetrating that market for various reasons, electric power appeals to many trials riders, as it is rich in torque, and trials riders generally don’t need a long range for a day’s […]

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]]> 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R First Look [10 Fast Facts; S Too!] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/07/2025-kawasaki-klx230r-first-look-10-fast-facts-s-too/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:32:05 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278202 The 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R receives many updates this year, focusing on usability for the novice-friendly trailbike. Getting the same updates is the S model, which features a seat that is nearly an inch lower than the standard KLX230R. Let’s see what’s new about the likeable and capable off-roader. The SOHC air-cooled two-valve engine’s power delivery […]

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]]> 2024 Moto Morini Seiemmezzo STR Sport Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/06/2024-moto-morini-seiemmezzo-str-sport-review/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:22:24 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278136 Moto Morini is back! Of course, that elicits the question from many riders: “Were they ever here?” Well, yes, though the Italian marque was, at best, a niche brand in America. Although Moto Morini has been around since 1937, when Alfonso Morini founded the company in Bologna, it never made serious inroads in the United […]

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]]> 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/05/2025-triumph-speed-triple-1200-rr-breitling-limited-edition-first-look/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:21:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278101 The English ally with the traditionally neutral Swiss for the bespoke 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition motorcycle and two Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Triumph watches. There will be 270 numbered examples of the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition, which features these upgrades from the standard top-of-the-Speed-Triple-line: Unique […]

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]]> 2025 Kawasaki KX250 and KX250X First Look [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/04/2025-kawasaki-kx250-and-kx250x-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:01:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278068 Kawasaki’s quarter-liter off-road platforms get a major reworking this year. The 2025 Kawasaki KX250 motocross bike and KX250X off-road racer get updates to the top-end of the DOHC motor with enhanced electronics, a new frame, new Showa suspension, narrower ergonomics, and more—pretty much a rerun of what we saw on last year’s KX450, and we’re […]

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]]> 2024 Hangtown Classic Motocross Results, Video, and Coverage https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/01/2024-hangtown-classic-motocross-results-video-and-coverage/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:06:58 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278012 Chase Sexton went 1-1 at the 2024 Hangtown Motocross Classic, coming from last place in the second moto’s first turn to passing Aaron Plessinger on the final lap to take the win. Jett Lawrence’s 24-moto unbeaten streak ended after he crashed spectacularly on the first moto’s opening lap. The injured Lawrence remounted and finished in […]

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]]> Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Southwest Ride [Desert Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/30/husqvarna-norden-901-expedition-southwest-ride-desert-tested/ Fri, 31 May 2024 06:44:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277969 “Why is there another Husqvarna motorcycle in our garage?” my wife asks. She usually has a lot of patience with my motorcycle obsession, so her query was more out of curiosity than anything else—at least, I think/hope. It’s a good question, though. After spending months with a Husqvarna 701 Enduro Project Bike, trying to create […]

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]]> 2025 Beta RR X-Pro Lineup First Look [12 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/29/2025-beta-rr-x-pro-lineup-first-look-12-fast-facts/ Wed, 29 May 2024 09:10:36 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277906 Beta has a new lineup of enduro motorcycles for 2025. Dubbed the RR X-Pro models by the Italian factory, they serve as a bridge between the standard RR lineup aimed at trail riders and the Race line, which focuses on competition. The 2025 Beta RR X-Pro lineup is split between two-stokes (125, 250, 250, and […]

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