Sport Motorcycles Reviews, Tests & News https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/sport/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:55:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png Sport Motorcycles Reviews, Tests & News https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/sport/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X Review [13 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/27/2024-triumph-scrambler-400-x-review-13-fast-facts/ Tue, 28 May 2024 05:11:06 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277888 For those who appreciate the scrambler aesthetic and are looking for an attractively priced and sized model, the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X may be just the ticket. As a smaller sibling to the Scrambler 900 and 1200, the Scrambler 400 X is lighter and more manageable, as well as being everyday practical and affordable […]

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]]> 2024 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Test To Death Valley https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/24/2024-mv-agusta-turismo-veloce-lusso-scs-test-to-death-valley/ Fri, 24 May 2024 08:22:13 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277814 Friday at 0730. It’s cold, rain is predicted, and we’ve mountains to ride over on our long-planned Death Valley trip. Thoughts of punking out enter my mind, but I’m committed to my riding brothers to make this trip. I wrap myself in my best Held Hakuna battle suit and boots, throw an electric vest underneath, […]

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]]> 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Review [14 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/18/2024-yamaha-mt-09-review-14-fast-facts/ Sun, 19 May 2024 06:20:55 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277683 Ten years ago, Yamaha took us to the Dark Side of Japan, where its rabblerousing MT lineup of naked sportbikes call home. The first to greet us on the wrong side of the tracks was the MT-09. But, instead of picking our pockets, it stole our hearts with its snotty punk-rock attitude and penchant for […]

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]]> Cortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/14/cortech-marquee-jacket-review-swiss-army-knife-in-leather/ Wed, 15 May 2024 05:49:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277491 Cortech has a winner here in the Marquee leather jacket. I can probably shortcut this review by saying that this black leather jacket ticks all the boxes on my list of important features to include in a great item of apparel. The Cortech Marquee jacket is constructed of 1.0-1.2 mm drum-dyed cow leather that is […]

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]]> 2024 Moto Morini Seiemmezzo STR Sport First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/08/2024-moto-morini-seiemmezzo-str-sport-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Thu, 09 May 2024 06:30:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277325 Founded in 1937 by Alfonso Morini in Bologna, Italy, Moto Morini began a Byzantine ownership journey in the 1980s when it was bought by Cagiva. Since then, the brand has changed hands several times. In 2018, Zhongneng Vehicle Group, based in Zhejiang, China, became the owner of the Moto Morini marque. Although the motorcycles are […]

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]]> 2025 KTM 990 RC R First Look [Prototype Supersport] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/08/2025-ktm-990-rc-r-first-look-prototype-supersport/ Wed, 08 May 2024 08:37:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277295 Supersport fans are in for a treat with KTM announcing a new standard production, street-legal fully faired sportbike. Meet the 2025 KTM 990 RC R prototype, which the brand has confirmed will enter production early next year and be manufactured at its Mattighofen facility. The forthcoming KTM 990 RC R is based on the recently […]

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]]> 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Review [A Dozen Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/06/2024-husqvarna-svartpilen-801-review-a-dozen-fast-facts/ Tue, 07 May 2024 00:15:00 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277246 With KTM established as a Ready To Race brand by its owner, Pierer Mobility, the pure-street arm of the parent company’s Husqvarna marque slots itself as a distinctive style-oriented brand that doesn’t forget its performance roots. Based on the futuristically styled and sport-focused KTM 790 Duke, the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 puts a steampunk/scrambler-inspired wrapper […]

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]]> 2024 Honda CB500F First Look [6 Fast Facts, Plus Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/05/2024-honda-cb500f-first-look-6-fast-facts-plus-photos/ Mon, 06 May 2024 06:41:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277214 For its 11th year, the Honda CB500F gets a few significant updates. While there aren’t many changes, they impact different aspects of the naked upright sportbike. With that in mind, let’s delve into the 2024 Honda CB500F and what it has to offer. Traction control is standard on the 2024 Honda CB500F. The system is […]

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]]> 2024 KTM 990 Duke Review [A Dozen Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/21/2024-ktm-990-duke-review-a-dozen-fast-facts/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:13:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276903 Since KTM introduced its parallel-twin-powered middleweight naked motorcycles, the Austrian juggernaut has been roughing up the class with its performance-focused, no-holds-barred approach. First, we met the rowdy 790 Duke, which grew into the snarling 890 Duke variants, all of which left black eyes among the competition regarding carving corners or scuffing knee pucks. Now, that […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Review [14 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/19/2024-kawasaki-ninja-500-review-14-fast-facts/ Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:08:51 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276864 The world of high-performance sportbikes can be daunting and expensive. Sure, you can purchase racetrack-focused motorcycles armed with 200-horsepower engines and state-of-the-art components that only certified technicians can service. Those are specialized machines with high price, skill, and knowledge entry barriers. Kawasaki understands this and presents a viable option suitable for newbies, the budget-minded, and […]

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]]> 2024 Aprilia V4 Factory SE-09 SBK Special Editions First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/12/2024-aprilia-v4-factory-se-09-sbk-special-editions-first-look/ Sat, 13 Apr 2024 05:37:35 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276684 In 2009, Aprilia shook up the World Superbike with its all-new V4-powered RSV4 superbike, writing the first chapter in what has become the model’s performance legacy. The RSV4 has since amassed seven world titles—three Rider and four Manufacturer championships—along with 44 WSBK race wins and 102 podiums. But, they say the first is always the […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Sport Scout First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/08/2025-indian-sport-scout-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:45:58 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276490 The Indian 101 Scout is the flagship of the 2025 Indian Scout lineup we detailed a few days ago. However, there’s a less-expensive alternative to the hot-rod 101. The 2025 Indian Sport Scout gets by without the more powerful tune of the SpeedPlus 1250 motor, has just one front disc brake, and less sophisticated suspension. […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Super Scout First Look [7 Fast Facts For Touring] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/06/2025-indian-super-scout-first-look-7-fast-facts-for-touring/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 19:22:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276465 The 2025 Indian Super Scout takes on the role of touring motorcycle as part of the new five-bike 2025 Indian Scout lineup. The new Super Scout mixes style and functionality with an all-new SpeedPlus 1250 motor to give owners the ability to quickly get away for the weekend. We went into great detail about the […]

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]]> 2025 Indian 101 Scout First Look [11 Flagship Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/04/2025-indian-101-scout-first-look-11-flagship-fast-facts/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:03:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276375 Serving as a flagship for the new Indian Scout lineup, the 2025 Indian 101 Scout offers the most power of any new Scout, an enhanced chassis, and the premium Limited +Tech Trim line. We explained the five-bike 2025 Indian Scout lineup earlier; check that story out for more details. So, until we can get on […]

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]]> 2024 Honda CB125R First Look [Fast Facts From Europe] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/03/2024-honda-cb125r-first-look-fast-facts-from-europe/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:03:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276341 We keep waiting for American Honda to bring the CB125R over to America. The original CB125 of the 1970s and ’80s is a classic just waiting to be revived, just as Honda’s miniMOTO 125s—the Monkey, Trail 125, Super Cub C125—mine the same era. Of course, the 2024 Honda CB125R that the Euros get to satisfy […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Lineup First Look [New Engine and Frame] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/02/2025-indian-scout-lineup-first-look-new-engine-and-frame/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:26:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276324 For the first time since its introduction, the Indian Scout is getting an overhaul. The 2025 Indian Scout lineup of five models features an all-new V-twin motor, more technology, and three trim levels for each iteration. We will go into detail about each model in separate stories—there are links in the next paragraph—as there is […]

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]]> The Throttle Stop – April 2024 – A Changing of the Guard https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/26/the-throttle-stop-april-2024-a-changing-of-the-guard/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:18:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276020 A change of guard is taking place in the sportbike community. The Suzuki GSX-R1000 platform was the first to doff its cap and exit stage left in 2022, bowing out in major European markets due to looming Euro 5 emissions compliance. While the GSX-R continues in select markets, including the United States, it marked a […]

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]]> 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Lineup First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/25/2025-triumph-rocket-3-storm-lineup-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:57:43 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276007 The Triumph Rocket 3 R and GT models are getting updates, but not for 2024–we’re talking 2025 already. So, let’s take a look at the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. With more power and a few other changes, the Storms are coming next month. Let’s check out what’s new. […]

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