Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:56:38 +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/ 32 32 2024 RedBud Motocross Fantasy Picks and Tips [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/07/04/2024-redbud-motocross-fantasy-picks-and-tips-7-fast-facts/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:56:38 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=284108 It’s the midway point in the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series. Just three points separate the top three riders. However, there’s a spanner in the works. This week, defending 450MX National Champion Jett Lawrence had a practice crash that tore his UCL. The same thumb injury knocked Eli Tomac and Cooper Webb out […]

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]]> 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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]]> 2024 Southwick National Motocross Results, Standings, and Video https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/29/2024-southwick-national-motocross-results-standings-and-video/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:30:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283923 Jett Lawrence had a 1-2 day at The Wick 388 in Southwick, Massachusetts, and that was enough to take the 2024 Southwick National win and move into P2 in the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series standings. Jett Lawrence is tied in points with Chase Sexton, who took P2 overall at The Wick 338 […]

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]]> 2024 Southwick Motocross Fantasy Picks and Tips [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/28/2024-southwick-motocross-fantasy-picks-and-tips-9-fast-facts/ Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:38:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283915 The break is over, and the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series is ready to resume. The fifth round of the 11-round series on Saturday is the Southwick National at The Wick 338 in Southwick, Mass. So, dust off your RMFantasyMX.com account, and let’s get your 2024 Southwick motocross fantasy picks in the system. […]

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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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]]> Editor’s Letter – July 2024 – Innocent Until Proven Guilty https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/25/editors-letter-july-2024-innocent-until-proven-guilty/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:46:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=283568 It never fails. We do a story on some new technological advance, and teeth start gnashing like a 1970s Sachs gearbox. Not all new technologies deserve instant adulation; either the bugs get worked out and we collectively embrace the change, or the latest-and-greatest never quite jells and is quietly dropped. The first legit production motorcycle, […]

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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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]]> Lucas Oil Synthetic Motor Oil and Rear Gear Oil Change Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/17/lucas-oil-synthetic-motor-oil-and-rear-gear-oil-change-review/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:54:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282095 Lucas Oil has been in the high-performance lubricants biz for a long time. Founded in 1989, the Indianapolis-based company has been on the cutting edge of product development and improvement, often through the experience gained from the torture-testing of heavy-duty trucking, agricultural machinery, and racing. That experience has translated into some top-line performance products for […]

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]]> Cortech Versa-Flo Jacket Review [Ready for Summer and More] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/16/cortech-versa-flo-jacket-review-ready-for-summer-and-more/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:32:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=281631 Rumor has it that Summer is almost here after a long, wet, cold Spring in Southern California. The Cortech Versa-Flo jacket may be the answer to upcoming hot days, with the added versatility of a waterproof and full-sleeve liner. It’s like two jackets in one, and the liner can extend the range of temperatures and […]

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]]> 2024 High Point National Motocross Results, Video, Standings https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/15/2024-high-point-national-motocross-results-video-standings/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:36:50 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=280258 Jett Lawrence went 1-1 at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Penn., to win the High Point National, the fourth round of the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series. Jett Lawrence, who remains in P3 in the standings, gained eight points on Chase Sexton and series leader Hunter Lawrence as they swapped P2 and […]

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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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]]> Eyelights EyeRide Head Up Display + Bluetooth Remote Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/13/eyelights-eyeride-head-up-display-bluetooth-remote-review/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:51:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278290 I’m amazed and impressed by all the new electronic gadgets for motorcycle riders that are appearing lately with greater regularity. If you think that the helmet systems you’ve seen over the past decade are the pinnacle of modern gadgetry, you would be wrong. Units from Cardo, Sena, and others that offer music, FM radio, telephone, […]

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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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