- Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/urban/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:07:30 +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/urban/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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 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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]]> 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Lineup Review [GT and R Models] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/12/2025-triumph-rocket-3-storm-lineup-review-gt-and-r-models/ Mon, 13 May 2024 06:25:15 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277432 Triumph Motorcycles has been building Rocket 3 motorcycles for 20 years. Yet, somehow, I had never ridden one until I found myself in the Côte d’Azur on the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT and Storm R. After 150+ miles riding just about every type of road extant along the French Riviera, it turns out […]

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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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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Lineup Review [Five Models Road Tested] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/01/2025-indian-scout-lineup-review-five-models-road-tested/ Thu, 02 May 2024 06:17:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277141 Indian Motorcycle has been around since 1901 and is the oldest active motorcycle manufacturer in the United States. Its history is diverse, and many know Indian for its heavyweight cruisers, touring bikes, and the sporty Scout. The newest iterations of the Indian Scout are 2025 models in five different flavors. I attended the Tennessee launch […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Classic First Look [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/14/2025-indian-scout-classic-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:24:04 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276762 There are five new motorcycles in the 2025 Indian Scout lineup—the 101 Scout, Sport Scout, Super Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Classic. The newest Scouts feature the new SpeedPlus 1250 engine and matching frame, with the various Scouts mining a different part of Indian’s long heritage. We covered technical aspects and the broad range of […]

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]]> 2025 Indian Scout Bobber First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/10/2025-indian-scout-bobber-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:11:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276551 The five-bike 2025 Indian Scout lineup we told you about last week includes a healthy dose of attitude with the 2025 Indian Scout Bobber. Check out the 2025 Indian Scout lineup story for all the details on the new motor, frame, trim lines, and accessory collections; we won’t repeat the information here. Instead, we’re focusing […]

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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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]]> 2024 KTM 390 Duke Review [10 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/04/01/2024-ktm-390-duke-review-10-fast-facts/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:30:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276302 Pop the confetti because this year marks the 30th anniversary of KTM’s rambunctious Duke family of motorcycles. The orange brand’s first street bike was the Duke 620, which ushered in a generation of riders partial to skids, stoppies, and wheelies. Hooligan behavior is intrinsic to the Duke range’s DNA from top to bottom, where we […]

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]]> 2024 Kawasaki Z500 Review [12 Fast Facts; SE Version] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/27/2024-kawasaki-z500-review-12-fast-facts-se-version/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:44:12 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=276084 There may be no better example of mission creep than Kawasaki’s small-bore Ninja model. What started as the Ninja 250R in 1986 grew into the Ninja 300 in 2013, and then the Ninja 400 in 2018. For 2024, we get the Ninja 500, which means the Z400 naked sibling now grows into the 2024 Kawasaki […]

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]]> 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 First Look [8 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/03/19/2024-husqvarna-svartpilen-801-first-look-8-fast-facts/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:52:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=275803 The Husqvarna Svartpilen line goes big this year with a 799cc parallel-twin motor and a neo-scrambler vibe. The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 replaces the 701 thumper at the top of the Svartpilen lineup, with the 401 taking care of newer riders. It also serves as an alternative to the KTM 790 Duke, which shares the […]

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]]> Harley-Davidson Hybrid Concept First Look [Commentary] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/11/harley-davidson-hybrid-concept-first-look-commentary/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:29:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274902 Harley-Davidson long ago discovered that the secret to survival in the motorcycle business—indeed, any business—is the ability and agility to change with the times. The Motor Company’s 120-year history is that of a living, dynamic enterprise, rather than a footnote in America’s industrial history, is because it has adapted, changed, diversified, retrenched, and advanced as […]

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]]> 2024 Triumph Speed 400 Review [13 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/02/05/2024-triumph-speed-400-review-13-fast-facts/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:32:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=274812 The Triumph Speed Twins—the 900 and 1200—have a new sibling. The 2024 Triumph Speed 400 is the first single-cylinder Triumph street bike since the brand was revived 41 years ago by John Bloor. The Speed 400 also draws on the Speed Triple, which features a single shock, more modern styling, and a sportier demeanor than […]

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