- Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/previews/2023-motorcycle-previews/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:59:59 +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/previews/2023-motorcycle-previews/ 32 32 2023 Electric Motorcycles Buyers Guide From A to Z [30+ Brands] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/01/2023-electric-motorcycles-buyers-guide-from-a-to-z-30-brands/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:59:59 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=268614 I recently took a look at some of the aspects of the ever-growing electric motorcycle story with my commentary, “Will electric motorcycles ever own the road?” With scooters, mini-bikes, ultralight off-road-only dirt bikes, classic conventional street bikes, white-knuckle-fast sport bikes, adventure motorcycles, and even heavyweight baggers on the market, there is e-cycle for almost any […]

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]]> 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Inside Look [22 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/08/2023-harley-davidson-cvo-road-glide-inside-look-22-fast-facts/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:40:17 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266906 This is a big year for the Road Glide. The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide moves squarely into the 21st century with electronic rider aids and the new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 V-twin motor. Of course, we can all see the new sharknose fairing, but let’s start with the powerplant. Don’t worry—we’ll get to the fairing, […]

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]]> 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Inside Look [Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/07/2023-harley-davidson-cvo-street-glide-inside-look-fast-facts/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:30:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266812 We saw the teaser for the next-generation Street Glide, and now all the details on the 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide are here. The most significant changes are to the motor, electronics, and styling, with the underlying chassis lightly massaged. There’s plenty to reveal, so let’s drop the hydraulically actuated clutch and spin up the […]

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]]> 2023 Honda SCL500 Scrambler First Look [16 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/30/2023-honda-scl500-scrambler-first-look-16-fast-facts/ Tue, 30 May 2023 21:03:49 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266522 Last November, we told you about the Euro-spec 2023 Honda CL500. Upon hearing the news, we lobbied American Honda hard to bring it here, and the powers that be in the US heard us. Renamed the SCL500 for the US market—though its official model number is CL500A—it is nearly identical to the European model. The […]

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]]> 2023 Harley-Davidson Fast Johnnie Lineup First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/03/2023-harley-davidson-fast-johnnie-lineup-first-look/ Thu, 04 May 2023 02:08:51 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265851 Harley-Davidson has expanded its Enthusiastic Motorcycle Collection with three limited-edition Fast Johnnie models. Fans of the MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers series will recognize the Fast Johnnie fuel tank logo, which appears on the motorcycles raced by the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team. A Harley-Davidson insider explained the Fast Johnnie legend to us: “It was […]

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]]> 2023 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Highway King First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/02/2023-harley-davidson-electra-glide-highway-king-first-look/ Wed, 03 May 2023 00:06:28 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265810 The Icons Motorcycle Collection crew at Harley-Davidson is back with another traditionally styled motorcycle based on the historic Electra Glide platform. The 2023 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Highway King is inspired by the 1968 FLH Electra Glide—the top-of-the-line from The Motor Company when Jimi Hendrix released Electric Ladyland. Priced at $26,999, the new Highway King is […]

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]]> 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide First Look [All-New] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/27/2023-harley-davidson-cvo-road-glide-first-look-all-new/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:18:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265712 The stunning all-new 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide is being teased by The Motor Company. While we don’t have specs or many details, there’s still plenty to look at and talk about. We’ll also hear from Harley-Davidson executives about this revolutionary new Custom Vehicle Operations motorcycle, released jointly with the 2023 CVO Street Glide. The […]

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]]> 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Revealed [First Look] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/26/2023-harley-davidson-cvo-street-glide-revealed-first-look/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:54:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265686 Update: We now have full coverage of the new 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide, including specs, prices, and plenty of photos. The 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide will go down in The Motor Company’s history as yet another turning point in the touring segment. It features a new iteration of the iconic batwing fairing, along […]

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]]> 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 First Look (11 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/20/2023-royal-enfield-hunter-350-first-look-11-fast-facts/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:04:50 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265579 The new 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 joins two other 350s in the Royal Enfield lineup—the retro-styled Classic 350 and the Meteor 350 cruiser. While the Hunter 350 shared many parts with its siblings, it has significant differences to justify its place in Royal Enfield’s 350 family. Already a hit in its home country of […]

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]]> 2023 Honda Trail125 First Look [New Long-Stroke Engine] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/20/2023-honda-trail125-first-look-new-long-stroke-engine/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:34:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265563 Honda’s popular retro trailbike gets the motor updates the Super Cub enjoyed last year. The 2023 Honda Trail125 now has a longer-stroke engine, with the bore reduced 2.4mm to an even 50mm, and the stroke stretched 5.2mm to 63.1mm. The motor’s compression ratio is upped from 9.3:1 to 10.0:1, and the displacement is reduced by […]

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]]> 2023 Zapp i300 First Look [Award-Winning Electric Scooter] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/17/2023-zapp-i300-first-look-award-winning-electric-scooter/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:28:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265530 One of our favorite aspects of the growing popularity of electric-propulsion two-wheelers is the opportunity to rethink design. Without any concerns about fuel tank or motor positioning, designers can get creative. The upcoming 2023 Zapp i300 has won a Red Dot Product Design Award, German Design Award, Good Design Awards Gold Winner, and three E-Mobility […]

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]]> 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite First Look [8 Premium Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/13/2023-indian-pursuit-elite-first-look-8-premium-fast-facts/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:20:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265450 For the first time, the Indian Pursuit gets the Elite treatment by the factory at Spirit Lake, Iowa. Not just a fancy paint job applied to the standard Pursuit, the 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite also enjoys technical upgrades. The 2023 Indian Pursuit Elite has an IMU that informs the electronic aids. The IMU and Indian’s […]

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]]> 2023 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo First Look (14 Fast Facts, 24 Photos) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/08/2023-aprilia-rs-660-trofeo-first-look-14-fast-facts-24-photos/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:34:24 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265288 After a successful introduction in Europe two years ago, the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo makes its way to America in limited numbers for 2023. A track-only motorcycle, the 2023 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo has features you won’t find on a street bike. Let’s review what makes this track bike built by Aprilia Racing tick. The […]

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]]> 2023 Indian Challenger RR First Look [12 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/09/2023-indian-challenger-rr-first-look-12-fast-facts/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:14:15 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264528 Capitalizing on its success in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series, Indian has released a track-only race replica—the 2023 Indian Challenger RR. Stripped of street-legal accouterments, Indian says the RR has “the same setup that won [Tyler] O’Hara’s second King of the Baggers championship.” Let’s go over the staggering list of features this high-performance […]

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]]> 2023 Jack Daniel’s Indian Limited Edition First Look [Chief Bobber] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/06/2023-jack-daniels-indian-limited-edition-first-look-chief-bobber/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:46:48 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264432 Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s continue their special edition partnership with the new 2023 Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse. There will be 177 examples of this motorcycle, which looks to Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee whiskey for inspiration. With the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse as a starting point, here’s […]

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]]> 2023 Honda CRF300LS First Look [7 Fast Facts + 15 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/02/2023-honda-crf300ls-first-look-7-fast-facts-15-photos/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:05:27 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264262 The Honda CRF300L ABS has a new, shorter sibling—the 2023 Honda CRF300LS. In an effort to engage more riders, Honda has dropped the seat height of its popular 286cc dual-sport motorcycle. Let’s see how much has changed. The 2023 Honda CRF300LS has a seat height two inches lower than the standard CRF300L. The 32.7-inch seat […]

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]]> 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition First Look [12 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/01/2023-husqvarna-norden-901-expedition-first-look-12-fast-facts/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 06:51:43 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264241 Those seeking adventure straight from the dealership floor will want to peek at the new 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition. Based on the Norden 901, the Expedition badging combines longer-travel suspension and a centerstand with travel-oriented features, including luggage and a tall touring windshield, plus heated grips and seat. All these features help riders on […]

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]]> 2023 Honda XR150L First Look [8 Fast Facts + 21 Photos] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/03/01/2023-honda-xr150l-first-look-8-fast-facts-21-photos/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:02:19 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264203 On its 30th birthday, the Honda XR650L dual-sport gets a little sibling—the 2023 Honda XR150L. The XR150L is an all-new model, at least in the United States, so let’s start from scratch on this entry-level dual-sport motorcycle. The 2023 Honda XR150L has a price point to entice new users. The MSRP is a highly approachable […]

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]]> 2023 Greenger G3 First Look [Electric Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/28/2023-greenger-g3-first-look-electric-fast-facts/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:49:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264180 Expanding on the success of the Greenger-developed Honda CRF-E2 electric off-road mini that we tested last year, the Ontario, Calif., company brings us the 2023 Greenger G3. The G3 is larger and much faster than the CRF-E2, and with a weight limit of 300 pounds, it is ready to accommodate adults in backyard motocross antics. […]

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]]> 2023 UBCO 2×2 Special Edition First Look [Electric Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/27/2023-ubco-2x2-special-edition-first-look-electric-fast-facts/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:46:38 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264154 Part electric bicycle and part Rokon-style two-wheel-drive motorcycle, the 2023 UBCO 2×2 Special Edition is an inexpensive adventure “motor driven cycle” outfitted for low-speed expeditions on- and off-pavement. Based on the UBCO 2×2 Adventure Bike, the 2×2 Special Edition enhances cargo-carrying capability, so you can take it with you wherever you go. There’s a 30-liter […]

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]]> 2023 Indian Sport Chief First Look [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/21/2023-indian-sport-chief-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:01:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264023 The new 2023 Indian Sport Chief takes the Chief cruiser platform and turns it into a sporting cruiser. Plenty of chassis upgrades accompany the big-inch Thunderstroke 116 V-twin powerplant from the Chief Dark Horse that delivers 120 ft-lbs of torque at 2900 rpm. As we’re familiar with the standard Chief and other iterations, let’s focus […]

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]]> 2023 Polaris Slingshot Roush Edition First Look [6 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/16/2023-polaris-slingshot-roush-edition-first-look-6-fast-facts/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:14:17 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=264002 The 2023 Polaris Slingshot Roush Edition takes the Slingshot R and introduces performance, functionality, and appearance upgrades. Roush Performance is an automotive company best known for its performance-oriented modified Ford vehicles, including the new 2023 Roush F-150 truck. Let’s look at how Roush Performance and the Polaris Slingshot R get along. The 2023 Polaris Slingshot […]

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]]> 2023 KTM 390 Adventure First Look [5 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/02/2023-ktm-390-adventure-first-look-5-fast-facts/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:48:00 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=263653 Last year, the KTM 390 Adventure got new wheels, and it’s happening again for 2023. Although that’s the only change this year, the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure is still worth another look. Consistent with its ADV mission, the 371-pound ADV motorcycle gets wire-spoked wheels for the first time. There’s no change in the size of […]

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]]> 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR First Look [17 Fast Facts + 30 Pics] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/02/01/2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-4rr-first-look-17-fast-facts-30-pics/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:02:07 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=263598 The all-new 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition upends the small-displacement road-racing class with advanced technology and a four-cylinder motor—something we haven’t seen in a sub-500cc supersport bike in decades. Priced at $9699—nearly double the tariff for the twin-cylinder Ninja 400—this motorcycle is aimed at serious riders looking for high performance. It’s an all-new motorcycle, […]

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]]> Ducatis to Run #1 in 2023 in MotoGP and World Superbike https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/01/24/ducatis-to-run-1-in-2023-in-motogp-and-world-superbike/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:25:17 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=263492 World champions Pecco Bagnaia and Álvaro Bautista will run #1 plates on their 2023 Ducatis. Bagnaia clinched the 2023 MotoGP title at the final round last year on his GP22, with Bautista grabbing his World Superbike crown on his Panigale V4 R at the penultimate round. “For the first time in the Company’s history, we […]

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