- Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/previews/2021-motorcycle-previews/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:35:53 +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/2021-motorcycle-previews/ 32 32 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo First Look (14 Fast Facts from the Track) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/08/22/aprilia-rs-660-trofeo-first-look-14-fast-facts-from-the-track/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:35:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=232645 This one’s not for the street. Available from Aprilia Racing as part of the company’s Factory Works program, it’s up to you to retrieve this track-ready version of the Aprilia RS 660 supersport motorcycle from the Aprilia Racing cargo dock in Noale, Italy. Let’s go over what makes it an Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. Spoiler: […]

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]]> 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Arctic Blast Limited Edition First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/08/09/2021-harley-davidson-street-glide-special-arctic-blast-limited-edition-first-look/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:48:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=232430 How cool is this? Editor Don Williams just got through testing the 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special in Billiard Red, and now we get a look at a new Arctic Blast Limited Edition version. Yes, it really is a Limited Edition model, as only 500 examples will be produced. The big reason for the limited […]

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]]> 2021 Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/07/26/2021-ducati-panigale-v2-bayliss-1st-championship-20th-anniversary-first-look/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:15:52 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=232119 “It was 20 years ago today,” some famous rock band sang many years ago. Ducati recognizes the importance of anniversaries, and isn’t going to let this one slip by unnoticed—Troy Bayliss’ first Superbike World Championship on the 996 R in 2001. While Bayless also took the title in 2006 and 2006, this special edition motorcycle […]

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]]> 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S First Look (14 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/07/15/2021-harley-davidson-sportster-s-first-look-14-fast-facts/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:31:14 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=231902 The Harley-Davidson Revolution Max motor gets its second iteration in its debut year with the unveiling of the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S. It is a fascinating take on the Sportster oeuvre, so without further ado, let’s take a closer look. Overnight, Harley-Davidson has recategorized many of its motorcycles. The H-D website no longer has a […]

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]]> 2021 MV Agusta F3 Rosso First Look (11 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/06/03/2021-mv-agusta-f3-rosso-first-look-11-fast-facts/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:56:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=231045 Following in the steps of the Dragster Rosso, Brutale Rosso, and Turismo Veloce Rosso comes the new 2021 MV Agusta F3 Rosso. Each of the Rosso editions from MV Agusta is a lower-cost entry into its lineup. By using different components and tuning, MV Agusta offers a lower price with performance tradeoffs that many riders […]

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]]> Husqvarna x Replay = Three Limited Edition 701 Motorcycles https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/05/27/husqvarna-x-replay-three-limited-edition-701-motorcycles/ Thu, 27 May 2021 19:05:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=230897 Italian casual clothing brand Replay is putting its mark on three special edition Husqvarna motorcycles—the Vitpilen 701, 701 Supermoto, and 701 Enduro LR. Each of the three 701s get Husqvarna Technical Accessories from Husqvarna—including mufflers from Akrapovič and Remus—along with Replay styling and branding. Check out the Husqvarna x Replay collaboration. “Collaborating with Replay has […]

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]]> 2021 MV Agusta Rush First Look (11 Fast Facts + 44 Photos) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/05/22/2021-mv-agusta-rush-first-look-11-fast-facts-44-photos/ Sat, 22 May 2021 07:57:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=230704 If you’re looking for a 208-horsepower rush from an upright naked sportbike, the 2021 MV Agusta Rush stands ready to provide it. The new edition of the 998cc inline-four powered hypernaked gets some updates for 2021, along with a Race Kit that pumps the motor’s peak output to 212 horsepower at 13,600 rpm. Here’s what’s […]

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]]> 2021 Aprilia RS 125 and Tuono 125 First Look (A Dozen Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/05/05/2021-aprilia-rs-125-and-tuono-125-first-look-a-dozen-fast-facts/ Thu, 06 May 2021 02:00:28 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=230393 The supersport 2021 Aprilia RS 125 and upright 2021 Aprilia Tuono 125 sportbike follow in the footsteps of the Aprilia SX 125 supermoto and RX 125 dual sport we reported on two months ago. With America’s antipathy toward tiered licensing, we’re not likely to see the new Aprilia 125s on this side of the Atlantic. […]

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]]> 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival First Look: 9 Fast Facts https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/04/27/2021-harley-davidson-electra-glide-revival-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:48:37 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=230226 With the Harley-Davidson lineup shrinking considerably for 2021, it frees up resources for The Motor Company to build special edition motorcycles. Part of Harley-Davidson’s Hardwire initiative, the first build in the Icons Collection has been revealed—the 2021 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Revival. Based on the 1969 Electra Glide, the 2021 Electra Glide Revival puts a retro […]

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]]> 2021 Suzuki GSX-S1000 First Look (17 Fast Facts From Europe) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/04/26/2021-suzuki-gsx-s1000-first-look-17-fast-facts-from-europe/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:05:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=230160 The Suzuki GSX-S1000 naked sportbike gets a substantial reworking for 2021, at least in Europe. Although the styling is the most immediately noticeable change, with stacked LED headlights, there are changes to the motor, electronics, and ergonomics. Let’s dive in and take a look at the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S1000 that Europe is getting. To reduce […]

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]]> 2021 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Fasthouse First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/11/2021-ducati-scrambler-desert-sled-fasthouse-first-look/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:12:00 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229315 In celebration of the Fasthouse-sponsored Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled winning the Hooligan Class at the 2020 Mint 400, Ducati has created the 2021 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Fasthouse limited-edition motorcycle. Although it doesn’t have all the trick racing components and modifications used in the Mint 400, the Desert Sled Fasthouse sports livery replicates the race-winning […]

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]]> 2021 Sinnis Terrain T125 First Look: ADV For New Riders https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/10/2021-sinnis-terrain-t125-first-look-adv-for-new-riders/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:21:58 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229285 Based in Southwick, just west of Brighton on England’s southern coast, Sinnis Motorcycles has been developing and selling small-displacement two-wheelers since 2005. An extensive dealer network in the British Isles sells the inexpensive motorcycles—mostly displacing 125cc for A1-licensed riders. The new 2021 Sinnis Terrain T125 is the company’s latest adventure bike, and a significant step […]

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]]> 2021 Aprilia SX 125 and RX 125 First Look (13 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/09/2021-aprilia-sx-125-and-rx-125-first-look-13-fast-facts/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:54:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229262 Kids and beginners in Europe get all the fun—witness the 2021 Aprilia SX 125 and RX 125. The SX is a wheelie-ready supermoto motorcycle, with the RX 125 looks ready for serious off-road fun. Euro 5 is the big news this year, and these Aprilia 125s have a new engine as a result. Let’s take […]

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]]> 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 Special Editions First Look (7 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/09/2021-triumph-rocket-3-special-editions-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:58:38 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229236 The world’s biggest triple is back this year with two new special editions—the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black. Functionally unchanged from the standard Rocket 3s, these Black versions add premium finishes and two distinct paint treatments. 1. The Rocket 3 R Black and the Rocket 3 GT Triple […]

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]]> 2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition First Look (10 Fast Facts, 13 Photos) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/04/2021-honda-cb1000r-black-edition-first-look-10-fast-facts-13-photos/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:57:57 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229131 The stampede toward blacked-out motorcycles continues unabated with the 2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition. As you can guess, there are lots of parts on the new CB1000R that are black, so let’s take off our sunglasses and take a look. Oh, and there are some functional changes, as well. The fueling settings are new for […]

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]]> 2021 Indian Chieftain Elite First Look: Luxury Bagger https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/03/2021-indian-chieftain-elite-luxury-bagger-first-look/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:54:22 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229129 Returning for 2021 with a new contemporary paint job, the Indian Chieftain Elite retains its position as a luxury bagger. Indian describes the new paint as Thunder Black Vivid Crystal over Carbon Crystal. The result is many shades of gray with a healthy dose of gunmetal flake. Fitting in perfectly with the paint is the […]

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]]> 2021 Honda NC750X and 2022 Honda Grom On Their Way https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/03/03/2021-honda-nc750x-and-2022-honda-grom-on-their-way/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:47:54 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=229094 As we predicted, the new versions of the Honda NC750X and Grom are making it to the United States. We told you about the significantly upgraded NC750X in November, and it is here as the 2021 Honda NC750X. Back in October, we debuted the new Grom. In its case, the latest miniMoto arrives in showrooms […]

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]]> 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 100th Anniversary First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/25/2021-moto-guzzi-v7-stone-100th-anniversary-first-look/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:41:06 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228998 Back in December, we gave you a first look at the new 2021 Moto Guzzi V7 lineup. The big news was an increase in displacement to 853cc, with the V85 TT motor as a starting point for the latest V7 iteration. Moto Guzzi revealed two models at the time—the V7 Stone and the V7 Special. […]

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]]> 2021 MV Agusta Dragster RR SCS RC First Look (9 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/24/2021-mv-agusta-dragster-rr-scs-rc-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:52:35 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228956 The 2021 MV Agusta Dragster RR SCS RC is the new flagship of the urban-brawling Dragster lineup. The RC stands for Reparto Corse, and the Racing Department adds to the fun with this distinctive model. Time to dive in and see what the alphabet soup is all about. The 798cc inline-3 gets updates this year […]

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]]> 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250: 150 HP ADV [17 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/22/2021-harley-davidson-pan-america-1250-first-look-17-fast-facts/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:25:01 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228929 Harley-Davidson officially unveiled Monday its all-new adventure touring motorcycles, the 2021 Pan America 1250 and Pan America 1250 Special. The Motor Company released all the details through a Harley-Davidson Original Film (attached in full below), which provided a look back at the brand’s off-road past and featured Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson Jochen Zeitz. […]

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]]> 2021 MV Agusta Dragster Rosso First Look (9 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/18/2021-mv-agusta-dragster-rosso-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:08:55 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228834 The new 2021 MV Agusta Dragster Rosso is here, designed to be more rideable and affordable than its three RR brothers. While a bit down-market for MV Agusta, the Dragster Rosso is still a high-performance motorcycle with sophisticated electronics in line with its urban focus—the Brutale is for the canyon fighters. Let’s see what you […]

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]]> 2021 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Lineup First Look (18 Fast Facts + 36 Photos) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/12/2021-mv-agusta-brutale-800-lineup-first-look-18-fast-facts-36-photos/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:50:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228700 The 2021 MV Agusta Brutale 800 lineup includes a new model—the Brutale Rosso—that is aimed at urban riders and those who don’t quite have the financial horsepower of the most well-heeled MV Agusta buyers. MV has provided several significant upgrades to the Brutale 800s, from the motor to the chassis. Let’s work through the changes, […]

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]]> 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S First Look (15 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/10/2021-ktm-1290-super-adventure-s-first-look-15-fast-facts/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:30:51 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228626 The most street-worthy of KTM’s Super Adventure lineup, the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is updated this year. The changes are wide-ranging, so let’s dig in and gawk until we can ride it. The chassis gets massaged, with the goal of better cornering performance. The 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S’s steering head is […]

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]]> 2021 Volcon Runt First Look: Electric Trail Motorcycle For Kids https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/08/2021-volcon-runt-first-look-electric-trail-motorcycle-for-kids/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:07:22 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228570 Could it be that Volcon is angling to be the Hodaka of the 2020s? While the original Volcon Grunt was a good start in the off-beat name derby, the new 2021 Volcon Runt for kids hits the ball out of the park, to mix metaphors. Dad on a Grunt and Jr. on The Runt—that sounds […]

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]]> 2021 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 First Look (7 Fast Facts) https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2021/02/04/2021-husqvarna-svartpilen-125-first-look-7-fast-facts/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:40:14 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=228472 Featuring a 125cc short-stroke DOHC motor that puts out 15 horsepower and meets Euro 5 emissions regulations, the 2021 Husqvarna Svartpilen 125 is an impressively stylish urban motorcycle. There are plenty of premium features you don’t often see in the class, so let’s take a closer look at this new flavor of Svartpilen from Husqvarna. […]

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