Don Williams, Editor, Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/author/don-williams/ 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 Don Williams, Editor, Ultimate Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/author/don-williams/ 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 2025 EM Epure Factor-e First Look [9 Fast Facts, 2 Models] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/11/2025-em-epure-factor-e-first-look-9-fast-facts-2-models/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:07:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278254 Based in Saint-Brès, France, EM (Electric Motion) is a leader in the world of electric trials bikes. Although electric dirt bikes have had difficulty penetrating that market for various reasons, electric power appeals to many trials riders, as it is rich in torque, and trials riders generally don’t need a long range for a day’s […]

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]]> Cardo Packtalk Pro Review [Motorcycle Helmet Intercom System] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/10/cardo-packtalk-pro-review-motorcycle-helmet-intercom-system/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:02:13 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278249 The new Cardo Packtalk Pro continues the evolution of the Packtalk mesh intercom line of motorcycle helmet-to-helmet communications devices with three significant enhancements. The Cardo Packtalk Pro is an advancement from the Edge, Cardo Systems’ previous flagship model. All of the features discussed in our review of the Cardo Packtalk Edge continue in the new […]

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]]> 2024 Thunder Valley Motocross Results, Video, and Standings https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/08/2024-thunder-valley-motocross-results-video-and-standings/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:01:50 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278208 Jett Lawrence bounced back from last week’s crash and injuries at California’s Hangtown Classic to take the overall win at the 2024 Thunder Valley National at Thunder Valley MX Park in Lakewood, Colorado. Jett Lawrence went 2-1, swapping positions with his brother Hunter. Hunter’s Moto 1 win was his first 450MX moto victory. Hunter moves […]

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]]> 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R First Look [10 Fast Facts; S Too!] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/07/2025-kawasaki-klx230r-first-look-10-fast-facts-s-too/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:32:05 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278202 The 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R receives many updates this year, focusing on usability for the novice-friendly trailbike. Getting the same updates is the S model, which features a seat that is nearly an inch lower than the standard KLX230R. Let’s see what’s new about the likeable and capable off-roader. The SOHC air-cooled two-valve engine’s power delivery […]

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]]> 2024 Thunder Valley Motocross Fantasy Picks, Tips [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/06/2024-thunder-valley-motocross-fantasy-picks-tips-7-fast-facts/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:41:21 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278157 The 2024 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship Series moves out of California to the thin air of Lakewood, Colorado, for the 2024 Thunder Valley National at Thunder Valley MX Park. Although it’s Eli Tomac’s home, he won’t be lining up, as he is recovering from thumb surgery. Last week saw the end of Jett Lawrence’s […]

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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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]]> 2025 Kawasaki KX250 and KX250X First Look [9 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/04/2025-kawasaki-kx250-and-kx250x-first-look-9-fast-facts/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:01:10 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278068 Kawasaki’s quarter-liter off-road platforms get a major reworking this year. The 2025 Kawasaki KX250 motocross bike and KX250X off-road racer get updates to the top-end of the DOHC motor with enhanced electronics, a new frame, new Showa suspension, narrower ergonomics, and more—pretty much a rerun of what we saw on last year’s KX450, and we’re […]

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]]> 2024 Hangtown Classic Motocross Results, Video, and Coverage https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/01/2024-hangtown-classic-motocross-results-video-and-coverage/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:06:58 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278012 Chase Sexton went 1-1 at the 2024 Hangtown Motocross Classic, coming from last place in the second moto’s first turn to passing Aaron Plessinger on the final lap to take the win. Jett Lawrence’s 24-moto unbeaten streak ended after he crashed spectacularly on the first moto’s opening lap. The injured Lawrence remounted and finished in […]

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]]> Strider 12 Sport Review [Balance Bike For Kids] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/30/strider-12-sport-review-balance-bike-for-kids/ Thu, 30 May 2024 08:01:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277929 When I was a kid back in the 1900s, almost everyone rode a bicycle. The bike racks at elementary and middle schools were social centers, and the preferred after-class location for fisticuffs to settle disagreements among boys. Those days are over, and schools no longer have bike racks—kids either walk or are chauffeured to school. […]

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]]> 2024 Hangtown Motocross Fantasy Picks and Tips [7 Fast Facts] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/29/2024-hangtown-motocross-fantasy-picks-and-tips-7-fast-facts/ Thu, 30 May 2024 02:05:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277917 As Jett Lawrence’s unbeaten streak in the AMA Pro Motocross 450MX class continues, we still have five other riders to select for RMFantasyMX fantasy supercross. The series moves to Northern California for the Hangtown Motocross Classic, so let’s talk about the 2024 Hangtown motocross fantasy picks. Jett Lawrence continues to look unbeatable. If you follow […]

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