With big brother/teammate Kevin out of the running, Luciano Benavides had to step us The post 2025 Dakar Rally, Stage 9 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Earlier today, KTM announced its new supermoto. The KTM 390 SMC R has an The post KTM 390 SMC R appeared first on Adventure Rider.

While we are all waiting for KTM to announce its new 390 Adventure lineup The post KTM 390 SMC R: Supermoto Comes To Town appeared first on Adventure Rider.

I’m the proud owner of a 2021 Royal Enfield INT650, which has the perfect blend of old-school charm and modern reliability. Riding my bike feels like traveling through time, minus the oil leaks, dodgy electrics, and outdated components of a true vintage motorcycle. The INT650 is beautiful yet simple, and the factory Royal Enfield INT650 The post Royal Enfield INT650 Accessories Review appeared first on Rider Magazine.

The February 2025 issue of Rider Magazine has arrived! We traveled to Texas to test Can-Am’s new electric motorcycles, the Origin dual-sport seen here and the Pulse roadster. Photo by Align Media.   Additional stories in the January issue of Rider: The post February 2025 appeared first on Rider Magazine.

ExoTechnologies’ new recyclable helmet recently acquired a bunch of safety certifications.

Garmin has just announced its new Montana 710, 710i and 760i handheld GPS units, The post New Garmin Montana 710, 710i, 760i Handheld GPS Units appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Read about a new KTM 390 SMC R, and 125 SMC R supermoto now officially launched by the Austrian brand, ahead of UK release in March, here with MCN.

This is certainly one way to enter the Pearly Gates.

Aprilia’s factory rally raid team has once again triumphed at the Africa Eco Race, The post Europe Vs. The Desert: Aprilia, Italy and the Africa Eco Race appeared first on Adventure Rider.

The new UTV is making its way to the UK thanks to a partnership with Electric Wheels Ltd.

Good news!

In these turbulent times for KTM, the world is a busy place. As it The post KTM Knocking On Doors; Investors Express Interest appeared first on Adventure Rider.

This sad old 1986 Honda XR250R came up so nice!

It’s never been registered, and is still in its original transport crate.

Read about the adaptive winglet technology used on the new Bimota KB998 Rimini superbike, here with MCN.

For years, people said KTM and their Husky/GasGas sidekicks won at Dakar because they The post 2025 Dakar Rally, Stage 8 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

This year, the Honda Gold Wing will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since 1975, Rider has tested every Gold Wing model – from the GL1000 to the current GL1800 – multiple times. Over the past 50 years, the Gold Wing has been on our cover 29 times, we’ve selected it as Motorcycle of the Year twice The post Michelin Road W GT Gold Wing Tires Review appeared first on Rider Magazine.

The KTM 790 Duke, referred to by KTM as “the Scalpel,” returns for 2025 with minor updates to its TFT instrumentation and handlebar switches and an updated headlight cowl for a sharper look. Replacing the previous 4.5-inch TFT display is a 5-inch TFT with a few new features. It includes updated graphics and menus, which The post 2025 KTM 790 Duke Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Triumph owners and fans can enjoy light food, beverages, live music, and a look at 2025 Triumph models during the Triumph Icons Tour showcase parties in January and February, 2025. Taking place in 13 U.S. cities, the tour offers a unique chance to see new and limited-edition models while gathering with other Triumph owners in The post Triumph Icons Tour Dates Announced: Pre-register Now appeared first on Rider Magazine.

In a partnership between Fontana Village Resort & Marina in Fontana Dam, North Carolina, and Killboy, the photography company that captures professional-level images of riders and motorists on the Tail of the Dragon, seven new Killboy-themed cabins are being renovated to meet the needs of riders and motorists who travel to the area to enjoy The post Killboy Cabins at Fontana Village appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Read about a pilot production program being run by Honda looking into all-solid-state batteries in Japan, here with MCN.

Alpinestars’ airbag technology appears to have taken a big step forward with the new The post Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma: A Big Step Forward For This Technology appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Locking your e-bike battery via a smartphone app will soon be possible.

Read about a CCTV database being used by West Midlands Police to help combat crimes, including motorcycle theft, here with MCN.

I honestly can’t decide.

As the new Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (see our initial review here) rolls into The post SW-Motech Farkles Up The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

I can’t believe RDR turns 10 this year, but I’m so glad they’re here.

Sumitomo will acquire the brand wholly and lead its future.

After years of experiments in specific, congested areas of the country, the federal code gets amended.

Ducati and Troy Lee Designs have announced a partnership that will see the new The post Ducati and Troy Lee Designs Bring Desmo450 MX To The USA appeared first on Adventure Rider.

KTM consultant and former Austrian FIM 250cc Motocross World Championship winner (1984 and 1985) The post Former 250cc World Motocross Champ Kinigadner Says KTM In MotoGP To Stay appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Qualcomm’s high-tech chips found in gaming consoles and smartphones will make their way into Enfield’s electric motorcycles.

End of an era.

Over my years in the moto-mag world, I couldn’t tell you how many “flying The post Skyrider X1: Oh, Look, Another Flying Motorcycle Prototype appeared first on Adventure Rider.

On January 15, 2025, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire brand will release its newest electric motorcycle, the The post LiveWire To Unveil S2 Alpinista appeared first on Adventure Rider.

There is no doubt that this year is all Daniel Sanders so far. Riding The post 2025 Dakar Rally, Stage 7 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Could the new 790 Duke be the cash cow KTM needs to save its ass?

The Africa Eco Race is over. There’s one more stage remaining, Stage 12, but The post 2025 Africa Eco Race, Stage 11: It’s Over! (Sort of) appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Ather Energy is ready to be quoted in the Indian Stock Exchange. Founded in 2013, after raising over $450 million to sustain the start up, the company is very near to the IPO, crucial to source new investments and expansion in the EV motorcycles and in the international market.

The Africa Eco Race is full of surprises this year. Yesterday, we saw Stage The post 2025 Africa Eco Race, Stage 10: Down To The Wire appeared first on Adventure Rider.

The series of wildfires in Los Angeles has become one of the country’s worst natural disasters in history and still continues to rage. Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their neighborhoods, and hundreds of homes have been burned to the ground. The situation remains highly volatile because the conflagration has been The post Los Angeles Fires: How to Help appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Today is the rest stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally, with riders getting a The post 2025 Dakar Rest Stage: Where We Are appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Everyone’s favo(u)rite mad UK builder only ever built four of these, and one is hitting the auction block soon.

So what are we tossing this into?

Read about Garmin’s latest plug-and-play rider safety device, the zūmo R1 Radar, here with MCN.

It’s designed to go sideways, and for general hooligan behavior, too.

Read about an end to the Day of Champions charity event at the Silverstone MotoGP round, here with MCN.

Grab your friends and family.

See the overall motorcycle registration statistics from the MCIA, here with MCN.

Read the latest breaking news, sport, bike exclusives and more from the world of motorcycling at Motorcycle News today. Check it out for yourselves

Read about a new battery sharing scheme being run by Honda in Sweden, here with MCN.

Read about a 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade still in its original crate, which goes up for auction in February 2025, here with MCN.

Niu Technology global sales increased 25% in 2024. While the company had fixed a target to be back at 1 million sales (including kick scooters), the final results was very far from it, and global sales ended the year at 767.000 (+25.9%).

Luyuan global e-scooter sales declined 15% in 2024. The company, a mass producer of e-bikes and e-moped, suffered for the domestic market contraction and sales declined at 0.43 million. 

Triumph Motorcycles Global Sales hit the 5th all time record in a row. In 2024 Triumph sold 133.677 motorcycles globally (+33.6%) over doubling volumes in 5 years and the sales in the 250-500cc have been 54.000, much more than any other “premium” OEM.

Rest day is here! The sort-of half-way point of the Dakar Rally is often The post 2025 Dakar Rally, Stage 5 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

The global shifting of manufacturing, brands and products between financial power players continues, with The post Goodyear Sells More Pieces Of The Dunlop Tire Brand To Sumitomo appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Read about the government’s refusal to look into the safety benefits of bus lane access for motorcyclists, here at MCN.

Check out Morbidelli’s new large capacity adventure bike duo, here with MCN.

Honda has already announced its NT1100 sport tourer for the US market… for police. The post Canadian Riders Get The Honda NT1100 Tourer, But Not The US… For Now appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Italian Motorcycles Market keeps momentum in 2024. Although artificially increased by December self-registrations, the year ended with 373.360 sales, a 10% increase and the best results in the last 20 years.

MV Agusta story is near to the end. KTM Group last year acquisition was  a real disaster, with “real” global registrations standing at lowest ever level, before a massive December registrations “peak”. 

Ola Electric is the largest electric 2-wheeler producer outside of China. After starting production in December 2021, the rapid sales growth allowed the company to achieve the leadership in the domestic market although the still tiny model line-up. 

Chinese Motorcycles Market is rolling down. In 2024 total domestic sales were 13 million, a 13.7% or 2 million decline from the previous year. Electric segment lost 7% with Yadea, the market leader, as big loser.

This week’s news list is slightly off-kilter and more than a little interesting: Harley-Davidson is working with Hero Motocorp to release a new bike that will likely not see American shores While Harley finds successes with Hero Motocorp, LiveWire teases a new bike that poses… interesting range for a tourer-type variant. Happy fourth birthday to Damon’s “HyperSport” prototype! Damon Motors finds two more companies to make battery cases and gearboxes. Lid Lovers: Italian Helmet Company Airoh is officially DOT-Certified and The post Harley x Hero’s Got Mini-Nightster Potential and LiveWire’s “Alpinista” appeared first on webBikeWorld.

Daniel Sanders is having the best race of his life. Well, maybe not exactly, The post 2025 Dakar Rally, Stage 4 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

In the last couple of years, the main showdown at the Africa Eco Race The post 2025 Africa Eco Race, Stage 8 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Real Deal Revolution, the nonprofit organization with a mission to “revolutionize the perception of skilled trades and women’s roles in them,” celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024 with its most impactful year to date. In 2024, Real Deal Revolution led its Workshoppes at 13 industry events, including The One Moto Show, Babes Ride Out, the The post Real Deal Revolution Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Supporting Women in Skilled Trades appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Read about an updated KTM 790 Duke for 2025, featuring a Euro5+ engine and updated electronics, here with MCN.

Read about a new Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 spied in testing in southern Europe, here with MCN.

Just about everyone has heard about KTM’s ongoing financial troubles, but for now, the The post PR: KTM 790 Duke Returns With Small Updates appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Although the 118th US Congress was the least productive in decades, one thing they The post The EXPLORE Act Is Signed Into Law appeared first on Adventure Rider.

New 2024 motorbike news from the experts at MCN. World exclusives, spy shots and coverage from all the most recently launched motorcycles.

See details of changes to the Bimota Tera for 2025, including aero add-ons and high speed off-road tyres, here with MCN.

The Ford F-150 is a powerhouse in the truck world, combining rugged performance with cutting-edge technology. But for tech-savvy drivers, a key question remains: does Ford F-150 have CarPlay? Let’s dive into how Apple CarPlay integrates with the Ford F-150, why it’s important, and an exciting upgrade option from Merge Screens. What Is the Ford

Of all the teams at the Dakar Rally, I’ve always had a soft spot The post 2025 Dakar Rally, Stage 3 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

The fortunes of rally raid racers can change quickly, very quickly. That was once The post 2025 Africa Eco Race, Stage 7 appeared first on Adventure Rider.

Read about Aprilia’s return to the Africa Eco Race with larger three-man team for 2025, here with MCN. Will the Tuareg conquer all again in 2025?