Category: Performance

In 2023, Triumph rebranded the Street twin as the Speed Twin 900. Aside from the name change, the model largely remained unchanged. That’s no longer the case, as Triumph makes good on the Speed Twin moniker with a handful of sporty upgrades. Sum of its (new) parts The new 900 holds on to much of […]

It was a timely upgrade for Husky’s futuristic scrambler. There was just one problem. Its partner in crime — the Vitpilen — was missing in action. That all changed yesterday when Husqvarna unveiled the 2025 Vitpilen 801.  (Nearly) identical twins Like the 701s they replace, the new 801s share componentry the way sisters share clothes. […]

In 2023, Honda added the Dax 125 to its popular miniMOTO lineup. There was just one problem. Big Red only sent the model to Europe. That all changes in 2025, when the Dax 125 will finally make its way to North America.  The Dax will arrive with the same air-cooled 124 cc single-cylinder engine that anchors other […]

The history of knee dragging has been the subject of another Common Tread article, so I don’t have to cover that all over again, but the CliffsNotes are it developed organically over the 1960s and rose to prominence with Kenny Roberts in the mid-1970s. Just like Rossi’s leg dangle, if Kenny was doing it and winning, […]

Electric vehicles already fight an uphill battle. They often cost more than their petrol-powered counterparts and rarely achieve the same range. Gas stations far exceed the number of charging stations and charge times far exceed fueling times. These factors place EVs at a marked disadvantage. That’s especially true for two-wheeled vehicles. BMW is well aware […]