Higher risk, new tactics For a quick recap, in 2024 a crew cased my bike, garage, and security system to breach five locks and abscond with my customized KTM 690 Tx3 project bike. Yes, it sucked and I was devastated. There were two main conclusions on how to get over the incident. One was that I […]
Category: Performance
Next year you can buy a new Harley-Davidson for $6,000
A new Harley-Davidson with an MSRP of under $6,000 for sale in the United States? You’ll see one later this year and be able to buy it in 2026, CEO Jochen Zeitz said today. That’s big news for the Harley-Davidson’s lineup, because not long ago the least expensive new model in the lineup cost twice […]
2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000 first look
The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is likely not the first to celebrate turning 40 by returning to Europe with a new set of clothes. It’s not a bad way to mark a milestone. The biggest member of the Suzuki sport bike family has been absent from the European market for a few years because it would not […]
Are motorcycle electronics a dangerous distraction?
Yes, safety and convenience are good things. But like anything, too much of a good thing can also be a bad thing. As OEMs cram more and more technology into today’s motorcycles, it seems like things are trending that way. TFT (thin-film transistor) displays have become standard equipment over the past decade. Even beginner bikes […]
2026 Triumph TF 250-X First Look
Triumph’s TF 250-X was immediately competitive when it debuted for the 2024 model year, but that hasn’t stopped the British brand from continuing to tweak its motocross bike. For 2025, Triumph updated the ECU mapping for more consistent fueling and power delivery, and now, for the 2026 model year, the TF 250-X gets an even more significant […]