Motorcycle Blog on 2040Motos
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review – First Ride
Mon, 23 Dec 2024Updating a classic with modern suspension and sportier looks Photos by Triumph. With how advanced today’s motorcycles are becoming, the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 is a breath of fresh air. Triumph’s Modern Classic family is all about honoring the past aesthetically while keeping things modern under the hood, but there’s something about the Speed Twin 900 that honors this balance in as pure a form as possible.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review Gallery
Mon, 23 Dec 20242025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Review Gallery Triumph’s Modern Classic family is all about honoring the past aesthetically while keeping things modern under the hood, but there’s something about the Speed Twin 900 that honors this balance in as pure a form as possible. Read the full story here. Photos by Triumph.
Best Naked Motorcycle of 2024: KTM 1390 Super Duke
Fri, 20 Dec 2024The 1290 Super Duke was already a ridiculous motorcycle with the amount of power it had, all wrapped up in a fairing-less package. I thought we had reached peak levels of power, torque, and displacement – especially in naked bikes – and the industry would shift its attention towards electronics to make it all manageable. But then KTM went and threw the playbook out the window with this, the 1390 Super Duke.
2025 Honda NC750X Gallery
Tue, 17 Dec 20242025 Honda NC750X Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Honda NC750X Gallery Honda announced an updated NC750X for Europe last month at EICMA. Since then, we've been waiting to hear about the 2025 model coming to the U.S. We're still waiting, but so far, there's been no news about one of our favorite all-rounders.
Motorcycle.com Best of 2024
Wed, 11 Dec 2024Welcome to December, which means that ordinarily, this is where one of us blathers on about how the last 11+ months have flown by too quickly. But this year was a little special, as MO is celebrating its 30th anniversary. That’s pretty crazy, when you think about it.
Save $100 On The Garmin zumo XT
Mon, 09 Dec 2024Looking to do some exploring on your motorcycle? The Garmin zumo XT is here to help. This motorcycle navigator comes preloaded with on- and off-road maps that cover much of North and Central America so you plan your next two-wheel adventure.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Review – First Ride
Fri, 06 Dec 2024The sportiest modern classic continues to push the performance envelope Photos by Triumph Motorcycles. Selling 20,000 units since its reintroduction in 2019, the Speed Twin had once topped the charts as Triumph’s best selling model before being unseated by the likes of the excellent standard Trident 660, and now the equally impressive TR400 machines. For 2025, the Speed Twin 1200 not only gets enhanced electronics by way of an IMU and slight styling upgrades, but is also now joined by a pointedly sport-focused RS model that ups the ante of what a modern classic is capable of.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS Review Gallery
Fri, 06 Dec 20242025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS Review Gallery When Triumph announced the end of production for the Thruxton, it left a whole in the Modern Classic lineup for a performance-focused model. So, with the Speed Twin 1200 getting updates for 2025, Triumph introduced an RS variant. Read the full story here.
An Outsider's Look Inside KTM
Thu, 05 Dec 2024The inner workings of KTM from our perspective Photos: KTM Recently, KTM released a video about how it invited media from around the world to its headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria to see how a motorcycle goes from a concept to a finished product, all in the span of about two to five years. Motorcycle.com was one of only four outlets in North America selected, and I got the nod to be our representative. You can see the video below.
Save $100 On The Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Airbag Vest
Mon, 02 Dec 2024Looking to add a little protection to your motorcycle gear? You are in luck. Right now you can save $100 on the Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 airbag vest.
Protect Your Hearing And Save With EARPEACE MOTO's Holiday Sale
Fri, 29 Nov 2024Protecting your hearing while you ride just makes sense. And with EARPEACE MOTO's holiday sale, you are officially out of excuses. Through December 2, 2024, you can save 35% on all high fidelity earplugs.
AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith (1941 – 2024)
Wed, 27 Nov 2024The motorcycle world has lost one of its most beloved ambassadors, as the legendary AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith has passed away at the age of 83 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Off-road racer, ISDT gold medalist, shop owner, aftermarket distributor, actor, activist, you name it. If there was any way to promote the sport of motorcycling, Smith has done it.
5 Things You Need To Know About the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
Wed, 27 Nov 2024Recently, the Motorcycle.com staff had the chance to tour the beautiful Ontario countryside to experience the fall colors and to get a taste of what Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s a stunning place, and we thank our friends at Destination Ontario for making it all possible. Watch the feature video about our trip here or you can read about our trip here. This trip was made possible by our friends at Destination Ontario.
5 Things You Need To Know About the Honda Gold Wing Tour
Wed, 20 Nov 2024Recently, the Motorcycle.com staff had the chance to tour the beautiful Ontario countryside to experience the fall colors and to get a taste of what Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s a stunning place, and we thank our friends at Destination Ontario for making it all possible. Watch the feature video about our trip here or you can read about our trip here.
New Tour-Pak Designs Hint at the Future of Harley-Davidson Limiteds
Mon, 18 Nov 2024Long-haul touring models have yet to receive Road Glide and Street Glide updates Harley-Davidson recently updated its Street Glide and Road Glide models, introducing a number of changes including new fairing designs with integrated lighting. While not every one is a fan of the new batwing or shark nosed fairings, it does seem odd that the new fairings hadn’t yet made their way to the Road Glide Limited and Ultra Limited models. Read More: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Harley-Davidson Street Glide The future of both models remains in doubt, with rumors that they will be discontinued and replaced with upgrade packages for the Road Glide and Street Glide.
5 Things You Need To Know About The Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Thu, 14 Nov 2024Photo by Francis Jun. Recently, the Motorcycle.com staff had the chance to tour the beautiful Ontario countryside to experience the fall colors and to get a taste of what Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s a stunning place, and we thank our friends at Destination Ontario for making it all possible.
2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review - First Ride
Wed, 13 Nov 2024Royal Enfield leans heavily into its British heritage for this modern take on classic styling I'm standing outside a pub in the cool of English autumn - a pint of hand-pulled ale in one hand, paper-wrapped fish and chips in the other. Beside me, a factory engineer draws casually from a hand-rolled cigarette and we cheerfully discuss the classic British motorcycle parked in front of us. This whole thing is an English nationalist's fever dream.
2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review Gallery
Wed, 13 Nov 20242025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Review Gallery Royal Enfield leans heavily into its British heritage for this modern take on classic styling. Read the full story here. Photos by Royal Enfield.
Triumph Unveils Two New Rocket 3 Evel Knievel Limited Editions
Tue, 12 Nov 2024Imagine if Evel jumped one of these... Triumph has unveiled two new limited edition Rocket 3 motorcycles today, both paying tribute to the one and only Evel Knievel. While mechanically the same as the standard Rocket 3s, the Evel editions have full chrome fuel tanks with a stars and stripes livery inspired by Evel's white jumpsuits.
2025 Kawasaki KLX230R / KLX230R S Review
Mon, 11 Nov 2024Designed to inspire addiction Kawasaki would like to think it knows its customer possibly better than they know themselves, and anyone invested in bringing new riders into the sport understands the importance of setting them up for success. A new rider’s first steed should be approachable, forgiving, playful, price-conscious, and cool. Kawasaki has set out to offer the perfect bike on all fronts, and in my opinion, they have succeeded.
2025 Kawasaki KLX230R and KLX230R S Review Gallery
Mon, 11 Nov 20242025 Kawasaki KLX230R and KLX230R S Review Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R and KLX230R S Review Gallery Nothing kills that new-rider enthusiasm faster than fear and intimidation, but a perfect first bike should also be fun and enabling, with enough guts to stay relevant as rider skill grows. Kawasaki reached that balance point on the new KLX230R/S models. Read the full story here.
2025 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Range
Fri, 08 Nov 2024Euro5+ compliance, radar tech and new special edition model The V100 Mandello was a groundbreaking model when Moto Guzzi introduced it in the 2022 model year. With a new liquid-cooled 1,042cc “compact block” 90° V-Twin engine, six-axis IMU, and industry-first active aerodynamics, the V100 immediately brought a jolt of modernity to a brand that was deeply steeped in its century-old history. For 2025, the Mandello receives its first update since its debut, achieving Euro5+ compliance, a more refined transmission, and, for the S variant, front- and rear-facing radar systems.
Exploring Ontario's Fall Foliage on Two Wheels
Fri, 08 Nov 2024This article was written by Martin Lortz Each year, from late September into October, Ontario's northern landscape transforms into a tapestry of vivid reds, oranges, and yellows as autumn takes over. There's no better way to experience this splendor than from the seat of a motorcycle or, better yet, an adventure motorcycle. You didn't have to do much convincing to get us to pack our bags and fire up the engines for a four-day tour from Toronto to Northern Ontario.
Brembo Announces New Distincta Master Cylinders For Adventure-Touring
Thu, 07 Nov 2024Brembo reinforces its product offer in the Touring Adventure segment. Begin press release: Brembo Announces New Distincta Master Cylinders For Adventure-Touring On the occasion of EICMA 2024, Brembo, leading company in the development and production of high-performance braking systems, introduces the latest evolution in the Touring Adventure segment: the new Distincta brake and clutch master cylinder and the M4.32 brake caliper. The Distincta brake master cylinder and clutch’s design blends seamlessly with any motorcycle aesthetic, while its customizable features speaks to any riders’ preferences.
2025 Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory – First Look
Wed, 06 Nov 2024Öhlins suspension, 105 hp engine, and updated electronics highlight the middle Tuono’s Factory treatment Following in the footsteps of the RS660 Factory, Aprilia is launching a Tuono 660 Factory as well. The main talking point for the Tuono 660 Factory is an upgrade to Öhlins suspension, with the NIX30 fork and STX 46 shock replacing the pieces on the standard model. The Tuono 660, as you likely know by now, is the naked variant of the RS660, and as such, shares much of the same framework as its fully-faired sibling.
2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and Panigale V2 S – First Look
Tue, 05 Nov 2024Ducati changes course and creates a more streetable sportbike With the announcement today at EICMA 2024 of the Panigale V2 and V2 S, Ducati have turned a page within its middleweight sportbike book, taking small steps away from outright sportiness and veering towards a little bit of streetability. Taking advantage of the new V2 engine it recently introduced, Ducati claims this latest edition of the Panigale V2 is not only comfortable and streetable – while still being track worthy – but is also the lightest Panigale the company has ever made, at 395 lbs without fuel (388 lbs for the S, 37 lbs lighter than before). Ducati’s sportbike history has been rooted in racing.
BMW Concept F 450 GS Gallery
Tue, 05 Nov 2024BMW Concept F 450 GS Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post BMW Concept F 450 GS Gallery At this moment, the F 450 GS is still a concept, but BMW seems adamant about putting the mini-GS into production. Read the full story here. Photos by BMW.
2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 Review – First Ride
Tue, 05 Nov 2024A highly customizable scrambler with ’60s style On a frigid January morning in 1960, a teenage rookie lined up with another 764 riders on the start line of The Big Bear Run, the maddest, baddest point-to-point desert race on the calendar. At just 16 years old, Eddie Moulder etched his name in motorcycle history that day, riding his 500cc Royal Enfield to victory. He was one of just 207 finishers and crossed the line with a bent handlebar and one less rear shock than he started with.
2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S Gallery
Tue, 05 Nov 20242025 Suzuki DR-Z4S Gallery | Motorcycle.com Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Specs Classifieds Bike Reviews Product Reviews Best Motorcycle Cameras Best Motorcycle Earplugs Best Motorcycle Oil Best Leather Jackets Best Winter Gloves Best Sportbike Tires GPS Buyers Guide Gear Deals Types Adventure Touring Cruiser Electric Off-Road On-Off-Road Other Scooter Sport-Touring Sportbikes Standard Touring Touring Scooter Track Youth Brands Aprilia BMW CFMoto Ducati Energica Gas-Gas Harley-Davidson Honda Husqvarna Indian Kawasaki KTM Kymco Moto Guzzi MV Agusta Piaggio Royal Enfield Suzuki Triumph Vespa Yamaha Zero Resources New Rider's Hub Dealers Safety Forums Videos Insurance Join Now My History Account Settings Log out Edit & Post 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S Gallery Suzuki has updated its DR-Z400S dual-sport, rebranding it as the DR-Z4S. Along with the new name comes a new engine, new frame, and new electronics. Read the full story here.
MV Agusta Ottantesimo Collection – First Look
Mon, 04 Nov 2024MV celebrates 80 years with retro themes and limited production runs for 2025 In 2025, MV Agusta will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its very first model, the MV 98cc, with a special Ottantesimo Collection spanning six of its motorcycles – the Brutale RR, Dragster RR, F3 RR, Superveloce S, Brutale 1000, and Brutale 1000 RR. Each of these bikes will have retro-inspired liveries, as well as MV’s original logo stamped on its sides. In a further nod to the company’s past, each bike will have the “Emmevi” spelling somewhere on it.