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Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron explains the cycle of intake, compression, power, and exhaust, and why pre-ignition and detonation are "worth avoiding."

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Roger Hayden Utah Motorsports Campus Saturday

Roger Hayden re-caps his second-place finish on Saturday in Motul Superbike class Race1 at Utah Motorsports Campus.

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2016 Indian Scout Sixty FIRST LOOK VIDEO

Check out CW's First Look video of the 2016 Indian Scout Sixty from the 2015 EICMA Motorcycle Show.

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DYNO RUN VIDEO: 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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Motorcycle Cannonball 2010

Riding vintage motorcycles across the country in the Motorcycle Cannonball Run.

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Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Pikes Peak Qualifying VIDEO

This behind-the-scenes video provides a glimpse into what a day on the mountain is like, while Canet gives further insight into how he approaches this difficult...

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1948 Indian Scout Builder And Owner Dave Johnson

We found another Iron Horse Corral masterpiece at last year's HighPipe Moto Fest, also a '40s relic—a 1948 Indian Scout owned and built by Dave Jo...

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2016 Triumph Thruxton R Dyno Test

Neo-retro and café-inspired bikes are all the rage these days. The Thruxton R 1200cc parallel-twin and Bonneville chassis (with sporting upgrades) lend natural...

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Man in a Van with a Plan 2.0 Race Update: Utah Motorsports Campus

A recap of the Man in a Van with a Plan team's MotoAmerica race weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus.

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Kurt Caselli Dirt Bike Story

Caselli talks about riding dirt bike and working with Dunlop. <br />

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JD Beach, MotoAmerica Supersport Race Winner Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Defending class champion JD Beach won the Supersport race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and in the process narrowed the points gap to his Y.E.S./Graves/Yamaha te...

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2015 Norton Commando 961 Sport Dyno Test

The last time we dynoed any kind of Norton Commando that could be considered "new" was when we ran the final prototype built by Kenny Dreer and crew a...

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EXCLUSIVE: Kawasaki Ninja H2R Dyno Run Video

See and hear the badass Ninja H2R supercharged track only bike spit fire on the dyno.

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Man In A Van With A Plan 2.0 New Jersey Motorsports Park Wrap-Up

Our Man in a Van Hayden Gillim suffered one of the biggest crashes of the year at the Pittsburgh race, but he bounced back like a champ and had a solid outing a...

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Smoke Trail Motorcycle Tour: Riding the Blues Highway from Memphis to New Orlean

If you're the sort of motorcyclist who likes to "strafe corners," a trip down Highway 61 from Memphis to New Orleans will probably save you a lot ...

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Honda Unveils Roger Lee Hayden's Moto2 Ride

American Honda Unveils the Moto2 Moriwaki MD600 to be campaigned by Roger Lee Hayden with Kevin Schwantz at team manager.

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2015 Yamaha WR250F Enduro Bike Video from EICMA 2014

Yamaha Product Planner Derek Brooks talks about the new six-speed WR250F. Is it a KTM-beater?

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Man in a Van With a Plan 2.0 Intro

An introduction to the 2017 Man in a Van with a Plan race program.

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2016 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Dyno Test

Lightweight and agile, supermoto street bikes provide a ton of fun. This 690cc four-stroke single is no exception, with ride-by-wire throttle control offering a...

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Track Body Position: Get Back to Get Down

Nick Ienatsch is on the eternal hunt for more speed, and has the pedigree to pinpoint exactly what's needed on the track. It appears Rusty Bigley's Spon...

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Husqvarna Mille 3 Concept Bike at EICMA 2010

At EICMA 2010, Husqvarna unveiled a new family of supermoto machines. But the real Milan show-stopper was a lean, mean concept powered by a 1000cc Triple sporti...

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Toni Elias Interview New Jersey Motorsports Park MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1

Toni Elias clinched the 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship on Saturday with his victory in the first of two races at NJMP.

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First Ride: 2011 Yamaha FZ8

Cycle World First Ride review of the new 2011 Yamaha FZ8 on the streets of Los Angeles.

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Rochelle Simms Dunlop M4 Suzuki Two-Seat Suzuki Superbike

Ninety-one-year-old Rochelle Simms laps Road America two-up with Team Hammer's Chris Ulrich on an M4 Suzuki GSX-R1000.

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Man In A Van With A Plan: The Final Word

Hayden Gillim and Team CW attack MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 without <br />forgetting America's flat-track roots.

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2011 Suzuki GSR750 at INTERMOT 2010

There's no word on whether Suzuki would bring the GSR750 stateside, although with Yamaha slated to bring the FZ8, Suzuki fans can hope for a later release.

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The Crash: CW Corporate Minibike Track Racing

CW Photographer Jeff Allen wipes out Blake Conner at our corporate minibike track. Twice.

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Cameron Beaubier Road America Saturday

Two-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier describes his hard-fought victory in Race 1 on Saturday at Road America, Round 4 of the 10-round series...

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Riding Rea's Honda CBR1000RR World Superbike

Blake Conner rides Jonathan Rea's 2011 Honda CBR1000RR World Superbike at Portimao, Portugal.<br />Check out the story: http://bit.ly/tMuI0f

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2011 Honda CRF450R

Bonus video for Cycle World Magazine review of the 2011 Honda CRF450R featuring Off-Road Editor, Ryan Dudek tearing it up.

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Cycle World Five Cool Things about Honda CRF450R

Our first ride on the new model took place at Jeremy McGrath's private ranch in the mountains east of San Diego.

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First Look: Husqvarna 701 at EICMA 2013

The star of the Husky stand at EICMA is this supermoto-inspired concept.

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Man in a Van with a Plan: Hayden Gillim Returns Home to Kentucky

Hayden Gillim returns home after a season of racing and takes us on a tour of his humble abode.

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DYNO RUN VIDEO: 2015 Yamaha FZ-07

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the Yamaha FZ-07 on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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DYNO RUN VIDEO: 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3

Watch CW performance testing the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 entry-level sportbike on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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Moto Beach Classic

The 2017 Moto Beach Classic

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2018 Yamaha Tracer 700 First Ride Video Review

What happens when you outfit Yamaha's MT-07 for light touring duty? You get the Tracer 700. We've ridden it, and it's as exciting as you'd expec...

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Cameron Beaubier Saturday VIR Superbike Race 1 Podium

Cameron Beaubier finished second in Superbike Race 1 at VIRginia International Raceway, Round 3 of the 2017 MotoAmerica Series.

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Cycle World Goes Adventure Touring in Alaska

Sights and sounds from Cycle World's middleweight adventure-touring comparison test on the Triumph Tiger 800XC and BMW F800GS. Review the online exclusive p...

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How Are Crankshafts And Connecting Rods Brought Together In A Motorcycle Engine?

In automotive practice—and in motorcycles—a one-piece crankshaft and split-and-bolted connecting rods, with plain bearings, is the best solution.

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Ural M70 Anniversary Edition

If a motorcycle could be judged solely by its ability to attract attention, then the Ural M70 Anniversary Edition is one of the coolest and most captivating rid...

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2014 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe Dyno Run

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the 2014 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe cruiser on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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Josh Hayes, MotoAmerica Superbike Race Two Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Josh Hayes won Superbike/Superstock 1000 Race 2 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, but the Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Factory Racing rider heads to New Jersey Moto...

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Man in a Van With a Plan CoTA Pre-Season Test Update

A recap of the Man in a Van with a Plan team's 2017 MotoAmerica pre-season test.

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PIKES PEAK: Victory Empulse RR Practice Session Day Three

Our return to the Upper Section for Thursday morning's Pikes Peak practice proved a successful effort for the Victory Racing Thunder vs. Lightning duo. Clea...

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DYNO RUN VIDEO: 2014 BMW S1000R

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the 2014 BMW S1000R naked bike on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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The Obstacles - The Water Crossing - Part 1 - EnduroCross

A classic part of any enduro motorcycle race is the water crossing, which has also become a staple obstacle at nearly every EnduroCross round. Most water crossi...

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Sponsored Video: Zero Motorcycles It's Just Better

Zero Motorcycles It's Just Better

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How Do Motorcycle Piston Rings Work?

How did the piston ring come into being? What is its function? And why are there three rings on four-stroke piston? Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron a...

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2016 Yamaha YZ450F POV VIDEO

After making some minor alterations to the YZ450F suspension and chassis for 2015, Yamaha decided to continue in that direction for 2016.

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Game of HYPE: Wheelie Challenge

What do you get when you take two ultra-talented stunt riders, two brand new Ducati Hypermotards and only one hamburger? Answer: The Ducati game of HYPE! - Whee...

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Motul Superbike Race 2 Highlights Sonoma Raceway

Watch highlights from the second of two MotoAmerica Superbike races held this weekend at Sonoma Raceway.

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Best Middleweight: Ducati 848 Streetfighter

Full Story: http://bit.ly/QX0gaF This year's expanded definition of middleweight allowed us to select the comfortable and exciting, bare-knuckled 2012 Ducat...

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2010 BMW S1000RR: Cycle World's Best Superbike

The BMW S1000RR blows away the competition with a combination of horsepower and sophisticated traction control, no wonder it's Cycle World's Best Superb...

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2007 Honda CBR600RR at Barber - Part 2

Blake Conner rides the 2007 Honda CBR600RR for the first time at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama.

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2011 Ducati 848 EVO: World Exclusive First Ride

Ducati's new 2011 848 EVO is track-ready and street savvy—we've dyno and full road test numbers to prove it.

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Man in a Van with a Plan Race Report: AMA Pro Flat Track Sturgis

At the beginning of the season, Hayden Gillim knew he wanted to go to the Sturgis Bike Rally and do the AMA Pro Flat Track race there. He has never been to the ...

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Dyno Run: 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1

Road Test Editor Don Canet tests the 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 on the Cycle World dyno.

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The Racing - The Passes - Part 1 - EnduroCross

Passing in EnduroCross can either be relatively easy, extremely difficult, and everything in between. Sometimes, a rider will get hung up and another rider will...

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NCR Ducati Hypermotard Leggera 1200 Custom Dyno Run

Perhaps one of the most over-the-top Ducati customs in the world, this $140,000 Hypermotard tips the scales at only 295 pounds.

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Ryan Dudek Testing KTM's New Off-Road ABS

Can CW's pro off-roader, Ryan Dudek, out-stop the ABS on KTM's 1190 Adventure?

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Harley-Davidson Softail Roundtable Discussion

We spend the better part of two days testing all eight of Harley-Davidson's new 2018 Softail motorcycles and then sit down to discuss our thoughts.

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Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa Behind the Scenes at Repsol Honda Official Photosh

Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa Behind the Scenes at Repsol Honda official Photoshoot. <br /> <br />The first MotoGP official test of the year provide...

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Roland Sands Burns Down a Honda 919

Roland Sands builds a custom 919 raffled off by Cycle World magazine for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's "Ride For Kids" charity. <br /&...

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2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Presentation Video from AIMExpo 2014

Here's your chance to learn more about Kawi's all-new entry-level cruiser, which can accommodate riders large and small.

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Man in a Van with a Plan: Round 6 at Barber Motorsports Park

The break between races was very short so there was no time to go home and rest. After leaving Wisconsin my mechanic Jon Heinen and I headed straight down to Bi...

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YCRS Motorcycle Riding Video Tip #12 on Foot Pegs

#12 in a series of great motorcycle riding tips from Yamaha Champions Riding School instructors.

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FIRST RIDE VIDEO: 2015 Ducati Diavel Carbon Cruiser

We ride Ducati's power cruiser in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

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2016 Ducati Scrambler Urban Enduro DYNO VIDEO

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the Ducati Scrambler Urban Enduro on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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What Is EnduroCross?

EnduroCross brings the outdoor elements of enduro racing and riders from all different backgrounds and disciplines into the confines of a stadium to see who pos...

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Team Cycle World: First Stage Build-up

First stage build-up of the Cycle World Attack Performance Yoshimura Suzuki AMA Pro American Superbike.

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Dyno Run: 2011 Triumph Speed Triple

Dyno performance testing for 2011 Triumph Speed Triple.

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Road America Superbike Saturday Race Highlights

Highlights from Superbike Race 1 on Saturday afternoon at Road America, Round 4 of the 2017 MotoAmerica Series.

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Honda Crossrunner and Crosstourer at EICMA 2010

Honda surprised EICMA show-goers with a pair of new "crossover" concepts, the Crossrunner and Crosstourer.

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Ben Spies Returns To His Dirt Bike Roots

Former World Superbike Champion Ben Spies rides his dirt bike on the Texas property where he spent much of his childhood.

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2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 at INTERMOT 2010

Suzuki has heavily revised its best-selling, middleweight sportbikes: the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750. As in the case of the previous editions, the two are almost per...

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Skidbike Motorcycle Training Tool

Skidbike allows student riders to safely experience the loss of front or rear grip. Outriggers aptly called "safety wings" fitted to the bike allow ro...

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Man in a Van with a Plan: Round 3 at New Jersey

Rain is the great equalizer as Man in the Van Hayden Gillim splashes to fourth in race two at New Jersey.

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First Look: 2014 BMW S1000R at EICMA 2013

BMW builds the 160-hp naked superbike we've been waiting for.

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2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory DYNO RUN VIDEO

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory sportbike on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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NCR Ducati Hypermotard Leggera 1200 Custom Dyno Run

Perhaps one of the most over-the-top Ducati customs in the world, this $140,000 Hypermotard tips the scales at only 295 pounds. <br />

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Cameron Beaubier Utah Motorsports Campus Friday Practice Interview

Reigning MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier rounded out the top three on Friday aboard his factory Yamaha R1.

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First Look: 2014 Honda CTX1300 and CTX1300 Deluxe at EICMA 2013

An ST1300 gets the Comfort, Technology and eXperience treatment.

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2010 KTM 990 Adventure R: CW's Best Dual-Sport

With speed and agility on-road and massive power and towering suspension for rougher going it's no surprise that the 2010 KTM 990 Adventure R was our pick f...

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Cycle World 5 Cool Things: All New KTM 350 SX-F

Cycle World's Off-Road Editor Ryan Dudek explains 5 Cool Things about the all-new 2010 KTM 350 SX-F.

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Lap Of Luxury

Two riders take all-new 2018 Honda Gold Wings up the California coast for an epic tour and get sidetracked with sand riding at Pismo Beach and Sonoma Raceway!

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DYNO RUN VIDEO: 2015 Honda CBR300R

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the Honda CBR300R on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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Best Superbike: Aprilia Tuono V4 R

The Aprilia Tuono takes the award as 2012's Best Superbike in Cycle World's Ten Best.

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Man in a Van with a Plan: Round 5 at Road America

Our Man in a Van with a Plan, Hayden Gillim got off to a rough start in qualifying for the Road America Superbike/Superstock 1000 race when he chucked it down i...

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2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic First Ride Review

Road Test Editor Don Canet rides Indian's 2017 Roadmaster Classic in this First Ride motorcycle review.

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2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 Dyno Test

A distinct two-tier torque plateau is a standout characteristic of Yamaha's 998cc Crossplane-crankshaft inline-four. The sudden step in output just beyond 7...

5 years ago updated

Smoke Trail Motorcycle Tour, Episode 1: Memphis, Birthplace of Rock 'n'

Is there anything better than music, food, and motorcycles? Actually, our order of operation on what Editor-at-Large Peter Egan and I were calling The Smoke Tra...

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2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750 Cota Video, Constantine

Constantine shares his experience on the Harley-Davidson Street 750 after being invited to join the Cycle World tour in Austin, TX. Remembering stories from hi...

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Man in a Van with a Plan: Round 2 at Road Atlanta

Round two of the MotoAmerica championship at Road Atlanta was the first stand-alone event of the series, after sharing the program with the MotoGP circus at the...

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2017 KTM RC390 Favorites & Fails

The KTM RC390's highs and lows, as told by a guy that's logged thousands of miles and hundreds of laps on one.

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How Do You Read A Motorcycle Spark Plug?

Isn't it relaxing to know that the ECU and the oxygen sensor are taking care of all this nonsense so you no longer need to juggle hot spark plugs?

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Hayden Gillim Prepares For MVP 3.0

Man in a Van with a Plan is back for Season 3; this time Hayden Gillim is racing an Indian Scout 750 in the AFT Twins class. Practice and bike setup begins for ...

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MotoGP Paddock Wishes Jorge Lorenzo a Happy 30th Birthday

Jorge Lorenzo turned 30 years old today. Here, most of the MotoGP paddock individually wishes him a happy birthday.

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How Does A Motorcycle Combustion Engine Work?

Cycle World Technical Editor Kevin Cameron explains the cycle of intake, compression, power, and exhaust, and why pre-ignition and detonation are "worth av...

5 years ago updated

Man in a Van With a Plan 2.0 Buffalo-TT Wrap-Up

Man in the Van Hayden Gillim returns to his flat track roots and rocks the Buffalo Chip TT in front of a packed house.

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Dyno Run: 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750 on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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High Speed, Low Altitude: Sport Touring in Death Valley

Cycle World compares the best sport-tourers in a tour of Death Valley: Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring vs. Honda VFR1200F DCT vs. Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS vs....

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The All-New Milwaukee-Eight Big Twin

Brad Richards, Director of Styling and Design, talks about Harley-Davidson's all-new Milwaukee-Eight Big Twin engine.

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COMPARISON VIDEO: Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special vs. Indian Chieftain

Garage talk: Peter Egan and Mark Hoyer discuss the finer points of these classic American hard-baggers.

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BMW S1000RR - TURN and BURN II

The S1000RR is our fastest bike to 180 mph: "I don't think I set the front end down until I was doing about 140."

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2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob - Dyno Numbers

We run the 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob with the 107 Milwaukee-Eight engine on the Dyno to get the hp and tq numbers.

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Triumph at EICMA 2012

CW's report on Triumph's new Daytona 675 and 675R from the 2012 Milan Show.

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2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra Dyno Video

Watch CW's Don Canet performance testing the 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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MotoAmerica Headed To Road Atlanta For Suzuki ECSTAR Championship

Superbike series returns to the Georgia track for Round 2 on April 28-30.

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2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S DYNO RUN VIDEO

Watch our CW staff performance testing the 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S cruiser on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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E-Boz Lapping Jerez on 2013 BMW HP4

Review: http://bit.ly/NqSNFb <br />Eric Bostrom rides the S1000RR-based 2013 BMW HP4 at Jerez circuit in Spain.

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2011 Ducati 848 EVO: World Exclusive First Ride

Ducatiâs new 2011 848 EVO is track-ready and street savvyâweâve dyno and full road test numbers to prove it.

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Man In A Van With A Plan 2.0 Barber Motorsports Park Wrap-Up

Man in a Van with a Plan Hayden Gillim piloted his Suzuki to a strong season-ending finish at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama, with a pair of Bazzaz Supersto...

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Onboard the Motocard.com Kawasaki ZX-6R

DC tries to squeeze in a few laps in the wet at Magny-Cours, France to ride the factory Superbikes in 2010.

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Man in a Van With a Plan 2.0 Race Update: CoTA

A Man in Van with a Plan race recap from the first race of the 2017 MotoAmerica season, at Circuit of The Americas.

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2010 KTM 450 XC-W Six Days: Cycle World's Best Enduro

KTM brings âfactory customâ to enduro bikes with a pile of cool features on a great dirtbike.

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2016 UMRA 24-Hour MiniGP Bike Race Start

The race begins to the sound of Danger Zone playing over the PA system with Team Senility heading the field completing the first lap. Check out the beginning of...

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The Unnecessary Express

Two men, one Ural sidecar, and a nonstop, 32-hour, record-breaking ride from Seattle to Los Angeles. For no good reason whatsoever.

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Best Cruiser: 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon

For the second year running, the 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon has been awarded Best Cruiser by Cycle World Magazine.

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Walkaround Footage of the Honda CB4 Concept at EICMA 2017

A walkaround video of Honda's CB4 concept on display at 2017's EICMA show in Italy.

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Best Motocrosser: 2012 Suzuki RM-Z450

Full story: http://bit.ly/Ou793v<br />Suzuki RM-Z450 takes top honors for the second year running with its class-leading horsepower and precise delivery.

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AIMExpo 2015: 6D ATS-1 Motorcycle Helmet

This is 6D's first full-face helmet, and it's fitted with the company's proprietary Omni-Directional Suspension, which is designed to significantly ...

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Honda CBR1000RR at Motorland Aragon

Cernicky gets back on an old friend at Master Bike. Does the Honda's time as Cernicky's long term bike give it an advantage over the power of the BMW?

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Norton Commando vs. BMW R90S VIDEO

Touring the Midwest and hanging out in Peter Egan's garage with a pair of classic '70s Superbikes.

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Confederate X132 Hellcat

It's probably difficult to mass-produce a motorcycle with true character these days. Luckily, Confederates are not mass-produced.

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Superbikes With Soul

The greatest superbikes, old and new.

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Toni Elias Road America Sunday

Yoshimura Suzuki's Toni Elias comments on Sunday's red-flagged-shortened Superbike race, in which the MotoAmerica premier-class points leader was declar...

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VIDEO: 2014 EBR 1190RX Uncrated

Enjoy this video of us uncrating (and starting !) the EBR for the first time in the CW studio.

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Roger Hayden Road America Sunday

Yoshimura Suzuki's Roger Hayden finished second in Sunday's red-flagged-shortened Motul Superbike class race at Road America, Round 4 of the MotoAmerica...

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Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2016

Highlights of last year's motorcycle show.

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KAWASAKI TEASER VIDEO NO. 17: ELECTRONICS

Launch control, engine brake control, an electronic steering damper, traction control, rain mode...the list goes on.

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5 Cool Things about Triumph Rocket III

Senior Editor Paul Dean reviews the Five Coolest Things about Triumph Rocket III cruiser.

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Toni Elias Utah Motorsports Campus Sunday

Yoshimura Suzuki's Toni Elias won both MotoAmerica Superbike races this weekend, expanding his championship points lead over teammate Roger Hayden.

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Five Cool Things about Honda CRF450R

Blake Connor explains Five Cool Things about the Honda CRF450R from Jeremy McGrath's Private Ranch... he also gets some riding time too.

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BMW F700GS

BMW F700GS

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VIDEO: Resurrecting a Honda Ruckus

Cycle World jeffstaple: Resurrecting a Ruckus: Part 1

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Marquez Returns to Scene of First MotoGP Victory Video

World Championship goes back to Circuit of the Americas, where Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa took a 1-2 finish last season. In Moto3, Alex Marquez and Alex Rins...

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Suzuki GSX1250FA vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Versatile enough for commuting and fast enough for weekend blasts on your favorite twisty roads, these open-class sportbikes can do it all.

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Dyno Run: 2009 BMW F800GS

Cycle World's long-term 2009 BMW F800GS gets tested on the Dyno.

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Lap Of Luxury On 2018 Honda Gold Wings

Never thought we'd see the day when we'd drag knees on Gold Wings, but this is 2018—and the #2018GoldWing has flown into new territory. We drop th...

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2011 BMW K1600 GT and GTL Adaptive Headlights

BMW's new Adaptive Headlight helps you see around corners. <br />

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2017 Harley-Davidson All-New Front & Rear-Suspension

Harley-Davidson staff discuss the motor company's all-new front and rear-suspension.

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1948 Indian Big Base Scout Builder And Owner Matt Blake

Back in 1948, only 50 Big Base Scouts rolled off Indian's production line, and Matt Blake, owner of of Iron Horse Corral in Clovis, California, has one of t...

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Big-Bore Adventure Bike Comparison Test Video

Adventure-touring comparison test: BMW R1200GS vs. KTM 990 Adventure vs. Yamaha Super Tenere. We head out to see how the big boys stack up against each other s...

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Touratech ESA Plug & Travel Suspension at AIMExpo 2015

Suspension kit for the 2007 to 2012 BMW R1200GS may be pricy, but it's a big upgrade compared to stock.

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Project 156 Practice Wreck POV VIDEO

In spite of a wreck during practice, our Victory Project 156 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Special has been rebuilt and is ready for Sunday's race.

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Motorcycle Cannonball 2010

Riding vintage motorcycles across the country in the Motorcycle Cannonball Run.

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Mark Cernicky Almost Crashes a Custom Tracker

Cycle World's Associate Editor Mark Cernicky almost highsides a Custom R1 Street Tracker.

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KTM 990 Adventure Baja

Would you ride the KTM 990 Adventure Baja to the end of the world?

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Dyno Run: 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4

Cycle World Magazine Dyno Tests the 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4.

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Dyno Run: Harley-Davidson 72 XL1200V Sportster

H-D Seventy-two Sporty Dyno Run<br />Full Review: <a class="link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly...

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Smoked: 2015 Ducati Diavel vs Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 drag race

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is one of the most powerful American muscle cars on the street. The Shelby GT500 is powered by a supercharged 5.8 liter aluminum V...

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Man in a Van with a Plan 2.0 Race Update: VIRginia International Raceway

A recap of the Man in a Van with a Plan team's MotoAmerica race weekend at VIRginia International Raceway.

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2010 Suzuki RMX 450Z Tested by Cycle World

Off-Road Editor Ryan Dudek tests the new 2010 Suzuki RMX450Z.

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Road to Bonneville on the Spirit of Munro

We track Munro and the Indian team's progress from the first time the bike was unloaded at El Mirage to his final licensing run, which also set a new record...

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AMA Grand National Twins Tested at The Arizona Mile

Cycle World Associate Editor Mark Cernicky rides the pick of the AMA Flat Track Litter at the Arizona Mile.

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KAWASAKI TEASER VIDEO NO. 15: The H2 is Built by Robots!

Industrial robots are used in the construction of the supercharged H2's chassis.

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INTERVIEW VIDEO: 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S

We chat with Croft Long, Kawasaki's Product Manager, about the new Vulcan S cruiser.

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Dyno Run: 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Biaggi Replica Superbike

Watch Associate Editor Mark Cernicky run the limited edition Aprilia RSV4 Biaggi Replica on Cycle World's dyno.

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The Racing - The Close Calls - EnduroCross

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2017 Best Middleweight Streetbike - Triumph Street Triple R

In the BEST MIDDLEWEIGHT STREETBIKE category, CW selects the Triumph Street Triple R.

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CPC, a factory based in Modena, created the unique components for the T12 Massimo Superbike.

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Indian Motorcycle Returns to Land Speed Racing, Sets Record!

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2014 BMW GS Trophy North America Competition Video

CW's off-road tester checks in from western Canada, where he's competing with Team USA in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy North America.

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Designing the 2011 Ducati Diavel

Ducati's Claudio Domenicali and Giulio Malagoli introduce the Ducati Diavel in Milan at EICMA 2010.

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2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R - Riding Impression

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2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 First Ride Review

Road Test Editor Don Canet with his First Ride review of the new 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 sportbike from Thunderhill Raceway Park.

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Catching Up With TP

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Suzuki GSX-R1000 Press Launch

Suzuki GSXR 1000 press launch

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2011 Triumph Tiger 800 and 800 XC at EICMA 2010

Triumph debuts it's entry into the adventure touring market with the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 at the 2010 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. <br />

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Roger Hayden Utah Motorsports Campus Friday Practice Interview

Yoshimura Suzuki's Roger Hayden produced the second-quickest lap time during Friday practice at Utah Motorsports Campus.

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2011 Ducati Diavel at EICMA 2010

The Diavel seems to have something for every kind of gearhead: A fat tire and shiny components for the custom crowd, 162 horses for speed freaks, comfortable er...

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Best Cruiser: 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon

For the second year running, the 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon has been awarded Best Cruiser by Cycle World Magazine.

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Moab's Slickrock Trail Ride POV VIDEO

We tempt fate on Utah's infamous slickrock aboard BMW's R1200GSA and KTM's 1190 Adventure R.

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Onboard Kawasaki ZX-10R at Motorland Aragon

Associate Editor Mark Cernicky hops on the Kawasaki ZX-10R and mixes it up with fast company at Master Bike 2010.

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DYNO RUN VIDEO: 2015 Indian Scout

Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the Indian Scout on the Cycle World Dynojet dyno.

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2010 KTM 450 XC-W Six Days: Cycle World's Best Enduro

KTM brings "factory custom" to enduro bikes with a pile of cool features on a great dirtbike.

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2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Dyno Test

Kawasaki is now fully up to speed in the electronic-rider-aid arena with the new 2016 ZX-10R's state-of-the-art IMU-based traction control. Despite there be...

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The Arai VX-Pro 4; The Ultimate Off-Road Helmet

Introducing the brand new Arai VX-Pro 4 off-road helmet. For many years, Arai has built a reputation for creating the best helmets in the world, the VX-Pro 4 co...

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - TURN and BURN II

Watch the 650-horse Z06 blast its way to 180 mph.

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2019 Yamaha Niken Walkaround Footage From EICMA 2017

We walk around Yamaha three-wheeled machine, the 2019 Niken, at EICMA 2017.

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1981 Honda Trail 110 Captain Highside And The Painful Gonads MC

It was quite the buzz when the Painful Gonads Motorcycle Club (yes, you read that correctly) rolled into HighPipe Moto Fest. "Captain Highside," Jay a...

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Adventure Bike Comparison - Asphalt Adventurers

Full comparison results: http://bit.ly/NKTWE6<br />Cycle World pits 4 street-oriented ADV bikes against each other. Ducati Multistrada S Touring vs. Moto...

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Dyno Run: 2010 KTM RC8

Road Test Editor tests the 2010 KTM RC8 Sportbike on the Cycle World Dyno. <br />

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Don Canet's On-Board POV VIDEO of His Pikes Peak Hill Climb Debut

As a guest rider for the Falkner Livingston Racing Ducati Team, Canet survives what he calls one of the most harrowing rides of his life.

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2018 Yamaha Star Eluder Introduction

Here's a promo video from Yamaha that will give you a look at the new 2018 Star Eluder bagger in motion.

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Dyno Run: 2010 Ducati Multistrada Tour

Road Test Editor Don Canet tests the 2010 Ducati Multistrada Tour adventure bike on the Cycle World dyno.

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Moto Guzzi V7 Racer at INTERMOT 2010

CafÃ© culture is alive and well: Witness the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer. Inspiration comes from the original V7 Sport of the 1970s. <br />

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High Speed, Low Altitude: Sport Touring in Death Valley

Cycle World compares the best sport-tourers in a tour of Death Valley: Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring vs. Honda VFR1200F DCT vs. Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS vs....

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Toni Elias Road America Saturday

MotoAmerica Superbike points leader Toni Elias talks about his second-place finish in Race 1 on Saturday at Road America, Round 4 of the 10-event series.

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Suzuki GSX-R1000 Press Launch

Suzuki GSXR 1000 press launch

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Best Open-Class Streetbike: 2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R

Full story: http://bit.ly/Ri6lim This wide-open class has only one king: The big green stick, the Kawasaki ZX-14R. Everything else is officially slow.

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Mule Motorcycles XR1660 Street Tracker

Associate Editor Mark Cernicky rides Mule Motorcycles XR1660 Street Tracker... a Harley-Davidson street-tracker on steroids.

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Man in a Van with a Plan 2.0 Championship of Utah Race Highlights

A recap of the Man in a Van with a Plan team's MotoAmerica race weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus.

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Mule Motorcycles XR1660 Street Tracker

Associate Editor Mark Cernicky rides Mule Motorcycles XR1660 Street Tracker... a Harley-Davidson street-tracker on steroids. <br />

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PIKES PEAK: Victory Empulse RR Practice Session Day Two

Unlike yesterday on the top section of Pikes Peak, a practice session cut short due to a fellow competitor dumping oil on the road, today's practice went ve...

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