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Cruisers sure aren’t what they used to be. I’ve said this again and again, but the days of massive, loud, fire-breathing V-twins being the only option in the cruiser scene are long gone. The modern cruiser world is all about being practical, approachable, and, dare I say, sensible. Look at…

Just a few years ago, Chinese motorcycles had nothing but a bad reputation. Sure, they were cheap, but they were by no means the first choice for riders looking for performance and reliability. But if we fast forward to today, things are changing a bit, and names like CFMoto and…

Last year, the English-speaking motorcycle internet was awash in a sea of "what on earth is CFMoto thinking?" Why, you might ask? Because that's when a patent application that the OEM had applied for back in 2022 was published, and that patent appeared to be one for a seatbelt and…

The middleweight ADV class is on fire right now, offering the perfect blend of power, off-road capability, and versatility. On top of many people’s lists are bikes like the Aprilia Tuareg 660 and Yamaha Ténéré 700, both proving their off-road mettle in some seriously challenging conditions—whether in the Africa Eco…

We all knew it was coming. We all knew that the threats were real. I don't think any of the pundits who spoke about President Trump's tariffs believed it would happen on Day 1, however. But he literally said it, so maybe everyone should start believing what comes out of…

[UPDATE, January 13, 2025: As AKV predicted would happen in a previous communication with RideApart, two more Pierer Mobility subsidiaries have now declared insolvency in Austria. They are: Avocodo GmbH and Pierer E-Commerce GmbH. Avocodo is mainly responsible for software services, including dealer and customer portal and website operation and maintenance.…

We've been told since we were kids that three is a magic number. Will it work out that way for KTM, though?The report from its restructuring administrator, Alpenländischer Kreditorenverband Europa (AKV), contains a number of important details. While we've primarily been talking about KTM AG (the motorcycle manufacturer), they're one of…

I'm going to don a tinfoil hat right now—it's actually a blaze orange rifle hunting cap—because the following theory I've conjured up is pretty wild. Well, maybe not. What I've actually cooked up is based on a few key facts that I think lend some credence to this theory, so…

If there’s one motorcycle manufacturer that’s been making waves over the past few months, it just has to be CFMoto. The Chinese motorcycle manufacturer seems to be keen on making its presence felt in all categories of motorcycling—from its small-displacement mini-bikes to its mid-sized ADVs.

Honda just kind of slapped US sport-touring riders in the face. Sometimes manufacturers get it so right and give you more than you asked for—thanks again CFMoto for the 675SR and Voom 500. Some get it so wrong and don't give you the bike that everyone wants—Yes, Yamaha we're still…

It’s now clearer than ever before: small bikes are in, and people from all over the world are going crazy over them. Gone are the days where manufacturers had to sell 1,000-plus cc machines just to get noticed. Now, the beginner segment is proving to be so much more than…