Great British photographer Don Morley took the photo during filming of On Any Sunday IIIn this week’s Throwback we travel back 43 years to 1980 and set down on California’s Imperial Dunes. There we find three legends getting together to ride their dirt bikes on the dunes to be captured on film for the movie On Any Sunday II. The legends in question were (l to r) Kenny Roberts, Malcolm Smith and Bruce Penhall. In a 2010 magazine interview Morley recounts a harrowing ride at the dunes photo shoot on the back of Roberts’ golf cart, which had been fitted with a Yamaha TZ750 racing engine!...…Great British photographer Don Morley took the photo during filming of On Any Sunday IIIn this week’s Throwback we travel back 43 years to 1980 and set down on California’s Imperial Dunes. There we find three legends getting together to ride their dirt bikes on the dunes to be captured on film for the movie On Any Sunday II. The legends in question were (l to r) Kenny Roberts, Malcolm Smith and Bruce Penhall. In a 2010 magazine interview Morley recounts a harrowing ride at the dunes photo shoot on the back of Roberts’ golf cart, which had been fitted with a Yamaha TZ750 racing engine!...WW…

SWM USA introduced its new 50-state street legal 2024 RS300. It features KYB suspension components, including a fully adjustable 48mm closed-cartridge fork, Brembo brakes, Mikuni EFI, and a built-in cooling fan.It has a six-speed transmission, a chrome-molybdenum frame, a 37.6-inch seat height, holds 1.98 gallons of fuel, and weighs a claimed 245 pounds (no fuel).The SWM RS300 is built in Italy and might look a little familiar due to its Husqvarna lineage. When KTM/Pierer Mobility AG acquired the Husqvarna brand from BMW in 2014, the intellectual property, tooling, and original Italian...…SWM USA introduced its new 50-state street legal 2024 RS300. It features KYB suspension components, including a fully adjustable 48mm closed-cartridge fork, Brembo brakes, Mikuni EFI, and a built-in cooling fan.It has a six-speed transmission, a chrome-molybdenum frame, a 37.6-inch seat height, holds 1.98 gallons of fuel, and weighs a claimed 245 pounds (no fuel).The SWM RS300 is built in Italy and might look a little familiar due to its Husqvarna lineage. When KTM/Pierer Mobility AG acquired the Husqvarna brand from BMW in 2014, the intellectual property, tooling, and original Italian...WW…

I was reminded recently just how sweet the third-generation Kawasaki KLR650 really is. For the 2022 model year, Kawasaki gave the KLR650 a complete overhaul, and we came away impressed after having the motorcycle in our possession for nearly 12 months.The KLR650 now comes in four levels of trim. There is the standard KLR650, which can be had with or without ABS ($7199/$6899). Next up is the KLR650 Adventure, which comes with more goodies to make your long-distance adventures a little nicer: factory-installed side cases, LED auxiliary light set, engine guards, tank pad, and a DC power outlet...…I was reminded recently just how sweet the third-generation Kawasaki KLR650 really is. For the 2022 model year, Kawasaki gave the KLR650 a complete overhaul, and we came away impressed after having the motorcycle in our possession for nearly 12 months.The KLR650 now comes in four levels of trim. There is the standard KLR650, which can be had with or without ABS ($7199/$6899). Next up is the KLR650 Adventure, which comes with more goodies to make your long-distance adventures a little nicer: factory-installed side cases, LED auxiliary light set, engine guards, tank pad, and a DC power outlet...WW…

It’s official. Ducati is entering the motocross scene. Ducati will make its debut next season in the Italian Motocross Championship and, following the recent news that Antonio Cairoli and KTM will part ways in 2024,  signs the Italian as their lead test rider.VIDEO | The Red from Borgo Panigale Enters MotocrossWatch this video on YouTubeHere is the complete press release:A new, historic chapter opens for Ducati: the red from Borgo Panigale enters motocrossThe Bologna based manufacturer has been working for two years on a prototype that will make its debut next season in the Italian...…It’s official. Ducati is entering the motocross scene. Ducati will make its debut next season in the Italian Motocross Championship and, following the recent news that Antonio Cairoli and KTM will part ways in 2024,  signs the Italian as their lead test rider.VIDEO | The Red from Borgo Panigale Enters MotocrossWatch this video on YouTubeHere is the complete press release:A new, historic chapter opens for Ducati: the red from Borgo Panigale enters motocrossThe Bologna based manufacturer has been working for two years on a prototype that will make its debut next season in the Italian...WW…

This week’s issue of Cycle News magazine includes our coverage from the GNCC finale from Indiana, the insanely exciting MotoGP from Australia, EnduroCross from Arizona, Hare & Hound and WORCS racing. Plus, we have a test ride on the 2024 Yamaha YZ250F. You will find all this and a lot more motorcycle events, news and commentary in this week’s issue. Open Cycle News Magazine 2023 Issue 42 here.Open Cycle News Magazine 2023 Issue 42 here.View all of the latest issues of Cycle News here.Cycle News MagazinePress ReleasesEnzo Lopes Joins Star Racing YamahaCompare…This week’s issue of Cycle News magazine includes our coverage from the GNCC finale from Indiana, the insanely exciting MotoGP from Australia, EnduroCross from Arizona, Hare & Hound and WORCS racing. Plus, we have a test ride on the 2024 Yamaha YZ250F. You will find all this and a lot more motorcycle events, news and commentary in this week’s issue. Open Cycle News Magazine 2023 Issue 42 here.Open Cycle News Magazine 2023 Issue 42 here.View all of the latest issues of Cycle News here.Cycle News MagazinePress ReleasesEnzo Lopes Joins Star Racing YamahaCompareWW…

Suzuki has today released details of the bike designed to go against the BMW S 1000 XR and Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ in the all-new 2024 GSX-S1000GX+.Based off the GSX-S1000 GT+ we reviewed last year, the GX+ differs significantly by the use of a Bosch six-axis IMU and Suzuki’s first electronic suspension fitted to a production motorcycle.The hardware consists of the Showa SFF-CA inverted fork and BFRC-lite rear shock mated to the IMU, which then works in conjunction with the Suzuki Floating Ride Control system that monitors weight distribution of the bike in real-time and adjusts itself...…Suzuki has today released details of the bike designed to go against the BMW S 1000 XR and Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ in the all-new 2024 GSX-S1000GX+.Based off the GSX-S1000 GT+ we reviewed last year, the GX+ differs significantly by the use of a Bosch six-axis IMU and Suzuki’s first electronic suspension fitted to a production motorcycle.The hardware consists of the Showa SFF-CA inverted fork and BFRC-lite rear shock mated to the IMU, which then works in conjunction with the Suzuki Floating Ride Control system that monitors weight distribution of the bike in real-time and adjusts itself...WW…

Indian Motorcycle announced a brand collaboration with 100% along with its full 2024 model year lineup. The 2024 line of bikes is highlighted by a limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon and also includes a new Indian Challenger Elite, which will come with a completely redesigned PowerBand Audio system. 100% is also releasing a line of co-branded performance eyewear and apparel. The FTR x 100% R Carbon has an MSRP starting at $18,999 and the Challenger Elite will set you back $38,499.  Scroll to the end of this page for a complete list of prices and colorways for the 2024 Indian...…Indian Motorcycle announced a brand collaboration with 100% along with its full 2024 model year lineup. The 2024 line of bikes is highlighted by a limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon and also includes a new Indian Challenger Elite, which will come with a completely redesigned PowerBand Audio system. 100% is also releasing a line of co-branded performance eyewear and apparel. The FTR x 100% R Carbon has an MSRP starting at $18,999 and the Challenger Elite will set you back $38,499.  Scroll to the end of this page for a complete list of prices and colorways for the 2024 Indian...WW…

This week’s issue of Cycle News magazine includes motorcycles and more motorcycles, highlighted by our review of the all-new BMW R 1300 GS. We also review the new Honda Shadow Phantom and Surron Ultra Bee, and we show you the all-new Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and new Yamaha MT-09 SP. You’ll also get caught up on all of the latest racing news, including what happened at the Dubya Vet National MX at Glen Helen. You will find all this and a lot more motorcycle events, news and commentary in this week’s issue. Open Cycle News Magazine 2023 Issue 44 here.Open Cycle News Magazine 2023...…This week’s issue of Cycle News magazine includes motorcycles and more motorcycles, highlighted by our review of the all-new BMW R 1300 GS. We also review the new Honda Shadow Phantom and Surron Ultra Bee, and we show you the all-new Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono and new Yamaha MT-09 SP. You’ll also get caught up on all of the latest racing news, including what happened at the Dubya Vet National MX at Glen Helen. You will find all this and a lot more motorcycle events, news and commentary in this week’s issue. Open Cycle News Magazine 2023 Issue 44 here.Open Cycle News Magazine 2023...WW…

The 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first Ducati single-cylinder supermotard equipped with the new Superquadro Mono engine, and delivers a claimed 77.5 hp and a maximum revolution speed of 10,250 rpm. It comes standard with electronics package that includes a new Slide-by-Brake setting that was specifically developed to manage backing it in on the track.It is expected to be in dealers in February 2024 in two trims: classic Ducati Red with powder-coated frame ($12,995), or in the RVE version with dedicated graphics, black frame and DQS quickshifter as standard ($14,495). Ducati...…The 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono is the first Ducati single-cylinder supermotard equipped with the new Superquadro Mono engine, and delivers a claimed 77.5 hp and a maximum revolution speed of 10,250 rpm. It comes standard with electronics package that includes a new Slide-by-Brake setting that was specifically developed to manage backing it in on the track.It is expected to be in dealers in February 2024 in two trims: classic Ducati Red with powder-coated frame ($12,995), or in the RVE version with dedicated graphics, black frame and DQS quickshifter as standard ($14,495). Ducati...WW…

Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Ricky Carmichael Nailed Down His First Unadilla Victory that WeekendIn this week’s episode of Throwback Thursday, we wind back the clock 25 years, to 1998 and the AMA/Mazda Trucks 125cc Motocross National Championship round at Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York. Photographer Karl Ockert wonderfully captured the start of one of the 125cc Motos with Kawasaki riders Casey Johnson (No. 20) and Ricky Carmichael (No. 1) getting great jumps out of the gate. Carmichael would go on to score a 2-1 to win the overall. It marked RC’s first win at the legendary...…Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Ricky Carmichael Nailed Down His First Unadilla Victory that WeekendIn this week’s episode of Throwback Thursday, we wind back the clock 25 years, to 1998 and the AMA/Mazda Trucks 125cc Motocross National Championship round at Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York. Photographer Karl Ockert wonderfully captured the start of one of the 125cc Motos with Kawasaki riders Casey Johnson (No. 20) and Ricky Carmichael (No. 1) getting great jumps out of the gate. Carmichael would go on to score a 2-1 to win the overall. It marked RC’s first win at the legendary...WW…