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Mid-Year Moto Check-In: Our Top Picks of 2025

The first six months of 2025 brought us some great bikes, from both big-name and independent small shops alike. Here are 24 of the best.
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Our take on the world of motorcycles. From vintage icons and café racers to fresh concepts and builds. Featuring exclusive old-school bike stories by Greg Williams and Amee Reehal.

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2024 BMW R12 nineT Review: Preserving Tradition with a Modern Twist

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When BMW set out to update its R nineT for 2024, there was some trepidation that they might just ruin a good thing. 

Island Vibes: Exploring Tofino in Lincoln’s New Nautilus SUV

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2019 Nautilus Review: Lincoln replaces its mid-size MKX with a sharp new SUV sporting a new name, redesigned look, updated turbo engines.
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Honda’s Vintage MT125R GP Racer Comes Back to Life

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Uncompromising Ride: Artist and motorcycle enthusiast Bill Rodgers discovers his 1977 Honda MT125R turned out to be a (very) challenging restoration. And absolutely worth it.

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A Personal Triumph: From Riding Bikes to Creating Them

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A Personal Triumph for motor writer Greg Williams.

The Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket

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Clean, modern day jacket that maintains that classic biker style.

Green and Lean: Triton Motorcycle with a Triumph 6-T Engine

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A long journey for one Triton motorcycle owner, fulfilling his bike ownership dreams.

Track & Trail Throwback: 1975 Can-Am TNT 250

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40 years ago Can-Am made the best competition motorcycles in the business.

The Compass Motorcycle Pants by Aether

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Designed for riders, the Compass Motorcycle Pants by Aether offer enough fit and flare for everyday use, whether you've got a bike or not.

A Neglected Royal Enfield Interceptor Lives Another Life

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Following a major restoration, this classic British motorcycle almost didn't make it. But the 1964 Royal Enfield Interceptor is back and alive.

The Spidi Worker Wax Motorcycle Jacket

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The Spidi Worker Wax Motorcycle Jacket is an innovation of fabric & style addressing some issues in the industry. We just like how it looks.

Out of the Woodwork: 1916 Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer

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Board track replica recreates motorcycle racing's blood sport past.

Summer Dreamin’: Ditching the Cubicle for a Flame-Painted Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

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Our writer Dustin Woods jumps on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and hits the road to fulfill a lifelong dream, leaving the 9-5 life behind.

The Icon Overlord Resistance Jacket

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Abrasion resistance meets style.
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