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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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The Best Cruiser Motorcycles for Beginners: Our 5 Top Picks [2023]

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The cruiser market offers a number of choices with builders turning out new renditions of the staple motorcycles. For beginners, here are 5 best options.
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7 Easy-to-Ride Motorcycles Perfect for Beginners

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Buying a beginner motorcycle can be overwhelming - but doesn't need to be. We pick 7 models with approachable power and user-friendly features.
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A New Bike Rebuilt: Custom 2007 Triumph Bonneville T100

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It's hard to take a brand new motorcycle apart and turn it into a custom build. All you need for motivation is a car to slam into.

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Vagabund X BMW CE 04 Moto Concept Blends Futuristic Style with Urban Mobility

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An urban-friendly e-scooter with a fresh, modern design. Based on the BMW CE 04, will travel up to 81 miles or 130 km on a single charge.

KTM X BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23: Luxury Naked Bike with Attitude

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The third collaboration between the Euro brands renders a badass naked bike with a premium touch - but only 290 units produced globally.

High Motorcycle Insurance Costs: 4 Things That Raise Your Premiums

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Why is motorcycle insurance expensive for some? That depends on a handful of factors ranging from your zip code to the bike itself. Here's a closer look at what really impacts your premiums.

Harley-Davidson’s CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary Celebrates 120 Years of Legacy

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The Milwaukee bike builder turns 120 years old, rolling out a lineup of stellar special anniversary motorcycles including a limited version of the Road Glide tourer.

BMW Celebrates its Centenary with the R nineT 100 Years & R 18 100 Years Editions

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Happy 100th, BMW. The German rings in a centenary of glorious bike building with a pair of special editions.

Polestar and CAKE Team Up Again on this Special Edition Makka Electric Moped

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Twice is nice - and it doesn't hurt when the Swedes are behind the design.

Droog Moto’s 210-horsepower Kawasaki-Based Hyperfighter Apagón SC

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New, badass pair of street fighters powered by Kawasaki engines - and a whole lot of attitude.

2022’s Best Motorcycles: Our Top 5 Selections

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Tough to pick just five - but this batch is new, redesigned, and definitely worthy.

2022 BMW S 1000 XR Review: The People’s Bike

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BMW made the already-great S 1000 XR notably better, sporting the heart of a race machine with the comfort & features of a touring bike.

The 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster is a Fresh Spin on the Sportster

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Low, lean, and powerful new cruiser from Milwaukee’s best. Harley-Davidson build's on the Sportster's 65-year legacy with new backed-out 2022 Nightster.
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