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Amee Reehal and Greg Williams (2009)

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The 2023 Super Meteor 650: Royal Enfield’s New Middleweight Cruiser with Retro Vibes

Motorcycles Amee Reehal -
Building cruisers before cruiser were a thing - here's a look at Royal Enfield's latest as they push into North America.

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

Motorcycles Greg Williams -
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.

The Deeley Exhibition: A Motorcycle Museum for Vintage Bike Lovers (and a Vancouver Treasure)

Classic Motorcycles Russell Purcell -
The Deeley Exhibition houses Canada's largest privately-owned collection of vintage motorcycles. We take a closer look inside.

The Ural Gear Up Expedition is Up For Anything (So Bring a Friend)

Motorcycles TL Staff -
The new Ural Gear Up Expedition off-road motorcycle dials up the adventure with upgraded suspension, improved sidecar & extra features.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Bond Edition: Happy 60th, 007

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
Fans of the classic Triumph Bonneville in the latest James Bond film, "No Time To Die" will appreciate this one. Inspired by that bike,...

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

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
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

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles TL Staff -
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

Motorcycles Kurt Spurlock -
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

Concept & Special Edition Motorcycles Suhail Ajmal -
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

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