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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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Jeep Wrangler

One Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Endless Overland Possibilities

Graham Heeps Graham Heeps -
It started with a dream to move to the Rocky Mountains. Then, as Canaan Hagin’s lifestyle evolved, so did his Jeep Wrangler.

Superbike: Owner Connects with his 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900

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The history of Kawasaki motorcycles and the story behind this restored 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 connecting with its owner.
Gear

Pickleball, But Make It Lambo: The BL002 Paddle Drops in April

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Lambo vibes on the court? This paddle’s got a carbon frame, wild power, and serious swagger.

The Latest

Honda adds new Africa Twin-powered CMX1100 cruiser to the Rebel family

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The Rebel 500 gains a sibling with new 2021 Honda Rebel CMX1100. Here's a look at specs & new DCT with Africa Twin's retuned CRF1100 engine.

DM-017 E-Fighter V2 by Droog Moto

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Custom-built electric motorcycles with industrial, aggressive looks and performance to match, Droog Moto's roster of bikes is growing with the latest build equally as...

Meet the Grunt: Volcon’s First Electric Trail Bike

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Austin, TX-based Volcon Inc. hits the scene as the first all-electric, off-road powersports company. Here's their first vehicle: the Grunt.

New Aprilia RS 660: A High-Performance Bike for The People

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Lightweight & easy-to-handle backed by a 100-bhp 660cc parallel-twin engine, the 2021 RS 660 is Aprilia's answer to daily sport bike riding.

Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale Special Edition Electric Motorcycle

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Backed by 1000 watts of power and stealthy looks, say Hello to the Katalis EV.1000 "TheArsenale" Special Edition electric motorcycle.

K-Speed’s Honda CT125 “Combat” Hunter Cub is Ready for Action

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Bangkok's K-Speed transforms Honda's new 2021 CT125 Hunter Cub into an mighty little off-roader fit for the apocalypse. Gatling gun included.

A Blacked-Out Bond Edition Triumph for the Hardcore 007 Fans

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Limited to 250 units, the 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is the first ever official motorcycle linked to the Bond Franchise - and it's a good one.

Bottpower’s track-tested XR-1 is a welcome spin on the Buell XB12 streetfighter

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Bottpower’s track-tested XR-1 is a welcome spin on the Buell XB12 streetfighter, available as a customizable kit in whole or in specific parts.

Newron Motors’ Wood-Accented Cruiser Takes Electric Motorcycles to a New Level

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Sprinting 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3-seconds, the EV-1 electric cruiser motorcycle fast charges, travels far, all with more wood than Grandma's TV room.

Lighter & Faster Polaris Slingshot R Arrives for 2020

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Polaris’ three-wheeled autocycle gets its biggest update for 2020 since hitting the streets five years ago. A 25-hp increase, lighter, and improved cabin.
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