Forget Sportbikes: 2026 Is All About Adventure Machines

Here are four 2026 adventure bikes that have our full attention.
Motorcycles Amee Reehal - 0

Our Picks

Features and Favourites over our 10-plus years.

2021 KTM 890 Adventure R Review: Our Take After 4 Months

Kurt Spurlock -
Replacing the KTM 790, the new 890 Adventure R gains more power, added torque, improved traction control, and reworked shifting. So, does the world really need a high-tech, 105-hp dirt bike? Yes, it does.
Car Reviews & News

Cadillac Super Cruise Tested: Can Hands-Free Driving Actually Work?

Graham Heeps -
We go hands-off in a 2018 Cadillac CT6 Super Cruise on the highway as Cadillac’s driver-assistance tech arrives to North America.
Classic Motorcycles

Honda’s Vintage MT125R GP Racer Comes Back to Life

Greg Williams -
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.

This 1965 Motobi Motorcycle is the Family Jewel

Greg Williams -
The motorcycle itself is far from memorable, but the memories are something else.

The Latest

Mazda’s New CX-70 PHEV Fixes What the First One Missed

Mid-Size SUV TL Staff -
The midsize 2026 CX-70 PHEV isn’t a reinvention, but it’s the version Mazda should’ve launched first.

Monopoly Just Got a Speed Upgrade

Gear TL Staff -
Pass ‘N Go in style. Hot Wheels reimagines Monopoly’s 90-year-old token.

Mercedes Let Hot Wheels Go Wild

Gear TL Staff -
Oversized diffusers, wild spoilers, and bright, 1980s-inspired color pops give it that unmistakable Hot Wheels DNA.

Toyota’s Hybrid Bet Looked Risky. Now It’s Paying Off Big.

Toyota EV & Hybrid TL Staff -
Who needs a full EV when hybrids are moving like this?

A Day at Sonoma With Toyota’s Final Supra

Toyota Coupes Amee Reehal -
Good-bye, Supra. The Final Edition specs tell the whole story.

Why the Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition Could Be a Future Classic

Toyota Coupes Amee Reehal -
Bright yellow paint, Brembos, and exclusivity. The GR86 Yuzu Edition might just be Toyota’s next cult icon.

Review: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 Tires

Tire Reviews Doug Firby -
Is this all-weather tire the sweet spot between price and performance?

Audi’s New e-Bike: Just Brand Merch Or Serious Trail Machine?

Gear TL Staff -
is this just another piece of Audi-branded lifestyle merch, or a legitimate trail machine worthy of the badge?

Toyota Keeps It Simple With the 2026 Corolla Cross

Subcompact Crossover Amee Reehal -
The Corolla Cross doesn’t need big changes to stay competitive; its 2026 updates keep Toyota’s sub-$30K crossover right on target.

The Best Winter Tires for Snow and Ice: Budget to Premium Picks

Tire Reviews Graham Heeps -
These 24 winter tires top our list. From budget-friendly to pricer, premium, performance-rated. For cars and SUVs.
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