When Suzuki introduced the original V-Strom 1000 for the 2002 model year, we frankly fell in love with the machine. From our first test, we knew Suzuki had a winner despite the odd looks and the fact that “race replicas” dominated the market at the time. That smooth, torque-rich 1000 cc v-twin, together with extremely […]
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Yamaha Unveils Star Venture Luxury Tourer (with videos) (Bike Reports) (News)
Yamaha took the wraps off the luxury touring model it began teasing some time ago. The all-new Star Venture is a massive machine (claimed wet weight is over 950 pounds) with every imaginable comfort and touring amenity as standard equipment. Yes, that includes a reverse gear to make parking easier. A full featured “infotainment” system […]
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BMW Presents Concept Link — A Vision of Future, Zero-Emission Urban Mobility (Bike Reports) (News)
“Function over form” might come to mind when looking at BMW’s new Concept Link unveiled last week at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017. The concept incorporates modern “connected” technology … seemingly utilizing advanced cell phone capabilities within the two wheeler. Here are several photos and a video, as well as the full BMW press […]
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2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 ABS Enters MD Test Fleet: The First 100 Miles (Bike Reports) (News)
We took the long way home from Kawasaki after picking up our new Versys-X 300 ABS test bike earlier this week. This is the new, ultra-lightweight adventure tourer that has caused quite a bit of excitement among MD readers. Our ABS model is priced at $ 5,699, while the non-ABS version goes for $ 5,399. You can […]
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Honda Introducing Naked CB650F to U.S. Market; CBR650F and Grom Return (Bike Reports) (News)
When we last tested the CBR650F, we were impressed by its comfortable ergos and grunty inline-four engine. Both the CBR650F and the naked version of it, the CB650F, were redesigned for the European market last year, but did not make it to the United States. Next year, that changes as both models will be in […]
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BMW R nineT Urban G/S in Showrooms This June Priced at $12,995 (Bike Reports) (News)
The BMW R nineT family gains another sibling in the form of the Urban G/S that will hit U.S. showrooms in June of this year with a suggested base price of $ 12,995. Mechanically similar to the Scrambler model we have already tested, the new Urban G/S receives longer suspension travel and more upright ergos, among […]
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