https://www.topspeed.com Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:51:29 GMT en-US hourly 60 Kawasaki subjected its KLR 650 to a good once-over ahead of the 2022 models, and this updated version serves as the platform for the new-for-2023 KLR 650 “S” variant that steps up performance and comfort in a number of areas throughout the build. The KLR 650 line started life as a road-oriented dual sport without much in the way of off-road chops, but updates to the 650 and improvements to the 650 S continue steer it clearly into the adventure arena.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:51:29 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-klr-650-s-review-pricing-specs/ Launched in 2020, the Triumph Thruxton RS arrived as a higher-spec version of the Thruxton. More powerful and with advanced suspension, the design of the Thruxton RS combines a retro-inspired design with modern electronic systems. Named after the Thruxton Circuit racetrack in Hampshire, England, the “RS” channels the spirit of the café racers of old. Plenty of custom touches and modernized equipment help it put out top-shelf performance with excellent road manners and handling characteristics.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:24:26 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-thruxton-rs-performance-price-and-photos/ The Bayerische Motoren Werke has for over a century been a force in the racing world, and this newly-updated M 1000 RR is a perfect example of just exactly why that is. This is a Pure-D racing machine, even if they do throw on some blinkers and a tag, so you can legally ride it on public roads. Widespread use of titanium and carbon fiber adds a space-age element for a high strength-to-weight ratio. Revised bodywork and down-force-inducing foils dress up the 2024 model to improve penetration and lower drag. The edgy stylishness of it is purely a by-product of performance-seeking measures, 'cause this is a form-follows-function type situation.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:15:32 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-bmw-m-1000-rr-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda's new Rebel 500 platform jumps genres from its straight-up street setup to a more flexible scrambler-esque machine in its SCL500 model. Billed as a scrambler, the SCL500 does carry a number of scrambler-tastic features, even if it's more of a street bike when taken in its totality. This is the first real offshoot from the new Rebel line, discounting the Rebel 1100 as it is the same chassis, just with a larger engine.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:54:36 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-scl500-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph Motorcycles takes a step back from the top- and mid-range bikes to fill out its Speed family with the new, beginner-friendly Speed 400. Like its two- and three-cylinder big-bore brethren, the Speed 400 inherits a solid pedigree along with clear DNA that ties it visually to the rest of the family.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:51:37 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-triumph-speed-400-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda rolls the CBR300R, its spunky little sport bike, over from 2022 with no changes—not even the cursory BNG treatment. That's okay, because the CBR300R has little room for improvement when it's already so rider- and budget-friendly. Agile handling is definitely one of its hallmarks, even if the engine lacks the brute power of its larger-displacement siblings. We consider that tractable power a selling point, because keeps newer riders from pulling a moonshot the first time they roll on good and hard, and makes this a good choice as someone's first sport bike (of first bike in general).

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:54:24 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cbr300r-performance-price-and-photos/ In 2009, Yamaha released its first Zuma 125, a big brother with a close family resemblance to the Zuma 50. Like the little 50, it had the typical Yamaha scooter suspension deigned for rough roads, and added a fuel-injected engine that helped it pull above its displacement, especially for the time. A major update landed in 2016 with multiple improvements to fuel economy, ergonomics, storage, and suspension and appearance tweaks.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:36:52 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-zuma-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle carries its flagship dresser line, the Roadmaster family, over into 2023 with a short handful of improvements on an already top-shelf touring machine. A new clutch, an LED headlight, and some heated goodies here and there improve its utility as an all-year commuter, tourbike, and superb grocery-getter, with enough storage to make the run to the store a worthwhile venture.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:34:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-roadmaster-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph Motorcycles rolled out its newly-renamed Scrambler 900 for MY2022 and carries it over into MY2023 with a trio of distinctive colorways plus a Chrome Edition trim package for this year only. The Scrambler 900 carries a Euro5-compliant engine set-up for easy conversion to A2 license requirements. This extends the Scrambler 900's usefulness and expands the potential rider base in areas with tiered licensing systems in place.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:31:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-scrambler-900-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle's base-model Chieftain is a carryover but with a couple of blanket upgrades that affected all Thunderstroke-powered and front-fairing models with new LED headlights and the addition of a slipper-type clutch. Classic design Easter eggs at nearly every point reflect Indian's genuine, real-world experience within the American bagger market making this machine qualify as The Real McCoy.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-chieftain-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha's YZF-R1 serves as the street-legal version of its MotoGP racing literbike. It's built for the unwashed masses who may not have any designs on doing any organized racing or even hitting the local drag strip, but want that top-shelf racebike performance while racing from light to light nonetheless.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:05:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-yzf-r1-performance-price-and-photos/ The year 2024 marks a significant year model for Honda's as it comes off a rebuild that's significant enough to warrant a new name, even if it's just a reflection of the larger engine. The now-named ADV160 replaces the popular but outgoing ADV150. The new engine picks up another 7.6 cc in displacement over the old mill. The poppets went from two to four for efficient aspiration and exhaust scavenging resulting in cleaner fuel-air charges.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-honda-adv-160-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson is on track to fulfill its “100 new models” promise, and this addition to the Sportster family definitely ticks that box, entering the new-in-'22 Nightster carried into 2023. The MoCo recently updated its Sportster lineup, and this bike is one of the earliest variants of the new Sporty design. Part of this update addressed shortcomings with the old Evo-style mills retired in favor of the new Revolution Max 975T engine.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 14:05:20 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-nightster-performance-price-and-photos/ Zero Motorcycles teamed up with the “Huge Design” firm to engineer and develop the FXE, which is currently Zero's most cost-efficient model. This bike got its start in 2018 as an FXS base and the FXE launched in 2022. It has since become a popular segue for riders looking to ditch the gas and go with a displaced-footprint machine such as that in which Zero specializes. Seriously, it is literally all they do, and it pays dividends.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:05:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-zero-fxe-performance-price-and-photos/ The Harley-Davidson Motor Company rolls its “original stripped-down hot-rod bagger,” the base-model FLHX Street Glide, over into MY23 with its powerful Milwaukee-Eight 107 mill, fork-mount fairing, and stock hard bags. Top-shelf Showa forks deliver a plush ride for long-distance comfort, even on less-than-stellar roads. Infotainment goodies come equipped, but none of the other available ride-control electronics come stock and are only available as optional equipment at an extra charge, at least for now.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-street-glide-performance-price-and-photos/ Last subjected to a major update ahead of MY2021, the KTM Duke 390 rolls into 2023 with some fresh colorways for its second-littlest naked sportbike. You can tackle both urban streets and country lanes with equal aplomb on this machine, and if you live in an area with a tiered licensing system in place, you can use this bike with an A2 ticket.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-ktm-390-duke-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda's mid-range CBR500R last saw a fairly major update just last year for MY22, and before that in 2018, so it's no surprise that the factory decided to just roll it over into 2023. You could call this a tier-2 bike in that its engine is large enough to serve as someone's first upgrade from their trainer bike, or maybe as a trainer itself for experienced riders looking to switch to sportbikes from some other genre.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cbr500r-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha subjected its XMAX maxi-scoot to a fairly thorough rebuild with a whole host of “new-for-2023” goodies. A new instrument display adorns the cockpit with a secondary digital speedometer mounted separately along with new infotainment options and new handlebar switchgear to manipulate the pertinent ride-control systems.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:31:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-xmax-300-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson rolls into MY2023 with its Fat Boy 114 which was last updated in 2021 unless you count the Electronic Cruise Control that now comes with the stock equipment as the only upgrade for this year-model. Now I don't consider this next bit to be an upgrade per se, but The MoCo put together a fabulous 120th-anniversary model that rolls with unique red paint and lots of painted details over lots of chrome and polished aluminum bits.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-fat-boy-114-performance-price-and-photos/ Vespa gives its GTS model family a fairly thorough update that builds on the last upgrade that rolled in 2019. The chassis sees a number of improvements with brakes and suspension both on the menu. A keyless ignition cleans up the cockpit and does away with the keyring that always winds up thrashing around in the wind anyway.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-vespa-gts-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda last gave its elegant little urban scooter, the PCX, a major overhaul ahead of MY2021, so it is unsurprising to find the 2023 model a direct carryover. The engine, updated with a larger bore and smaller stroke, comes with Honda's in-house traction control feature, something that is rare as hen's teeth in this genre and displacement bracket.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:20 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-pcx-performance-price-and-photos/ If it ain't broke, don't fix it. This seems to be Honda's approach to its 2024 Ruckus, so it is, for all intents and purposes, a direct carryover. Well, unless you count the price increase for this year as a difference, I suppose. After a slow start overall, the Ruckus made it to our side of the world back in '03 and became one of the best-selling “50” models out there. Minimal bodywork keeps both weight and cost down while leaving little to the imagination.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-honda-ruckus-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki's Burgman 400 comes off a fresh update from MY2022, so the 2023 model is a carryover. Solid metropolitan good looks from the full bodywork joined with good road manners and interstate-capable speeds. Power still comes from a smooth operating, 400 cc engine with the usual automatic transmission, and comes with some plum engine-control electronics on par with much larger machines. It has a pretty good stock storage capacity to boost its commuter/grocery-getter chops, plus there's access to DC power to charge your devices underway.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 13:01:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-burgman-400-performance-price-and-photos/ BMW continues to do its part to advance the cause of the EV sector in general, and the EV bike bracket especially, with its cutting-edge CE 04 model. Part of BMW's C Series lineup, this electric scooter is impressive right out of the box with a powerful and fast drivetrain, decent mileage, and top-shelf ride-control electronics as part of the stock equipment package. Plus, Beemer offers a Premium Package that adds a lean-sensitive component to the mix along with some other goodies for confidence and peace of mind during your rides. The Premium Package comes automatically equipped on U.S. models.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 12:01:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-bmw-ce04-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson takes a deep dive into its own storied history for the inspiration to build this third installment in the Icons Motorcycle Collection program, the 2023 Electra Glide Highway King. This bike positively drips with nostalgia that hails back to 1968 FLH Electra Glide when the Vietnam War still raged and The Beatles' {Hey Jude} were in the Top-Ten.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-electra-glide-highway-king-performance-price-and-photos/ BMW carries over its proven F 850 GS platform into the 2023 model year with some new paint, but that's about it for this MY18 design. If it ain't broke don't fix it, so the MY23 remains largely unchanged, save for some new colorways and revised optional-accessory packages. Being part of the BMW GS Series, the packages let you set the F 850 GS up specifically for off-road work, or for long-distance touring with a side gig as a serious commuter platform.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 14:05:20 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-bmw-f-850-gs-performance-price-and-photos/ BMW Motorrad carries its classic R nineT roadster over into the 2023 model year with some new colorways that include a limited-edition, 100th anniversary trim package. That's right, this model family has long been a staple for the Bayerische Motoren Werke for a full century now, so the R nineT's pedigree is as solid and genuine as they come. Minimal bodywork joins with top-shelf suspension goodies and a torquey, liter-plus, boxer-twin engine as part of the standard equipment package. It's also packing some ride-control and safety electronics to round out the package and likely match any similar contemporary models.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-bmw-r-ninet-performance-price-and-photos/ The Harley-Davidson Motor Company rolls into MY2023 with the Softail Standard model that reprises its role as the entry-level Big-Twin cruiser. It also counts as one of the “100 new bikes” delivered as promised.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 12:01:20 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-softail-standard-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha is operating under the “if it ain't broke don't fix it” school of thought when it comes to its Super Ténéré ES. The current model has been carrying over for the better part of a decade now with a few updates such as LED lighting, cruise control, and projector headlights. The electronic suspension that was an option up to 2018 is now carried forward as standard equipped.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-super-tnr-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha's fully-faired YZF-R7 is coming off a major rebuild from just one model year ago, so the 2023 model is a direct carryover. This model qualifies as “new” through a number of improvements over its predecessor that start with a tuned-up suspension and the addition of a slipper clutch for extra traction security and ease of use. The proven parallel-twin mill reprises its role, and it all comes wrapped in the slimmest bodywork yet for this mid-range, race-capable machine.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-yzf-r7-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda subjected its adventure-tastic CB500X to a rigorous update just one year ago in 2022, so the MY2023 model is a direct carryover. It brings that adventure-bike life to the masses with a budget-friendly sticker and tractable nature due to its non-threatening engine and relatively light wet weight.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb500x-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki carries over its proven GSX-R600 into MY2023 with naught but a new colorway to set it apart from the previous year. As usual, it comes built as a race bike, but with good street manners and road-legal lighting to cover a wide swath of the supersport market.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 14:05:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-gsx-r600-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian giant Royal Enfield draws on its own deep historical roots for the design inspiration behind the new INT650 platform. A Brit-typical parallel-twin lump powers it with unthreatening, tractable power and an unmistakable old-school mien that adds so much to the overall presentation.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:01:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-int-650-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda's Grom pocket-rocket model saw a major update just last year, and so that generation carries over into the 2023 model year. As for what's new for this year, some new colorways are available for the U.S. market, and the price increased a tad.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-grom-125-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph gets a head start on its 2024 lineup with the April 2023 release of its sporty Street Triple 765 R model. This bike is coming off a major update with a wide range of improvements over the previous generation. The engine itself saw some significant buffs with more torque on tap, a freer-breathing intake-exhaust tract, and increased throttle response across the range.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:06:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-triumph-street-triple-765-r-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki subjected its Versys 650 LT to a fairly major update just one year ago with the 2022 models, so the 2023 version is pretty much a direct carryover. The MY22 buff included the addition of LED lighting for the extra safety it brings to the table, and a color TFT display to handle all the instrumentation. A traction control feature further improves safety and stability, and the windscreen is now adjustable to dial in for preference.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-versys-650-lt-performance-price-and-photos/ KTM's 790 Adventure comes off a major update that is so thorough, it would be easier to tell you what wasn't updated. Seriously though, the twin-jug powerplant saw an improvement in emission control to qualify to sell anywhere in the world.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:30:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-ktm-790-adventure-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield's Himalayan model reached its last update point just a few years ago, but the last major updated model rolled in 2021 in India, the UK, and Europe. This seems to be a carryover directly into MY2023 with updated bodywork that improve comfort and utility.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-himalayan-performance-price-and-photos/ Ducati released its “new” Panigale V2 as a major upgrade for the 2020 model year. The list of improvements to the exotic Italian sport bike is extensive, starting with a new overall design to visually set it apart from its forebears.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-ducati-panigale-v2-performance-price-and-photos/ Ducati rolls into MY2023 with a fresh update for its naked-sport Streetfighter V4 platform. It follows a natural path of evolution with new framework, refined suspension, new fuel-tank layout, and new engine-cowl ventilation; all powered by an apex-predator engine in the 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale V4.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:16:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-ducati-streetfighter-v4-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson broke new ground with its terrain-tackling adventure model, the Pan America 1250. This bike is completely out of the norm for The MoCo with its adventure-bike build, off-road chops, and liquid-cooled, Revolution Max 1250 engine.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-pan-america-1250-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki's venerable Ninja family continues into MY2023 with the Ninja 1000SX model. Meant to be a versatile ride, the 1000SX has room for you to put your chin on the tank, but with enough rise, so you can push off for a more relaxed riding position, just the thing for taking trips. The relaxed rider's triangle joins with a comfortable seat and narrow waist with passenger amenities baked in right on the showroom floor.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-1000sx-performance-price-and-photos/ The Honda CBR650R last saw a major update back in 2021 that added Showa SSF-BP forks to boost comfort and handling. Emissions were also improved, so the engine meets Euro 5 standards, along with improved LCD instrumentation and the addition of a USB Type-C plug under the saddle. This let's you can power/charge your handheld devices while underway.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cbr-650r-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield drew on its own, sixty-year, deep historical roots for its all-new MY2023 Super Meteor 650 cruiser platform. Classic, old-school looks to join with a cruiser's comfort and relaxed riding posture that's good for hours at a stretch if you're into putting miles, and district region lines, behind you.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-super-meteor-650-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki brings superbike-level yummygoodness down to the supersport-level bracket with its 2023 Ninja ZX-4RR KRT. The factory hit its little-big bike Ninja with a major update this year to make it qualify as a “new” bike, at least on paper.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-4rr-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki draws on its own success in the dual-sport category with the 2023 DR-Z400S. This bike represents a natural evolution from the DR350 that kicked off Suzuki's foray into bikes built for off-road work and dual-surface adventures. It's literally more akin to a dirt bike with turn signals and stealth-knobby hoops that will perform well on both hard and soft surfaces.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:01:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-dr-z400s-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda gave its Monkey bike a bit of a facelift for the 2023 model year, what you might call the BNG (for Bold New Graphics) treatment on one of its oldest surviving product lines. The new paint matches the Honda Monkey's whimsical nature befitting its theme-park origins with vibrant colorways up for grabs this year.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-monkey-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki buffs up its proven super-naked Z650 with a dual-mode Kawasaki Traction Control feature that adds two new levels of safety and peace of mind. Minimal as it is, the bodywork manages to channel Kawi's signature look while wasting nothing on superfluous items that'll just weigh down this new Z bike. A 649 cc parallel-twin engine delivers the goods with a slipper clutch for more insurance at the rear contact patch.

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:15:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-z650-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki revives one of its old designs for MY2024, the power cruiser-tastic Eliminator 400. It also adds to the line with an “SE” model that comes with a handful of minor aesthetic tweaks to set it apart from the base model. Intended to deliver a sporty riding experience the bike has most of the comforts of a cruiser, not entirely unlike Harley-Davidson's new Sportster lineup.

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-kawasaki-eliminator-performance-price-and-photos/ CF Moto expands its footprint in the 2023 U.S. market with the adventuresome Ibex 800 T, previously known as the ADVentura. The Ibex 800 T sports a new set of laced wheels that boost its off-road chops while it retains the collection of top-drawer equipment that made its predecessor a hit.

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-cf-moto-ibex-800-t-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki's GSX-R family rolls over into MY2023 with new colorways for its proven GSX-R750 platform. Long a household name, this Gixxer has a reputation as a very race-tastic yet street-legal supersport that borrows heavily from Suzuki's own race team for engineering and bodywork details.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:30:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-gsx-r750-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki rolls into MY2023 with the new Z900 ABS and Z900 SE models from its super-naked bracket. These bikes carry all the yummy-goodness that made their predecessors such a hit. Both benefit from the addition of Kawasaki's own traction control system to help you keep the thing rubber-side down. The Z900 first rolled in 2017 and was a replacement for the outgoing Z800.

]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-z900-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha continues onward in the dual-sport category with its little DS that could, the Tuning Fork Company's TW200. A straight-up rollover from last year, the TW200 continues the family tradition as a bona fide go-anywhere bike with its fat, dual-purpose knobbies, and street-legal lighting package.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-tw200-performance-price-and-photos/ KTM boosted its 390 Adventure's off-road chops ahead of MY2023 with the addition of tougher laced wheels to the lineup, along with a fresh new colorway to distinguish it from its forebears. The 373 cc power plant reprises its role as the bike's beating heart, along with a top-shelf electronics suite that takes into account the dual-surface nature of the 390 Adventure for all-around capability.

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:06:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-ktm-390-adventure-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda's proven CRF300L rolls into MY2023 with all of the goodies you liked from before, and it's complimented with an ABS model. A new “CRF300LS” model drops the seat down a bit to make it accessible by a wider range of riders.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-crf300l-performance-price-and-photos/ Husqvarna Motorcycles rolls into MY2023 with a new adventure bike built on its proven Norden 901 platform; dubbed the “Expedition” model. Comfort saw a boost through heated components and a taller windshield proper, as well as through longer suspension strokes that will tolerate rougher terrain than its parent model.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-husqvarna-norden-901-expedition-performance-prices-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson taps into its very own deep historical roots, embedded in the soil of the custom culture of yesteryear, to bring us the FXFBS Fat Bob 114. As the devilishly clever name implies, the sheet metal is heavily chopped like the gassers of old. In much the same spirit, the powerful V-Twin engine delivers the goods for your stoplight-burnin' adventures, and with much the same look as its forebears.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-fat-bob-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki's Z125 PRO lets the good times roll right on into MY2023 with a handful of new colorways on this proven, pocket-sized little pit bike. The 125 cc engine and four-speed transmission reprise their roles to give the Z125 PRO a tractable nature throughout the range, and it all comes wrapped in sassy bodywork to complete the package.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-z125-pro-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda skipped production for MY2021, then built an MY2022 model that rolled over into 2023 with just a few minor changes here and there. ABS is still an elective option on the base model with a separate model all its own. The factory also dropped the existing colorways in favor of a single, two-tone offering that also carries directly over to this year.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-shadow-aero-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle rolls into MY2023 with a rollover, retro-tacular Bobber model from its Scout family. This bike channels its own deep history with design elements borrowed from way back to include old-school custom culture and a nod to the old rigid rear-end frames with its own rear-end geometry. The V-Twin engine manages to suggest the look of the old mills, but with modern, liquid-cooled technology and powerful output figures.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-scout-bobber-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki lets the good times roll for its Vulcan 900 Classic cruiser and tour-tastic Classic LT right on into MY2023. They carry all the goodies from the previous year, but with new colorways to set them apart from their forebears.

]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-vulcan-900-performance-price-and-photos/ After a hiatus from the European markets due to emissions concerns, the MY2023 CB300R might finally land on both sides of the pond with this handful of drivetrain and suspension improvements over the 2022 model. This includes improvements to the emissions output, making it a possible candidate for the Euro market once more.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb300r-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki beefed up its venerable, dual-sport KLR line with the addition of the new-for-2023 KLR 650 S model that joins the stock carryover 650 that saw updates in 2022. The big-bore thumper from the 2022 update delivers plenty of tractable power down low in the rev range. This is a trait that is very endearing to off-road riders in general, especially when operating at low revs as during the more technical work and other controlled, slow-speed maneuvers.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:05:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-klr-650-performance-price-and-photos/ The Harley-Davidson Motor Company rolls its newfangled version of the classic Sportster family, the Sportster S, over into 2023 with some adjustments to the colorways on offer. Ride-control electronics join with the Revolution Max 1250T to move this venerable model line well into the high-performance field.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-sportster-s-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha Motor Corp. rolls its little supersport that could over into the 2023 model year with all the delightfulness that held it in good stead over the recent years. The Tuning Fork Company adds another colorway to the existing paint selection, plus the MY22 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition from last year is still up for grabs with its racing livery for riders looking to own a little chunk of history.

]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-yzf-r3-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki boosted its Ninja 650's electronic chops with the addition of traction control. The rest is a generational carryover of all the goodies of the previous model year including its powerful parallel-twin engine, slipper clutch, and bodywork made more glorious by the KRT, race-livery version.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-650-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle buffed up its base-model Challenger heavy-duty touring platform with the trinity of improvements: performance, safety, and comfort. It retains all the standard features associated with earlier models to keep this sled competitive within its bracket.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-challenger-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson motorcycles carries its proven Road Glide base platform over into the 2023 model year. The mechanicals are all the same as last year, but the King of Paint treats us to two new colorways this year.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-road-glide-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki carries its Ninja 400, Ninja 400 ABS, and KRT Edition into MY2023 with the same package of goodies that has held it in good stead globally, just with some new colorways. The proven 399 cc engine reprises its role, while the rest of the build comes centered around aerodynamic performance.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-400-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha rolls its little, American-style cruiser, the V-Star 250 into MY2023 with all the charm that made it popular in the first place. The small-displacement fuel-efficient 250cc engine and light weight make it a newbie-friendly pocket cruiser with unmatched attention, that makes a good first bike for folks on the cruiser path.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-v-star-250-performance-price-and-photos/ The Honda CBR600RR bears a bona fide pedigree tempered and tested on the track to give the everyday rider a taste of what it feels like to ride a racebike proper. Fair warning: if you are looking for a mid-displacement, raw beginner's bike, this is not the machine for you.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cbr600rr-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki's SV650 and SV650 ABS near the quarter-century mark with crisp handling, confidence-inspiring brakes, and sporty performance to remain pillars of the SV range.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-sv650-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph carries its popular little Bonneville Bobber over into MY2023 with all the yummygoodness that made it such a hit in the first place. The overall design hails back to the custom bobber culture circa the 1950s and 60s, but the modern engine and underpinnings guarantee a contemporary riding experience.

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-bonneville-bobber-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha carries its Bolt R-Spec pocket cruiser into 2023 with all the American-style goodness that made it popular in the first place. A torquey V-twin plant powers it even while it adds to the overall aesthetic and agile nature. At less than nine grand, this bike makes for both a trainer for larger cruisers or even as a destination model for your urban jaunts/commute/whatever.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-bolt-r-spec-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda rolls into MY2023 with a carryover for its base model Gold Wing bagger. It sports the same proven engine and electronics package that long held it in good stead, along with many of the same creature comforts as its tour-tastic siblings to make it a capable commuter.

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-gold-wing-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield channels the look of the American cruiser scene circa the 1980s with its clean little Meteor 350. Modest proportions and a 349 cc mill make this model particularly suited to areas with a robust small-displacement motorcycle culture.

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:01:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-meteor-350-performance-price-and-photos/ Like a phoenix rising from its own ashes, the Transalp moniker from the 1980s makes a comeback for the 2023 model year. It shares its beating heart with the CB750 Hornet and fills in the mid-displacement range of Honda's adventure line between the globetrotting Africa Twin and earlier, smaller iterations that used the Transalp name. A robust electronics suite finishes the package and delivers better-than-average control over the bike.

]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:01:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-xl750-transalp-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda continues to expand the footprint of its new Rebel line that recently replaced the old iconic line with the bagger-tastic 2023 Rebel 1100T DCT. The new rebel brings a whole new level of utility to Honda's cruiser lineup.

]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:01:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-rebel-1100t-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda launched a new model for MY2021 when it boosted and buffed its CRF250L into the new CRF300L base model and its “Rally” variant. This platform has more power through a 14-percent increase in displacement, along with improvements in the suspension. Being lighter weight, more of that increased power goes to acceleration for a noticeable performance boost.

]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-honda-crf300l-performance-price-and-photos/ Buell Motorcycle designed its 1125R as a domestically-built challenge to the dominance of the Japanese and European sport-based models in the U.S. market. A Rotax engine powers this sled that has unusual features, like the fuel tank situated in the frame and an inverted front brake. It was originally produced as a race/street model, but after 2009 it was strictly for track use.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-1125-r-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki rolls into MY2023 with fresh paint selections for its proven Ninja ZX-6R platform, but nothing in the way of changes to the hardware. It still rocks a 636 cc four banger with advanced ride-control electronics, Kawi-tastic ABS, and top-shelf suspension goodies on board. The factory put this model together for use on both street and track with a full set of accessories no matter which path you take.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:01:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-performance-price-and-photos/ At a price just over the $12k mark, the Yamaha YZF-R6 claims over 120 horsepower with a host of features to help riders manage the tremendous forces this sportbike generates. The 600 cc-ish bracket has been getting a little stale as of late between competition from the liter category and the burgeoning interest in the 300 cc bikes, so the updated version of a proven mid-size racetrack champ is exciting news indeed.

]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:30:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2021-yamaha-yzf-r6-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda beefs up its ADV model family with the new-for-2022 ADV350 adventure scooter. Dual-surface hoops, stiffer underpinnings than its smaller siblings, and long-stroke suspension join with a Euro 5 / A2- compliant engine for the base platform. Ride-quality electronics and safety gear also comes with the stock equipment package to cover the basics, and the factory has a line of accessories that let you further set up for your own personal needs.

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2022-honda-adv350-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda revived its out-of-production “Hornet” platform with the new-for-2023 CB750. This is a thoroughly modern ride with a new frame and new bodywork, all pushed down the road by an also-new powerplant and buoyed by new suspension. The electronics suite is robust with a surprising level of protection given the “750 bracket” in which the new Hornet finds itself.

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb750-hornet-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki rolled into 2021 with its newly-improved-for-MY2023 ambassador model for the sportbike world, the inimitable Hayabusa. Windtunnel-tested fairing tweaks seek to further improve penetration and reduce drag so you can get the most out of the next-generation in-line four. A beefed-up, model-unique electronics suite helps improve rider safety and control with a new ride-by-wire throttle system that supports a number of the new engine-control features.

]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:30:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-hayabusa-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha's R1 family brings genuine racebike fun to the unwashed masses for a price that belies their capabilities. The base-model YZF-R1 and its even more race-tastic “M” variant come with MotoGP-level performance and indeed are actually set up to be quickly converted for track use. A powerful liter-sized mill pushes the R1 family well into the stupid fast category with updated electronic subsystems, and of course, the synergy between the components makes the R1 family much greater than the sum of its parts.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:00:05 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-yamaha-yzf-r1-r1m-performance-price-and-photos/ The Honda Motorcycle Company’s history is one of huge success. This includes significant single-model sales - impeccable engineering provenance and, dare it be said, a distinct lack of character. Which makes it all the more surprising when Honda engineers let their hair down and brought us something as wacky as the Monkey Bike. Into the second decade of the 2000s, they seemingly had another fit of giggles and resurrected the Monkey Bike, this time called the Grom. It's still as mad as ever and, for that, we have to be thankful.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2022-honda-grom-ar192019/ Suzuki Cycles drew on its own deep historical roots, all the way back to the early '80s when it built the 2020 Katana model. This includes a ground-up reinterpretation that brought a new look, a refreshed drivetrain, and modern ride-quality tweaks together for this “Samurai Sword” model.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2020-suzuki-katana-performance-price-and-photos/ Buell produced its entry-level Blast from the turn of the century through 2009. Built as a naked sportbike, the Blast carries minimal bodywork with a single-cylinder engine and uncomplicated build. Seat height and price are both set fairly low to accommodate a younger/shorter buyer base.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-blast-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph Motorcycles beefs up its Street Triple R line in 2020 with a new generation that includes the base “R” model and the souped-up “RS” variant. These two sleds share a powerplant, but the RS enjoys an upgrade in overall output over its base version to further set it apart from the pack. Top-shelf suspension completes the upgrade package.

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:01:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-triumph-street-triple-rs-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield puts together its charming little Hunter 350 with the soul of a larger bike. Standard cruiser architecture gives it both a classic look and sporty handling. The air-cooled thumper brings it all together with 20 ponies that are rearing to go.

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-hunter-350-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson beefs up its Big-Twin cruiser line with a fresh take on the classic Low Rider in its 2022 Low Rider “El Diablo” model. Based on the '83 fixed-fairing FXRT, it carries a similar bullet fairing with hard-side panniers for a little storage. Custom paint and a Rockford Fosgate stereo complete the package of goodies.

]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:01:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-harley-davidson-low-rider-el-diablo-performance-price-and-photos/ Zero Motorcycles pushes the EV ADV envelope even further with its uncommonly capable DSR/X model. This bike brings the newest motor, the newest power storage, and the newest recharging options together on a capable platform for both on- and off-road work. The factory completes the package with new electronic rider-support goodies for a never-before-seen level of control over the ride quality and safety as part of the stock equipment package.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-zero-dsrx-performance-price-and-photos/ MV Agusta last hit its race-tastic F4 series with a major update back in 2013, and it still serves as the “current” model through 2019, culminating with the second generation F4 “Claudio.” A new frame carries a new, short-stroke mill with new throttle-bodies and a new electronics suite to help you keep it rubber-side down, even under racetrack conditions. New cast wheels and LED lighting completes the package.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:01:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2019-mv-agusta-f4-performance-price-and-photos/ The Harley-Davidson Motor Company spun off the all-electric LiveWire into its very own company, and it landed in a market segment that has some pretty stout competition right out of the gate. Its first model – the LiveWire ONE – showcases the tech H-D brings to the table with blistering acceleration, quick recharges, and an adequate range for commuting and grocery-getting. A robust, lean-sensitive rider-aid package seals the deal.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:50:38 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-livewire-one-performance-price-and-photos/ CF Moto put together its 650NK sport-naked as an alternative to the big-brand bikes. Top shelf suspension and brakes join with judicious bodywork to make for a sporty overall package. Power comes from a KTM-based parallel-twin to put this bike on par with the field.

]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:59:27 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/cf-moto-650nk-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda updates its classic little Metropolitan scooter with two new colorways, each complete with a contrasting two-tone cockpit. The engine and drivetrain remain the same with low-emission power production and reliable service. New paint means a new price, so the MY2023 sets you back another bill compared to last year.

]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:58:47 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2023-honda-metropolitan-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha hits its MT-10 base model with the buff-hammer yet again ahead of MY2022. New bodywork and upgraded electronics join with LED lighting and an updated engine to complete the package. A new unique colorway sets the 2022 apart at a glance.

]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:42:41 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/yamaha-mt-10-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield rolls into 2022 with an updated version of its globetrotting Himalayan. New electronics and fresh paint choices join with the same thumper engine that powered its predecessors. The factory maintains the “go-anywhere” design that delivers a bona fide dual-surface ride.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:44:32 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/royal-enfield-himalayan-performance-price-and-photos/ Ducati adds another generation to the Panigale V2 range with its MY2022 base model and special, limited-edition Bayliss model. Tuned-up bodywork meets with beefed-up electronics and improvements to the legendary 955 cc Superquadro powerplant that delivers racebike performance, whether you have access to a track, or not.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:03:32 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-ducati-panigale-v2-performance-price-and-photos/