Motorcycle Reviews
Expert reviews and real-world tests of the latest motorcycles. Honest opinions you can trust.
wet weather ridingBest Motorcycles for Rainy Climates in 2026: We Rode 9 Wet-Weather-Ready Bikes Across Soaked Roads to Find the Most Capable All-Season Machines
Not every rider gets to choose their weather, and for those living in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, the British Isles, or any perpetually damp corner of the world, a wet-weather-capable motorcycle isn't optional — it's essential. We spent weeks riding nine carefully selected bikes through soaked roads, standing water, and slick corners to determine which machines truly belong in a rainy climate. Here are the results, the surprises, and our definitive recommendations for 2026.
middleweight motorcyclesKawasaki Ninja 650 vs Honda CB650R vs Yamaha MT-07: We Rode All Three Middleweight All-Rounders Back-to-Back to Find the Best Everyday Sport Bike of 2026
We spent a full week riding the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650, Honda CB650R, and Yamaha MT-07 back-to-back across city streets, motorway miles, and twisty B-roads to find out which middleweight all-rounder truly deserves your money. Each bike brings a distinct personality to the 650cc parallel-twin class, and the differences are more dramatic than you might expect. Read on for our comprehensive real-world verdict.
Yamaha XSR700First Ride Review: Yamaha XSR700 2027 — We Spent Six Days on City Streets and Mountain Roads to See If This Retro Middleweight Still Owns the Modern Classic Segment
Yamaha's XSR700 has long been a benchmark in the modern classic middleweight segment, blending neo-retro style with genuine riding performance. For the 2027 model year, Yamaha has refined the formula with updated electronics, sharper ergonomics, and a freshened aesthetic — but does it still lead the pack? We spent six days riding city streets and mountain switchbacks to find out.
desert ridingBest Motorcycles for Desert Riding in 2026: We Rode 8 Heat-Ready Machines Across Sand and Hardpack to Find the Ultimate Dry-Climate Two-Wheeler
We spent two weeks riding eight purpose-built and desert-capable motorcycles across scorching sand washes, sun-baked hardpack, and endless dirt roads to find the best bikes for dry-climate riding in 2026. From lightweight scramblers to full-blown adventure tourers, each machine faced triple-digit temperatures, deep sand, and rocky terrain that sorted the winners from the pretenders. Here are our definitive picks for desert riding glory in 2026.
Yamaha R9First Ride Review: Yamaha R9 2027 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If the Updated Sport Bike Finally Cements Its Place Against the CBR600RR and Panigale V2
We spent a week with the 2027 Yamaha R9 to see if it truly stands up to the competition like the CBR600RR and Panigale V2. Our detailed review covers road performance, track capabilities, and whether this sport bike finally earns its place among the greats.
motorcycle gearBest Motorcycle Waterproof Riding Suits of 2026: We Soaked and Road-Tested 10 One-Piece and Two-Piece Options Across All-Day Rain Rides to Find the Best Full-Body Wet-Weather Protection
We tested 10 waterproof motorcycle riding suits in 2026 under all-day rain conditions to find the best full-body wet-weather protection. Discover our top picks for both one-piece and two-piece options that keep you dry and comfortable on the road.
Ducati Panigale V4 SDucati Panigale V4 S vs BMW M 1000 RR vs Aprilia RSV4 Factory: We Lapped All Three Litre-Class Superbikes at a Real Track to Find the Fastest and Most Rewarding Machine You Can Register for the Street
We put the Ducati Panigale V4 S, BMW M 1000 RR, and Aprilia RSV4 Factory to the test on the track to determine which litre-class superbike reigns supreme. Discover which bike offers the best combination of speed and street-legal performance.
KTMFirst Ride Review: KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026 — We Spent Eight Days Across Gravel, Sand, and Tarmac to See If This Is the Most Off-Road Capable Sub-1000cc Bike on the Market Right Now
The KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026 proves itself as a formidable contender in the sub-1000cc off-road segment. We put it through its paces over eight days of diverse terrain to assess its capabilities.
motorcycle intercomBest Motorcycle Intercom Systems for Long-Distance Touring in 2026: We Paired and Rode With 9 Mesh Network Headsets Across 1,000 Miles to Find the Best Setup for Serious Mile-Eaters
We strapped nine mesh network motorcycle intercom systems to our helmets and rode more than 1,000 miles of highway, mountain passes, and city traffic to find the best communication setup for serious long-distance tourers in 2026. From crystal-clear audio at triple-digit speeds to group mesh connectivity that actually holds together across a staggered formation, we put every contender through its paces. Here's what survived the road test—and what belongs on your helmet.
tire pressure monitoringBest Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems of 2026: We Installed and Tested 10 TPMS Units Across Sport, Touring, and Adventure Riding to Find the Ones That Actually Keep You Safe at Speed
We strapped 10 different tire pressure monitoring systems to sport bikes, tourers, and adventure rigs and rode them hard to find out which TPMS units actually deliver real-time safety at speed. After thousands of miles of testing across multiple riding disciplines, we have clear winners—and a few systems you should avoid entirely. Here are the best motorcycle TPMS units of 2026, ranked and reviewed.
Aprilia Tuono V4First Ride Review: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory 2027 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If This Is Still the Most Savage Naked Bike You Can Buy Right Now
The 2027 Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory arrives with sharper electronics, a reworked chassis, and that thunderous 1100cc V4 engine pushing closer to 180 horsepower — but does it still hold the crown as the most savage naked bike money can buy? We spent seven days flogging it on public roads and a closed circuit to find out.
adventure riding gearKlim vs Rev'It vs Rukka: We Wore All Three Premium Adventure Riding Suits for 60 Days on Road and Dirt to Find the Best Technical Gear of 2026
We put three of the most respected names in premium adventure riding gear through a grueling 60-day real-world test spanning paved mountain passes, muddy forest tracks, and everything in between. Klim, Rev'It, and Rukka each bring a distinct philosophy to technical motorcycle suits, and after thousands of miles, we have clear opinions on which brand delivers the best value, comfort, and protection for 2026. Here's everything we learned.
track day motorcyclesBest Motorcycles for Track Days in 2026: We Lapped 9 Street-Legal Sport and Naked Bikes to Find the Best Bikes That Double as Weekend Warriors
We took nine street-legal sport and naked bikes to the track in 2026 to find out which machines truly deliver when the helmet visor comes down and the lap timer starts. From fire-breathing supersports to agile middleweights, this is our definitive guide to the best motorcycles for track days that you can still ride home on. Whether you're a seasoned trackday regular or a first-timer looking for the perfect dual-purpose weapon, we've got the verdict.
adventure motorcyclesBest Motorcycles for Overlanding and Camping in 2026: We Loaded Up 8 ADV Bikes With Full Gear to Find the Ultimate Off-Grid Machine
We strapped full overlanding gear to eight of the most capable adventure motorcycles available in 2026 and rode them deep into the backcountry to find out which bike truly earns the title of ultimate off-grid machine. From high-clearance single-tracks to two-lane blacktop slab sessions between campsites, our real-world test covered everything an overland rider faces. Here's what we found.
grand touringHonda Gold Wing vs Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited vs BMW K 1600 GTL: We Rode All Three Flagship Tourers Across 2,000 Miles to Find the Ultimate Grand Touring Machine of 2026
We spent two weeks and 2,000 hard miles aboard the 2026 Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited, and BMW K 1600 GTL to determine which flagship grand tourer truly earns the crown. From slab miles to mountain switchbacks, here's our definitive verdict on the ultimate long-distance machines money can buy.
Triumph Speed 400First Ride Review: Triumph Speed 400 SE 2026 — We Spent Six Days on City Streets and Mountain Roads to See If This Small-Bore Brit Can Punch Well Above Its Price Tag
Triumph's Speed 400 SE 2026 arrives with sharper ergonomics, a revised suspension tune, and enough style to embarrass bikes twice its price — but does it have the substance to match? We spent six days riding it through urban gridlock and demanding mountain passes to find out.
motorcycle intercomBest Motorcycle Intercom Systems for Solo Riders in 2026: We Paired and Tested 9 Single-Rider Bluetooth Headsets Across Highway and Mountain Routes to Find the Best Everyday Audio Setup
Finding the right Bluetooth intercom for solo riding in 2026 means balancing audio clarity, battery life, and ease of use without the complexity of multi-rider pairing. We strapped nine single-rider headsets to helmets and put them through real-world highway slabs and winding mountain passes to find out which ones actually deliver. Here are the honest results every solo rider needs before spending their money.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RRFirst Ride Review: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 2026 — We Spent Five Days on Track and Tarmac to See If This Four-Cylinder 400cc Is the Most Exciting Small-Bore Sport Bike You Can Buy Right Now
Kawasaki's 2026 Ninja ZX-4RR arrives with refinements to its screaming inline-four engine, sharper electronics, and a chassis tuned for both weekend track days and daily sport riding. We spent five full days pushing it hard on circuit and canyon roads to find out whether this 400cc pocket rocket earns its place as the most exciting small-bore sport bike on the market. Here's everything you need to know before you swing a leg over one.