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First Ride Review: Yamaha R9 2026 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If This Is the Sport Bike That Finally Fills the R6-Shaped Hole in Yamaha's Lineup
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First Ride Review: Yamaha R9 2026 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If This Is the Sport Bike That Finally Fills the R6-Shaped Hole in Yamaha's Lineup

After years of silence in the middleweight supersport segment, Yamaha has returned with the all-new 2026 R9 — a purpose-built machine designed to reclaim the throne once held by the legendary R6. We spent a full week riding it on public roads and a closed circuit to find out if it truly delivers on that promise.

Sammy Jackson
May 17, 20261 min read
First Ride Review: Indian FTR Sport 2026 — We Clocked 500 Miles on Street and Dirt Track to See If This Flat Tracker Crossover Delivers Real-World Thrills Beyond the Hype
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First Ride Review: Indian FTR Sport 2026 — We Clocked 500 Miles on Street and Dirt Track to See If This Flat Tracker Crossover Delivers Real-World Thrills Beyond the Hype

Indian Motorcycle's FTR Sport returns for 2026 with refined ergonomics, updated suspension, and a claimed dual-purpose personality that begs the question: can a street-legal flat tracker actually cut it on the dirt? We put 500 miles on tarmac and loose clay to find out.

Bikenrider
May 10, 20261 min read
First Ride Review: Ducati Diavel V4 2026 — We Spent Five Days on Road and Track to See If This Power Cruiser Is the Most Exciting Bike in Its Class
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First Ride Review: Ducati Diavel V4 2026 — We Spent Five Days on Road and Track to See If This Power Cruiser Is the Most Exciting Bike in Its Class

Ducati's Diavel V4 has always pushed the boundaries of what a power cruiser can be, but the 2026 model raises the stakes considerably with a refined V4 Granturismo engine, sharper electronics, and a chassis tuned for both boulevard comfort and genuine track capability. We spent five days putting the new Diavel V4 through its paces across sweeping canyon roads, open highway miles, and a dedicated track session to find out whether Ducati has built the most exciting bike in its class. Here's our full verdict.

Bikenrider
May 10, 20261 min read
First Ride Review: Yamaha XSR900 GP 2026 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If This Retro Racer Delivers More Than Just Good Looks
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First Ride Review: Yamaha XSR900 GP 2026 — We Spent a Week on Road and Track to See If This Retro Racer Delivers More Than Just Good Looks

Yamaha's XSR900 GP for 2026 wraps genuine MotoGP-inspired livery and bodywork around the proven CP3 triple engine, but does the real-world experience match the showroom drama? We spent a full week on both public roads and a closed circuit to find out.

Sammy Jackson
Apr 26, 20261 min read
First Ride Review: Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo 2026 — We Spent Five Days on Track and Tarmac to See If This Is the Most Exciting Middleweight Sport Bike You Can Actually Buy
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First Ride Review: Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo 2026 — We Spent Five Days on Track and Tarmac to See If This Is the Most Exciting Middleweight Sport Bike You Can Actually Buy

We spent five full days flogging the new 2026 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo on both circuit and open road to find out whether this limited-edition middleweight sport bike lives up to its race-ready billing. Spoiler: it absolutely does — and then some. Here's our complete first ride review.

Sammy Jackson
Apr 16, 20261 min read
Best Motorcycle Trackers and GPS Security Devices of 2026: We Installed and Tested 10 Units to Find the Best Theft Protection Money Can Buy
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Best Motorcycle Trackers and GPS Security Devices of 2026: We Installed and Tested 10 Units to Find the Best Theft Protection Money Can Buy

Motorcycle theft is at an all-time high, and the best GPS tracker can mean the difference between a recovered bike and a total loss. We spent three months installing and field-testing 10 of the top motorcycle GPS security devices of 2026 to find out which units deliver real-world theft protection. Here are our honest, hands-on findings.

Bikenrider
Apr 13, 20261 min read
Shoei RF-1400 vs AGV Pista GP RR vs Arai Corsair-X: We Wore All Three Track-Focused Full-Face Helmets for 30 Days to Find the Best High-Performance Lid of 2026
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Shoei RF-1400 vs AGV Pista GP RR vs Arai Corsair-X: We Wore All Three Track-Focused Full-Face Helmets for 30 Days to Find the Best High-Performance Lid of 2026

We spent 30 days wearing the Shoei RF-1400, AGV Pista GP RR, and Arai Corsair-X on track and street to determine which high-performance full-face helmet deserves your hard-earned money in 2026. From aerodynamics and ventilation to fit, noise levels, and safety ratings, we leave no visor unturned in this definitive head-to-head comparison.

Bikenrider
Apr 10, 20261 min read
First Ride Review: Yamaha MT-10 SP 2026 — We Pushed It Hard on Road and Track to See If It Still Dominates the Hypernaked Class
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First Ride Review: Yamaha MT-10 SP 2026 — We Pushed It Hard on Road and Track to See If It Still Dominates the Hypernaked Class

The 2026 Yamaha MT-10 SP arrives with sharper electronics, revised suspension, and a crossplane engine that still raises hairs on the back of your neck. We spent a full day on road and track to find out if Yamaha's flagship hypernaked can still hold its crown against an increasingly hungry pack of rivals.

Bikenrider
Apr 4, 20261 min read
Track Test: 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S – Chasing Lap Records at Laguna Seca
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Track Test: 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S – Chasing Lap Records at Laguna Seca

The Ducati Panigale V4 S is already a dream superbike on the street, but how does it fare on the racetrack? We took the 2025 Panigale V4 S to California’s famed Laguna Seca circuit to push its limits. With blistering speed, race-bred electronics, and that unmistakable Ducati roar, this track test reveals just how close a “stock” production bike can come to superbike lap times – and how it makes you feel chasing them.

Bike n Rider Staff
Jun 22, 20251 min read

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