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Indian Scout Teaser Video Released

Indian Scout Teaser Video

Indian Motorcycle is set to release a new Indian Scout or Scouts on April 2, and it has been teasing us with a few videos that hadn’t revealed much of anything. But today it posted a new video (see below) that shows a group of five bikes riding across a desert lakebed.

Sadly, the low light in the video doesn’t provide enough illumination to reveal many details, but there appears to be four different variants of the new Scout. For reference, Indian’s current Scout lineup consists of three main models: the classically styled Scout, the stubby Scout Bobber, and the mini-faired Scout Rogue.

In the video, the leading trio of bikes have low-mounted bar-end mirrors, while the rearmost bikes are differentiated by chrome mirrors perched atop their handlebars. Of the trailing pair, the one on the right displays a smallish windshield that suggests some sort of light-duty touring version. The one on the left could be a traditional Scout of some form.

Leading the group is a bike with a mini fairing topped with a small windscreen that looks similar to the bike on its left. One or both could be a new version of the Scout Rogue. The bike second from the left has no fairing and could be a model similar to the existing Scout Bobber.

At this point, we can only speculate based on what we see in the video, so we can’t say what could be inside them regarding their engines or chassis modifications. Full details will be released on April 2. Stay tuned!

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2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R/GT Review | First Look 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R Carnival Red
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black

To celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3, a muscle bike with the largest engine in a production motorcycle, Triumph has unveiled the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. Their 2,458cc in-line Triple cranks out even more power – up 15 ponies to a massive 180 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque (up 3). They also feature lighter wheels, blacked-out styling, and dark color schemes. 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R Engine

When we tested a 2023 Triumph Rocket 3 R, we said it is “all about heart-pumping stimulation. It’s the sort of bike you lie awake at night and think about, triangulating a plan to get one into your garage. Just as Sméagol was corrupted by the Ring, the Rocket 3 will take over your thoughts and make you do naughty things. If you want to be King of the Road, there’s nothing else like it.”  

Related: 2023 Triumph Rocket 3 R Review | Road Test 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT Pacific Blue
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black

The two versions of the Rocket 3 Storm, R and GT, share many similarities, with most differences between the two lying in the ergonomics and paint. The R is the roadster option with a seat height of 30.4 inches and mid-position foot controls with two settings that offer 0.6 inch of vertical adjustment.  

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R GT

The GT version is more touring-focused with the handlebar grips 5 inches back compared to the R, a more upright riding position, a sculpted touring rider seat set at 29.5 inches and a more generously padded passenger seat compared to the R’s, with an adjustable passenger backrest. The GT also features forward foot controls with 2 inches of adjustment over three horizontal settings. 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT Passenger Seat

The Rocket 3’s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a 10-spoke cast-aluminum design to reduce unsprung mass for better steering response. These two models keep their lightweight aluminum frame that uses cast and forged elements. The bikes have 4.75-gallon fuel tanks (now with the Storm name on it), and they weigh in at 705 lb for the Rocket 3 Storm R and 699 lb for the Rocket 3 Storm GT. 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R Granite
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R in Sapphire Black with Granite

Slowing down these massively powered motorcycles are Brembo Stylema calipers biting two 320mm discs up front and a Brembo M4.32 4-piston radial monoblock rear caliper pinching a 300mm disc in the rear. Suspension comes from a Showa monoshock with piggyback reservoir that’s fully adjustable and 47mm Showa forks that are adjustable for rebound and compression damping. 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT Carnival Red
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black

Completing the package is a suite of rider aids and technology as standard. The Rocket 3 Storm R and GT come with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, Ride-by-Wire, a Torque Assist clutch, Hill Hold, four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable), cruise control, a keyless ignition and steering lock, and a USB charging socket. Instrumentation comes in the form of a color TFT operated by a five-way back-lit joystick and with two information layout design themes. 

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT Dash

Riders can choose to outfit their Rocket 3 Storm R or GT with the optional Quickshifter or any of the 50 Genuine Triumph Accessories, including foot controls, seats, plug-and-play tech, styling parts, and others. 

The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm R will be available in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black, Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black, or Sapphire Black with Granite for $24,995. The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm GT will be available in the same colors but with the color split of the tank reversed, retailing for $29,795. 

Visit the Triumph website for more information. 

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2024 Harley-Davidson Glide Models Review | First Ride

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide Street Glide
Road or Street, these are easily the most capable OE Harley-Davidson Glide models ever built. (Photos by Brian J. Nelon and Kevin Wing)

If you have only a minute, here’s what you need to know about the 2024 Harley‑Davidson Glide models: The new OE Road/Street Glides are basically last year’s CVOs but with 117ci engines instead of the VVT 121. There, now you can go back to fettling your Shovelhead. 

2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and Road Glide Review | First Ride

But, of course, there’s much more to the story about extensive revisions to America’s bestselling streetbikes. Take a ride with us from Lake Las Vegas into the surrounding remote areas.

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide Street Glide
Pricing for the Street Glide and Road Glide starts at $25,999 for Billiard Gray. Premium colors like those shown above cost extra.

Harley-Davidson Glide CVO to OE

This is the first major update to Harley’s Grand American Touring motorcycle portfolio since the Project Rushmore bikes debuted in 2013. Almost all the attributes we enjoyed about the thoroughly updated CVO Road Glide and Street Glide that debuted last summer are seen here in OE form: the same fairings, fuel tanks, and instrument panels. 

The biggest deviation from CVO to OE is found in their Milwaukee‑Eight powerplants. The 117ci engines seen here use the CVO’s liquid‑cooled cylinder heads but don’t have the variable valve timing of the 121 VVT. Other changes include a 50% larger air cleaner than the Heavy Breathers on the 107s and 114s, and the throttle body steps up from 55mm to 58mm (2.3 inches). Horsepower is bumped 3% to 105 hp at 4,600 rpm, while torque is lifted 4% to 130 lb‑ft at 3,250 rpm.

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide
The Road Glide and Street Glide are bagger icons, and they’ve been updated with fresh styling borrowed from H‑D’s CVO line.

Bodywork Work

Many graybeards turned up their noses when they first saw the fresh styling of the CVO Glides – it’s human nature to reject change. Seven months later, it seems as if the MoCo faithful are softening their harsh opinions, particularly for the elegant yet familiar Street Glide.  

2024 Harley-Davidson Icons and Enthusiast Collections Review | First Look

These new OE Harley-Davidson Glide models are basically identical to their CVO brethren, including the fuel tanks with chamfered upper edges that are 2 lb lighter than before but still hold 6 gallons. Further weight is trimmed by using a triple‑clamp fabricated by a liquid‑aluminum forging process, shaving off about 7 lb from this critical area. The new RG is purportedly 16 lb lighter than the previous RG Special; the SG has lost 18 lb relative to the old SG Special.

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Street Glide
The heat exchanger on the bike is located behind the front wheel, with airflow directed downward so a rider isn’t affected by the radiated warmth.

GEAR UP

TFT‑ease

The upgrade riders will have their eyes on most is the stunning TFT instrument panel. At 12.3 inches, it’s diagonally 90% larger than the previous screen. It includes three display options: Cruise, which is a traditional layout; Sport, with a central tach/speedo, leaving more space on the sides for customizable widget displays; and Tour, with most of the screen occupied by maps and directions. 

It’s all managed by H‑D’s Skyline OS, and preferences can be set via the glove‑friendly touchscreen or the various handlebar buttons. Audio wattage has been doubled to 200 watts, sending tunes to two 5.25‑inch speakers in the fairings. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide Street Glide
The 12.3‑inch TFT display is gorgeous and can be configured to suit rider preferences. It might be the best and most effective instrument panel in the business.

Ride modes are part of the package. Owners tap into different combinations of power delivery, engine braking, cornering ABS, and traction‑control parameters by selecting from Road, Sport, Rain, or Custom. H‑D’s Rider Safety Enhancements electronics suite is standard equipment, monitoring the linked brakes, cornering ABS, Drag Torque Slip Control, and Vehicle Hold Control. 

Rather than the CVO’s inverted fork and radial‑mount Brembo calipers, the OE Glides make do with a retuned 49mm nonadjustable fork with 4.6 inches of travel, as well as the previous 4‑piston axial‑mount calipers. 

The rear suspension receives a welcome upgrade, with travel up 43% from a scant 2.1 inches to a more reasonable 3 inches. Dual Showa shocks replace the old bikes’ dampers, now using emulsion technology in both instead of just one, which is claimed to improve responsiveness.

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide Street Glide
New Showa shocks bump suspension travel by 43% to a more adequate 3 inches. The left damper has a hydraulic adjuster for fine tuning spring‑preload settings.

Harley-Davidson Glide Guide

For the few of you who are unaware, the Street Glide and the Road Glide are essentially the same motorcycle but with different fairings. The SG uses a version of the iconic batwing fairing that was originally introduced in 1969. Ten years later saw the arrival of Harley’s sharknose fairing on the FLT Tour Glide, which was followed in 1998 by the first official Road Glide. 

Like everything in life, there is a compromise to be made in choosing the Harley-Davidson Glide that works best for you. The RG’s frame‑mounted fairing offers more wind protection, while the SG’s handlebar‑mounted batwing is more svelte but contributes to slightly heavier steering and can be affected by gusty crosswinds. 

From behind the bars, the SG feels like a much smaller motorcycle than the RG with its gargantuan fairing. This makes the 838‑lb SG feel more adept during low‑speed maneuvering even though they have similar weights.

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide Street Glide
A 117ci Milwaukee‑Eight might seem familiar, but it’s now fitted with liquid‑cooled cylinder heads and a new intake system.

Glides Rides

I first hopped aboard a Road Glide in its Sharkskin Blue colorway, a “premium” color that carries an $850 upcharge over the standard Billiard Gray base version. The new instrument panel enhances the bike’s high‑end impression and clearly delivers info to a rider, including tire pressures. The upgraded switchgear also impresses with a higher‑quality tactileness. The RG’s cockpit includes a pair of storage compartments, and the bin on the right side is equipped with a USB‑C connector. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide
The Glides roll on aluminum wheels with machine‑cut highlights, with 130/60B‑19 and 180/55B‑18 Harley‑Davidson‑branded Dunlop tires. The Glides now have adjustable front brake levers…finally.

The new 117ci motor spits out stately levels of grunt at all points of its powerband. It’s only in comparison with the CVOs’ 121ci M‑8s that it comes up a bit short. Almost everyone will think it’s more than adequate. I dialed in the Road ride mode for the smooth throttle response I desired for this mostly casual ride.  

While I enjoyed the full roar emitted from the exhaust system, the output from the audio system gets overwhelmed by wind noise above 65 mph. Although rated at 200 watts, it puts out 50 watts per channel, with only two speakers – the extra 100 watts will only be heard after fitting a pair of saddlebag speakers. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Street Glide
LED taillights fit neatly between the fender and resculpted saddlebags that are slightly larger inside.

When I swapped over to a Street Glide, I enjoyed a more suitable riding position for my smaller physique. The SG’s lower handlebar feels more natural for my stature, while the RG’s bar places the grips just a few inches lower than my shoulders. The touchscreen display on the SG is also much closer to the rider than the RG’s, making it much more accessible. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Road Glide Street Glide
The cockpit of the Street Glide includes this handy pop‑out drawer with a USB‑C connection point for phones.

Both Glides have adjustable vanes on the sides of their fairings to redirect airflow, plus a vent at the center of the windscreens that can be adjusted to smooth the air that hits a rider’s helmet. Another much‑appreciated feature on the SG is its slide‑out storage tray directly below the instrument panel, which is super convenient for stashing any small items. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Glide models Street Glide
The Street Glide and Road Glide have top‑notch instrumentation, more power, and a more capable suspension.

The smooth Nevada roads we traveled didn’t challenge the suspension, but the few bumps we hit made me grateful for the additional travel provided by the new shocks. They provide a major upgrade in ride quality compared to the previous shorty shocks. The brakes are plenty capable but not to the high levels of power offered by the hardware on the CVOs.

The Verdict

New OE Harley-Davidson Glide gripes are few. The heavy clutch requires a strong pull, and the 6‑speed transmission swaps cogs with a clunkiness unbecoming of a modern gearbox. But the upgraded motor is very satisfying, and the additional rear suspension travel is a major improvement that allows the Glides to glide over bumps that previously would shock a rider’s spine. 

The only real impediment to pulling the trigger on a new Glide is their pricey MSRPs, starting at $25,999. Both bikes have chrome finishes as standard, while black finishes cost an extra $1,350. Color options beyond Billiard Gray add another $850. 

While that’s a significant chunk of change, it’s far less than the CVOs, which are priced above $40K. If you gotta roll in style on a Harley bagger, these new Glides are a substantial improvement over the older ones. Even the graybeards will have to agree.

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2024 Harley-Davidson Icons and Enthusiast Collections Review | First Look

2024 Harley-Davidson Icons Hydra-Glide Revival
2024 Harley-Davidson Icons Hydra-Glide Revival

Harley-Davidson has announced the latest additions to its limited-edition Harley-Davidson Icons Motorcycle Collection and the limited-run Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection, showcasing premium factory-direct custom paint and graphic treatments and paint application technology. Both collections are available now at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, and for those heading to Daytona Bike Week, March 2-9, the bikes will also be displayed there at the Harley-Davidson Event Display Area at Daytona International Speedway.  

Related: 2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Lineup Review | First Look 

The Harley-Davidson Icons Motorcycle Collection is an annual program for the limited release of a new model that offers a fresh interpretation of an iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Each model is individually numbered and produced only once. 

The Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection models celebrate Harley-Davidson riders and are inspired by their stories and legacies. This collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles is available in limited quantities – no more than 2,000 per model – across a curated selection of three motorcycle models.  

2024 Harley-Davidson Enthusiast collection
The 2024 Harley-Davidson Enthusiast collection

Harley-Davidson Icons Motorcycle Collection: Hydra-Glide Revival Model 

The 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival model, the fourth installment in the Harley-Davidson Icons Motorcycle Collection, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 1949 introduction of the Hydra-Glide telescopic front suspension for Harley-Davidson E and F models. The 2024 Icons model is inspired by the look of the motorcycles ridden in era of the upcoming film The Bikeriders, which follows the rise of a Midwestern motorcycle club as seen through the lives of its members. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on June 21, 2024. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Icons Hydra-Glide Revival

When Hydra-Glide equipped models were introduced, the saddle of a smooth-riding Harley-Davidson FL motorcycle was an exciting way for many Americans to explore the country on the new network of interstate highways. 

The 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival model is finished in custom Redline Red paint with a Birch White panel on fuel tank sides, the same design featured on 1956 models. Details include chrome “Harley-Davidson V” tank badges inspired by 1955-56 tank badges and “Hydra-Glide” script badges located on the front fender skirt. The serialized “Hydra-Glide Revival” insert on the handlebar riser cap and Icons Motorcycle Collection graphic on the rear fender identify this limited-production model. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Icons Hydra-Glide Revival

Additional styling features include instrument graphics inspired by those on the 1954-55 speedometer. The two-tone 21-inch detachable windshield features a color-matched lower portion in Redline Red. A chrome round air cleaner cover and chrome steel laced wheels add to the nostalgic look. Front and rear fender trim, engine guard, fork covers, powertrain, and exhaust are finished in brilliant chrome. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Icons Hydra-Glide Revival

A solo saddle is finished with a fringed and decorated leather valance, white seam piping and red contrast stitching, and a chrome rail for a nostalgic look. A matching black leather tank strap is embellished with studs and a concho. Leather and vinyl saddlebags are detailed with chrome conchos with acrylic red centers, chrome studs and leather fringe, white seam piping, and red contrast stitching. The saddlebags are water-resistant and have keyed locks for security, as well as a rigid liner so they will hold their shape season after season. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Icons Hydra-Glide Revival

The bike features a counter-balanced Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin tuned with a Screamin’ Eagle High-Flow air cleaner. For the rider focused on performance, this engine accepts all applicable Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Stage Upgrade kits. 

The Softail chassis hides adjustable mono-shock rear suspension below the seat. The bike also features electronic cruise control, an LED headlamp and auxiliary lamps, and standard ABS.  

Global production of the Hydra-Glide Revival model will not exceed 1,750 units, and pricing starts at $24,999. 

Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection 

2024 Harley-Davidson Enthusiast collection

Featuring a paint and graphics scheme inspired by the classic sunburst wood finish first seen on rock and roll guitars, bass, and drums of the 1960s, the 2024 Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection celebrates the burst of collective energy released by live music at the corner tavern, at a motorcycle rally, or the live stage at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival. Comprising the Low Rider ST, Ultra Limited, and Tri Glide Ultra models, the Enthusiast collection of bikes is perfect for any music lover. 

The Tobacco Fade paint treatment is applied by Harley-Davidson using state-of-the art precision paint tools designed to execute faded panel detailing. A rich caramel-colored pinstripe accents the tone of the metallic gold panel floating just outside the sunburst fade.

2024 Harley-Davidson Enthusiast collection

The fuel tank medallion is inspired by the shape and grooves of a vinyl record, while a graphic on the front fender shaped like a guitar pick, inspired by rock band and instrument logos, speaks directly to the details in the tank medallion. Finally, the bikes have an Enthusiast Collection branded logo on top of the Tour-Pak luggage carrier or rear fender. 

2024 Harley-Davidson Enthusiast collection

Beyond the Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection special styling features, each model is mechanically identical to its 2024 lineup counterpart. Adding the Enthusiast paint and graphics scheme tacks on $1,900 to the Low Rider ST for a starting price of $25,299; $2,900 to the Ultra Limited ($35,399); and $4,000 to the Tri Glide Ultra ($41,999). 

For more information, visit the Harley-Davidson website. 

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2024 Keeway Models Announced: V302 C Cruiser and Three Scooters 

2024 Keeway V302 C
2024 Keeway V302 C in Black

Keeway, the motorcycle company founded in Hungary in 1999 and owned by Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Group Co., is corporate manager and co-owner of the Benelli brand and also sells motorcycles under its own name. It has announced 2024 Keeway models for the American market, including the V302 C lightweight cruiser, the 1960s-styled Sixties 300 scooter, the smaller retro Versilia 150 scooter, and the modern Vieste 200 scooter. 

2024 Keeway V302 C 

The V302 C lightweight cruiser is powered by a liquid-cooled 298cc V-Twin with SOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. Keeway claims 30 hp at 8,500 rpm and 19.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The V302 C has a 6-speed gearbox and belt drive. 

2024 Keeway V302 C
2024 Keeway V302 C in Red

Keeway emphasizes the long and low attitude of the V302 C, which has a wheelbase of 55.9 inches, a low seat height of 27.1 inches, forward-mounted foot controls, a wide handlebar, and a claimed weight of 367 lb. An inverted fork provides 4.5 inches of travel, and dual shocks provide 1.8 inches of travel and are preload adjustable. The V302 C has single-disc brakes front and rear, and ABS is standard. 

2024 Keeway V302 C
2024 Keeway V302 C in Red

Visual highlights on the 2024 Keeway V302 C include bar-end mirrors, low-profile fenders, LED lighting, shorty drag bars, and blacked-out styling. Instrumentation is fully digital with a tachometer surrounding a speedometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, odometer, and clock. 

The 2024 Keeway V302 C is available in Black, Red, or Gray, and the MSRP is $4,999. 

2024 Keeway Sixties 300 

At the top of Keeway’s scooter lineup for the American market is the retro Sixties 300. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled 278cc Single with 4 valves that produces a claimed 25 hp at 8,250 rpm and 17.7 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm. It has a CVT transmission and a top speed of 75 mph.

2024 Keeway Sixties 300
2024 Keeway Sixties 300 in White

The Sixties 300 comes with a KYB fork and KYB dual shocks with preload adjustability, as well as front and rear disc brakes with Nissin calipers and Bosch ABS. 

2024 Keeway Sixties 300
2024 Keeway Sixties 300 in Sky Blue

The Sixties 300 leans into its 1960s styling with a front-fender ornament, a front grille, rider and passenger quilted seat pads, and swoopy side panels. Also included is a digital display with analog gauges, LED lighting, under-seat storage, and a rear luggage rack.  

2024 Keeway Sixties 300
2024 Keeway Sixties 300 in Matte Black

The Keeway Sixties 300 is available in Sky Blue, Matte Black, or White with an MSRP of $5,299. 

2024 Keeway Versilia 150 

The Versilia 150 scooter is the smaller sibling of the Sixties 300 and is powered by a 150cc Single with a claimed 9.7 hp at 7,000 rpm and 7.7 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm, paired with a CVT transmission. Braking is provided by a single front disc and a drum in the rear. 

2024 Keeway Versilia 150
2024 Keeway Versilia 150 in White

The Versilia 150 takes design cues from the Sixties 300 but with a more modern twist. Details include a stitched seat, a stacked LED headlight, under-seat storage, and a rear storage rack. Instrumentation includes a speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and clock. The Versilia 150 also includes a locking glove box with a USB port, a backpack hook, and keyless ignition. 

The Keeway Versilia 150 is available in Gray, Red, or White with an MSRP of $2,499. 

2024 Keeway Vieste 200 

The Vieste 200 takes on a more modern appearance compared to the Sixties 300 or the Versilia 150. It’s powered by an air-cooled 172cc Single that makes a claimed 11.4 hp at 7,500 rpm and 8.9 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm with a top speed of 59 mph and a CVT transmission. Suspension is provided by a telescopic fork and dual rear shocks, and braking comes from 240mm front and 215mm rear disc brakes. 

2024 Keeway Vieste 200
2024 Keeway Vieste 200 in Blue

Instrumentation on the Vieste 200 comes in the form of analog gauges for the speedometer and tachometer along with digital displays of temperature, odometer, trip meter, clock, and fuel level. All lighting is LED, and the scooter comes with rear grab rails, two storage pockets above the footwell, a USB port, and a large storage bin under the seat. 

2024 Keeway Vieste 200
2024 Keeway Vieste 200 in Gray

The Vieste 200 is available in Blue, Gray, or White with an MSRP of $3,399. 

Visit the Keeway website for more information. 

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2024 Moto Morini Calibro Review | First Look 

2024 Moto Morini Calibro
2024 Moto Morini Calibro

At the recent AIMExpo powersports show in Las Vegas, Italian motorcycle brand Moto Morini announced the release of a new cruiser: the 2024 Moto Morini Calibro. Also unveiled by the company at the expo were 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 adventure bike and the 2025 Corsaro 750 and Corsaro Sport sportbikes. 

2024 Moto Morini Calibro

The Moto Morini Calibro, which will also be available in an all-black bagger version with hard saddlebags, front fairing, and a windscreen, is powered by the same 649cc parallel-Twin with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder as the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo SCR scrambler and STR roadster. When we tested those two bikes in foothills of the Italian Alps, our reviewer said the engine “feels refined and accessible, with a linear build of power and torque from 3,000 rpm all the way to the hard-action 10,500-rpm limiter.” 

Related: 2023 Moto Morini Seiemmezzo SCR and STR Review | First Ride 

Moto Morini says the engine has been revised for the cruiser to “transmit pleasurable driving pulsations while ensuring smooth running.” The Calibro also has a belt final drive, as opposed to the chain final drive on the Seiemmezzos. 

2024 Moto Morini Calibro

Stopping power comes from a 2-piston front caliper biting a 320mm disc and a 1-piston rear caliper with a 255mm disc, and Bosch ABS is standard. A 41mm fork provides 5.5 inches of travel, while preload-adjustable dual shocks give a vintage look and offer 4.3 inches of travel. 

2024 Moto Morini Calibro

The Moto Morini Calibro has adjustable footpegs, either forward for a more relaxed seating position or back for a sportier ride. The seat height is 28.3 inches, and the pillion can be removed and replaced with an accessory rear shell that follows the fender line.

2024 Moto Morini Calibro

The bike has a 58.7-inch wheelbase and rides on aluminum spoked tubeless wheels, 18 inches in the front and 17 inches in back. It has an approximately 4-gallon tank and a dry weight of 441 lb. 

Pricing for the 2024 Moto Morini Calibro has not yet been announced. 

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21 Cool New Motorcycles at AIMExpo 2024

We’re at the 2024 American International Motorcycle Exposition (AIMExpo) in Las Vegas, where nearly 200 vendors from around the world are displaying the latest motorcycles and products to dealers, media, and other industry insiders. Here are 21 cool new motorcycles we’ve seen at the show.

New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C Review | First Look


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450
2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450

2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 Review | First Look


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 CFMOTO Papio SS
2024 CFMOTO Papio SS

2024 CFMOTO 800NK, 450NK, and Papio CL/SS Announced


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 GasGas ES 500
2024 GasGas ES 500

New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS and Z7 Hybrid ABS Review | First Look 


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 KTM 890 SMT
2024 KTM 890 SMT

2024 KTM 890 SMT Review | First Look


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo
2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo

2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo Review | First Look 


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio
2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio

2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review | First Look


New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 Moto Morini Calibro
2024 Moto Morini Calibro

New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2025 Moto Morini Corsaro Sport
2025 Moto Morini Corsaro Sport

New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200

New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 MV Agusta LXP Orioli
2024 MV Agusta LXP Orioli

New Motorcycles AIMExpo 2024 MV Agusta Rush 1000
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2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C Review | First Look

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C in Bordeaux Red

Following up on the addition of the new 450NK naked sportbike to the 2024 lineup, CFMOTO has announced two other new bikes based on the same platform: the 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C cruiser and the Ibex 450 adventure bike.  

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C

Although the CFMOTO website says that the 700CL-X has elements of a cruiser, when we tested it in 2022, we felt it was more naked sportbike with scrambler styling. However, the new 450CL-C firmly plants its flag in cruiser territory. 

Related: 2022 CFMOTO 700CL-X | Road Test Review 

The 450CL-C features a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers all working together for a claimed 40 hp at 8,000 rpm and 30 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission, a slip/assist clutch, a Gates belt final drive, and a dual-chamber exhaust coated in a matte ceramic finish. 

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C in Nebula Black

Braking is provided by J.Juan components, with a 4-piston caliper and single 320mm front disc and a single-piston caliper and 240mm disc in the rear. For suspension, the 450CL-C has a 37mm inverted fork and central monoshock. ABS and traction control are standard. 

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C

The 450CL-C rides on a 58.5-inch wheelbase and has a 28-degree rake and 4.25 inches of trail. The curb weight is listed at 399 lb with its 3.2-gallon fuel tank full. The bike rolls on 16-inch rims wrapped in chunky tires (130/90-R16 front, 150/80-R16 rear) and has a 27-inch seat height.

It has full LED lighting and a 3.6-inch round TFT display with Bluetooth and CFMOTO Ride app connectivity. 

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C

The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C will come in Bordeaux Red and Nebula Black and start at $5,699. 

For more information, visit the CFMOTO website

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2024 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Lineup Review | First Look

2024 Harley-Davison CVO Road Glide ST
2024 Harley-Davison CVO Road Glide ST in Golden White Pearl

Under the banner “Dawn of a New Era,” the Motor Company made a global announcement today about new models added to the 2024 Harley-Davidson lineup. This year marks the 25th anniversary of H-D’s Custom Vehicle Operations division, and in addition to the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide announced last June, the Motor Company will offer a CVO Road Glide ST and a CVO Pan America adventure bike. Harley-Davidson’s popular Street Glide and Road Glide baggers have also been updated.

Related: 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide and Road Glide Review | First Ride

2024 Harley-Davison CVO Pan America
2024 Harley-Davison CVO Pan America

Street Glide and Road Glide | 2024 Harley-Davidson

2024 Harley-Davison Road Glide
2024 Harley-Davison Road Glide

Two of Harley-Davidson’s best-selling bagger models – the Street Glide and the Road Glide – now feature more streamlined bodywork first seen on their CVO counterparts. Both are powered by a Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twins with a revised cooling system, and new for 2024 are selectable ride modes: Road, Sport, Rain, and Custom.

2024 Harley-Davison Street Glide
2024 Harley-Davison Street Glide

Convenience and comfort have also been improved with an upgraded infotainment available through a new 12.3-inch TFT color display, additional rear suspension travel, and a revised seat.

2024 Harley-Davison Street Glide
2024 Harley-Davison Street Glide
2024 Harley-Davison Road Glide
2024 Harley-Davison Road Glide

CVO Road Glide ST | 2024 Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson says the new CVO Road Glide ST is the company’s “quickest, fastest, and most sophisticated performance bagger.” The West Coast-style bagger is powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output V-Twin, an engine exclusive to this model that churns out 127 hp and 145 lb-ft of asphalt-buckling torque. Selectable ride modes include Road, Sport, Track, Track Plus, Rain, and multiple Custom modes.

2024 Harley-Davison CVO Road Glide ST
2024 Harley-Davison CVO Road Glide ST in Raven Metallic

Lightweight materials, including mufflers with titanium shells, an oil pan made of composite, and forged carbon fiber used in the muffler end caps, front fender, seat cowl, and tank console, along with revised wheels and wave-style front brake rotors, help keep dry weight to 800 lb, 25 lb less than the CVO Road Glide.

The CVO Road Glide ST is equipped with fully adjustable Showa suspension, with an inverted 47mm 1×1 fork and dual rear shocks with remote reservoirs, and Brembo braking components.

A full suite of infotainment is powered by Skyline OS, and a large color touchscreen replaces all analog instrumentation and most switches. Premium audio includes a 500-watt amplifier and Rockford Fosgate Stage II 6.5-inch fairing speakers.

The CVO Road Glide ST will be available in two paint schemes: Golden White Pearl or Raven Metallic. In addition to CVO 25th Anniversary graphics, a Screamin’ Eagle graphic on the fairing sides and fuel tank is inspired by the Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson Factory motorcycles raced in the MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers series.

CVO Pan America | 2024 Harley-Davidson

2024 Harley-Davison CVO Pan America
2024 Harley-Davison CVO Pan America

Harley-Davidson’s Pan America has been one of the best-selling adventure bikes in the U.S. since its debut in 2021. The new CVO Pan America retains all the features of the Pan America 1250 Special, including the Revolution Max 1250 engine with multiple ride modes, semi-active suspension, and more.

Related: Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special Review | First Ride

The CVO Pan America model is outfitted with adventure-ready accessories including Adaptive Ride Height suspension, aluminum top and side cases, a Screamin’ Eagle quickshifter, tubeless laced wheels, auxiliary LED forward lighting, and an aluminum skid plate. It also comes in a unique black, red, and white paint scheme with a Harley-Davidson “1” logo on the tank.

Find more details at the Harley-Davidson website.

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Paul Yaffe Creates Custom BMW R 18 One Eight “C” 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"
Paul Yaffe’s BMW R 18 One Eight “C” is built on the BMW R 18 Transcontinental luxury touring cruiser.

Paul Yaffe of Bagger Nation has recently revealed his latest creation: the BMW R 18 One Eight “C” built on a BMW R 18 Transcontinental. This custom incorporates hot-rod appeal while remaining as authentically BMW as possible and joins Yaffe’s extensive list of customized bikes. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

Yaffe is well-known to the custom motorcycle world. His bikes show up across the globe at various bike shows, rallies, and events, and he’s been awarded recognitions such as three “World’s Most Beautiful Motorcycle” awards from the Oakland Roadster Show and two “Builder of Year” and three “Trendsetter of the Year” awards from Easyriders Magazine. He was also inducted into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in 2015. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

To get accustomed with the BMW R 18 Transcontinental, Yaffe rode more than 6,000 miles on one before getting started with the project. The BMW R 18 Transcontinental was introduced for 2022 as a luxury touring version of the company’s R 18 cruiser platform. It features the same 1,802cc “Big Boxer” opposed Twin as other R 18 iterations. The Transcontinental comes with a handlebar-mounted fairing, a passenger seat, locking hard saddlebags, and a top trunk with integrated passenger backrest – everything needed for racking up miles on cross-country trips.  

Related: 2022 BMW R 18 Transcontinental | Road Test Review 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

Yaffe’s goal with this custom was to create a big-wheel bagger that retained as many original BMW parts as possible. The eye-catching 26 x 5.5-inch front wheel was commissioned and cut from solid aluminum, and the 180mm front tire is handmade. To accommodate the large front wheel, the frame was stretched and raked. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

The R 18’s batwing-style fairing was cut into several pieces and restructured, and the steel front fender was made from scratch. The bike also features a chin spoiler that conceals the radiator and closes the gap between the fairing and the fuel tank. Also included is a set of Yaffe Monkey Bars. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

In keeping with Yaffe’s goal to keep as many BMW components on the bike as possible, his team retained the saddlebag lids, latches, and speakers but included a new set of “skins” that create a stretched look. The team also extended the original rear fender by crafting a second R 18 fender. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

Yaffe kept the original R 18 taillights and fitted them into handmade filler panels. He also included a spot for a license plate in the fender and stretched the side covers to cover more area and flow toward the saddlebags. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

The R 18 One Eight “C” features air suspension with a Yaffe-designed air tank and distribution system. A frame under the saddlebags accommodates components of the air suspension. The team’s goal with the side pipes was to “preserve the distinct BMW feel” of the build. They kept the classic Boxer head pipes, removed the catalytic converters from the head pipes, and installed a perforated high-flow baffle system. They also included a three-step muffler system and a wide-open megaphone for a classic hot-rod sound. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

The focus on the bike’s cosmetics was centered on elegance and simplicity. “We went to work perfecting all the fabricated body panels and smoothing everything to a glass-like finish,” said the Bagger Nation team. Painter Hector Martinez applied the gloss black paint for a timeless look, and Guys Upholstery created the oxblood red saddle and the dash console. Martinez matched the front calipers’ color to the saddle. 

Paul Yaffe Custom BMW R 18 One Eight "C"

The BMW R 18 One Eight “C” will debut at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, the weekend of January 19-21, 2024. 

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