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2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Preview 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 in Yellow Ribbon

The new 2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is a modern roadster powered by a variant of the liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine also found in the updated Royal Enfield Himalayan. 

Related: 2024 Royal Enfield Himalayan Review | First Ride 

The Guerrilla 450 will be available in India and Europe as early as August 2024, but the North American market will have to wait until next year to see these bikes in Royal Enfield dealerships. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

The Guerrilla 450, a competitor of the new 2024 Triumph Speed 400, shares the Himalayan’s liquid-cooled 452cc Sherpa single-cylinder engine but with different tuning. The engine makes a claimed 39 hp at 8,000 rpm and 30 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm, and Royal Enfield claims that 85% of torque is available starting at 3,000 rpm. It also has a 6-speed gearbox and a slip/assist clutch. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

The Guerrilla’s twin-spar tubular steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member. Suspension is provided by Showa, with a nonadjustable 43mm fork with 5.5 inches of travel and a preload-adjsutable linkage-type monoshock with 5.9 inches of travel. The brakes come from Bybre, with a 310mm disc and a 2-piston caliper up front and a 270mm disc with a 1-piston caliper in the rear. The Guerrilla also comes with dual-channel ABS as standard. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

The bike has a relatively short seat height at 30.7 inches, and claimed wet weight is 405 lb with 90% of fuel in the 2.9-gallon tank. The seating position is upright with mid-set footpegs. Two ride modes change throttle response, with Performance mode offering a more aggressive ride compared to Eco mode.  

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

The Guerrilla 450 will be available in three variants: Analogue, Dash, and Flash. Analogue is the only of the three with an analog speedometer with inset LCD paired to a Tripper navigation pod. On the Dash and Flash variants, a 4-inch TFT instrument cluster connects to the rider’s smartphone via the RE App to display navigation, music control, weather forecasts, and vehicle info. The dash also has a route-recording feature, and riders can export their recorded routes as GPX files. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
The Dash and Flash variants will feature a round 4-inch TFT display.

Styling is stripped down, with paint limited to the fenders, tank, and small side panels. Block-tread tubeless tires (120/70-R17 front, 160/60-R17 rear) wrap around cast wheels, and the fork tubes have accordion-style boots. The Guerrilla has a round headlight, a stubby exhaust on the right side, and a well-padded two-up seat. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
The Analogue variant gets a round analog speedometer with an inset LCD screen paired with a Tripper navigation pod.

The Analogue variant will be available in Smoke Silver in North America. The Dash variant will be available in Playa Black with red and yellow accents or Gold Dip with the tank split between red and gold. The Flash option will be available in Yellow Ribbon – a colorway with yellow and black on the tank with purple dots – or Brava Blue with blue and white. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Dash in Playa Black
2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Dash in Playa Black

Royal Enfield has also developed a line of accessories for the new Guerrilla, including engine and sump guards, a comfort seat, tinted flyscreen, blacked-out mirrors, bar-end mirrors, and luggage options. The Guerrilla 450 also gets its own apparel range, including T-shirts, caps, and more, like the new Crossroader riding jacket with titanium sliders. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Flash in Brava Blue
2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Flash in Brava Blue

Pricing for the U.S. has not yet been announced, but we’ll update this page when that information is available. 

2025 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Visit the Royal Enfield website for more information. 

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MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro Preview 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro
MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

The MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro is a limited-edition model of 500 units worldwide described as “the shape of desire.” More a work of art than an every-garage bike, the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro features premium components and state-of-the-art technology. Even if you can’t get your hands on one of the 500 units, you can still enjoy its visual beauty and save its high five-figure price for a rainy day. 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

Powering the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro is the 998cc inline-Four also found in the Rush 1000 and Brutale 1000. MV Agusta claims the engine makes 208 hp at 13,000 rpm and 85.9 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, with redline at 14,000 rpm. Top-quality components here include forged titanium connecting rods, DLC-coated cams, and titanium valves. The Akrapovič four-exit titanium exhaust was developed specifically for this bike and features an “organ pipe” shape. 

Related: MV Agusta Dragster RR SCS America | First Ride Review 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

It rides on a steel trellis frame, and the single-sided swingarm is made of aluminum and has a height-adjustable connector pin. Suspension is provided by Öhlins with a 43mm inverted fork and a 36mm monoshock, both offering 4.7 inches of travel. The fork is electronically adjustable for compression and rebound and manually adjustable for spring preload, while the shock is electronically adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. Also included is an electronically adjustable Öhlins steering damper. 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

Keeping with the theme of high-quality components, Brembo supplies the brakes. Up front are two 320mm discs with radially mounted Stylema 4-piston calipers, and in the rear is a 220mm disc with a Brembo 2-piston caliper. The cornering ABS system has two levels of intervention: Sport and Race modes. 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

Designed and built at the MV Agusta facilities on the shores of Lake Varese in Italy, the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro is made to be admired. Key styling details include a round headlight, horizontal lines, and high-tech materials like carbon fiber. In fact, the bike’s entire bodywork is carbon fiber painted with Ago Silver, Pearl Shock Red, and Gold Ciclistica. MV Agusta says 41 components on the bike are made of carbon fiber using two different processes: forged and laminated. The seat is made of leather and Alcantara, and a leather strap runs down the fuel tank. The star-shaped wheels draw the eyes, and the rear wheel’s hub features the MV logo. The winglets provide visual impact and some downforce at speed. 

Related: MV Agusta Enduro Veloce Review | First Ride 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

Technology is abundant on the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro. In addition to two-mode ABS, it features traction control with eight levels of intervention, front lift control to optimize wheelies, launch control, cruise control, the MV EAS 4.0 bi-directional quickshifter, and four ride modes: Rain, Sport, Race, and Custom. 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

Through the MV Ride app, riders can access turn-by-turn navigation that is displayed on the 5.5-inch TFT color instrumentation. The Trip Record function of the app allows riders to record their rides and view the completed route, speed, gear used, lean angle, altitude, and travel times, and they can share their recorded rides with the MV community on the app. It also includes an alarm managed through the Greenbox app to alert the owner if the bike is messed with, and MV provides one year of free use for the alarm. 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

As a limited-edition model, the MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro comes with a dedicated kit that includes a certificate of authenticity, a dedicated motorcycle cover, a passenger seat in leather and Alcantara, passenger footpegs, carbon passenger heel guards, CNC-machined brake and clutch levers, and height-adjustment plates for the swingarm pin. 

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro

MV Agusta hasn’t announced a U.S. price for the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro, but the U.K. price is £61,400 (nearly USD $79,000). During the press briefing for the bike, MV Agusta said preorders were originally exclusive to brand collectors, and it claimed about 60% of the 500 units to be made are already spoken for. Those interested in one of these limited-edition motorcycles should make haste to their local dealer to inquire about ordering one. 

Find more information on the MV Agusta website

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2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Preview 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure receives significant upgrades.

For 2024, the BMW R 1300 GS was massively updated, including a new and more powerful Boxer engine, a new sheet-metal main frame, a new cast-aluminum subframe, a next-gen suspension system, and more. For 2025, the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is added to the lineup, with a few changes that make it even more capable of long-haul touring and adventure riding. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The 2025 R 1300 GS Adventure benefits from the upgrades made to the base GS, including the 1,300cc Boxer engine that produces a claimed 145 hp at 7,750 rpm and 110 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm. The new engine is also lighter in weight than the previous 1,254cc engine by 9 lb, while the whole powertrain weighs 14 lb less. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Another upgrade to the GS and GSA is the laser-welded sheet-metal main frame and cast-aluminum subframe, which is said to be lighter, stiffer, narrower, and more tightly bonded to the main frame. The Telelever and Paralever suspension systems have been replaced with the next-gen EVO Telelever and Paralever systems. Both bikes also receive significant styling updates, including a replacement of the signature asymmetrical headlight with a centralized X-shaped headlight. For a more comprehensive overview of the BMW R 1300 GS upgrades, read our First Ride review here

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The BMW R 1300 GSA departs from the GS in a few key aspects meant to make it more capable for longer adventures. Most noticeable is the massive 7.9-gallon fuel tank, which holds nearly three gallons more than the tank on the GS. This large tank has rubberized trays on either side, where tools and items can be placed when stopped. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The GSA also gets longer suspension travel than the GS, from 7.5 inches front and 7.9 inches rear to 8.3 inches front and 8.7 inches rear, the same travel length found on the previous R 1250 GS Adventure. The seat height is a tall 34.3-35.0 inches, which can be reduced to 33.1-33.9 inches when stopped if equipped with the optional Adaptive Vehicle Height Control. The wheels on the GSA are spoked compared to the GS’s cast wheels, and the GSA has a wet weight of 593 lb compared to the GS’s 523 lb. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The BMW R 1300 GS Adventure also includes a few extras that do not come standard on the GS. Where the GS comes with a short Sport windscreen, the GSA has a standard large windscreen with two large transparent wind deflectors. Riders can also choose to purchase the optional electric windscreen adjustment. The GSA also includes an engine guard and a centerstand as standard, adding more adventure-ready attitude to the beefier GSA. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Electronics on the GSA include a 6.5-inch TFT with connectivity, Full Integral ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control, Dynamic Cruise Control, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, a keyless ignition, three riding modes, heated grips, full LED lighting, a USB-C charging port, a 12-volt power socket, and Intelligent Emergency Call. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

One exciting option for the GSA is the Automated Shift Assistant, in which two electromechanical actuators automate the clutch and gearshift of the 6-speed transmission, eliminating the need to use the hand clutch lever at all. 

Related: BMW Motorrad Unveils Automated Shift Assistant 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

Other optional technology includes Ride Modes Pro with three additional riding modes, Electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment, Adaptive Vehicle Height Control, Headlight Pro with an adaptive headlight, and Riding Assistant with Active Cruise Control, Front Collison Warning, and Lane Change Warning. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The GSA is designed to be modified, and BMW offers many accessories for this model. Riders will notice three fastening elements on the upper tank paneling that are prepared to mount the optional 12-liter tankbag with a waterproof inner bag. A range of aluminum side and top cases are available, as well as items to enhance passenger comfort, wind protection, heated seats, and more. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure with optional equipment

GSA owners can also choose options packages to equip. The Premium Package includes Ride Modes Pro, sport brakes, Riding Assistant, Shift Assistant Pro or Automated Shift Assistant, Headlight Pro, GPS prep, chrome plated headers, electrically adjustable windscreen, aluminum side case mounts, and aluminum top case mount. The Enduro Package Pro includes handlebar risers, short enduro hand levers, height-adjustable GS Vario rider footrests, hand protectors, and front turn signal relocation stalks. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure base model will be available in solid Racing Red. The Style Triple Black version, with large aluminum radiator cowls with holders for bags, comfort seats with seat heating, a luggage holder, and a high windshield with large wind defectors, comes in a black color scheme.

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Style Triple Black

The Style GS Trophy version comes in Racing Blue and Racing Red and includes a smaller Sport windscreen and sport grab handles for the passenger, large radiator cowls with mounts for bags, and aluminum tank trays.

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Style GS Trophy

The Option 719 Karakorum comes in Aurelius Green with gold accents and includes small aluminum radiator cowls, a protective grille on the auxiliary headlights, heated rider and passenger comfort seats, a luggage rack, and a small Sport windscreen. 

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Option 719 Karakorum

The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure will be available in the last quarter of 2024, and pricing will be announced closer to the market launch. 

Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide 

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2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: New Street Models

2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide

This 2025 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will also include 2026 teasers as soon as manufacturers let us know about them. We will continually update this guide as new models are available, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.

Check out our 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: New Street Models

Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, our guide includes photos, pricing, key update info, and links to first looks or – when available – Rider‘s first rides, road tests, and video reviews of the motorcycles.

2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C

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

The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C is new cruiser from CFMOTO powered by a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers 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. Braking is provided by J.Juan, and ABS and traction control are standard. The 450CL-C rides on a 58.5-inch wheelbase and has a 28-degree rake, 4.25 inches of trail, and a 27-inch seat height.

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

Read our 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C First Look Review

2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450

2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 review
2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 in Zephyr Blue

The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 features a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip/assist clutch. It has a standard Ride mode and an Off-Road mode. The bike has J.Juan braking components with ABS that is switchable at the rear, as well as switchable traction control. The Ibex 450 has a fully adjustable KYB inverted fork and a central-aligned, multi-link rear monoshock with adjustable damping and preload.

The bike has an adjustable handlebar and a 32.3-inch seat height/ride height that can be lowered to 31.5 inches via an integrated lowering link. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and it rides on tubeless, cross-spoke rims. The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 will come in Zephyr Blue or Tundra Grey and start at $6,499. 

Read our 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 First Ride Review

2025 Indian Scout Lineup

2025 Indian Scout First Ride Review
2025 Indian Scout Bobber in Spirit Blue Metallic

In its first major revamp since its 2015 debut, Indian’s Scout cruiser platform is all-new from the ground up, and the 2025 Indian Scout lineup includes five models: Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout. Three trim levels will be available, as well as more than 100 dedicated accessories. 

At the heart of the Scout platform is a new engine called the SpeedPlus 1250. The V-Twin remains liquid-cooled but is redesigned, punched out from 1,133cc to 1,250cc. Power goes up to 105 ponies and 82 lb-ft of torque, and the 101 Scout gets a bump to 111 hp. Also new is the Scout’s frame, switching from an aluminum design to a simpler steel-tube chassis. It supplies a 61.5-inch wheelbase with a 29-degree rake and 4.8 inches of trail. The Scout has a low 25.6-inch seat height. There are also new features and technology offered on certain Scout models and trim packages. All models except for the 101 Scout use a single 298mm front disc brake with a 2-piston caliper, and ABS is standard.  

The Indian Scout Bobber has an MSRP of $12,999, the Scout Classic is $13,999, the Sport Scout is $13,499, the Super Scout is $16,499, and the 101 Scout is $16,999.

Read our 2025 Indian Scout Bobber First Ride Review

2025 KTM 990 RC R

2025 KTM 990 RC R Prototype
2025 KTM 990 RC R Prototype

The 2025 KTM 990 RC R is KTM’s only street-legal, liter-class supersport is powered by a LC8c powerplant with a new ergo-crafted and condensed stainless steel muffler and a shifter that can be reversed to race-shift as standard. The steel frame has increased weight bias towards the front end and a steering head angle of 25 degrees. It also features a new fuel tank shape, adjustable footrests, fully adjustable WP APEX Open Cartridge Suspension, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.

Pricing for the 2025 KTM 990 RC R has not yet been announced.

Read our 2025 KTM 990 RC R First Look Review

2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 and Corsaro Sport

2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750
2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750

The 2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 naked and fully faired Corsaro Sport are both powered by a new 749cc 90-degree V-Twin and share Brembo braking components, standard ABS, a fully adjustable inverted fork, and a progressive link rear shock. The Corsaro Sport gets a wider rear tire, clip-on handlebars, a taller seat, and more bodywork compared to the Corsaro 750.

2025 Moto Morini Corsaro Sport
2025 Moto Morini Corsaro Sport

Pricing on the bikes has not yet been announced.

Read our 2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 and Corsaro Sport First Look Review

2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200

2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200
2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200

The 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 features the new 1,187cc V2 Corsa Corta EVO engine, an 87-degree V-Twin designed and engineered in Italy and making a claimed 122 hp. The new adventure bike features Brembo braking components, switchable cornering ABS, a fully adjustable fork, and a progressive link shock.

The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 has a tubular trellis frame and a 33.8-inch seat height. An aluminum luggage rack is included as standard equipment. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Read our 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 First Look Review

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition
2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is limited to only 925 units worldwide and celebrates Elvis and his Memphis Mafia group of friends who rode on Bonnevilles. The Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition has been crafted to honor its namesake, including its Carnival Red color scheme,  “ELVIS” gold lettering on the tank, Elvis’s signature on the tank and side panels, and the “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” emblem on the front fender.

The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition will be available starting at $15,495 and will arrive in dealerships starting in September 2024.

Read our 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition Preview

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and GT

2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Sapphire Black with Granite

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).

The Rocket 3’s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a 10-spoke cast-aluminum design. They have an lightweight aluminum frame that uses cast and forged elements, dual Brembo Stylema front calipers with 320mm discs, and a Brembo M4.32 rear caliper with a 300mm disc.

They 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.

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 $25,795. 

Read our 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R/GT First Ride Review

2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition

2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition
2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition

The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be limited to only 270 units, and Breitling will also launch a special Triumph watch in conjunction with the motorcycle. The bike features a bespoke paint scheme with premium gold hand-painted detailing, a leather seat with French stitching, a high-spec Akrapovič silencer, and lightweight carbon fiber parts. It will also include a custom Breitling start screen, the Breitling logo laser-etched onto the machined rear wheel finisher, and a gold Breitling badge on the tank. 

The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be available starting in June 2024 with an MSRP of $25,995.

Read our 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition Preview

2025 Triumph Trident 600 Tribute Special Edition

2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition
2025 Triumph Trident 600 Tribute Special Edition

Celebrating Triumph’s rich racing history is the new 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition, which features a race-inspired graphic scheme, Triumph Shift Assist, and a flyscreen. The Trident 660 is powered by a liquid-cooled 660cc Triple that makes a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. It has a seat height of 31.7 inches and a weight of 416 lb. Throttle-by-wire allows two ride modes (Road and Rain), and it comes with ABS, switchable traction control, and a combined TFT and LCD display. 

The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition adds a white, blue, and red graphic scheme inspired by “Slippery Sam,” as well as a Number 67 race graphic, a flyscreen, and Triumph Shift Assist, which enables clutchless up and down gear changes with an autoblipper on downshifts for smoother changes. 

The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition will be available for one year only with an MSRP of $8,595.

Read our 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition First Look Review

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2024 BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike Preview

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike

Riders competing in the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia event, Sept. 15-20, will do so on the BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike, a bike based on the R 1300 Style GS Trophy with a few extras to help tackle riding in East Africa.

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike

Celebrating togetherness through competition, the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy features off-road enthusiasts from 22 national teams competing in various tests, including GPS navigation exercises, off-road rides, and technical tests. A total of 60 riders will compete in Namibia in 2024.

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike

The BMW R 1300 GS received significant upgrades for 2024. Displacement was increased from 1,254cc to 1,300cc, peak horsepower increased from 136 to 145, and peak torque increased from 105 to 110 lb-ft. The new GS is also 26 lb lighter than the previous R 1250 GS, the previous tubular-steel space frame has been replaced with a sheet-metal main frame, and the Telelever and Paralever suspension systems have been upgraded to the next generation. More has been changed for this updated model, which you can read more about in our First Ride Review.

Related: 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review | First Ride

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike
BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike (left) and F 900 GS Trophy Marshal Bike (right)

The BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike, which is not available for sale, is very similar to the R 1300 Style GS Trophy model with the optional Enduro Package Pro. It’s fitted with handlebar risers, an engine protection bar, a skid plate and frame guard, adjustable gear shift and brake levers, GS Vario rider footrests, enduro hand levers, a headlight protection guard, and white handguard extensions. It also features off-road tires on black cross-spoked wheels and a solo seat.

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Bike

The GS Trophy Marshals will guide riders through Namibia during the event, and they’ll also get specific bikes for the job. The BMW F 900 GS Trophy Marshal Bike is based on the BMW F 900 GS mid-sized ADV, which was also updated for 2024. Updates include the engine punched out to 895cc making 105 hp, larger forged pistons, a weight reduction of 31 lb, a new Akrapovič muffler, a lower tailsection, and more.

Related: 2024 BMW F 900 GS Review | First Ride

Find more information about the competition and all BMW motorcycles at the BMW Motorrad website.

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2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Video Review

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 replaces the Svartpilen 701 for 2024. The visually-striking naked is powered by the 799cc LC8c parallel-Twin that’s also found in the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure.

We had a chance to give the Svartpilen 801 a good flog at a press launch Husqvarna hosted in Provence, a region in southern France, where we hustled the bike around the region’s craggy mountains.

Read our full review of the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801

2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Review

2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 Specs

  • Base Price: $10,899
  • Price as Tested: $11,319 (Dynamic mode)
  • Website: Husqvarna-Motorcycles.com
  • Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
  • Displacement: 799cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 88.0 x 65.7mm
  • Horsepower: 105 hp @ 9,250 rpm (factory claim)
  • Torque: 64.2 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim)
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
  • Final Drive: Chain
  • Wheelbase: 54.6 in.
  • Rake/Trail: 24.5 degrees/3.9 in.
  • Seat Height: 32.3 in.
  • Wet Weight: 421 lb
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal.

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2024 Yamaha MT-09 Video Review

Ten years after its debut in the U.S., the Yamaha MT-09 has been updated and refined for 2024 while maintaining its wild side that we enjoyed on the first generation. Updates on this generation are extensive, including new acoustic amplifier grilles, an improved transmission, more aggressive ergonomics, a stiffer chassis, updated suspension, new Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 tires, a new 5-inch TFT display, new switchgear, and a complete electronics package.

We rode the MT-09 in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California during Yamaha’s press launch and then rode the bike home after the launch, testing the MT-09 on a variety of roads. We came away impressed with the bike’s refinements and happy to see how this motorcycle has evolved in the past decade.

2024 Yamaha MT-09 Video

2024 Yamaha MT-09 Specifications

  • Base Price: $10,599
  • Website: YamahaMotorsports.com
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
  • Displacement: 890cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
  • Horsepower: 117 hp @ 10,000 (factory claim)
  • Torque: 69 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (factory claim)
  • Transmission: 6-speed, multiplate slip/assist wet clutch
  • Final Drive: Chain
  • Wheelbase: 56.3 in.
  • Rake/Trail: 24.7 degrees/4.3 in.
  • Seat Height: 32.5 in.
  • Wet Weight: 425 lb (factory claim)
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal.

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2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition Preview 

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

Triumph has announced a special edition motorcycle that’s sure to interest fans of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is limited to only 925 units worldwide and celebrates Elvis and his Memphis Mafia group of friends who rode on Bonnevilles. 

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

Inspiration for the Elvis Presley Limited Edition came from a story in 1965. The story attests that Elvis was hanging out with his “Memphis Mafia” friend group in Bel Air shortly after Jerry Schilling had bought a new Triumph T120 Bonneville. After Elvis took it for a ride, he ordered Bonnevilles for the whole group of nine buddies, who rode their new bikes late into the evening until neighbors complained about the noise. 

Triumph Motorcycles is currently in search of the Memphis Mafia Bonnevilles, and anyone who has information about these bikes is asked to email [email protected]

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

The Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition has been crafted to honor its namesake. The Carnival Red color scheme was inspired by the J Daar custom Bonneville, which was created to raise money for the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation in 2023. The bike also features “ELVIS” gold lettering on the tank, which Triumph intended to represent set lights. Also on the tank and side panels is Elvis’s signature. 

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

A more subtle detail for Elvis fans is the “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” emblem on the front fender. The line was said to be a personal mantra of Elvis and the design featured on the necklace presented to each of his Memphis Mafia friends. 

Other details include tank stripes in Aluminum Silver, hand-painted gold line detailing, and a chrome finish on selected parts, including the sweeping exhaust with peashooter silencers. Only 925 of these special edition bikes will be made, and each one will feature a numbered handlebar clamp with Elvis Presley’s signature laser-etched onto it. The three-bar tank badge and machined engine fins recreate the look from the iconic 1959 Bonneville. 

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

Each Elvis Presley Limited Edition bike will come with a Sony gold disc in an exclusive Elvis Presley and Triumph Motorcycles record sleeve, along with a certificate of authenticity signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor and Jamie Salter, founder, chairman, and CEO of ABG, Elvis Presley Enterprises.  

The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition will be available starting at $15,495 and will arrive in dealerships starting in September 2024. Customers can reserve bikes now at their local Triumph dealer. 

2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition

For more information, visit the Triumph website

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2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Video Review

The Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and GT muscle bikes receive upgrades for 2025, including even more power from their massive 2,458cc inline-Triple, lighter wheels, blacked-out styling, and dark color schemes. New tuning bumps horsepower up 15 from the previous Rocket 3 to a total of 180 hp, and torque is 166 lb-ft.

We headed to France for Triumph’s press launch to find out if these unique motorcycles are worth their $25K MSRP. Once in the saddle, we experienced a ride unlike anything offered by any other production motorcycle.

Read our full review of the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm

2024 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT

2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R (GT) Specifications 

  • Base Price: $24,995 ($25,795) 
  • Website: TriumphMotorcycles.com   
  • Warranty: 2 yr., unltd. miles   
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, longitudinal inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.   
  • Displacement: 2,458cc   
  • Bore x Stroke: 110.2 x 85.9mm   
  • Horsepower: 180 @ 7,000 rpm (factory claim)   
  • Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm (factory claim)   
  • Transmission: 6-speed, hydraulic-actuated slip/assist wet clutch   
  • Final Drive: Shaft  
  • Wheelbase: 66.0 in.   
  • Rake/Trail: 27.9 degrees/5.3 in.   
  • Seat Height: 30.4 in. (29.5 in.)   
  • Wet Weight: 699 lb (705 lb) (factory claim)   
  • Fuel Capacity: 4.76 gal.  

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Returning 2025 Suzuki Motorcycles 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000RZ in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Triton Blue

The first wave of 2025 Suzuki motorcycles has been announced and includes sportbikes in the GSX-R family, Boulevard cruisers, the Burgman scooter, RM-Z motocross bikes, and youth dirtbikes. Although there are no significant upgrades in this first announcement for 2025, many of these returning Suzuki models get new colors and graphic options. 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Metallic Matte Sword Silver
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000R in Metallic Matte Sword Silver

The GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000 are powered by a 999cc inline-Four with variable valve timing fitted into a race-proven aluminum-framed chassis. The two models include the Suzuki Clutch Assist System, a quickshifter, TFT instrument panel, and stacked LED headlights. 

The GSX-R1000R includes high-spec Showa BFF and BFRC-Life suspension components, stainless-steel brake lines, and radially mounted Brembo monoblock calipers paired with 320mm Brembo T-drive floating rotors. 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Candy Daring Red
2025 Suzuki GSX-R1000 in Candy Daring Red

The Suzuki GSX-R1000R is available in Candy Daring Red / Glass Black or Metallic Matte Sword Silver with an MSRP of $18,649. The GSX-R1000RZ is available in race-inspired Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Triton Blue with an MSRP of $18,649. The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is available in Candy Daring Red or Glass Matte Sword Silver with an MSRP of $16,499. 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R750 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R600Z
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600Z in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue

Powered by a 750cc four-cylinder engine, the GSX-R750 has been one of the most popular sportbikes on the market since its introduction in 1986. It has a lightweight, twin-spar aluminum frame, a Showa BPF, a remote reservoir rear shock absorber, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, a track-ready instrument cluster with built-in lap timer, and lightweight bodywork. 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R750 Pearl Brilliant White
2025 Suzuki GSX-R750 in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue

The Suzuki GSX-R750 is available in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue or Solid Iron Gray and Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $13,149. The GSX-R750Z retails for the same price and is available in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue. 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R600 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R600 Solid Gray
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600 in Solid Gray and Glass Sparkle Black

The GSX-R600 is powered by a 599cc four-cylinder engine and shares many features with the GSX-R750 in a slightly smaller package. It has a twin-spar aluminum frame, radially mounted Brembo monoblock front brakes, a Showa BPF, a remote reservoir rear shock absorber, Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, a track-ready instrument cluster, and lightweight bodywork. 

2025 Suzuki GSX-R600Z
2025 Suzuki GSX-R600Z in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue

The Suzuki GSX-R600 is available in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue or Solid Iron Gray and Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $11,999. The GSX-R600Z is available in Pearl Brilliant White / Metallic Triton Blue with an MSRP of $11,999. 

2025 Suzuki DR650S 

2025 Suzuki DR650S Solid Black and Iron Gray
2025 Suzuki DR650S in Solid Black and Iron Gray

Th DR650S dual-sport returns for 2025, powered by a dependable 644cc Single mounted in a semi-double-cradle steel frame. It features electric starting and the ability to lower the seat height via the suspension. The Suzuki DR650S is available in Solid Black and Iron Gray or Solid Special White #2 with an MSRP of $7,199. 

2025 Suzuki Boulevard M109R 

2025 Suzuki Boulevard M109R
2025 Suzuki Boulevard M109R in Glass Sparkle Black

This Suzuki performance cruiser features a 1,783cc, 54-degree V-Twin, large-diameter mufflers, shaft drive, a drag-style handlebar, a 5.2-gallon teardrop fuel tank, and dual front disc brakes with radially mounted caiipers. The Suzuki Boulevard M109R is available in Glass Sparkle Black with an MSRP of $15,799. 

2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Special 

2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Special
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Special in Pearl Brilliant White

The Boulevard C50T Special features traditional styling and is ready for cruising around town or long-distance touring. It’s powered by an 805cc, 45-degree V-Twin and comes with a Fast Idle System, a plush studded seat, a windshield, forward-mounted footboards, a classically-style 4.1-gallon tank, spoked wheels, and a hidden linkage-type shock. Studded saddlebags that match the seat are available as accessories. 

The Boulevard C50T Special is available in Pearl Brilliant White with an MSRP of $9,799. 

2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50 

2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50
2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50 in Solid Iron Gray

The Boulevard C50 is a more modern take on the C50T Special with a kicked-out fork, understated tank graphics, the Auto Fast Idle System, a wide handlebar, and forward-mounted footboards. The Suzuki Boulevard C50 is available in Solid Iron Gray with an MSRP of $9,299. 

2025 Suzuki Burgman 400 

2025 Suzuki Burgman 400
2025 Suzuki Burgman 400 in Metallic Matte Black No. 2

The Burgman 400 scooter is powered by a 400cc Single with a CVT automatic transmission and features Easy Start, Traction Control, LED lighting, a 15-inch front wheel, under-seat storage, two front storage compartments with a DC power outlet, and ABS. The Suzuki Burman 400 is available in Metallic Matte Black No. 2 with an MSRP of $8,799. 

2025 Suzuki RM-Z450 

2025 Suzuki RM-Z450
2025 Suzuki RM-Z450 in Champion Yellow No. 2

The RM-Z450 motocross bike is powered by a 449cc 4-stroke Single nestled in an aluminum frame with a beam-style swingarm. It also features a fully adjustable Showa Balance Free fork and shock, Suzuki’s MX-Tuner 2.0 system to adjust fuel injection and ignition settings through a smartphone app, and Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control. 

The RM-Z450 is eligible for the RM Army Edition program for 2025, which includes components to upgrade the bike like the Pro Circuit RM Army Edition T-6 exhaust ($1,100), Throttle Syndicate RM Army Edition Graphics kit ($149.99), and a QR code to purchase discounted matching number-plate graphics that can be customized with the rider’s name and number. 

The RM-Z450 is available in Champion Yellow No. 2 with an MSRP of $9,299. 

2025 Suzuki RM-Z250 

2025 Suzuki RM-Z250
2025 Suzuki RM-Z250 i Champion Yellow No. 2

The RM-Z250 is powered by a 249cc 4-stroke Single in an aluminum frame with an aluminum swingarm. KYB adjustable suspension with a coil spring fork and a rear shock with four-way damping adjustment is included, along with Suzuki’s smartphone-based MX-Tuner 2.0 for quick tuning and Suzuki Holeshot Assist Control. 

The RM-Z250 is eligible for the RM Army Edition program for 2025, which includes components to upgrade the bike like the Pro Circuit RM Army Edition T-6 exhaust ($1,100), Throttle Syndicate RM Army Edition Graphics kit ($149.99), and a QR code to purchase discounted matching number plate graphics that can be customized with the rider’s name and number. 

The RM-Z250 is available in Champion Yellow No. 2 with an MSRP of $8,199. 

2025 Suzuki DR-Z125L  

2025 Suzuki DR-Z125L Championship Yellow
Suzuki DR-Z125L in Championship Yellow

Designed for young and smaller riders, this dirtbike is powered by a compact air-cooled 124cc Single with a Mikuni VM20SS carburetor and features a 5-speed transmission, 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels, a steel-tube frame with rear beam-style swingarm, spoked wheels with aluminum rims, and a 32-inch seat height. 

The Suzuki DR-Z125L is available in Championship Yellow with an MSRP of $3,619. 

2025 Suzuki DR-Z50 

2025 Suzuki DR-Z50 Championship Yellow
Suzuki DR-Z50 in Championship Yellow

Ideal for young or new riders, the DR-Z50 is powered by a 49cc engine, and peak power can be adjusted via a throttle limiter to allow adults to control engine output to suit younger riders. It also features an automatic clutch, a 3-speed transmission, a steel frame and swingarm, 3.8 inches of front wheel travel, an electric starter, and a low 22-inch seat height. 

The Suzuki DR-Z50 is available in Championship Yellow with an MSRP of $2,599. 

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