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2024 Kawasaki Eliminator Review | Video

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The 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator invites new and intermediate riders to get on and go. (Photos by Kevin Wing)

The all-new 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator is an entry-level cruiser with a sporty character. It slots above smaller beginner bikes to be a motorcycle that both new and intermediate riders can enjoy. It’s powered by a liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin derived from the Ninja 400 engine but with a longer stroke for added torque.

The Eliminator features a 28.9-inch seat height, a weight of only 386 lb (base model), and mid-mount footpegs, all important considerations for new riders looking for an easy-to-ride bike on which to practice the basics. It also has a slim fuel tank, all LED lighting, and a round LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity through Rideology the app.

Additional tech on the Eliminator includes a slip/assist clutch for lighter clutch feel, a positive neutral finder, and ABS on the ABS and SE versions.

The Eliminator comes in three version: base, ABS, and SE. The SE version includes a two-patterned seat, fork boots, a USB-C charging port, a headlight cowl, and the Candy Steel Furnace Orange/Ebony colorway. The base and ABS versions come in Pearl Robotic White and Pearl Storm Gray.

Watch the video to see the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator in action or read our full review.

2024 Kawasaki Eliminator Specifications

  • Base Price: $6,649
  • Price as Tested: $6,949 (w/ ABS)
  • Website: Kawasaki.com
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
  • Displacement: 451cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 70.0 x 58.6mm
  • Torque: 31.7 lb-ft (factory claim)
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
  • Final Drive: Chain
  • Wheelbase: 59.8 in.
  • Rake/Trail: 30 degrees/4.8 in.
  • Seat Height: 28.9 in.
  • Wet Weight: 386 lb (388 lb w/ ABS)
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gal.

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2023 Honda SCL500 Review | Video

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Good times on the 2023 Honda SCL500. (Photo by Drew Ruiz)

It’s been a few weeks since our test ride on the 2023 Honda SCL500, and we still have a smile on our face. The SCL500 doesn’t make much power (about 46 hp at the rear wheel) and it doesn’t have any fancy features, and that’s what we love about it. Like the ’60s-era Honda scramblers that inspired the SCL500, it’s a basic, cool-looking runabout that is ideal for cruising around town or taking short jaunts on backroads. Its simplicity is its virtue. Just pure, uncomplicated fun.

Watch the video to see the 2023 Honda SCL500 in action and read our full review.

2023 Honda SCL500 Specifications 

  • Base Price: $6,799 
  • Website: Powersports.Honda.com 
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 471cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 66.8mm 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 58.4 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 27 degrees/4.3 in. 
  • Seat Height: 31.1 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 419 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.2 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 60.6 mpg (per bike’s instruments) 

GEAR UP

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2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review | Video

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This is the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+’s happy place. (Photo by Joseph Agustin)

Now in its fourth generation since the FJ-09 debuted for 2015, the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ sport-tourer has been updated with an eye toward refinement and sophistication.

The ‘+’ added to the model name this year brings with it a host of upgrades: a new millimeter-wave radar that continuously measures distance to vehicles ahead and enables adaptive cruise control and a world-first radar-linked Unified Brake System, integrated ride modes, the next generation of the KYB Actimatic Damper System (KADS) electronic suspension, an updated quickshifter, a new 7-inch TFT display with simplified menus, new switchgear, and integration with the Yamaha MyLink and Garmin Motorize smartphone apps.

Rider’s Editor-in-Chief Greg Drevenstedt logged 1,400 miles for our road test and he had this to say: The Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ gets a big gold star for being a fantastic, well-rounded, well-sorted sport-tourer. Although its $16,499 MSRP is $1,500 above that of the previous model, the GT+ offers a level of technological sophistication that isn’t available on another motorcycle priced less than $25,000.

Watch the video below to see the Tracer 9 GT+ in action and read our full review.

2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Specifications

ENGINE

  • Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
  • Displacement: 890cc
  • Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
  • Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
  • Valve Insp. Interval: 26,600 miles
  • Fuel Delivery: EFI w/ YCC-T & 41mm throttle bodies x 3
  • Lubrication System: Wet sump, 3.4 qt. cap.
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated wet slip/assist clutch & up/down quickshifter
  • Final Drive: O-ring chain

CHASSIS

  • Frame: Cast aluminum w/ engine as stressed member, cast aluminum swingarm & steel subframe
  • Wheelbase: 59.1 in.
  • Rake/Trail: 25 degrees/4.3 in.
  • Seat Height: 32.3/32.9 in.
  • Suspension, Front: 41mm inverted fork, electronically adj. rebound & compression, manually adj. preload, 5.1 in. travel
  • Rear: Single shock, electronically adj. rebound, manually adj. preload (remote), 5.4 in. travel
  • Brakes, Front: Dual 298mm discs w/ 4-piston radial calipers & ABS
  • Rear: Single 267mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper & ABS
  • Wheels, Front: Cast, 3.50 x 17 in.
  • Rear: Cast, 5.50 x 17 in.
  • Tires, Front: 120/70-ZR17
  • Rear: 180/55-ZR17
  • Wet Weight: 492 lb
  • Load Capacity: 407 lb
  • GVWR: 910 lb

PERFORMANCE

  • Horsepower: 108 @ 10,000 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
  • Torque: 63 lb-ft @ 7,200 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal.
  • Fuel Consumption: 45.9 mpg
  • Estimated Range: 230 miles

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2023 Suzuki GSX-8S | Video Review

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Testing the 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S in the Martime Alps of France.

In this video review, we test the all-new 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S, a middleweight naked sportbike powered by a 776cc 4-stroke DOHC parallel-Twin that’s also found in the V-Strom 800DE. Priced at just $8,849 in the U.S., the GSX-8S delivers style, performance, sophistication, and versatility in an affordable package.

We traveled to France for the global press launch of the Suzuki GSX-8S, where we tested the bike on city streets and on mountain roads in the Maritime Alps. Watch the video for our impressions, and check out our detailed First Ride Review.

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S Specs

  • Base Price: $8,849 
  • Website: SuzukiCycles.com 
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 776cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 70.0mm 
  • Horsepower: 82.0 @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 57.5 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 57.7 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 25.0 degrees/4.1 in. 
  • Seat Height: 31.9 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 445 lb (factory claim) 
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal. 

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2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition | Video Review

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Testing the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition in South Africa. (Photo by Sebas Romero & Marco Campelli)

We review the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition, a more off-road and touring ready variant of the Husqvarna Norden 901 adventure bike that was introduced last year.

The Norden 901 Expedition features up-spec WP Xplor suspension (the standard model has WP Apex suspension), a 36-liter-capacity set of side bags, and a windscreen. Several optional features and accessories for the Norden are standard on the Expedition, including the Explorer ride mode, a beefier skid plate, heated grips and seat, a centerstand, and Bluetooth connectivity for infotainment and navigation. It’s priced at $15,799, a $1,300 premium over the Norden 901.

We spent two days flogging the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition on- and off-road in South Africa at the global press launch. Check out the video for our impressions, and read our First Ride Review here.

2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Specs

  • Base Price: $15,799 
  • Website: Husqvarna-Motorcycles.com 
  • Warranty: 2 yrs., 24,000 miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 889cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 90.7 x 68.8mm 
  • Horsepower: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 73.8 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: X-ring chain 
  • Wheelbase: 59.5 in. ± 0.6 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 25.8 degrees/4.2 in. 
  • Seat Height: 33.6/34.4 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 503 lb (claimed)  
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 52.3 mpg (claimed) 

GEAR UP

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2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R and RS | Video Review

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The 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS on the Jerez MotoGP track in Spain. (Photo by Kingdom Creative)

We review the updated and upgraded Triumph Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS, which hit a sweet spot in the sporty motorcycle market. They’re comfortable enough for commuting and light-duty touring, cool enough to hold its head high at bike nights, and fast enough for scorching trackdays. With prices starting at $9,995 for the R, the Street Triple 765 offers undeniable value for a sporting naked streetbike.

We traveled to Jerez, Spain, where we spent two days flogging the Street Triple 765 R and Street Triple 765 RS on the street and track. From their torquey midrange and soulful wailing Triple to their chassis, components, tech, and styling, there’s a lot to love about this pair of middleweight streetfighters. Watch the video below to see the Street Triple R and RS in action and get our impressions. For more details, you can also read our First Ride Review.

2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R / RS Specs

  • Base Price: $9,995 / $12,595 
  • Website: TriumphMotorcycles.com 
  • Warranty: 2 yrs., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.  
  • Displacement: 765cc 
  • Bore x Stroke:  78.0 x 53.4mm 
  • Horsepower: 118 hp @ 11,500 rpm / 128 hp @ 12,000 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 59 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed,  
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 55.1 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 23.7 degrees/3.9 in. / 23.2 degrees/3.8 in. 
  • Seat Height: 32.5 in. / 32.9 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 417 lb / 414 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 38.8 mpg (EPA) 

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2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | Video Review

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Getting dirty on the new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE.

We review the all-new 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE, an off-road-ready middleweight adventure bike that slots in between the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1050. Until the 800 came along, V-Stroms have had V-Twin engines (hence the “V-” in the name, but Suzuki now says it stands for “Versatile).

The V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-Twin that makes a claimed 83 hp at 8,500 rpm and 57.5 lb-ft of torque at 6,800 rpm. The same engine is also found in the new 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S naked bike.

It also features a 21-inch front wheel, spoked wheels (tubes are required), 8.7 inches of front/rear suspension travel, and 8.75 inches of ground clearance. The Suzuki Intelligent Ride System includes the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector with three throttle maps, traction control with three on-road settings and a “G” (gravel) off-road setting, ABS with multiple modes (it can also be turned off at the rear), and a quickshifter.

We traveled to Sardinia, Italy, for two days of on-road and off-road testing. Watch the video to see the V-Strom 800DE in action and get our impressions. You can also read our First Ride Review.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Specs 

  • Base Price: $11,349 
  • Website: SuzukiCycles.com 
  • Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles 
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl. 
  • Displacement: 776cc 
  • Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 70mm 
  • Horsepower: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Torque: 57.5 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm (factory claim) 
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch 
  • Final Drive: Chain 
  • Wheelbase: 61.8 in. 
  • Rake/Trail: 28.0 degrees/4.5 in. 
  • Seat Height: 33.7 in. 
  • Wet Weight: 507 lb 
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal. 
  • Fuel Consumption: 53.4 mpg (factory claim)

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2023 KTM 890 Adventure | Video Review

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Testing the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure in Portugal. (Photos by Francesc Montero & Sebas Romero).

We review the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, which has new styling and was made more off-road capable with revised suspension, new tires, updated electronics, and more. Overall, it’s a more capable, versatile, comfortable adventure bike.

Check out our video review:

Related: 2023 KTM 890 Adventure | First Ride Review

Changes to the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure:

  • Softer damping settings for the WP APEX suspension and new new finger-turn adjusters on the fork caps.
  • Automatic selection of Offroad ABS in Offroad and (optional) Rally ride modes.
  • New Demo mode, which allows a new owner to use and evaluate optional electronic upgrades for 1,500 km (932 miles) before paying for them. Options include Rally mode, Motor Slip Regulation, Quickshifter+, and cruise control, which can be purchased individually or all together as part of the Tech Pack ($549.99).
  • Upgraded 5-inch TFT display with new graphics, a more intuitive menu system, and color-coded pictograms of the bike. An optional connectivity unit allows the bike to be paired to the KTMconnect app via Bluetooth, which enables Turn-by-Turn+ navigation as well as music and calling functions when connected to a helmet communicator.
  • Revised bodywork with a more integrated front fairing that includes larger tank and side panels, as well as more load-bearing capacity for large GPS devices (there are USB and 12V outlets on the dash). The new windscreen is taller, has a steeper pitch, and includes a vertical lip at the top, as well as an opening in the center that reduces buffeting at high speed.
  • A revised seat with an extra 0.4 inch of foam in the seat, which increases the height of the dual position seat by the same amount to 33.1/33.9 inches, but the seat has a narrower shape for similar stand-over height.
  • New Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires, which have a roughly 70/30 on/off-road ratio compared to the 90/10 ADV tires on the previous model.

2023 KTM 890 Adventure Specs

  • Base Price: $13,949
  • Price as Tested: $14,499 (Tech Pack)
  • Website: KTM.com
  • Warranty: 2 yrs., 24,000 miles
  • Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel-Twin, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
  • Displacement: 889cc Bore x Stroke: 90.7 x 68.8mm
  • Horsepower: 105 @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim)
  • Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (factory claim)
  • Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
  • Final Drive: X-ring chain
  • Wheelbase: 59.4 in.
  • Rake/Trail: 25.9 degrees/4.2 in.
  • Seat Height: 33.1/33.9 in.
  • Wet Weight: 474 lb (claimed)
  • Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal
  • Fuel Consumption: 52.3 mpg (claimed)

Gear Up:

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2022 Yamaha MT-10 | Video Review

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The 2022 Yamaha MT-10 is a backroad bomber. Photo by Joseph Agustin.

We test the updated 2022 Yamaha MT-10, the 160-hp scream machine that’s at the top of Yamaha’s Hyper Naked lineup. Aggressive new styling includes a pair of functional intake snorkels with Acoustic Sound Grilles that send a howling symphony up into the cockpit. Other updates include a revised 998cc CP4 inline-Four, new R1-derived electronics, upgraded brakes, refreshed ergonomics, a new TFT display, and more.

Read our full review here and watch our video review below:

2022 Yamaha MT-10 Specs

Base Price: $13,999
Website: YamahaMotorsports.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Four, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 998cc
Bore x Stroke: 79.0 x 50.9mm
Horsepower: 138 hp at 9,400 rpm (rear-wheel dyno, previous model)
Torque: 77 lb-ft at 9,200 rpm (rear-wheel dyno, previous model)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 55.3 in.
Rake/Trail: 24 degrees/4.0 in.
Seat Height: 32.9 in.
Wet Weight: 467 lb
Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Fuel Consumption: 36 mpg

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2022 Yamaha XSR900 | Video Review

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The updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, getting put through its paces on California Route 33. Photo by Adam Campbell.

We test the updated 2022 Yamaha XSR900, which sports new livery inspired by the ’80s-era Sunauto Yamaha GP team. The Legend Blue colorway shown above has gold fork legs and gold wheels, as well as yellow graphics with a contrasting light blue panel on the tank. The XSR is also available in all-black Raven.

In addition to refreshed styling, part of the XSR900’s update included the revised CP3 (Crossplane 3-cylinder) engine and 6-axis IMU also found on the MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT (which won Rider‘s 2021 Motorcycle of the Year award). It also gest a new tubular-steel subframe, a longer swingarm, and a Brembo radial front master cylinder.

Read our full review here and watch our video review below:

2022 Yamaha XSR900 Specs

Base Price: $9,999
Website: YamahaMotorsports.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse inline-Triple, DOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 890cc
Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
Horsepower: 108 @ 10,000 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
Torque: 63 lb-ft at 7,200 rpm (rear-wheel dyno)
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/assist wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Wheelbase: 58.9 in.
Rake/Trail: 25.0 degrees/4.3 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Wet Weight: 425 lb
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gals.
Fuel Consumption: 49 mpg (claimed)

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