TopSpeed - Motorcycle Guides https://www.topspeed.com Top Speed offers daily industry news and reviews on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:15:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[2023 Kawasaki Z650: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-z650-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki buffs up its proven super-naked Z650 with a dual-mode Kawasaki Traction Control feature that adds two new levels of safety and peace of mind. Minimal as it is, the bodywork manages to channel Kawi's signature look while wasting nothing on superfluous items that'll just weigh down this new Z bike. A 649 cc parallel-twin engine delivers the goods with a slipper clutch for more insurance at the rear contact patch.

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Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:15:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-z650-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2024 Kawasaki Eliminator: Performance, Price And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2024-kawasaki-eliminator-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki revives one of its old designs for MY2024, the power cruiser-tastic Eliminator 400. It also adds to the line with an “SE” model that comes with a handful of minor aesthetic tweaks to set it apart from the base model. Intended to deliver a sporty riding experience the bike has most of the comforts of a cruiser, not entirely unlike Harley-Davidson's new Sportster lineup.

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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2024-kawasaki-eliminator-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda CL500 Scrambler: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cl500-scrambler-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda looks to reinvent its classic UJM models by building a net new street-scrambler model on its new-ish Rebel 500 platform. Like the old-school CL scramblers from the '60s and '70s, this new scrambler bears the marks of a custom bike builder with changes to the front end, rear fender, and exhaust routing to set it well apart from its parent model.

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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cl500-scrambler-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Suzuki GSX-R750: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-gsx-r750-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki's GSX-R family rolls over into MY2023 with new colorways for its proven GSX-R750 platform. Long a household name, this Gixxer has a reputation as a very race-tastic yet street-legal supersport that borrows heavily from Suzuki's own race team for engineering and bodywork details.

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Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:30:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-gsx-r750-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Suzuki V-Strom 650: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-v-strom-650-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki's V-Strom 650 continues the family tradition with its carryover model for MY2023. The last major update was in 2017 when this, the third generation, launched itself onto the world stage.

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Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-v-strom-650-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-fat-bob-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson taps into its very own deep historical roots, embedded in the soil of the custom culture of yesteryear, to bring us the FXFBS Fat Bob 114. As the devilishly clever name implies, the sheet metal is heavily chopped like the gassers of old. In much the same spirit, the powerful V-Twin engine delivers the goods for your stoplight-burnin' adventures, and with much the same look as its forebears.

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Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-fat-bob-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Triumph Bonneville T100: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-bonneville-t100-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph Motorcycles last updated its Bonneville T100 platform ahead of MY2021 with a host of goodies that carry straight over into MY2023. This newest generation is more powerful and lighter than its forebears with quicker spool-up times to boot, which makes for a sportier Bonnie overall.

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Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-bonneville-t100-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda Shadow Aero: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-shadow-aero-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda skipped production for MY2021, then built an MY2022 model that rolled over into 2023 with just a few minor changes here and there. ABS is still an elective option on the base model with a separate model all its own. The factory also dropped the existing colorways in favor of a single, two-tone offering that also carries directly over to this year.

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Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-shadow-aero-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Indian Scout Bobber: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-scout-bobber-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle rolls into MY2023 with a rollover, retro-tacular Bobber model from its Scout family. This bike channels its own deep history with design elements borrowed from way back to include old-school custom culture and a nod to the old rigid rear-end frames with its own rear-end geometry. The V-Twin engine manages to suggest the look of the old mills, but with modern, liquid-cooled technology and powerful output figures.

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Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-scout-bobber-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-vulcan-900-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki lets the good times roll for its Vulcan 900 Classic cruiser and tour-tastic Classic LT right on into MY2023. They carry all the goodies from the previous year, but with new colorways to set them apart from their forebears.

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Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-vulcan-900-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda CB300R: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb300r-performance-price-and-photos/ After a hiatus from the European markets due to emissions concerns, the MY2023 CB300R might finally land on both sides of the pond with this handful of drivetrain and suspension improvements over the 2022 model. This includes improvements to the emissions output, making it a possible candidate for the Euro market once more.

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Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb300r-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Kawasaki KLR 650: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-klr-650-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki beefed up its venerable, dual-sport KLR line with the addition of the new-for-2023 KLR 650 S model that joins the stock carryover 650 that saw updates in 2022. The big-bore thumper from the 2022 update delivers plenty of tractable power down low in the rev range. This is a trait that is very endearing to off-road riders in general, especially when operating at low revs as during the more technical work and other controlled, slow-speed maneuvers.

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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:05:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-klr-650-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster S: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-sportster-s-performance-price-and-photos/ The Harley-Davidson Motor Company rolls its newfangled version of the classic Sportster family, the Sportster S, over into 2023 with some adjustments to the colorways on offer. Ride-control electronics join with the Revolution Max 1250T to move this venerable model line well into the high-performance field.

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Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-sportster-s-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Yamaha YZF-R3: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-yzf-r3-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha Motor Corp. rolls its little supersport that could over into the 2023 model year with all the delightfulness that held it in good stead over the recent years. The Tuning Fork Company adds another colorway to the existing paint selection, plus the MY22 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition from last year is still up for grabs with its racing livery for riders looking to own a little chunk of history.

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Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-yzf-r3-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-650-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki boosted its Ninja 650's electronic chops with the addition of traction control. The rest is a generational carryover of all the goodies of the previous model year including its powerful parallel-twin engine, slipper clutch, and bodywork made more glorious by the KRT, race-livery version.

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Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-650-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Indian Challenger: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-challenger-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle buffed up its base-model Challenger heavy-duty touring platform with the trinity of improvements: performance, safety, and comfort. It retains all the standard features associated with earlier models to keep this sled competitive within its bracket.

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Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-challenger-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-road-glide-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson motorcycles carries its proven Road Glide base platform over into the 2023 model year. The mechanicals are all the same as last year, but the King of Paint treats us to two new colorways this year.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-harley-davidson-road-glide-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-400-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki carries its Ninja 400, Ninja 400 ABS, and KRT Edition into MY2023 with the same package of goodies that has held it in good stead globally, just with some new colorways. The proven 399 cc engine reprises its role, while the rest of the build comes centered around aerodynamic performance.

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Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-400-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Yamaha V Star 250: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-v-star-250-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha rolls its little, American-style cruiser, the V-Star 250 into MY2023 with all the charm that made it popular in the first place. The small-displacement fuel-efficient 250cc engine and light weight make it a newbie-friendly pocket cruiser with unmatched attention, that makes a good first bike for folks on the cruiser path.

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Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-v-star-250-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda CBR600RR: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cbr600rr-performance-price-and-photos/ The Honda CBR600RR bears a bona fide pedigree tempered and tested on the track to give the everyday rider a taste of what it feels like to ride a racebike proper. Fair warning: if you are looking for a mid-displacement, raw beginner's bike, this is not the machine for you.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cbr600rr-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Suzuki SV650: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-sv650-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki's SV650 and SV650 ABS near the quarter-century mark with crisp handling, confidence-inspiring brakes, and sporty performance to remain pillars of the SV range.

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Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-sv650-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Triumph Bonneville Bobber: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-bonneville-bobber-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph carries its popular little Bonneville Bobber over into MY2023 with all the yummygoodness that made it such a hit in the first place. The overall design hails back to the custom bobber culture circa the 1950s and 60s, but the modern engine and underpinnings guarantee a contemporary riding experience.

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Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-bonneville-bobber-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-bolt-r-spec-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha carries its Bolt R-Spec pocket cruiser into 2023 with all the American-style goodness that made it popular in the first place. A torquey V-twin plant powers it even while it adds to the overall aesthetic and agile nature. At less than nine grand, this bike makes for both a trainer for larger cruisers or even as a destination model for your urban jaunts/commute/whatever.

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Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-yamaha-bolt-r-spec-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda Gold Wing: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-gold-wing-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda rolls into MY2023 with a carryover for its base model Gold Wing bagger. It sports the same proven engine and electronics package that long held it in good stead, along with many of the same creature comforts as its tour-tastic siblings to make it a capable commuter.

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Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-gold-wing-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-meteor-350-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield channels the look of the American cruiser scene circa the 1980s with its clean little Meteor 350. Modest proportions and a 349 cc mill make this model particularly suited to areas with a robust small-displacement motorcycle culture.

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Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:01:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-meteor-350-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda XL750 Transalp: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-xl750-transalp-performance-price-and-photos/ Like a phoenix rising from its own ashes, the Transalp moniker from the 1980s makes a comeback for the 2023 model year. It shares its beating heart with the CB750 Hornet and fills in the mid-displacement range of Honda's adventure line between the globetrotting Africa Twin and earlier, smaller iterations that used the Transalp name. A robust electronics suite finishes the package and delivers better-than-average control over the bike.

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Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:01:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-xl750-transalp-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda Rebel 1100T: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-rebel-1100t-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda continues to expand the footprint of its new Rebel line that recently replaced the old iconic line with the bagger-tastic 2023 Rebel 1100T DCT. The new rebel brings a whole new level of utility to Honda's cruiser lineup.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:01:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-rebel-1100t-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Honda CRF300L: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2022-honda-crf300l-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda launched a new model for MY2021 when it boosted and buffed its CRF250L into the new CRF300L base model and its “Rally” variant. This platform has more power through a 14-percent increase in displacement, along with improvements in the suspension. Being lighter weight, more of that increased power goes to acceleration for a noticeable performance boost.

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Sat, 24 Dec 2022 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-honda-crf300l-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki touts the new V-Strom 800 DE and its adventure-some sibling, the V-Strom 800 DE Adventure, as the “most dirt-worthy V-Strom ever.” To that end, Suzuki tapped off-road-centric suspension components and wheel layouts definitely geared toward the brown. A new mid-size parallel twin powers it, and it also rocks a robust electronics suite to sweeten the deal.

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Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-v-strom-800de-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Suzuki GSX-8S: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-gsx-8s-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki subjected its venerable Gixxess model to a ground-up rebuild ahead of MY23 along with a new naming convention to carry the line forward. Enter the GSX-8S naked streetfighter. A new, twin-cylinder engine powers the new “8S” while the suspension and ride-control electronics clearly come off the top shelf to modernize your riding experience. All of this comes shot in three new colorways that set the new 8S apart from its forebears.

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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-gsx-8s-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Suzuki Boulevard C50: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2022-suzuki-boulevard-c50-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki carries its Boulevard C50 into MY2022 with all the features that made this line popular with the cruiser market in the first place. It pays appropriate homage to the cruiser culture of old through its classic appointments and remains an essential bike with little superfluous bodywork and a fairly raw engine. If touring is more your thing, then the tour-tastic C50T may be right up your alley with its old-school touring goodies.

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Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:00:16 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-suzuki-boulevard-c50-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Triumph Tiger 900 GT: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-tiger-900-gt-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph Motorcycles subjected its Tiger line to a serious rebuild in 2020 that includes the recently introduced, streetwise Tiger 900 GT as the base model for the U.S. market. It rocks a new, 900 cc engine; don't confuse it with the '98 version as this has boosted performance and different architecture. Top-shelf electronics pair well with the touring-comfort items to make the new Tiger 900 GT a competent tourbike with strong commuter appeal.

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Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-triumph-tiger-900-gt-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2009 Buell XB12S Lighting: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-xb12s-lighting-performance-price-and-photos/ Buell's XB12S Lightning enjoyed a production run from 2003 until 2009 as the base-model streetfighter branch of the XB family tree. This model ran with a Harley-Davidson Sportster drivetrain built by The MoCo itself. The chassis is all Buell however, and it brings with it a level of sportbike-like handling that rivals that of the Big Four.

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Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-xb12s-lighting-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Indian FTR: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-ftr-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycles subjected its FTR 1200 model to a ground-up rebuild to capitalize on the success of its Flat-Track race team and the concurrent interest in the made-for-public model. The newly rebranded Indian FTR carries a top-shelf suspension with a tweaked engine, and it all comes shot in a new colorway to set it apart at a glance from its predecessors.

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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-indian-ftr-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2009 Buell 1125 R: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-1125-r-performance-price-and-photos/ Buell Motorcycle designed its 1125R as a domestically-built challenge to the dominance of the Japanese and European sport-based models in the U.S. market. A Rotax engine powers this sled that has unusual features, like the fuel tank situated in the frame and an inverted front brake. It was originally produced as a race/street model, but after 2009 it was strictly for track use.

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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-1125-r-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: Performance, Price, And Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-performance-price-and-photos/ Kawasaki rolls into MY2023 with fresh paint selections for its proven Ninja ZX-6R platform, but nothing in the way of changes to the hardware. It still rocks a 636 cc four banger with advanced ride-control electronics, Kawi-tastic ABS, and top-shelf suspension goodies on board. The factory put this model together for use on both street and track with a full set of accessories no matter which path you take.

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Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:01:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2021 Yamaha YZF-R6: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2021-yamaha-yzf-r6-performance-price-and-photos/ At a price just over the $12k mark, the Yamaha YZF-R6 claims over 120 horsepower with a host of features to help riders manage the tremendous forces this sportbike generates. The 600 cc-ish bracket has been getting a little stale as of late between competition from the liter category and the burgeoning interest in the 300 cc bikes, so the updated version of a proven mid-size racetrack champ is exciting news indeed.

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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:30:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2021-yamaha-yzf-r6-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Honda ADV350: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2022-honda-adv350-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda beefs up its ADV model family with the new-for-2022 ADV350 adventure scooter. Dual-surface hoops, stiffer underpinnings than its smaller siblings, and long-stroke suspension join with a Euro 5 / A2- compliant engine for the base platform. Ride-quality electronics and safety gear also comes with the stock equipment package to cover the basics, and the factory has a line of accessories that let you further set up for your own personal needs.

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Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2022-honda-adv350-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda CB750 Hornet: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb750-hornet-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda revived its out-of-production “Hornet” platform with the new-for-2023 CB750. This is a thoroughly modern ride with a new frame and new bodywork, all pushed down the road by an also-new powerplant and buoyed by new suspension. The electronics suite is robust with a surprising level of protection given the “750 bracket” in which the new Hornet finds itself.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-honda-cb750-hornet-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Suzuki Hayabusa: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-hayabusa-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki rolled into 2021 with its newly-improved-for-MY2023 ambassador model for the sportbike world, the inimitable Hayabusa. Windtunnel-tested fairing tweaks seek to further improve penetration and reduce drag so you can get the most out of the next-generation in-line four. A beefed-up, model-unique electronics suite helps improve rider safety and control with a new ride-by-wire throttle system that supports a number of the new engine-control features.

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Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:30:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-suzuki-hayabusa-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Yamaha YZF-R1 / R1M: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2022-yamaha-yzf-r1-r1m-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha's R1 family brings genuine racebike fun to the unwashed masses for a price that belies their capabilities. The base-model YZF-R1 and its even more race-tastic “M” variant come with MotoGP-level performance and indeed are actually set up to be quickly converted for track use. A powerful liter-sized mill pushes the R1 family well into the stupid fast category with updated electronic subsystems, and of course, the synergy between the components makes the R1 family much greater than the sum of its parts.

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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:00:05 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-yamaha-yzf-r1-r1m-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Kawasaki Z125 PRO: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2017-2022-kawasaki-z125-pro-performance-price-and-photos/ “Cheap thrills” takes on a whole new meaning -- or maybe just a revitalization of the old meaning -- when it comes to the Z125 PRO from Kawasaki. Yes, the Z line from Kawasaki trickles right down to the pocket-sized form. It's small and relatively fast for the thrills, good fuel economy, and a bargain-basement price. Sure, as a fun bike, it has that hands down. It's also a commuter if you have to navigate congested thoroughfares because it's small, lightweight, and narrow so filtering through traffic is a breeze. As a first bike for someone new to two wheels, this is a completely approachable bike, not intimidating at all and without the electronics that frequently get used as a crutch. On this bike, you learn how to ride.

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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2017-2022-kawasaki-z125-pro-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Honda Grom: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2022-honda-grom-ar192019/ The Honda Motorcycle Company’s history is one of huge success. This includes significant single-model sales - impeccable engineering provenance and, dare it be said, a distinct lack of character. Which makes it all the more surprising when Honda engineers let their hair down and brought us something as wacky as the Monkey Bike. Into the second decade of the 2000s, they seemingly had another fit of giggles and resurrected the Monkey Bike, this time called the Grom. It's still as mad as ever and, for that, we have to be thankful.

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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2022-honda-grom-ar192019/
<![CDATA[2020 Suzuki Katana: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2020-suzuki-katana-performance-price-and-photos/ Suzuki Cycles drew on its own deep historical roots, all the way back to the early '80s when it built the 2020 Katana model. This includes a ground-up reinterpretation that brought a new look, a refreshed drivetrain, and modern ride-quality tweaks together for this “Samurai Sword” model.

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Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2020-suzuki-katana-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2009 Buell Blast: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-blast-performance-price-and-photos/ Buell produced its entry-level Blast from the turn of the century through 2009. Built as a naked sportbike, the Blast carries minimal bodywork with a single-cylinder engine and uncomplicated build. Seat height and price are both set fairly low to accommodate a younger/shorter buyer base.

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Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2009-buell-blast-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Triumph Street Triple RS: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2022-triumph-street-triple-rs-performance-price-and-photos/ Triumph Motorcycles beefs up its Street Triple R line in 2020 with a new generation that includes the base “R” model and the souped-up “RS” variant. These two sleds share a powerplant, but the RS enjoys an upgrade in overall output over its base version to further set it apart from the pack. Top-shelf suspension completes the upgrade package.

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Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:01:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-triumph-street-triple-rs-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Royal Enfield Hunter 350: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-hunter-350-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield puts together its charming little Hunter 350 with the soul of a larger bike. Standard cruiser architecture gives it both a classic look and sporty handling. The air-cooled thumper brings it all together with 20 ponies that are rearing to go.

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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-royal-enfield-hunter-350-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Harley Davidson Low Rider El Diablo: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2022-harley-davidson-low-rider-el-diablo-performance-price-and-photos/ Harley-Davidson beefs up its Big-Twin cruiser line with a fresh take on the classic Low Rider in its 2022 Low Rider “El Diablo” model. Based on the '83 fixed-fairing FXRT, it carries a similar bullet fairing with hard-side panniers for a little storage. Custom paint and a Rockford Fosgate stereo complete the package of goodies.

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Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:01:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2022-harley-davidson-low-rider-el-diablo-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Zero DSR/X: Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2023-zero-dsrx-performance-price-and-photos/ Zero Motorcycles pushes the EV ADV envelope even further with its uncommonly capable DSR/X model. This bike brings the newest motor, the newest power storage, and the newest recharging options together on a capable platform for both on- and off-road work. The factory completes the package with new electronic rider-support goodies for a never-before-seen level of control over the ride quality and safety as part of the stock equipment package.

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Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2023-zero-dsrx-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2019 MV Agusta F4 - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/2019-mv-agusta-f4-performance-price-and-photos/ MV Agusta last hit its race-tastic F4 series with a major update back in 2013, and it still serves as the “current” model through 2019, culminating with the second generation F4 “Claudio.” A new frame carries a new, short-stroke mill with new throttle-bodies and a new electronics suite to help you keep it rubber-side down, even under racetrack conditions. New cast wheels and LED lighting completes the package.

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Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:01:14 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/2019-mv-agusta-f4-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 LiveWire ONE - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-livewire-one-performance-price-and-photos/ The Harley-Davidson Motor Company spun off the all-electric LiveWire into its very own company, and it landed in a market segment that has some pretty stout competition right out of the gate. Its first model – the LiveWire ONE – showcases the tech H-D brings to the table with blistering acceleration, quick recharges, and an adequate range for commuting and grocery-getting. A robust, lean-sensitive rider-aid package seals the deal.

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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:50:38 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-livewire-one-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 CF Moto 650NK - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/cf-moto-650nk-performance-price-and-photos/ CF Moto put together its 650NK sport-naked as an alternative to the big-brand bikes. Top shelf suspension and brakes join with judicious bodywork to make for a sporty overall package. Power comes from a KTM-based parallel-twin to put this bike on par with the field.

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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:59:27 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/cf-moto-650nk-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Honda Metropolitan - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2023-honda-metropolitan-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda updates its classic little Metropolitan scooter with two new colorways, each complete with a contrasting two-tone cockpit. The engine and drivetrain remain the same with low-emission power production and reliable service. New paint means a new price, so the MY2023 sets you back another bill compared to last year.

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Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:58:47 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2023-honda-metropolitan-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Yamaha MT-10 - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/yamaha-mt-10-performance-price-and-photos/ Yamaha hits its MT-10 base model with the buff-hammer yet again ahead of MY2022. New bodywork and upgraded electronics join with LED lighting and an updated engine to complete the package. A new unique colorway sets the 2022 apart at a glance.

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Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:42:41 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/yamaha-mt-10-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/royal-enfield-himalayan-performance-price-and-photos/ Royal Enfield rolls into 2022 with an updated version of its globetrotting Himalayan. New electronics and fresh paint choices join with the same thumper engine that powered its predecessors. The factory maintains the “go-anywhere” design that delivers a bona fide dual-surface ride.

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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:44:32 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/royal-enfield-himalayan-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Ducati Panigale V2 - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-ducati-panigale-v2-performance-price-and-photos/ Ducati adds another generation to the Panigale V2 range with its MY2022 base model and special, limited-edition Bayliss model. Tuned-up bodywork meets with beefed-up electronics and improvements to the legendary 955 cc Superquadro powerplant that delivers racebike performance, whether you have access to a track, or not.

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Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:03:32 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-ducati-panigale-v2-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone E5 - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-moto-guzzi-v7-stone-e5-performance-price-and-photos/ Moto Guzzi subjected its signature V7 platform to a ground-up rebuild so profound it required a name change that abandons the Roman numeral system altogether. A new chassis carries an updated drivetrain on new suspension components to set the stage for the switchable ABS and traction control system. The new V7 joins its stablemate, the Centenario, a 2021-only limited-edition model celebrating MG's 100-year Anniversary.

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Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:40:46 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-moto-guzzi-v7-stone-e5-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 MV Agusta Brutale Rosso - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/mv-agusta-brutale-rosso-performance-price-and-photos/ MV Agusta's Brutale 800 Rosso brings top-shelf racing technology to the table for the everyday rider. This muscular little stoplight burner boasts over 100 ponies at just over 400 pounds and comes with a robust electronics suite to help you keep it under control. Aggressive, edgy lines and a sporty mien complete the package.

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Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:46:24 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/mv-agusta-brutale-rosso-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 KTM 390 Duke - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/ktm-390-duke-performance-price-and-photos/ KTM gives its lower-midrange naked, the 390 Duke, a new-for-'21 colorway with lots of that KTM mojo in the spikey accents. The 44-horsepower engine falls right at the top of the A2 range for our cousins across the pond with a good power-to-weight ratio and light build. A couple of safety systems come stock to make for a rather raw but honest ride, which is really what you want in a transitional trainer bike.

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Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:23:45 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/ktm-390-duke-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 KTM RC 390 - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/ktm-rc-390-performance-price-and-photos/ Austrian giant KTM gave its RC family a shot in the arm with a new generation for MY22, including the RC 390 supersport. A ground-up rework runs with new wheels, brakes, and suspension. Power comes from a proven engine with a new airbox and new electronic engine control, all under new, race-inspired bodywork.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:39:11 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/ktm-rc-390-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Indian Chieftain Elite - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-indian-chieftain-elite-performance-price-and-photos/ First launched in 2017, the Indian Chieftain Elite brings old-school custom features together with the powerful Thunderstroke engine and a host of electronic rider aids as part of the new-for-2022 upgrades. Loaded with Easter eggs from years past, the Chieftain Elite has its pedigree on full display, and the 150-unit production run adds exclusivity.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:10:33 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/2022-indian-chieftain-elite-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Honda Fury - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/honda-fury-performance-price-and-photos/ Honda Motorcycles rolls into MY2022 with a new Tweety-Bird yellow colorway for its carryover chopper proper, the Fury. Open and honest, the Fury rocks a clean look with plenty of nods to the custom bike-builders of old. It's decidedly not just a showpiece though, as evidenced by the large-displacement V-twin powerplant that delivers the goods.

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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:08:54 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/honda-fury-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2023 Energica Experia - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/energica-experia-performance-price-and-photos/ Electric-bike forerunner Energica rolls into MY2023 with an all-new-from-the-ground-up Sport-Tourer/ADV bike, the Experia. New batteries and motor allow the longest range yet in its lineup. Aerodynamic bodywork and a tall windscreen lend the rider plenty of protection from the elements. Stock luggage completes the touring/commuting/grocery-getting goodies.

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Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:28:28 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/energica-experia-performance-price-and-photos/
<![CDATA[2022 Indian Challenger Elite - Performance, Price, and Photos]]> https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/indian-challenger-elite-performance-price-and-photos/ Indian Motorcycle rolls into MY2022 with a new fixed-fairing bagger for its “Elite” lineup, the Challenger Elite. This limited-edition boulevard bruiser rocks a unique colorway and comes with a top-notch electronics suite complete with all of the infotainment goodies. Power comes from the new version of its 122-pony PowerPlus V-twin to add a sporty element to the mix.

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Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:00:08 GMT https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/guides/indian-challenger-elite-performance-price-and-photos/