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Yamaha Introduces Remaining 2023 Motorcycle Lineup Including New XMAX Scooter & Updated MT-07

Yamaha Introduces Remaining 2023 Motorcycle Lineup Including New XMAX Scooter & Updated MT-07

MT-07 Provocatively called a “hyper naked,” Yamaha’s popular MT-07 gets some equally provocative upgrades for 2023. The new items are evolutionary as opposed to revolutionary, focused on display and connectivity. The popular sport machine’s chassis and engine are unchanged, but it comes with new aesthetics in the form

What you should know when buying a used motorcycle

What you should know when buying a used motorcycle

Motorcycles are a big investment, so luckily there are plenty of less expensive, used bikes on the market. However, there are many things you need to consider. From accident records to service history, it’s important to take the time to inspect and research the bike you’re buying. Follow

The Little Motobi That Could | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

The Little Motobi That Could

Tearing through a small village on the Adriatic Coast, the thundering sound of our redlined engines reverberates off the ancient stone walls in a glorious cacophony. This group of breakaway riders is determined not to relinquish a single position, collectively disregarding posted speeds as mere suggestions. The crowds lining the

Do Good: Motorcycle Missions

Do Good: Motorcycle Missions

The tragedies of life don’t only impact on their immediate victims. The rescuers are all too often shaken to the core as well by the terrible things they routinely witness. But who can help the helpers? Motorcycle Missions can. Motorcycle Missions [https://motorcyclemissions.org/] is a nonprofit organization that

MV Agusta: An Italian Invasion

MV Agusta: An Italian Invasion

An illustrious bike brand is on its way back to North America, thanks to a new collaborative effort between two historic motorcycle manufacturers. MV Agusta has thrown its lot in with KTM to distribute the iconic Schiranna motorcycles in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The deal, spanning several years,

ZenMoto: Kickstand Up

ZenMoto: Kickstand Up

In 1968, a technical writer from Minnesota left Minneapolis on his 1966 Honda CB77F Super Hawk with his 11-year-old son Chris as pillion. The two had a pair of Harley-Davidson beetle bags and a mountain of gear strapped to their 305cc, 28 hp motorcycle. This was the start of a

KTM Introduces 2023 1290 Super Adventure R

KTM Introduces 2023 1290 Super Adventure R

Are you ready for Adventure 2: Adventure Harder? KTM sure hopes so, as the Austrian bike manufacturer has announced the 2023 1290 Super Adventure R. The second-generation 1290 Super Adventure R is designed for the hardcore off-road warriors who want to wherever they please, no matter the terrain. The 2023

Pure Magic: Head and Eyes | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Pure Magic: Head and Eyes

Have you ever tried using a Magic Eraser to fix a display of childhood wall art? Just put a little water on the thing and it works. Like pure magic, it removes marks from almost anything. What’s the worst that could happen if it didn’t perform as advertised?

Rise of the Retros: Motorcycle Hangouts

Rise of the Retros: Motorcycle Hangouts

It’s undeniable that one of the things we as motorcyclists enjoy about our passion is the feeling of freedom afforded by our two-wheeled (or three-wheeled) friends—the sense that when we turn the throttle, we are leaving our cares behind. It’s a time when we can focus on

Triumph Enters SuperMotocross World Championship

Triumph Enters SuperMotocross World Championship

Triumph is making good on its promises. The company recently announced that it will be competing in the SuperMotocross World Championship starting with the 2024 season. The announcement follows a 2021 statement of the famed motorcycle manufacturer’s intention to enter the world of motocross and enduro racing. Now, Triumph

MotoMojo: Cornering ABS

MotoMojo: Cornering ABS

When a bike has to slow down or change direction rapidly, it is most susceptible to loss of traction and rider control. Hence, the vast majority of motorcycle mishaps occur while braking and/or cornering. As a result, the greatest challenge for technical safety improvement for motorcycles is to mitigate

My First Ride on the Isle of Man

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My First Ride on the Isle of Man

We boarded the ferry at around 4 p.m. after landing from our trans-Atlantic flights in Edenborough, Scotland, driving down to Liverpool, U.K., and staying overnight at a hotel. We had packed, shopped for necessities, and had a nice walk about in Liverpool. But now, we headed for our

Cager Ragers: Hidden Dangers of the Road

Cager Ragers: Hidden Dangers of the Road

It’s probably not too big of a stretch to assume most of us have had a moment or two on the road where anger makes us want to go Redrum like Jack Nicholson’s character in Stephen King’s The Shining. Perhaps some of us have given into that

Loretta Lynn: The Matron of Motocross | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Loretta Lynn: The Matron of Motocross

Loretta Lynn was more than just a legendary country music singer and songwriter. The coal miner’s daughter stood as a symbol of hard work and resilience throughout her career, telling her inspirational story through her powerful voice and sometimes-too-real lyrics. She was an example of what it takes to

The Laverda Museum | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

The Laverda Museum

The opening of the Laverda Museum, in the little village of Breganze in the region of Vicenza, northern Italy, had the character of a folk festival. Around 2,000 guests had gathered in the town center to enjoy the traditional food and wine while Piero Laverda, the former CEO of

Choosing Motorcycle Insurance

Choosing Motorcycle Insurance

If you’re a biker, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know has been in a motorcycle crash. In 2009 alone, more than 90,000 motorcyclists or passengers were injured in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unfortunately, law-abiding and careful motorcycle operators

A Year in Review: Top Stories of 2022 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

A Year in Review: Top Stories of 2022

> Below you will find a collection of our top stories of 2022. These are the articles that have been read, shared, liked, and tweeted the most, combined with some that flew under the radar that you don't want to miss. From opinion to fact, the following posts

Thirdendary Roads

Thirdendary Roads

> “Daddy, where is that car going?” My son spoke those words to me three decades ago as he stood tiptoe, looking out the window of our home on the edge of town. The curiosity of a child has inspired many an adventure. They are an elusive lot, adventure riders.

Be a Safer Night Rider | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Be a Safer Night Rider

A rider’s risk factors increase once the sun goes down. To avoid an accident, it’s important to see and be seen. Here are some tips for avoiding road hazards at night: Keep a Clear View In low light conditions, wearing sunglasses or having a tinted shield on your

Shopping For A Used Motorcycle | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Shopping For A Used Motorcycle

Buying a used motorcycle intelligently requires considerably greater effort than just walking into a showroom and selecting a new one. There are both risks and rewards with a previously owned machine. You can get far more bang for your buck, while letting the original buyer take the big depreciation loss.

Road Rash: Sweet Dreams! | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine

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Road Rash: Sweet Dreams!

I’ve always been envious of people who could sleep while lying next to an Atlanta freeway. I’m not one of them. I have enough trouble sleeping well at home, and strange accommodations usually exacerbate the problem when traveling. The pillow is too hard or soft, the air conditioner

Yamaha Introduces New Y-Connect on Select 2023 Models | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Yamaha Introduces New Y-Connect on Select 2023 Models

With connectivity becoming an evermore ubiquitous and essential aspect of modern life, motorcycle riders have increasingly begun to opt for the same connectivity with their motorcycling experience. To this end, Yamaha has announced its exclusive Yamaha Motorcycle Connect (Y-Connect), which provides smartphone connectivity while riding. The Y-Connect will make its

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S: A New Street Fighter | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

2023 Suzuki GSX-8S: A New Street Fighter

Move over, Yamaha MT-07. Step aside, Kawasaki Z650. There’s a new parallel-twin Japanese naked in town and it’s ready to throw down. The 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S is a ground-up new model from the Hamamatsu-based manufacturer. The bike features an equally all-new parallel-twin DOHC engine with a 270-degree crankshaft

Updates for the 2023 BMW R 1250 RS | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

Updates for the 2023 BMW R 1250 RS

BMW’s RS model has been with us for more than 40 years, shaping the brand’s sport-touring heritage. It provides a comfortable mount that performs with equal aplomb as a distance-touring bike and sporting machine. For 2023, BMW is releasing a slew of updates for the R 1250 RS.

Can-Am Motorcycles: Returning to the Roots

Can-Am Motorcycles: Returning to the Roots

Once upon a time, Can-Am bikes were the cream of the crop in the motocross scene. Starting in 1973, the company built high-performance race bikes, instantly recognizable in their distinctive livery. And then, in 1987, they stopped. For the next 19 years, the brand snoozed like Sleeping Beauty until returning