109 New or Updated Motorcycles for 2017 and 2018

Talk about an embarrassment of riches! More than 100 street motorcycles are all-new or significantly updated for the 2017 or 2018 model years. This bumper crop includes bikes from 16 manufacturers in 8 different countries, and the variety in terms of displacement, style, technology and performance is staggering. Here they are, in alphabetical order. 2017 […]

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2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 | Rider Tour Test

From cliffs high above the Pacific Ocean to the salty mist near the water’s edge, California’s Route 1 along the Big Sur coast seduces two-wheeled travelers with sensuous curves in a stunning setting. If you’re lucky enough to enjoy the road without traffic, the experience is guaranteed a top spot on your best rides list. […]

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Long-Term Rides: 2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES

10,525 miles, MSRP $17,990 Since the introduction of the United States in 2003, Yamaha FJR1300 has become a sports tourism icon. Large, 1298 cc inline four smoothly produces over 125 hp, close to 90 lb-ft of torque in the rear wheel, this velvety hammer runs the favorite of lovers, single or two travel frenzy and […]

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