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Triumph Bonneville T40 May Well Be The Prettiest Beginner Bike

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The Bonneville truly seems to be the apex of Triumph's 400 series, at least so far.

United Passengers Only Got A $175 Voucher After 12 Hours Stuck On Grounded Plane

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

It's fair to say the passengers would want a full refund after their lengthy ordeal, but United Airlines didn't rush to whip out its corporate checkbook.

Inside Indonesia's Wild And Extreme Modified-Vespa Subculture

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

You may think you know what wild modifications look like, but wait until you see Indonesia's Extreme Vespa culture. Their creations are out of this world.

Why SpaceXAI Is Rebranding As SpaceXSI

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:25:00 +0000

SpaceXAI is making steps towards a name change, and the reasoning behind it comes from a request from the current President of the United States.

JCB Proved Bonneville Will Always Be Speed's Final Frontier

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Witnessing the JCB Hydromax's 406.320-mph record run was an unforgettable experience.

One Of The World's Most Remote Airports Is At Risk Of Closing, Jeopardizing Transpacific Flights

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Henderson Field on Midway Atoll is on the verge of closure unless the FAA undertakes a $100 million upgrade effort.

7 Top-Rated Motorcycle Museums To Visit In The US

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Plenty of museums in the United States have been closing their doors, but motorcycle enthusiasts can still enjoy a few with excellent TripAdvisor ratings.

Could China Beat The U.S. To Re-Introducing Supersonic Commercial Flight To The World?

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000

When the Concorde died, so did commercial supersonic flight. Now the U.S. and China both are starting new efforts, and each has certain advantages.

Tractor Supply's New Mini Truck Is Like Power Wheels For Adults

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If you've ridden the tiny toy ATVs known as Power Wheels, Tractor Supply is selling a super-small vehicle that can help you revisit the old days.

TSA, Like Your Local Grocery Store, Says Workers Aren't Allowed To Sit

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:11:02 +0000

The Trump Administration seems to really hate the Transportation Security Administration.

Elon Musk And Delta's Ed Bastian Are Fighting, Y'all

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:44:16 +0000

Grab the popcorn.

I'm A Husqy Boy Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:38:25 +0000

Cheap, special, fun, and fuel efficient? Sign me up! Wait, I already did that.

Billy Joel Is Auctioning Off His Motorcycles, And You Might Even Be Able To Afford A Few Of Them

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Motorcycles being auctioned off include BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, and Yamaha.

A Pilot Sponsored By Red Lion Gasoline Decided He Should Make A Real Lion His Co-Pilot

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0000

It took a 1930s promotional genius to realize that if your company's mascot was a red lion, it would pay off to put an actual lion cub in the cockpit.

A Helicopter's 'Jesus Nut' Is The Last Thing You Want To Bust During A Flight

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

You don't want any components failing in the middle of a helicopter ride, but this one should be of particular concern anytime you're airborne.

Watch The Canadian Motorcyclists At FortNine Explain How Dumb Canadian Motorcycle Tariffs Are

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0000

A snowball effect is how we got to this current dumb place, in which we're banning things that don't exist.

5 Motorcycles Faster Than Honda's CBR1100XX, Once The Fastest Factory Bike Ever Built

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0000

With a top speed of 178 mph, the Honda CBR1000XX is still one of the fastest bikes around, but other manufacturers wouldn't let its record stand.

6 Electric Motorcycles With The Longest Range In 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

What range you can realistically expect from an electric motorcycle in 2026? Here's a look at some real production models and their official factory ranges.

The Chinese Off-Roader With A Waterproof Engine Also Has Propellers And Sonar For Emergency Water Travel

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The Galaxy Cruiser 700 has over 1,100 horsepower, but the little propellers under its rear bumper have just 11.5 hp, and they're what move it forward in water.

Guys Who Fished Military Drone Out Of The Ocean Can't Wait To Update Their Tinder Profile Pictures

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The charter boat fishermen found the drone floating in the ocean and pulled it aboard, right alongside their various finned catches of the day.