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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.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Yamaha R7 Is A Scalpel For All Your Hammering Needs

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0000

I put the R7 through every daily-riding task I could imagine, and found that it doesn't feel at home on the road because it's simply too good for the use case.

10 Rare Indian Motorcycles And What They're Worth

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The rarer the object, the higher the price. That's a good rule of thumb for many things, including Indian motorcycles from the first half of the 20th century.

10 Motorcycle Upgrades That Can Improve Comfort And Performance

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

You don't necessarily need to compromise on performance to make your motorcycle more comfortable. Some upgrades improve both without forcing major tradeoffs.

13 Motorcycles With Top-Tier Resale Value

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Some used bikes hold their values far better than others. We've crunched the numbers on 2021 motorcycles to bring you a baker's dozen of strong performers.

9 Ultra Quick Motorcycles That Can Eat A Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC For Breakfast

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC is expected to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. Here's how that compares to some of the fastest motorcycles out there.

The First 150-MPH American-Built Production Motorcycle Wasn't A Harley Or An Indian

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Built in East Troy, Wisconsin, with a 146-hp liquid-cooled engine and rim-mounted front brakes, this 2008 American sport bike topped out at a wild 170 mph.

AGV's Newest Helmet Is Meant To Break Apart When Hit

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:03:06 +0000

AGV isn't the first to put sacrificial features on a helmet, but its new Pista GP R3 is the first one I've seen that uses so much of the shell for this purpose.

Waiting For An Electric Motorcycle To Recharge Is Not A Bug, It's A Feature Says FortNine

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Taking an EV motorcycle with a sub-100-mile range on a road trip isn't a good idea if you're in a hurry, but it'll help you experience a bit of local culture.

13 Terms You Should Know If You Ride Motorcycles

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Even if you don't ride motorcycles, it's good to know what a term like "pillion" means so you can at least nod knowingly the next time someone brings it up.

Why Motorcycles With Single-Cylinder Engines Are Called 'Thumpers' (It's Not Because Of Bambi)

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Motorcycle engines commonly have unique nicknames, like Harley's Knucklehead. Similarly, single-cylinder bikes are often called thumpers. Here's why.

Our Silly Trade War With Canada Bans Can-Am Spyder And Canyon

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:20:16 +0000

The escalating trade war with Canada has taken new victims, like dairy products, alcohol, and certain internal-combustion motorcycles and three-wheelers.

Bell Recalls Half-Helmets For Not Even Meeting The World's Worst Safety Standards

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:14:54 +0000

Bell just recalled over a year's worth of helmets for not even meeting the ultra-lax DOT standard.

Aston Martin And Brough Superior's AMB 002 Is Finally A Two-Wheeled Aston For The Street

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

This bike ought to be fantastic to ride when it makes its way out to buyers late in 2027 - that is, if you're one of the 300 people lucky enough to get one.