Boasting track-caliber suspension, powerhouse thumper engines and just enough equipment for street legality, today’s 350 to 500 cc dual-sport motorcycles are truly a hooligan’s dream come true. Often descended from real-deal cross-country racers, these 2

  By S-S  Jul 26, 2023

Rumors of a new Yamaha R9 have been percolating for a while, but there’s been no official word from the Japanese marque… yet. The theory is that Yamaha is planning to transplant the magnificent 889 cc tripe-cylinder engine from the popular MT

  By S-S  Jul 25, 2023

Two very different Yamahas dominate this weekend’s edition of Speed Read. We take a closer look at the new Yamaha XSR900 DB40 Prototype, and we profile a slick Yamaha XS650 street tracker from Canada. We also check out a new BMW R18 kit from Poland

  By S-S  Jul 24, 2023

In Taiwan, 150 cc motorcycles like the locally-produced Kymco KTR 150 sell like hotcakes. They’re nimble, utilitarian and economical, and small enough to qualify for cheaper licensing fees, too. But it’s not just commuters that see the appeal

  By S-S  Jul 22, 2023