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Culture

A 1968 Kawasaki W2 650 Has Sat for Decades. Can It Run Again?

RideApart asks whether a 1968 Kawasaki W2 650 SuperSport, long held in a private collection, can be brought back to running condition.

MotoGP

Lecuona Finds Clear Gap Between Ducati's GP25 and GP26 Machines

Iker Lecuona had to adapt when he moved from a GP25 Ducati to Alex Marquez's GP26 bike at Qatar, and he reported noticeable differences.

MotoGP

Bulega Quickest at Jerez as 2027 MotoGP Development Continues

Nicolo Bulega set the fastest time at Jerez as Ducati, Aprilia and KTM kept testing their 2027 MotoGP machines.

Racing

Segway Takes Two Super Villain UTVs to the Baja 1000 for the First Time

Segway is entering two of its Super Villain UTVs in the Baja 1000, a long non-stop off-road rally raid, marking its first appearance in the event.

New Bikes

Polaris Unveils Military 850 Voyager Crossover for Arctic Snow Recon

Polaris has developed a Military 850 Voyager Crossover snowmobile for deep snow reconnaissance, as RideApart reports rising tensions in the Arctic region.

New Bikes

Unridden 50th Anniversary Yamaha R6 Is Up for Sale Without a Title

According to RideApart, a 50th anniversary Yamaha R6 that never left the dealer is for sale, with a Certificate of Origin instead of a title.

Culture

Lifted Trucks at SEMA Raise Old Questions About Visibility on the Road

According to RideApart, a motorcyclist was struck by a lifted truck during the SEMA Show after the driver said he could not see the rider.

Electric

Toyota's BKE Concept Folds Small Enough to Ride Along in a GR-86

RideApart reports that Toyota has shown the BKE Concept, a folding electric mobility device designed to fit in the back of a GR-86 sports coupe.

MotoGP

Bastianini Eyes a Final MotoGP Goal as His KTM Chapter Nears Its End

Enea Bastianini has spoken about a final MotoGP ambition with Tech3 KTM, after finishing as the top RC16 rider across the line in Qatar.

Culture

Honda-Focused, No-Reserve Lineup Heads to Mecum's Las Vegas Auction

A Honda-centered group of motorcycles will be sold without reserve at Mecum's Las Vegas auction in February, according to Ultimate Motorcycling.

Racing

Jack Miller turns his focus to WorldSBK after leaving MotoGP

Jack Miller says his goal in World Superbike for 2027 is to become the best rider he can be, not to chase a MotoGP return, as he joins Yamaha's factory team.

Gear

Lee and Indian Motorcycle Team Up on a Heritage Menswear Capsule

Lee and Indian Motorcycle have released a five-piece off-bike menswear collection that reworks Lee's archival designs, timed to Indian's 125th anniversary.

Culture

Wisconsin Proposes Open-Container Rules for Off-Road UTVs

Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has proposed new regulations on open alcohol containers in UTVs, according to RideApart.

New Bikes

Chinese Inline-Four Naked Bike Stands Out in a Crowded Field

RideApart reports a new Chinese naked bike with an inline-four engine and 77 horsepower, in a market where interesting models are multiplying.

Electric

Honda's $2,000 Electric Scooter Raises a Simple Question for US Buyers

Honda's small electric UC3 scooter is reportedly near $2,000 in some markets, yet American buyers cannot get it, prompting questions about why.

Industry

Toyota Eyes Side-by-Sides With Scion 01 Concept and Hybrid Power

Toyota says it is entering the side-by-side market, previewing a Scion 01 concept built on a Tacoma Hybrid powertrain and a quiet off-road mode.

Industry

Harley-Davidson Recalls Over 20,000 Street and Road Glides for Gear Sensor Fault

Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 20,000 2026 Street Glide and Road Glide models over a faulty gear position sensor, according to RideApart.

Culture

Nolan's Batpod Is Now Available to Buy

According to RideApart, the Batpod from Christopher Nolan's Batman films can now be purchased, giving fans a chance to own the trilogy's famous vehicle.

MotoGP

Lorenzo Compares Marquez to Senna as Aprilia Setbacks Open the Door

Jorge Lorenzo likens Marc Marquez to Senna and Verstappen as rival mistakes and an injury open a path toward a tenth world title, per Motorsport.com.

Culture

Batman's Batpod Heads to London Auction With a Six-Figure Estimate

The motorcycle from The Dark Knight goes under the hammer in London on December 4, with an estimate of £450,000 to £900,000.

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