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A 1972 Kawasaki Brochure, a Bold Pitch and the Triple Behind It

According to webBikeWorld, Kawasaki's 1972 H2 Mach IV was sold with cocky claims, and its drag-strip times were presented as proof.

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Why the Sonoran Desert Belongs on Every Off-Road Rider's Map

RideApart urges readers to rediscover the Sonoran Desert's public lands, encouraging a visit by any means that suits them.

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Lime Responds After London Fields Bike Performance Goes Viral

A October performance art piece in London's Fields area drew millions of online views and prompted an official response from rental e-bike company Lime.

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Jonathan Rea Laps Windsor Park to Raise Money for Children's Cancer Charity

Six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea completed a lap of Windsor Park in Belfast to help raise money for the Cancer Fund for Children.

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Why an Unfinished Project Can Still Be Worth Finishing

RideApart uses an oversized scooter to argue that half-finished builds gathering dust in the garage can still be brought back to life.

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A Century-Old Motorcycle Is Now a Shopping Trip

A Mecum auction at the South Point Hotel and Casino is set to offer motorcycles 100 years old or older, a reminder of how far two-wheel history reaches.

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A Honda City Turbo II and Motocompo Pairing Is Up for Sale

RideApart reports that a Honda City Turbo II and its Motocompo companion scooter are being offered together, a rare chance for collectors.

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MotoGP Rider Pedro Acosta Tries Off-Road Side-by-Sides Against F1's Oscar Piastri

MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta and F1 driver Oscar Piastri swapped their usual machines for off-road Segway side-by-sides, a head-to-head on unfamiliar ground.

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Freddie Spencer Coaches Bill Burr on Faster Riding

RideApart reports that three-time world champion Freddie Spencer is teaching comedian Bill Burr to ride faster on a Yamaha MT-09 SP.

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Flat Track Racing's Dusty Roots: Why Dirt Ovals Still Matter

webBikeWorld traces the history of American flat track racing, from brakeless early machines on dirt ovals to the sport's lasting place in motorcycle culture.

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Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Takes a Key Role in Matchbox: The Movie

Roadracing World reports that Triumph's Scrambler 1200 XE plays a key part in the new action feature Matchbox: The Movie.

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Two Forgotten 1980s Turbo Bikes Fire Up After Years in Storage

RideApart reports that a Yamaha XJ650 Seca Turbo and a Honda CX500 Turbo, both long idle, have been brought back to life on video.