A mystic combination of dual sport and cruiser, with a little bagger sprinkled in for good measure, adventure bikes are the ultimate Swiss army knife of motorcycling. Beyond the ability to make long treks comfortably, a good ADV bike has enough dirt prowess to tackle gravel roads and fire lanes, all without sacrificing its street…
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This week’s edition of Speed Read lives up to its name. It starts with an endurance racing-prepped Suzuki GSX-R1000, and ends with a replica of an early 1900s land speed bike. Sitting in the middle are a 890 cc KTM dirt bike, and a totally bonkers Kawasaki Z1 restomod.
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Whether you’re about to test for your Class M license, or just itching to add a new toy to the stable, you’d be surprised how far your dollar goes in the entry-level street bike market. Features like standard ABS, inverted forks and slipper clutches are becoming increasingly common on budget-friendly offerings, and most big-name brands…
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Supermotos and touring bikes are built for very different purposes, but no-one bothered telling KTM that. They’ve just brought the SMT (Supermoto Touring) designation back to their line-up, in the form of the new KTM 890 SMT. It’s been a decade since the KTM 990 SMT fell from KTM’s line-up. A capable, if awkward-looking bike,…
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Back in the mid aughts, KTM and BMW’s perennial rivalry reached fever pitch. KTM had just released the 950 Super Enduro R—a…
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Your weekly dose of moto-goodness kicks off with two motorcycles that put the “Speed” in “Speed Read.” We start with a supercharged…
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Brabus makes some of the most sought-after custom Porsches, Mercedes-Benzes and Rolls-Royces in rich guy land. But what happens when the carbon…
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KTM made an unusual decision with its 2023 lineup. For 2023 the company brought back the Duke 790 after a two-year absence.…
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Two thumpers lead the charge this week; a KTM 640 Duke from Spain and a Suzuki DR650 from Australia. We also take…
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Modern dirt bikes are the epitome of form following function. Narrow fuel tanks are easier to grip with your knees, flat seats…
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For your eyes only: a KTM 690 with all-aluminum bodywork, a humble Daelim commuter turned beach racer, a Ducati 1098S café racer,…
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As factory supermotos go, you could do a lot worse than the KTM 690 SMC R. Featuring a 72 hp single packed…
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