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Kawasaki has surprised us in 2023 by bringing back three models that should please all of its fans which include the "retro look" W800, the more modern Z650RS, and the sleek Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS cruiser.There were a few noticeable omissions from Kawasaki's cruiser and retro lines when the company revealed its initial fall release for 2023 in August. However ,the brand's additional returning models for the 2023 model year, include the Kawasaki Vaquero, W800, and Z650RS bikes, which all return …

The BMW S1000RR has evolved over the years and compared to it's original "game changing" 2009 descendant, the 2023 version has less than 5% of the 8,200 components that make up the entire motorcycle, including the engine,  which was an ultra short-stroke version found in the 2009 BMW S1000RR-which had set new standards for series production four-cylinder Superbike technology in its day.  The management of BMW Motorrad wanted to significantly improve the performance of the current bike, …

The Panigale V4 R superbike, the Streetfighter (in no fewer than three variants), and the Multistrada V4 Rally are just a few of the vehicles that Ducati has fitted with its new V-4 engine. As surprising as it may seem, the Italian brand's powerful cruiser, the Diavel, which was proudly on display at EICMA 2022, now uses the same four-cylinder engine. Giving the powerful Diavel two additional cylinders increases its already impressive performance figures, but what you might not expect is that th …

A great example of a contemporary Harley-Davidson Big Twin is the Low Rider S. Big and obtrusive, yet also polished and refined all at once.The Low Rider S debuted as a Dyna platform expansion before becoming a Softail in 2020. That original Softail model has been improved and modernized for 2022 without losing the chiseled features and traditional design that characterized earlier LR S models.The Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine runs smoothly and with great power. When compared to …

Ducati, better known for building sportbikes, has expanded its lineup tp bring us the all new performance/off rode capcable motorcycle DesertX.The Ducati DesertX is the newest motorcycle to leave the Ducati factory with new styling, rally racing fairings, improved suspension for touring and long distance rides, and off-road capabilities.  Although the concept was based on the Scrambler 1100, the DesertX was almost entirely constructed from a blank blueprint although the engine on …