RIDER MAGAZINE – Motorcycles | Sports & Recreation

Scenic riding near Nesslau, Switzerland. Bill from California on the Ducati was enjoying his 25th Edeweiss tour. (Photos by the author) While fireworks were going off at home on the Fourth of July, thunder and driving rain were putting on quite a show in Erding, Germany, at the start of the Edelweiss Bike Travel seven-day Best of Europe tour. As a freelance motorsports photographer, I’ve worked in some amazing locations, both domestically and internationally, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve promised myself I’d revisit certain epic spots yet failed to follow through. But the Alps region has its claws in me, and a year after completing Edelweiss’ Grand Alps tour, I doubled down with the Best of Europe tour followed by Edelweiss’ 45th Anniversary Reunion. The Best of Europe is one of Edelweiss’ Classic tours. It includes seven riding days through five countries, beginning in Germany… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

Indian goes back to the future with its 2026 Chief Vintage, which draws inspiration from 1940s-era Chiefs. Nearly all of the trim is black, and it’s powered by the air-cooled Thunderstroke 116. (Photos by Garth Milan) Few motorcycles are as instantly identifiable as a classic Indian Chief. From a block away or up close, you know exactly what you’re looking at. Although Chiefs were built from 1922 until the Springfield, Massachusetts‑­based manufacturer ceased production in 1953, it’s the 1940 Chief that introduced the skirted fenders that are so iconic and recognizable. Revivals of Indian, including motorcycles built in Gilroy, California, from 1999‑­2003 and Kings Mountain, North Carolina, from 2006‑­2011, leaned heavily on traditional Chief styling: skirted fenders, an illuminated Indian headdress ornament on the front fender, spoked wheels, and liberal uses of leather fringe, chrome conchos, and Indian script badging. The third and most significant revival of… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

After 14 years under ownership by powersports conglomerate Polaris Inc., Indian Motorcycle is once again an independent company. (Photo by Kevin Wing) In October, it was announced that Polaris Inc. would sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, a private equity firm, with the deal to be finalized in the first quarter of 2026. In January, Indian held its annual dealer meeting in Los Angeles, where it unveiled the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage and hosted a party at the Petersen Automotive Museum to celebrate Indian’s 125th anniversary. As the press release below indicates, as of Feb. 2, Carolwood LP assumed ownership control of Indian Motorcycle with industry veteran Mike Kennedy at the helm as CEO. MINNEAPOLIS – February 2, 2026 – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, announced today that Carolwood LP has officially closed its agreement with Polaris to acquire the historic American motorcycle… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition The 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition is a new special-edition model based on the Speed Twin 1200 RS and limited to only 800 units worldwide, arriving to dealers in March 2026.  This limited-edition model takes inspiration from the British cafe racers of the 1960s and includes special details to set it apart from the standard Speed Twin 1200 RS. It features a low and tucked riding position thanks to clip-on bars, a single brown bullet seat, machined bar-end mirrors, a removable rear cowl, and passenger footpeg finishers, with the footpegs removed as standard but supplied in the crate for those who want to add them.  The color scheme is inspired by the historic British Racing Green shade and includes Competition Green and Aluminum Silver with Empire Gold coachlining. The gold coachline separates the green and silver on… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

The BMW R 1300 RT sport-tourer comes into 2026 with a few major updates, including a more powerful engine, updated styling, improved ergonomics, and a new chassis. The liquid-cooled boxer engine was bumped up from 1,245cc to 1,300cc, and both horsepower and torque were increased. The frame was updated to a new steel sheet metal unit, and suspension was upgraded with electronically adjustable EVO Telelever and EVO Paralever systems. The bike also includes adjustable seat height, an adjustable windscreen, and an adjustable handlebar. Quinn Redeker takes a spin on the new R 1300 RT, equipped with optional Automated Shift Assistant. In this video review, he shares his experience with the new model and explains what it feels like to use BMW’s ASA. Read the full ride review here 2026 BMW R 1300 RT Specs   Base Price: $22,645 Price as Tested: $30,125 (Alpine White Package, ASA) Website: BMWMotorcycles.com  … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.