RIDER MAGAZINE – Motorcycles | Sports & Recreation

2026 Royal Enfield Bullet 650 in Cannon Black In recent years, Royal Enfield’s Bullet, a model name that debuted in 1932, has only been available in a 350 configuration. For 2026, the Royal Enfield Bullet 650 joins the lineup, powered by the 648cc parallel-Twin found in the INT 650, Continental GT 650, Super Meteor 650, Classic 650, Bear 650, and Shotgun 650.   In terms of appearance and specifications, the Bullet 650 appears almost identical to the Classic 650 that was announced at the EICMA show in Italy last year, with the only noticeable differences being the shape of the rear fender and seat. However, the Classic 650 is not available in the U.S., at least for now, while Royal Enfield says the Bullet 650 will come to North America in 2026.  The 648cc parallel-Twin powering the new Bullet has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, max power of 46.4 hp at 7,250 rpm, and max torque of 38.6 lb-ft… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 in Team Yamaha Blue The Yamaha YZF-R7, introduced in 2022 and based on the MT-07, is updated for 2026 with changes to the chassis, electronics, and styling. Additionally, Yamaha celebrates its 70th birthday with special 70th Anniversary Editions of the R-series models, including the R1, R9, R7, and R3, featuring white and red livery inspired by the 1999 YZF-R7 superbike.  2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 70th Anniversary Edition A new 6-axis IMU informs rider aids like traction control, slide control, front wheel lift control, brake control, engine brake management, and launch control. The R7 also gets a Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle for 2026. Ride modes now include Sport, Street, and Rain, as well as two Custom modes and four Track modes.  The R7 gets a new TFT display with selectable display modes. The bike’s high-tensile steel tubular frame and asymmetrical swingarm have both been revised for optimized rigidity. New 10-spoke… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

2026 Kawasaki Z900RS SE ABS The retro-styled Kawasaki Z900RS is updated for 2026, including the standard model, the Z900RS SE ABS, and the Z900RS Cafe ABS. Changes include updates to the engine and exhaust, new electronics, and revised ergonomics.  The SE version gets an orange-on-black colorway. The liquid-cooled 948cc inline-Four engine that powers the Z900RS features revised cam profiles, a higher compression ratio of 11.8:1 (up from 10.8:1), a re-engineered intake system, a redesigned crankshaft, refined ECU settings, closer gear ratios, and a new 43-tooth rear sprocket. The Kawasaki Quick Shifter and electronic cruise control have also been added, and the bike comes with a slip/assist clutch.  The megaphone-style muffler is new for 2026. The 4-into-1 exhaust features a new megaphone-style muffler with a stainless-steel prechamber and revised dual-wall header pipes that have a more forward-extended shape.  2026 Kawasaki Z900RS The bike also gets new rider aids and tech, including the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function and traction control. It features classic analog-styled… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

The 2027 BMW F 450 GS will arrive to the U.S. in late 2026 or early 2027. The GS Trophy variant is shown in these photos. Fulfilling its promise made last year, BMW has revealed a production-ready version of the BMW F 450 GS adventure bike with full specs that’s slated to be a 2027 model. The production version is very similar to the concept, with the only noticeable differences being a weight gain of 9 lb and less suspension adjustment as standard.  This ADV features a new liquid-cooled 420cc parallel-Twin engine with a bore and stroke of 72 x 51.6mm that is said to deliver 48 hp at 8,750 rpm and 32 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm. It has a crankshaft with crankpins offset by 135 degrees and a counterbalance shaft, which BMW says allows for smoother operation. It comes with a 6-speed transmission and a stainless-steel exhaust system.  The GS Trophy variant adds some new tech to the shifting process.… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in Lime Green/Blue 24 The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, which has won seven World Superbike titles, has been updated for 2026 with sharper styling, new winglets, new features, and updates to the chassis geometry and suspension settings.   New winglets are added to the Ninja ZX-10R. The overall appearance of the bike has been revised, highlighted by the new winglets and headlights. Kawasaki claims that the winglets increase downforce by 25%. The fairing has been redesigned for a sharper look, and it has more surface area than the previous model.  The new headlights are a compact hybrid projector/reflector system. Low beams consist of a mono-focus LED projector, and the high beams and position lamps have deep-set reflectors.   Compare the differences between the outgoing model on the left and the updated model on the right, including the new headlight, winglets, and fairing. Kawasaki claims the downforce produced by the new… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.