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- 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 ABS Preview
2026 Kawasaki KLE500 SE ABS in Pearl Blizzard White New for 2026 is the Kawasaki KLE500 ABS, available in a standard trim and an SE version. This accessible and affordable adventure bike features rally-inspired styling and off-road-ready specs, and it slots between the Versys-X 300 and KLR650 in Kawasaki’s adventure lineup. It’s powered by the liquid-cooled 451cc parallel-Twin also found in Kawasaki’s Eliminator, Ninja 500, and Z500 models, and its 6-speed transmission includes a slip/assist clutch. It has a steel trellis frame that uses the engine as a stressed member. Suspension includes a KYB nonadjustable 43mm inverted fork and a new Uni-Trak rear shock with stepless spring preload adjustability. Wheel travel is 8.3 inches in front and 7.9 inches in the rear, and ground clearance is 6.8 inches. Brakes include a 2-piston front caliper with a 300mm disc and a 2-piston rear caliper with a… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 week ago - 2026 Ducati Monster Preview
2026 Ducati Monster in Ducati Red The Ducati Monster naked bike enters its fifth generation for 2026 with a change of engine, new ergos, updated styling, and new tech. The base model now goes by the Monster+ monicker, which used to denote an up-spec model accessorized with a flyscreen and passenger seat cover – both features are now standard. Starting with the engine, the previous 937cc Testastretta powerplant has been swapped for the 890cc V2, which is also used by the Panigale, Streetfighter, and Multistrada. The new engine is 13 lb lighter than the Testastretta Evoluzione and includes variable intake timing. It makes a claimed 110 hp at 9,000 rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque at 7,250 rpm. The monocoque frame uses the new engine as a stressed member, and the bike includes a double-sided swingarm inspired by the one used on the Panigale V4.… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 week ago - Arai Classic-V Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet Review
There’s a good reason why many states require riders to wear helmets, even if they don’t require any other protective gear. Our heads are more fragile than we’d like to believe, and a helmet is not where we want to cut corners when it comes to safety. Full-face helmets offer more protection than open-face ones, but they have drawbacks as well. For some riders, modern full-face helmets just don’t mesh with the style of their classic or vintage motorcycles. Sure, we can poke fun at riders who prioritize style over safety, but why not explore some helmets that offer both? Arai is one of the top dogs in the helmet game, and its Classic-V open-face helmet combines the brand’s focus on safety with a classic look that suits many vintage-style bikes and gear combos. I’ve been wearing the Arai Classic-V while testing the 2025 Honda Dax 125, a… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Continental TKC80 and TKC70 Rocks Motorcycle Tires Review
I’m lucky to live in adventure bike heaven, with five (soon to be six, when Montana is released next year) Backcountry Discovery Routes accessible within a day’s ride and innumerable gravel and dirt forest service roads crisscrossing the landscape for hundreds of miles in every direction. The Idaho BDR, for example, is more than 1,200 miles long, and when you factor in the pavement miles required to get there and back, it’s been known to easily chew through a rear big-block knobby tire. Enter the “mullet” setup, a term coined by mountain bikers that I’ve co-opted to describe a combination of an aggressive, off-road-oriented front tire and a longer-wearing, less aggressive but still capable rear. In a happy twist of fate, Continental recently announced the return of its legendary big-block knobby TKC80 after a nearly three-year hiatus, with a new manufacturing process that Continental says results in an… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Vanson Leathers Drifter Mk2 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Most riders have a leather jacket hanging in their closet. They come in every style, thickness, and purpose imaginable. I loved the leather jacket my wife bought for me years ago, but once I discovered Vanson Leathers, I realized just how much the right leather matters. That lesson came into focus when I attended the press launch for the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450. Rider requires us to wear protective armor when testing bikes, and my old jacket didn’t have any. I called Kim and Mike Van Der Sleesen at Vanson to ask about something that would fit both the bike and the occasion. Kim invited me to their headquarters for a fitting. Vanson’s headquarters is a destination for anyone who appreciates leather. For over 50 years they’ve produced premium jackets, pants, race suits, gloves, belts, and more. Their leather apparel outfits motorcyclists, racecar drivers, Rhode Island State Troopers,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Motor School with Quinn Redeker: Hip Hip Hooray
The dotted line is the bike’s lean angle without using hips to shift the motorcycle in either direction. What happens when we angle our hips? (Photos by Kevin Wing) Today we’re going to learn how to use our hips to improve our motorcycle’s initial drop into a turn and reduce the turning radius for tight maneuvers. What’s more, while all that cool stuff is happening, we’ll gain a more counterbalanced rider position in the cockpit, resulting in more balance and comfort as we go. It’s utterly amazing how well this works, but it can also feel utterly embarrassing as you learn how to do it. The benefits are far too great to pass up, so suck it up, buttercup, and push through it. Don’t worry, you got this! Exercise 1: Unlock Your Hips To kick off this lottery-winner of a lesson, we’re going to unlock the range of motion… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
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