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- 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid Preview
2026 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid in Redline White American adventurers will now have access to an up-spec T7 that’s been available in other markets for a few years. The 2026 Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid will be available starting in May and includes upgraded components and extra features compared to the standard Ténéré 700. One of the most important upgrades for those with serious adventuring ambitions is the increased fuel capacity thanks to new dual aluminum fuel tanks. Total capacity has increased from 4.3 gallons to 6.1 gallons, netting a claimed 300 miles of range. Dual fuel tanks increase capacity, and the steering damper is adjustable. The second upgrade is in the suspension package, which adds nearly an inch of wheel travel front and rear. The World Raid comes with a fully adjustable KYB 46mm inverted fork and a link-type KYB Monocross rear suspension unit, offering 9.1 inches of travel up front and 8.6 inches in the rear. Half an inch of ground clearance was added, bringing the total to 10 inches. It also comes with a 16-step adjustable steering damper. The KYB inverted fork is fully adjustable and offers longer travel than the fork on the standard T7. The Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle provides the World Raid with two power modes (Sport and Explorer), and a 6-axis IMU enables lean-sensitive traction control and slide control, both with three modes (Street, Off-Road, and Off). The ABS system is switchable from On, Rear Off, and Off via a dedicated button. Other rider aids include cruise control and an adjustable speed limiter. A quickshifter is optional. The World Raid replaces the standard’s two-piece seat for a one-piece rally-style seat. The bike features a one-piece rally-style seat and large footpegs with removable rubber inserts. It adds a new windscreen and removable side deflectors, as well as a new four-beam rectangular LED headlight. It rides on spoked aluminum wheels (21-inches front, 18-inches rear) wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires with 50/50 on-/off-road bias. The 6.3-inch color TFT display is vertically mounted and includes three theme options: Street, Explorer, and Raid. The display also connects to mobile devices through the Yamaha MyRide app, which allows riders to review their route and riding statistics and to share the info over social media, as well as enabling calls, music, and navigation. The 6.3-inch TFT display is mounted vertically and includes three display options. Like the standard Ténéré 700, the World Raid is powered by Yamaha’s liquid-cooled 689cc parallel-Twin… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 week ago - Indian Motorcycle Unveils Four 125th Anniversary Collection Models and Limited-E...
There are four limited-edition models in Indian’s 125th Anniversary Collection (l to r): Roadmaster, Chief Vintage, Challenger, and Scout Bobber. To celebrate 125 years since the beginning of Indian Motorcycle, the Indian 125th Anniversary Collection includes four models with exclusive hand-applied paint, special badging, and premium components. A limited-edition apparel collection will also be released, featuring eight pieces and available only at Indian dealerships. “One hundred and twenty five years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders whose passion for the brand kept the spirit of Indian Motorcycle alive and remains our driving force to this day,” said Mike Kennedy, Indian Motorcycle CEO. “As we celebrate our anniversary, this special-edition collection of motorcycles and apparel reflects our pride as an iconic American brand and our unyielding commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and class-leading performance.” 2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition The four models to get 125th anniversary treatment are the Chief Vintage, Scout Bobber, Challenger, and Roadmaster. Each one will feature a hand-painted color scheme starting with a base color of Indian Motorcycle Red that is then enhanced with metallic microflakes. The bikes will also feature pinstriping, as well as ghosted details reading “125th Anniversary” and a stitched seat. Each of the limited-edition units will receive a unique serial number. Each model will feature Ride Command+ with a vehicle locator, maintenance reminders, gauge configurations, detailed bike and ride info, and navigation. 2026 Indian Chief Vintage125th Anniversary Edition The Indian Chief Vintage 125th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 250 units worldwide and will be priced at $24,999 ($5,000 more than base model). It gets polished footboards and a Pathfinder Adaptive LED Headlight. The Chief Vintage is a new model for 2026, built on the Chief platform with distinct elements that pay homage to the historic Chief of the 1940s. Read our full ride review for more details. 2026 Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition The Indian Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition is limited to 450 units and sells for $17,499 ($4,500 more than base model). The Scout lineup was significantly updated for 2025, and the Bobber is the best-selling Scout, distinguished from the others with a fat front tire, low handlebar, and blacked-out trim, along with cropped fenders. Read our 2025 Indian Scout Lineup review for more details. 2026 Indian Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition The Indian Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition is limited to 250 units and sells for $41,999 ($13,000 more than base model). This bagger, which is the base for Indian’s King Of The Baggers championship-winning racebike, features a PowerPlus 112 motor, a chassis-mounted fairing,… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - 2026 KTM 990 Duke R Review
What does a street-legal track bike with no discernable weaknesses look like? This. (Photos by Simon Cudby) Just so we’re clear: While it is technically correct to say this new street-legal KTM 990 Duke R is the leveled-up version of the standard 990 Duke, it is more accurate to say it was created to live happily ever after on the racetrack, aggressively chopping wood lap after glorious lap along the way. The 990 Duke R works great on the street but absolutely loves the track. In fact, the prototype of this R model was shaken out at Mid-Ohio in the Super Hooligan class and performed exceedingly well in the hands of KTM’s Media Relations Manager Chris Fillmore, a former professional racer. As a result, the 2026 990 Duke R represents a multiyear effort to build a true-to-form, track-capable weapon that remains street-legal. Light and compact, the 126 ponies in the 990 R pack a punch everywhere in the rev range. My journey kicked off in Palm Springs, California, where KTM provided a technical briefing on the 990 Duke R and clarified that it is manufactured in Austria (even though KTM is part of Bajaj Mobility, the 990s are not built in India like its 390 models). KTM covered the route plan and other housekeeping details, but by then my brain was preoccupied by how racy the bike looked resting on the track stand, with that big fat “R” on the tank. It looked alive, like it had Red Bull flowing through its orange tubular-steel frame and had somewhere very important to get to. It seemed to get angrier the longer it sat there. Up-spec suspension and brakes are just some of the party starters that make the R special. But I needed to acclimate to the little details first, like the vibrant new 8.8-inch TFT display, which is navigable via touchscreen or buttons on the left bar cluster. It also contained a split-screen function that allowed me to click and drag the widgets to whatever proportions I desired. I clicked and dragged my map to one half of the screen and left the rest of the screen to toggle through other details like ride mode, speed, gear indicator, etc. Like other modern KTM’s I’ve tested, this new 990 Duke R has a wide range of adjustability available via menus on the TFT display, such as standard… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago - 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE Preview
For 2027, a new Svartpilen (Swedish for “black arrow”) will be offered with a unique color scheme and electronic rider aids fitted as standard. The 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE arrives to dealerships in the spring of 2026. The SE model features with green accents, including a dark green fuel tank and front fender, contrasting the regular Svartpilen 801’s color scheme of black and silver. Standard equipment includes cruise control and Easy Shift, Husqvarna’s up/down quickshifter, which are optional on the base model. Other than the unique color and added rider aids, the SE is the same as the Svartpilen 801 that was updated for 2024. It’s powered by a 799cc LC8c parallel-Twin that’s also used in the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. The engine makes 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 64.2 lb-ft of torque at 8,000 rpm. The bike’s chromoly steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member, and suspension includes a compression- and rebound-adjustable WP Apex fork and a rebound- and preload-adjustable WP Apex monoshock. The bike comes with three standard ride modes, with the optional Dynamic Pack including a fourth ride mode as well as Motor Slip Regulation (10 levels) and Anti-Wheelie (five settings). Cornering ABS and traction control and a USB-C charging port are included, and the connectivity unit pairs withthe rider’s smartphone for navigation, calls, and music. The Svartpilen offers an upright motocross-style tapered aluminum handlebar and a wide, ribbed seat with a seat height of 32.3 inches. It rides on 17-inch cast-aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli MT 60 RS tires. J.Juan brakes include two 4-piston radial front calipers pinching 300mm discs and a 2-piston rear caliper paired with a 240mm disc, along with steel-braided hydraulic lines. Pricing for the 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE has not yet been announced. For more info, visit the Husqvarna Motorcycles website. Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide The post 2027 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 SE Preview appeared first on Rider Magazine. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago - Remembering George W. Barber Jr., Founder of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Photos courtesy Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Visiting the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum just outside of Birmingham, Alabama, is a pilgrimage for many motorcyclists. Wandering through the world’s largest motorcycle museum easily takes a full day, and even then you can’t possibly absorb it all. And just outside the museum’s windows is the undulating asphalt and rolling green hills of the Barber Motorsports Park that hosts motorcycle and car events throughout the year. Mr. Barber was a visionary and a generous philanthropist, and the world is a darker place without him in it. The following obituary and photos were distributed by the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 18, 2026) — George W. Barber, Jr., founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park, died peacefully on Sunday, February 15, following a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Following graduation from Auburn University, Barber enlisted in the Alabama Air National Guard, serving six years with the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. He took the helm of Barber Dairies at age 29, guiding it into a leading provider in the region. Barber’s legendary competitive drive first manifested on the racetrack, where he dominated the Southeastern sports-car circuit. With 63 victories to his name, George was regarded as a leading talent of his era, trading paint with the likes of Dan Gurney and Peter Gregg. Motorsports remained a driving force throughout his life. After the sale of Barber Dairies in 1998, Barber merged his various ventures to centralize the management of his diverse investments. In the 1980s, he envisioned a way to give back to Alabama through this lifelong interest. Today, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum houses the world’s largest collection of motorcycles and Lotus race cars. When the collection reached 1,000 vehicles, Barber was asked if they should stop. “Heck, no,” he replied. “We’ll keep going.’” Located in the southeast corner of the 880-acre campus — bigger than New York City’s Central Park — the museum is a 230,000-square-foot architectural marvel, a global hub for restoration, preservation, design, and education, inspiring more than 4,000 students annually. Often described as the “Augusta National of Racing,” Barber Motorsports Park was born from Barber’s mandate to create “a botanical garden with a racetrack in it.” The museum and park are considered the largest single philanthropic project by an individual in Alabama history. Barber’s impact… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago - 2026 Triumph Bonnevilles Review: T100, T120, Scrambler 900, Bobber, and Speedmas...
Triumph has updated its Bonneville line of Modern Classics for 2026, including the T100 shown here. (Photos by Kingdom Creative) The Triumph Bonneville has always been a cool bike. Steve McQueen, the King of Cool himself, rode a Bonneville. So did Marlon Brando, Clint Eastwood, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen. When the first T120 Bonneville emerged in 1959, its combination of timeless style and hot-rod performance made it popular among enthusiasts in America, its target market. The “120” referred to the bike’s claimed top speed, and “Bonneville” referred to the salt flats in Utah where a Triumph-powered streamliner set land speed records in the 1950s. These days, there’s an entire family of Bonneville models under Triumph’s “Modern Classics” banner. The British manufacturer plans to introduce nearly 30 new/updated models across its entire lineup for 2026, including seven in the Bonneville family: T100, Scrambler 900, T120, T120 Black, Bobber, Speedmaster, and Scrambler 1200 XE. Triumph hosted a global press launch in Oceanside, California, for all the updated Bonnevilles except the Scrambler 1200 XE. The XE received a major update for 2024, and for 2026 it received a new fully adjustable suspension package: an inverted 47mm Showa fork and dual Öhlins piggyback shocks. Left to right: T100, Scrambler 900, Bobber, T120, and Speedmaster. The bikes in the Modern Classics lineup vary in terms of style, performance, and target buyer, but what unifies all Bonneville models is their parallel-Twin engine. Even though the engine is liquid-cooled, it has a slim, discreet radiator, and all the plumbing is well hidden. To maintain the classic air-cooled look, the cylinders have cooling fins, and the fuel injection system is disguised as a pair of carburetors. The “High Torque” version of the 1,200cc parallel-Twin in the Bonneville Bobber and Speedmaster makes 77 hp at 6,100 rpm and 78.2 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. Every modern Bonneville would blow away an original T120, which had an air-cooled 649cc parallel-Twin good for about 46 hp and 38 lb-ft of torque. The Twin in the T100 and Scrambler 900 displaces 900cc and makes 64 hp and 59 lb-ft of torque; the T120, T120 Black, Bobber, and Speedmaster have a 1,200cc Twin that makes 77-78.9 hp and 77.4-78.2 lb-ft of torque, depending on the model. Although electronic tuning and exhausts vary by model, giving them unique character, all have a 270-degree firing order for a rumbling sound… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 weeks ago
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