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Indian's new strategy: Like the old strategy, but with trikes - RevZilla New CEO of Indian Motorcycle under its new ownership says the company will focus on its traditional heavyweight cruiser and touring models.

New CEO of Indian says the brand will lean into its DNA, with traditional cruisers, baggers, and touring motorcycles.

#RevZilla #motosky #indian #motorcycles #cruiser #bagger #trike #industry #motorcycle #harley #harleydavidson

10.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highside/Lowside podcast: Our most anticipated motorcycles of 2026 - RevZilla Highside/Lowside motorcycle podcast hosts Zack and Spurgeon discuss the new motorcycles they're most looking forward to in 2026.

Podcast co-hosts Zack and Spurgeon talk about the most interesting motorcycles they're looking forward to this year.

#RevZilla #motosky #podcast #motorcycle #lookingforward #interesting

09.02.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Yamaha WR125R first ride review - RevZilla Yamaha's 2026 WR125R packs a lot of technology into a small, affordable package. Could this be the best beginner dual-sport on the market?

Yamaha launches a $4,000 entry-level dual-sport… with variable valve timing!

#RevZilla #motosky #yamaha #budget #motorcycle #dualsport #adventure #tech

06.02.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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KTM's struggles continue under Bajaj ownership - RevZilla Employee layoffs and weak sales are signs of the continuing problems at KTM under new Bajaj ownership.

Company gets a new name but is still working on the same old problems.

#RevZilla #motosky #ktm #bajaj #india #motorcycle #motorcyleindustry #manufacturing #economy #layoffs #sales

05.02.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Triumph Trident 800 first ride review - RevZilla The new Triumph Trident 800 fills the role of a street-focused middleweight motorcycle, formerly held in the lineup by the Street Triple.

Trident 800 takes a different path from Triumph's popular but harder edged Street Triple.

#RevZilla #motosky #triumph #trident800 #streettriple #motorcycle #motorcyclereview

04.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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U.S. motorcycle sales dropped 7.6% in 2025 - RevZilla Another year of weak sales of new motorcycles reflects not just current economic pressures, but also the fact that motorcycling remains outside the mainstream.

The United States is just not a motorcycling country.

#RevZilla #motosky #sales #business #useconomy #spain #unitedstates #motorcycle #economy #inflation

03.02.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ownership of Indian Motorcycle officially changes hands - RevZilla The sale by Polaris of a majority stake in the Indian Motorcycle Company completes ahead of schedule, with new owners Carolwood LP taking control.

The sale by Polaris of a majority stake in the Indian Motorcycle Company completes ahead of schedule, with new owners Carolwood LP taking control.

#RevZilla #motosky #indian #polaris #motorcycle #motorcycleindustry #business #privateequity

03.02.2026 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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The best beginner motorcycles of 2026 β€” and alternatives - RevZilla The Common Tread staff picks their top choices for a motorcycle for a new rider and also provides some less expensive used alternatives.

Whether you insist on new or are shopping for used, we have some suggestions.

#RevZilla #motosky #beginner #motorcycle #bestof2026 #newrider #lessexpensive

02.02.2026 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Midnight Sun in the Mojave Desert: A BMW F 900 GS fever dream - RevZilla Can a BMW F 900 GS handle the deep sand and abandoned trails of the Mojave? Lessons learned from a solo desert mishap on the dirt route from Las Vegas to L.A.

That time the desert nearly swallowed me.

#RevZilla #motosky #bmw #mojave #desert #feverdream #adventure #adv

30.01.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will stricter laws on electric bicycles hurt or help motorcycling? - RevZilla Growing backlash to electric bicycles is leading some states to enact stricter laws. Will the motorcycle industry benefit or be harmed by the changes?

Growing backlash to electric bicycles is leading some states to enact stricter laws. Will the motorcycle industry benefit or be harmed by the changes?

#RevZilla #motosky #electric #ebike #law #nj #newjersey #bicycles

29.01.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition first look: The Thruxton revived? - RevZilla Triumph's limited-edition Cafe Racer will look familiar to anyone who misses the British manufacturer's former Thruxton models.

Triumph's newest limited edition looks like a revival of an old classic.

#revzilla #motosky #triumph #thruxton #caferacer #firstlook

28.01.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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2026 Indian Chief Vintage first ride review - RevZilla Marking the 125th anniversary of Indian's founding, the Chief Vintage give cruiser riders faithfully retro looks and enough performance to back the style.

Nostalgia bait or nah?

@dustinwheelen.bsky.social rides the new Indian Chief Vintage to find out.

#RevZilla #motosky #CommonTread #IndianMotorcycle

27.01.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who wants a free bike? This guy. This guy right here. - RevZilla When someone gives you a free motorcycle, the only two questions are how do I get it running and how much is this free bike going to cost me?

A re-entry rider gets a free admission ticket.

#revzilla #motosky #free #bike #motorcycle

26.01.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crash course: Learning from airbag data and onboard video - RevZilla Zack Courts delves into airbag data and video to investigate the cause of his crash on the KTM 990 RC R but some answers are still elusive.

Zack investigates his crash β€” and finds some answers are still missing.

#revzilla #motosky #crash #crashdata #motorcycleracing #motorcycle #motorcyclecrash #airbag #data

23.01.2026 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five racing motorcycles I'd buy at the Mecum auction to start my musuem - RevZilla As a hypothetical lottery winner, I'd buy these five race bikes at next week's Mecum Vintage and Antique Motorcycle Auction to seed my personal museum.

It's free to dream, right?

#revzilla #motosky #mecum #auction #motorcycle #motorcycleracing #harley #harleydavidson

23.01.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Triumph Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 first look - RevZilla Despite getting several revisions in 2025, the Triumph Tiger Sport 660 and Trident 660 models get more tweaks and updates for 2026.

Despite upgrades in 2025, the Triumph 660 models get more tweaks for 2026.

#revzilla #motosky #triumph #firstlook #tigersport660 #trident660 #motorcycle #industry

21.01.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Justin Barcia's airbag says about his crash - RevZilla Data from Justin Barcia's Alpinestars Tech-Air MX airbag shows that he suffered a 27.6g impact in his crash in the opening round of Supercross.

Data from Justin Barcia's Alpinestars Tech-Air MX airbag shows that he suffered a 27.6g impact in his crash in the opening round of Supercross.

#revzilla #motosky #supercross #crash #airbag #technology

20.01.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch first ride - RevZilla Honda's Rebel 300, already a popular motorcycle for new riders, becomes even more accessible for 2026 with the addition of Honda's E-Clutch system.

Making a great beginner bike even more versatile and accessible.

#revzilla #motosky #honda #bike #motorcycle #motorcyclereview #new #accessible #clutch

20.01.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to load, tie down, and unload a motorcycle by yourself - RevZilla Learn how to load, tie down, and unload your motorcycle into a truck, trailer, or van by yourself. It's easier than you think, and we've got the tips.

Solo loading is easier β€” and safer β€” than you think. You can do this!

#revzilla #motosky #howto #howtovideo #motorcycle #transport #easy

19.01.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The motorcycles of CES 2026: Solid-state batteries and another flying bike - RevZilla Motorcycle technology on display at the annual CES show doesn't always make it to production. Will this year's touted innovations be different?

Moto dreams on display at CES don't always come true. Will these be different?

#revzilla #motosky #ces #motorcycle #ev #fly #solidstate #battery #technology #motorcycleindustry #future

16.01.2026 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Harley-Davidson Limiteds, Trikes, and more, first look - RevZilla Harley-Davidson updates its two top touring models for 2026 and makes some changes to its CVO models, including the trikes.

Harley-Davidson updates its top touring models and sprinkles in a few other changes for 2026.

#revzilla #motosky #motorcycle #harley #harleydavidson #new #limited #firstlook

15.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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January custom roundup: A cafΓ© racer Buell, an aluminum Enfield, and a fiery Guerrilla - RevZilla Two cafΓ© racers and a flat-tracker are featured in this month's look at some of the most interesting custom motorcycles being built around the world.

Two cafΓ© racers and a flat-tracker are featured in this month's roundup.

#revzilla #motosky #buell #royalenfield #custom #custommotorcycle #motorcycle

14.01.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AITA?: Robot versus motorcycle edition - RevZilla A video shows a delivery robot toppling a motorcycle that was parked on the sidewalk. Most viewers side with the robot.

A video shows a delivery robot toppling a motorcycle that was parked on the sidewalk. Most viewers side with the robot.

#revzilla #motosky #robot #motorcycle #deliveryrobot #robotwars #aita

13.01.2026 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, and Scrambler 900 first ride review - RevZilla Triumph's five-year update cycle for its Bonneville models brings an inertial measurement unit to the 2026 models, but other changes are few.

Triumph's five-year update cycle for the Bonnevilles brings a few new features.

#revzilla #motosky #triumph #motorcycle #motorcyclereview #motorcycles #bike #newbike #firstride #2026model

13.01.2026 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highside/Lowside podcast: The Suzuki GSX-R, motorcycle icon - RevZilla You could say Suzuki invented the modern sport bike when it introduced the GSX-R750 40 years ago, which makes it a good topic for a motorcycle icons podcast.

The bike that set the course for decades of race replica sport machines.

#revzilla #motosky #suzuki #sportbike #motorcycle #gsxr #podcast

12.01.2026 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The hidden costs of the high tech on our motorcycles - RevZilla A former systems engineer looks at how the increasing levels of technology on motorcycles could affect the cost of maintenance and length of lifespan.

A former systems engineer looks at the price we could pay for the expanding technology on our machines.

#revzilla #motosky #technology #cost #economy #hightech #motorcycle #motorcycles #ownership

09.01.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Honda adds 2026 CB750 Hornet to growing E-Clutch lineup - RevZilla Honda updates the CB750 Hornet for 2026 with the addition of its E-Clutch system, expanding the use of the automated clutch in its motorcycle lineup.

Honda updates the CB750 Hornet for 2026 with the addition of its E-Clutch system, expanding the use of the automated clutch in its motorcycle lineup.

#revzilla #motosky #honda #clutch #automatic #technology #motorcycle #news #industry #economy

08.01.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Supercross season preview: Which records will be broken? - RevZilla With Jett Lawrence out due to injury, it's more likely we'll see a record number of race winners or the first Supercross champion over age 30.

With Jett Lawrence out, some "firsts" become more likely this year in Supercross.

#revzilla #motosky #supercross #motocross #preview #racing #jettlawrence #injury

08.01.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The last lap? Racetracks around the country are closing to motorcyclists - RevZilla From closing entirely to raising prices to a point that makes motorcycle track days no longer viable, some tracks are closing to motorcyclists.

In some cases, motorcycle track days are getting priced out.

#revzilla #motosky #motorcycle #motorcycleracing #track #racetracks

07.01.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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2026 Triumph Bonneville Bobber and Speedmaster first ride review - RevZilla Triumph's two cruiser models, the Bobber and the Speedmaster, are nearly identical mechanically, but the riding experiences are quite different.

In case you forgot that Triumph makes cruisers, too.

#revzilla #motosky #triumph #motorcycle #motorcyclereview #cruiser #bobber

06.01.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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