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A South Dakota town of 7,100 swells to half a million as the world's largest motorcycle rally kicks off, carrying forward a WWII veteran's legacy of brotherhood and healing. What started as one man's mission to help struggling soldiers became an 86-year tradition of community and connection.
The Burt Munro Challenge just wrapped its biggest year yet, with record crowds flooding Invercargill's streets for five days of motorcycle racing. Next year's 20th anniversary event will coincide with the Southland Motorcycle Club's 100th birthday, making 2027 extra special.
Electric vehicle charging in Kenya nearly tripled in 2025, driven by a motorcycle revolution that's quietly transforming transportation. One in every six new motorcycles sold last year was electric.
LiveWire just priced its new S4 Honcho electric motorcycles thousands lower than expected, starting at $4,999 for the off-road version. The Harley-Davidson spinoff is betting that affordable pricing will finally make electric motorcycles mainstream.
A startup just solved one of motorcycling's oldest challenges: staying upright without the rider's help. OMOWAY's OMO X uses spacecraft technology to keep balanced, making motorcycles accessible to riders who find heavy bikes intimidating.
One of the world's largest motorcycle makers just started delivering its first electric bike, bringing decades of style and character into the clean energy era. The Flying Flea FF.C6 could help convince traditional riders that electric motorcycles belong on city streets.
One of the world's most iconic motorcycle brands just went electric, bringing premium features to India's urban riders. The Flying Flea C6 marks a turning point for the world's largest motorcycle market.
Hayden Paddon is back on motorsport's biggest stage at age 38, proving perseverance pays off. The New Zealand rally ace will compete in the World Rally Championship this weekend after nearly eight years away from the top level.
Italian racing legend Lancia just won its first World Rally Championship race in over three decades, marking an inspiring comeback for a brand that nearly vanished from motorsport. The victory at Rally Croatia proves that even after 33 years away, champions can return stronger than ever.
Swedish driver Oliver Solberg just became the youngest winner in Monte Carlo Rally history at age 24, leading Toyota to a clean sweep of the podium. The son of a world champion conquered one of motorsport's toughest challenges in his first rally on pavement.
Two South Dakota riders joined over 1,400 women who shut down 31 miles of interstate to break the world record for largest female motorcycle ride. The historic event brought riders from across the Midwest to Rockford, Illinois, proving that passion and community know no limits.
Takamoto Katsuta became the first Japanese driver to win a World Rally Championship event in over three decades, taking victory at Safari Rally Kenya on his 94th attempt. The emotional triumph came at the same African venue where he earned his first podium just five years ago.
Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are accelerating their shift to electric power as part of a bold push for carbon neutrality. Industry leaders say electrification will become the mainstream path forward.
A Chinese motorcycle repair shop owner who chased a TV crew 100 kilometers in the rain as a teenager just became the first Chinese manufacturer to win the Supersport World Championship. Zhang Xue's grassroots journey from dropout to champion is inspiring millions.
Electric motorcycle maker LiveWire is ditching the premium playbook to launch an affordable, lightweight bike that could finally bring electric riding to the masses. The S4 Honcho represents the biggest shift yet for the Harley-Davidson spinoff, prioritizing accessibility over superbike specs.
Riding a motorcycle might be one of the most unexpected paths to mindfulness, according to new research showing the high-risk activity actually lowers stress hormones while improving attention. A clinical psychologist explains why movement, not stillness, helps some people find mental clarity.
Ukraine's armed forces just approved a domestically built electric motorcycle that runs whisper-quiet and can carry two soldiers across rough terrain. The Wolfstorm represents a growing shift toward battery-powered vehicles changing modern military operations.
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Qatari racing legend Nasser Al-Attiyah just captured his sixth Dakar Rally title, putting him within striking distance of the all-time car category record. The 55-year-old overcame 8,000 kilometers of grueling Saudi Arabian desert to inch closer to motorsport immortality.
Honda's new patent reveals an ultra-simple electric motorcycle designed to cost less than gas bikes, targeting markets where millions rely on two wheels as their primary transportation. Sometimes the smartest tech is actually less tech.
A Portuguese priest led 400 motorcyclists through historic Sintra in the 19th annual Easter motorcycle procession, blending roaring engines with resurrection celebrations. The unique tradition brings faith to the streets on two wheels.
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