2025 Honda Rebel 1100T | MC Commute

n this review, we take the 2025 Honda Rebel 1100T on the road to see how it performs as a lightweight touring cruiser. Honda has given the Rebel 1100T a true bagger makeover with hard saddlebags, a handlebar-mounted fairing, and a blacked-out aesthetic that leans into cruiser culture. We dive into the styling and touring-focused features, then put the 1083cc parallel-twin engine to the test to see how it delivers in real-world riding conditions. From it...

Why Is The Honda XR650L Still Awesome After 32 Years?

Honda's XR650L has been on sale and basically unchanged for 32 years! Thats right this big-bore dual-sport is a classic you can still buy brand new. What makes it still sell so well for so many years? In this episode of The Motorcyclist Podcast we talk all about the XR650L. Looking to buy? Get prequalified https://octane.co/vehicle-selection/?partner=jAYmx9P&a=303&flow=long-prequal&appTheme=3a49337c5724d18079602a4ca5a91626 Read the be...

2025 Yamaha R9 First Ride Review | R6 Soul, R7 Street Smarts

The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 is here—and it might be the ultimate middleweight sportbike. Featuring Yamaha’s 890cc CP3 triple-cylinder engine, advanced electronics, and a lightweight aluminum frame, the R9 offers the perfect balance of performance and everyday rideability. We take it to Sonoma Raceway for a full test and first ride review. Is this the new R6 successor? Looking to buy? Get prequalified https://octane.co/vehicle-se...

Is Ducati the Ferrari of Motorcycles?

Ducatis are some of the most desirable motorcycles out there. The Italian brand has leaned heavily into performance and the color red, but it it really the Ferrari of motorcycles? In this episode of The Motorcyclist Podcast we talk about the bikes from Borgo Panigale and if they live up to the legend. Looking to buy? Get prequalified https://octane.co/vehicle-selection/?partner=jAYmx9P&a=303&flow=long-prequal&appTheme=3a49337c5724d18079602a4ca5a91626...

Can I Rescue This ABANDONED Yamaha XT500? | MC Garage: Ran When Parked

This episode of Ran When Parked is sponsored by Visionary Cycles, the U.S. distributor for Kedo products from Germany. Kedo sells thousands of parts specifically for the XT500, and when they heard what we were doing they were stoked to help out. They sent us a big box of everything we'll need to get the bike back on the road. Check out Visionary Cycles and the entire Kedo catalog at http://www.visionarycycles.com The ...

How Hard Is It To Go Motorcycle Racing? Should You?

Could you go motorcycle racing? Should you go racing? And just how hard is it to start racing your motorcycle? In this episode of The Motorcyclist Podcast we cover how you can start racing your motorcycle, the benefits of doing so, and if you really should. Looking to buy? Get prequalified https://octane.co/vehicle-selection/?partner=jAYmx9P&a=303&flow=long-prequal&appTheme=3a49337c5724d18079602a4ca5a91626 Read the best motorcycle news...

What Makes A Good-Looking Motorcycle? The GOOD, BAD, And UGLY!

What makes a good-looking motorcycle? In this episode of The Motorcyclist Podcast, we talk about some of our favorite motorcycles that are easy on the eyes. What's your choice for the best-looking bike of all time? Looking to buy? Get prequalified https://octane.co/vehicle-selection/?partner=jAYmx9P&a=303&flow=long-prequal&appTheme=3a49337c5724d18079602a4ca5a91626 Read the best motorcycle news and reviews: http://www.motorcy...