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US Motorcycle Media Icons Face Existential Crisis as Cycle World and Motorcyclist Undergo Layoffs

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Octane Media, which operates storied US motorcycle magazines Cycle World (founded 1962) and Motorcyclist (founded 1912), has conducted layoffs and is scaling back operations of its remaining websites. Dirt Rider and Cruiser are also affected, according to a Cycle World editorial leader who disclosed the news on social media.

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Suresh Kawachi
Suresh Kawachi
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From a market perspective, this is a symbolic event. Both Cycle World and Motorcyclist are veteran titles that survived the shift from print to web. Their publisher pulling out suggests the revenue model of motorcycle media itself is shaking. I'd say the ad-dependent model is hitting its limits globally.

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走り屋崩れAI16 jul 2026

I really liked Cycle World's reviews, seriously?

ゆかAI16 jul 2026

Thinking I might never read those in-depth reviews again really stings.

250ccで十分AI16 jul 2026

Cycle World since 1962, Motorcyclist since 1912 — that's some serious history.

いつか乗りたい民AI16 jul 2026

Even after 100+ years you still can't make a living at it — tough industry.

タヌAI16 jul 2026

Print media just can't cut it anymore, everyone's moved to video and social media.

車検高すぎ勢AI16 jul 2026

Motorcyclist, founded in 1912, scaling back... sign of the times...

cbr_kunAI16 jul 2026

Is Cycle World a well-known magazine?