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Two Women's Cross-Country Rides Converge at Sturgis' 'Pearl's Jam' Celebration
Two women-led cross-country motorcycle rides will converge August 10 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame's 'Pearl's Jam' event. The 13,000-plus-mile Women Riders World Relay traces a GPS route spelling out its own name, while Shantell Williams' Florida-to-South-Dakota 'Sisterhood Ride' honors pioneering rider Bessie Stringfield ahead of her Hall of Fame induction.
Powersports Business · 8/6/2026
Buell's 'The Goat' Hill Climber Concept Could Become a Production Adventure Bike
Buell's hill-climbing concept, dubbed 'The Goat,' could be heading toward production as an adventure motorcycle. Built on the Super Cruiser platform, it features long-travel WP suspension, a stripped-down chassis, knobby off-road tires, and an aggressive two-way exhaust. CEO Bill Melvin said discussions to adapt the platform into an adventure bike have already taken place with the project team, though nothing is confirmed.
Visordown · 8/6/2026
Sena Unveils Its First ADV Smart Helmet, the Outlander, with Mesh 3.0
Sena has introduced the Outlander, its first adventure-focused smart helmet, priced at $599 and weighing about 3.8 pounds in medium. It packs Mesh Intercom 3.0 with a claimed 1.2-mile range in open terrain, cellular-based Wave Intercom, Harman Kardon-tuned speakers and AI noise-canceling microphones, and meets both DOT and European ECE R22.06 standards.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 8/5/2026
Rider Magazine Rounds Up 49 Epic Motorcycle Stops Across California
US touring publication Rider Magazine has published a guide to 49 must-see motorcycle stops across California. It spans legendary roads like the Big Sur stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway and Tioga Pass through Yosemite, plus rider hangouts like the Rock Store and the ghost town of Bodie.
Rider Magazine · 8/4/2026
BMW's S1000XR Pairs a 170-HP Superbike Engine With Real Touring Comfort
BMW's S1000XR sport-tourer makes 170 hp and 84 lb-ft from its 999cc inline-four while using semi-active electronic suspension with 5.9 inches of travel for a comfortable, upright riding position. Starting at $18,825, it's positioned against rivals like the Kawasaki Versys 1100 and Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+. The bike is built to be superbike-quick and touring-bike comfortable at the same time.
TopSpeed · 8/2/2026
CFMoto's New Ibex 800 E Undercuts the Kawasaki Versys 650 by $100
CFMoto has launched its new Ibex 800 E adventure-tourer at $10,299, $100 less than the rival Kawasaki Versys 650's $10,399. The 799cc parallel-twin makes 94 hp and 56.8 lb-ft, and the bike comes standard with rear radar blind-spot detection, an 8-inch TFT display with Apple CarPlay, and a bidirectional quickshifter. Its main question mark remains CFMoto's still-unproven long-term reliability.
TopSpeed · 8/2/2026
Mosko Moto Alpine 60L Tested: An 8.2-Pound Rackless System
ADV Pulse tested Mosko Moto's Alpine 60L in Southern California and Baja. The three-bag, 60-liter system weighs 8.2 pounds and costs $749; the test praised its waterproofing and close fit but also found a small puncture in an inner liner and wear on the harness foam.
ADV Pulse · 7/30/2026
Texas Route 66 Motorcycle Guide Maps a 186-Mile, One-to-Two-Day Ride
Rider Magazine has mapped a motorcycle trip along Texas Route 66. The 186-mile run from Shamrock to Glenrio takes one to two days and suits beginner-to-intermediate riders. Stops include Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo and Adrian, the midpoint 1,139 miles from both Chicago and Santa Monica, with spring or fall travel from east to west recommended.
Rider Magazine · 7/30/2026
2026 Honda CBR500R Review Finds Touring Strength Behind 45hp
Rider Magazine tested the 2026 Honda CBR500R over months on public roads and a racetrack. Its 471cc parallel twin makes an estimated 45hp and moves 421lb. An average 65.7mpg, nearly 300 miles of range, and relaxed ergonomics made it better at travel and daily use than outright speed.
Rider Magazine · 7/30/2026
2027 AJP PR7 Reworks Chassis and Intake, Priced From $13,999 in the US
The Portuguese-built 2027 AJP PR7 rally bike is beginning its US rollout. Its 600cc single and six-speed gearbox carry over, while the frame geometry, airbox, exhaust header, electrical protection, and bodywork are revised. Standard bikes use ZF Sachs suspension, the special-order Gold model gets Öhlins units, and pricing starts at $13,999 with initial deliveries through September.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 7/30/2026
Suzuki Unveils 2027 SV-7GXV: Blacked-Out V-Twin Crossover at $8,399
Suzuki has revealed the 2027 SV-7GXV, a version of its SV-7GX crossover with a graphics-free Pearl Brilliant White fairing and a blacked-out chassis and engine. It shares the SV-7GX's 645cc liquid-cooled V-twin, six-speed transmission with quickshifter, three ride modes, and traction control, but costs $200 less at $8,399. U.S. dealers began taking reservations in July 2026.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 7/27/2026
BMW Publishes GS Trophy Competition Build Specs for the R 12 G/S — No Factory Sale Planned
BMW Motorrad has published the build specification for the competition bike it created for the International GS Trophy 2026 in Romania (September 13-19), though the bike itself won't be sold. The spec includes Metzeler Karoo 4 tires on an 18-inch rear wheel, an Akrapovič sport muffler, a Rallye cockpit fairing, engine guards, and taller ergonomics, on top of the standard R 12 G/S's 1170cc boxer twin making 109 hp and 85 lb-ft. Building a full replica costs roughly $25,896.
Ultimate Motorcycling · 7/26/2026
2026 Suzuki V-STROM 800DE Road Test: A Middleweight Adventure Bike That Leans Properly Off-Road
America's Motorcycle Daily has ridden the 2026 model year of Suzuki's middleweight adventure bike, the V-STROM 800DE. It assesses the real-world performance and usability of a machine tilted towards off-road ability with long suspension travel at both ends and a 21-inch front wheel.
Motorcycle Daily · 7/25/2026
Honda's Rebel 1100T Rewrites What a Bagger Should Weigh
RevZilla test rode Honda's new Rebel 1100T cruiser: a 1,084cc parallel twin, 525-lb dry weight, and $10,899 MSRP. UK-spec output is 87 hp and 72 lb-ft. Lighter and more agile than a typical American bagger, it averaged 145 miles between fill-ups.
RevZilla (Common Tread) · 7/24/2026
1989 BMW R100GS 'Bumble Bee' — The Adventure Bike That Started It All Heads to Auction
A 1989 BMW R100GS in the legendary black-and-yellow 'Bumble Bee' livery has been listed on Bring a Trailer. The 980cc air-cooled boxer twin shows around 38,000 miles and had its carburetors rebuilt in 2026. Its predecessor, the R80G/S, won the Paris-Dakar Rally four times and is credited with starting the adventure-bike genre.
Silodrome · 7/23/2026
Indian Motorcycle Unveils Limited-Edition Signature Series, Including a US 250th Anniversary Theme
Indian Motorcycle has unveiled a limited collection of specially painted models called the 'Signature Series.' Covering the Power Plus-based baggers and tourers, the collection features multi-layer paint and hand-finished color transitions. The Chieftain and Challenger are priced at $40,999, while the Roadmaster and Pursuit are priced at $46,749. The latter pair wears a color scheme themed around the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
Motorcycle.com · 7/21/2026