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🏍️ Your pulse on motorcycle news, culture, & gear. From the latest rides to classic style—fueling your passion for two wheels. Created by Wade Thiel.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · May 13
Roughly 1,000 miles ridden in 3 days on some of the best roads in the country. This was a trip of a lifetime. Come read about my #TailoftheDragon adventure.

#motorcycle #motosky #hondarebel #cruiser #motorcyclelife #roadtrip

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Road Trip: The Tail Of The Dragon And Then Some On My Honda Rebel 300 | Wind Burned Eyes
I had this unique opportunity last week, and let me tell you, if you get the chance, take it. I rode from Indianapolis, Indiana, down to the historic Tapoco
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Bajaj Wants to Cut #KTM Overhead by 50%, New #Kawasaki Z900 RS Announced, and the #Triumph Trident 800 Revealed

Some great #motorcycle #news in this week's roundup. #motosky

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Bajaj Wants to Cut KTM Overhead by 50%, New Kawasaki Z900 RS Announced, and the Triumph Trident 800 Revealed
The custom bike this week is a Le Mans-inspired Vespa PX80.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Here's the latest newsletter!

#Kawasaki KLE500, #Ducati Monster, and #norton motorcycles in the news this week!
#motorcycles #news #motosky #motorcycle

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The Kawasaki KLE500 Revealed, New Ducati Monster Plus Debuts, and Norton Releases a Superbike Design Sketch
The custom bike this week is a custom Royal Enfield Himalayan 411.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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New newsletter is up! Looking at #IndianMotorcycle sale, #Suzuki concepts, and the new #Kawasaki Z650 S.

#motorcycles #motosky #motorcyclenews

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The Sale of Indian Motorcycle, Suzuki's Futuristic Concepts, and Kawasaki Reveals Z650S
The custom bike this week is a custom Yamaha Virago cafe racer.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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New newsletter is up! #Honda CB1000F Officially Announced, #Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Debut, and #Yamaha to Reveal Some Wild Concepts.

#motorcycles #motosky #motorcyclenews

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Honda CB1000F Officially Announced, Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Debut, and Yamaha to Reveal Some Wild Concepts
The custom bike this week is a blacked-out Royal Enfield Bear 650.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Newsletter is up! #buell has begun production on it's Super Cruiser! Also, #Benda has some unique bikes that will come Stateside, and #MotoMorini has a new smaller displacement Enduro and ADV coming. All good news! Subscribe for free! #motosky #motorcycle

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Buell Starts Production on Super Cruiser, Benda LFC700 Will Come Stateside, and Moto Morini Enduro and ADV Bikes Incoming
The custom bike this week is a wild Aprilia Tuono V4 1100.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Latest newsletter is up! #Ducati revealed its Panigale V4 R and #Kawasaki took the cover off its Z1100 models. Not to be left out, #Honda revealed a middleweight four-cylinder #motorcycle in China. #motosky

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Ducati Debuts the Panigale V4 R, Kawasaki Z1100 and Z100 SE Breaks Cover, and Honda CB500 Super Four Revealed in China
The custom bike this week is a masterfully crafted CBX1000.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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The latest newsletter is up! #Ducati V4 RS models are the coolest, but #Yamaha V4 is a close second for me, with the #Souo 8-cylinder power cruiser taking third in my list of priorities.

It's also cool to see #Honda EV moto get its name.
#motosky

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Ducati Debuts the Multistrada V4 RS and Diavel V4 RS, Yamaha YZR-M1 V4 Revealed, Souo S2000CT Bows, and Honda's EV Gets a Name
The custom bike this week is a wild KTM 690 Enduro R.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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My latest newsletter is all about electric bikes - Ducati, Maeving, Stark, and LiveWire all had big developments recently.

Subscribe to get the newsletter right in your inbox!

#motorcycle #motosky #electric #electricmotorcycle

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Ducati's Solid-State Battery MotoE Bike, Maeving's Funding Offers Expansion, Stark Future Teases New Models, and LiveWire Trademarks 'S4 Honcho'
The custom bike this week is a Moto Guzzi V50 II cafe racer.
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September 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Latest newsletter is up! The big story is Norton's decision to end the V4SV, V4CR, and Commando, to focus on future bikes. But there's much more! Subscribe for free and get the stories directly in your inbox.

#motorcycle #motorcycles #Norton #motosky

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Norton Announces the End of an Era, Honda's EV Moto Updates, Benda's CVT Cruiser, and BSA's Bantam Sells Well
The custom bike this week is a Kawasaki scrambler you will love.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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August 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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The latest newsletter is up! The #Harley X440 is about to have a sibling in HD’s lineup in India, and #Honda continues to innovate with its V3 engine and a new wheel and brake design.

What are your thoughts?

#motorcycles #motosky

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Harley Will Add a New 440 in India, Honda Teases V3 Engine and New Wheel and Brake Design
The custom bike this week is a bicycle turned three-cylinder two-stroke beast.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Latest newsletter is up!

I’m pumped to see the Ninja 300 coming back to #Kawasaki lineup. My favorite thing from this news roundup is the #Honda CB1000F SE. It’s not official that it will come in 2026, but all signs point to yes.

#motorcycle #motosky

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Ninja 300 to Come Back, CB1000F SE Concept Is Close to Production, RW700 Explore Could be a New T7 ADV
The custom bike this week is a WILD Norton/Harley mashup.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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I spoke to a second-generation Harley-Davidson dealer to find out why so many H-D dealerships have gone out of business in recent years. Read the story at Common Tread. #motosky #motorcycle #harleydavidson #hd
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Why so many Harley-Davidson dealers have closed in the past few years - RevZilla
A wave of Harley-Davidson dealers have closed in the past two years. A second-generation dealer and co-founder of a dealer association explains why.
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August 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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The latest newsletter is up! This week I’m talking new #Harley CEO, #Triumph Thruxton 400, #Suzuki GSX-R1000, and #BSA Bantam.

Check it out and subscribe to get future posts directly in your inbox. #motorcycle #motosky

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Harley's New CEO, Thruxton 400 Launch, New GSX-R1000, and the BSA Bantam Breaks Cover
So many new bikes are coming out right now.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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mtdrift.bsky.social Steve Edwards @mtdrift.bsky.social · Aug 5
Went top a little local motorcycle show over the weekend, the offerings were slimmer than last year, but there were a couple of interesting bikes. A holy grail Fireblade in the good colors and a Mao-era Chinese bike. #motosky
A red, white, and blue Honda 1996 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade motorcycle. A green 1969 Dong Hai motorcycle with red lettering.
August 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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As it pushes into street-legal bikes, Stark Future updates its core product, its electric motocrosser.

#revzilla #motosky #stark #electric #profit #motorcycleindustry #motocross #fast
Stark Future debuts VARG MX 1.2 after recording profit milestones - RevZilla
Stark Future updates its electric motocross bike for 2026 with a new frame and tech and no price increase.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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My latest newsletter is up. Excited for the future of #Norton, and #Honda revealing a new electric model in Sept. is huge. Among other things! Check it out and subscribe! It’s free. #motosky

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Norton Has 4 New Motorcycles, Honda's Upcoming Electric Model, And Doing Your Motorcycle Test on an Electric Bike
The custom bike feature this week is a ready-to-rock Honda XR400R.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Weekend #motorcycle reading from the archives: The stats and the anecdotal information match up. The average age of motorcyclists in the United States is getting up there. Here are some numbers that tell the tale. #motosky theridesofar.com/2023/12/moto...
Middle-aged and older riders on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in a group ride at the Harley Homecoming event in Milwaukee
August 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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The Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival's online Film Vault offers a curated selection of high-quality motorcycle films and shorts, all in one place.

#revzilla #motosky #toronto #motorcycle #motorcyclefilms #motorcyclemovies
Motorcycle films: Where to find the good ones - RevZilla
The Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival's online Film Vault offers a curated selection of high-quality motorcycle films and shorts, all in one place.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Got some air.
#motorcycle
July 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Can you really buy a new Harley-Davidson #motorcycle in the United States for $6,000? You'll be able to next year, the company CEO says, as new, lower cost models are coming. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Next year you can buy a new Harley-Davidson for $6,0000 - RevZilla
New, low-cost models are coming next year from Harley-Davidson: a Sprint for under $6,000 and an "iconic cruiser."
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July 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Low price, lots of features, but still with a few issues.

#revzilla #motosky #ktm #motorcyclereview #enduro #ktm390enduror #commontread
2025 KTM 390 Enduro R first ride review - RevZilla
The 390 Enduro R brings more features and a lower price to the dual-sport segment than its competitors but it still has a few bothersome issues.
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July 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Newsletter is out and the key story this week is the abysmal number of EV chargers built using infrastructure funding that was approved under Biden.

Fewer than 400 chargers were built. That is a failure.

#motorcycle #motosky #electric #fedgovernment

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Infrastructure Bill Failed to Deliver Many EV Chargers, KTM's 790 Models Disappear, Triumph's Thruxton Is Nearly Here
The custom bike feature this week is a gorgeous Triumph Bonneville T100
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July 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Tenere 700 #motosky #blueskymoto #wheelie
July 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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RCR is doing bikes again, and it's hard to overlook something as timeless as this Ducati. But what makes this different from motorcycles of the same era?

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1999 Ducati 748 Desmoquattro: Regular Car Reviews
YouTube video by Regular Car Reviews
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July 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM