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Evan Allen

Associate Editor at Cycle World Magazine

Articles

  • 3 weeks ago | cycleworld.com | Evan Allen

    The adventure bike category is more complete than it’s ever been. For some time, ADVs grew in size and capacity, which could be intimidating for new and smaller riders. But as the category has evolved, middleweight entries, such as Yamaha’s Ténéré 700, have provided more options to riders of all skill levels and budgets.

  • 1 month ago | cycleworld.com | Evan Allenmoments ago |Evan Allen

    There are three basic classes within the dual sport segment. Lightweights such as Honda’s CRF300L and Kawasaki’s KLX300. High-performance, competition-spec dual sports from KTM, Husqvarna, and Beta. And heavyweights. Classic air-cooled thumpers such as the Honda XR650L and Suzuki DR650S. But where did the DR-Z400S fit in? You might say everywhere and nowhere. The DR-Z400 has been in a class of its own for a long time. And that is what has made it such a successful dual sport.

  • 2 months ago | cycleworld.com | Evan Allen

    Honda revamped its cruiser line in 2017 with the Rebel 300 and Rebel 500. A few years later, Honda debuted the Rebel 1100. The Rebel 1100 is available in three trims: standard, DCT, and DCT SE. The 2025 Rebel 1100T is available in manual or DCT and utilizes the same platform as the base-model Rebel 1100, but includes a front fairing and hard saddlebags. The Rebel lineup is another great example of modern platform sharing. The entry-level Rebel 300 utilizes the same engine as the CB300R and CBR300R.

  • 2 months ago | cycleworld.com | Evan Allen

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  • 2 months ago | cycleworld.com | Evan Allen

    The Veneto region in northern Italy is famous for its wine, seafood, and capital city, Venice. Just 30 minutes west lies the town of Noale, the home of Aprilia Racing. Like football (soccer) teams throughout Europe, the neighborhood is united by the success of Aprilia Racing. The gated gray-and-tempered-glass building stands alongside a busy street and is adored by passersby as if it were Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, curious to understand what is happening behind closed doors. MotoGP secrets?