Rider Magazine

1 week ago | ridermagazine.com | Greg Drevenstedt

Introduced in 1994, the Triumph Speed Triple was one of the first production streetfighters – combat-ready sportbikes stripped of their fairings (often after a crash) and tarted up with upright handlebars, rowdy exhausts, and performance mods. These days we call them naked bikes, and they’re enjoying an upswing in popularity. As you’ll read in this 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS review, the ST has made a huge leap forward and is now the most powerful and high-tech model in Triumph’s lineup.

3 weeks ago | ridermagazine.com | Kevin Duke

Harley-Davidson has made significant updates to its Softail cruiser lineup, even though they look almost identical to the previous versions. They’ve got more power, more tech, and fresh colorways. We took them for spins around Austin, Texas, diving into the myriad changes to find out which Softail we like most. There are now six Softails – the Fat Bob was pruned from the lineup – and what remains are the Heritage Classic, Street Bob, Fat Boy, Breakout, Low Rider S, and Low Rider ST.

3 weeks ago | ridermagazine.com | Greg Drevenstedt

In March, I flew to Portugal for the global launch of the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS. My first press launch for Rider back in 2008 was for the Speed Triple 1050, and I’ve always been a fan of the bike, so I was eager to ride the latest version. What I was less excited about was the rain in the forecast for our two days of testing – one on the street, one on the track. So I packed my Cortech Apex RR Waterproof motorcycle boots, and I’m glad I did.

1 month ago | ridermagazine.com | Greg Drevenstedt

California is known for excellent motorcycle roads. But even in such a target-rich environment, there are special areas that offer a mind-boggling blend of scenery, curves, and variety. The best motorcycle roads in Marin County, California, which occupies a large peninsula north of San Francisco, are some of the best in the state.

1 month ago | ridermagazine.com | Jamie Elvidge

The following story is excerpted from 50th Anniversary Gold Wing, a book released this year by American Honda. It will be provided as a gift to customers who purchase a 2025 50th Anniversary Edition Gold Wing and will be available online and through Honda powersports dealers. What is a motorcycle, if not a companion? You can love a car, sure, but do you ever feel a part of it? On a motorcycle, your physical connection is not unlike what a rider feels on a horse.