Cruiser

  • Harley-DAVIDSON & MOTOGP Launch First-Ever Global Bagger Racing Championship

    Harley-DAVIDSON & MOTOGP Launch First-Ever Global Bagger Racing Championship

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    In a landmark announcement at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ have officially unveiled the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup – the world’s first global racing championship dedicated to high-performance Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. Set to debut in 2026, this bold new six-round series will see radically transformed Grand American Touring machines go head-to-head on legendary…

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  • RIDDEN: Indian Baggers

    RIDDEN: Indian Baggers

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    Indian’s a name that needs no introduction to the heavyweight cruiser scene, but its new fleet of Chieftain baggers is certainly worthy of some noise. Dave Manning tells us what we need to know… While circuit racing has been very distant from the world of laid-back, American-style cruiser motorcycles, there has been something of a tidal…

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  • TESTED: Harley-Davidson Street Glide

    TESTED: Harley-Davidson Street Glide

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    Every now and again it pays to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things… including 1923cc, 368-kilo baggers. Andy Bell did. A very long trip with a pillion. Here’s how he got on. I used to say, “I’ll only ever have sports bikes,” but as I get older, I find myself wanting…

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  • HARLEY: CVO Road Glide RR race rep

    HARLEY: CVO Road Glide RR race rep

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    Alan Dowds found out what we need to know… Back in the 1980s, the weird sport of truck racing briefly became quite popular. In the UK the sight of race-tuned HGVs, without trailers, bashing bodywork down the main straight at Snetterton or Brands had a certain appeal, we admit. And now we have a similarly…

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  • HARLEY: CVO Road Glide RR race rep

    HARLEY: CVO Road Glide RR race rep

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    Alan Dowds found out what we need to know… Back in the 1980s, the weird sport of truck racing briefly became quite popular. In the UK the sight of race-tuned HGVs, without trailers, bashing bodywork down the main straight at Snetterton or Brands had a certain appeal, we admit. And now we have a similarly…

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  • BMW: R18 refreshed – no R20 S, yet

    BMW: R18 refreshed – no R20 S, yet

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    BMW’s enormous R18 mega-boxers have had some very minor tweaks, aimed at meeting the tighter Euro 5+ emissions rules. So, the 1802cc air-cooled flat twin motor has a new ECU, which keeps power the same at 91bhp, but adds an extra 5Nm of torque. The new engine is shared amongst the range: the R18 Classic…

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  • DUCATI: New XDiavel V4 ‘Sport Cruiser’ unveiled

    DUCATI: New XDiavel V4 ‘Sport Cruiser’ unveiled

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    Ducati has taken the cruiser experience to the next level with the launch of the XDiavel V4. This bold and refined sport cruiser seamlessly blends high-performance engineering with stylish Italian design. The latest model, revealed during the Ducati World Première 2025, is set to hit dealerships in May 2025 and promises to redefine expectations in…

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  • RIDDEN: Keeway V302C

    RIDDEN: Keeway V302C

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    Andy Bell brings us his verdict on the lightweight cruiser:  If you’re into your cruisers and want a lightweight one at that, the Keeway V302C could be right up your street. What is it? With its low stance, wide bars and feet forward riding position this bike certainly falls well into the cruiser class. Styling…

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  • RIDDEN: Royal Enfield Super Meteor

    RIDDEN: Royal Enfield Super Meteor

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    The Super Meteor is, in Enfield’s own words, one of their flagship models, featuring upside-down Showa suspension, an LED headlight and a Tripper navigation system as standard. The 648cc parallel twin is lifted from the Interceptor/Continental models, but with revised mapping to give a wider spread of torque with 80 per cent available at just…

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  • TESTED: MBP C1000V Cruiser

    TESTED: MBP C1000V Cruiser

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    If you’re into big cruisers, there’s a new kid on the block that you need to know about. Jonathan Schofield tells us what we need to know. Cruisers are a style of motorcycle that have never really caught my eye. The low-slung seat and raised bars all seemed a little impractical on the tight, uneven…

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