Author: Rider Magazine Staff
Ed Kretz was a top racer of the 1930s and 1940s. Famously, he won the very first Daytona 200 aboard an Indian Sport Scout in 1937. Indian Motorcycle and racing have a long and rich history. The brand’s former racing glory of the early 20th century is celebrated as a heyday of American motorcycle racing, and the current Indian brand under parent company Polaris has been setting new records and winning championships. From Troy Herfoss’ 2024 King Of The Baggers championship aboard an Indian Challenger to Jared Mees’ 10th American Flat Track Grand National Championship aboard an Indian FTR, Indian’s…
2026 Moto Morini X-Cape 700 in Italia Red Moto Morini, the storied Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1937, has changed hands many times since its beginning, most recently being purchased by the Zhongneng Vehicle Group in 2018. When the brand entered the U.S. market in 2023, it brought the X-Cape 650 adventure bike, along with a few other models, to American shores. For 2026, the Moto Morini X-Cape 700 is updated with a more powerful engine, advanced technology, and additional features. The X-Cape’s liquid-cooled parallel-Twin engine gets a bump in displacement from 649cc in the X-Cape 650 to 693cc in…
2026 KTM 690 Enduro R The KTM 690 Enduro R and KTM 690 SMC R both receive updates for 2026, most of which are shared between the two. Updates include changes to the engine to meet emissions regulations, minor tweaks to the chassis, and some new rider aids and tech. 2026 KTM 690 SMC R The LC4 693cc single-cylinder engine is about 50% changed from the previous iteration, according to KTM. It gets a new clutch and stator cover, a new crankcase, changes to the oil system, an optimized airbox cover and air boot to eliminate the need for a…
The Suzuki DR-Z4SM supermoto, alongside the DR-Z4S dual-sport, received significant upgrades for 2025. Fuel injection and throttle-by-wire were added to the 398cc Single, as well as a host of other new engine components, although the 5-speed transmission remains. The Z4SM also got a new steel frame and aluminum subframe and new fully adjustable KYB suspension. It comes with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, which includes three ride modes, four traction control modes, ABS (which can be turned off at the rear), and Suzuki Easy Start. Ergonomics have been updated, and the new slim tank holds 2.3 gallons of fuel. To…