KTM’s 790 and 890 Adventure R models are highly capable in the dirt, but we wanted better. (Jeff Allen/) The ability to get out into the dirt while using paved highways and byways makes adventure and dual sport motorcycles a dream for those looking for the best of both worlds. However, both require compromises; dual sports lack range and comfort…
Some custom builders get locked into one style, while others play all over the field. But Pierre Dhers at Freeride Motos seems to bounce between two very specific styles: scramblers and racers (of both the cafe and track varieties). Now he’s combined both disciplines into one ultra-crisp machine. Dubbed ‘Alpine,’ this Husqvarna SM 630 was built to meet multiple needs…
The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 is an all-new supersport based on the MT-07 platform. (Photos by Drew Ruiz) What’s a rider to do if they want a supersport bike, but they don’t have the funds for a true race replica like the Yamaha YZF-R6 ($12,199) or YZF-R1 ($17,399)? Some will buy used, but doing so confidently can be a challenge, and…