Motorcycle news for sport touring riders, including relevant manufacturer announcements, product updates, events, safety bulletins, and major road developments.
The 2026 BMW S 1000 XR adds a new Sage Green metallic Style Sport finish and a small equipment update for long-distance riders. Image courtesy of BMW North America, LLC.
BMW adds a Sage Green color option and USB charging to the 2026 S 1000 XR. Modest changes for this this already capable sport touring cross-over.
Riders take to the Demo Days Festival riding range as the expanded hands-on event opens its 2026 season at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Image courtesy of Demo Days Festival.
Demo Days Festival 2026 begins at the Rose Bowl with motorcycle demos, off-road courses, e-bikes, UTVs, and a wide mix of riding experiences.
Cardo’s new HJC 4X and HJC Spirit systems bring integrated Bluetooth communication to select HJC helmets. Photo courtesy of Cardo Systems.
Cardo and HJC introduce integrated Bluetooth communication systems for select HJC helmets, including the HJC 4X and HJC Spirit.
Ducati’s Multistrada V4 Rally joins the Factory Made program, giving long-distance sport touring riders expanded factory-built customization options for color, components, wheels, brakes, seats, packages, and accessories.. Image © Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
Ducati adds the Multistrada V4 Rally to its Factory Made program, offering factory customizations on a motorcycle with sport touring appeal.
Triumph updates the Tiger Sport 660 and Trident 660 for 2026 with more power, revised styling, chassis refinements, and expanded standard rider technology. Image © Triumph Motorcycles.
Triumph updated the Tiger Sport 660 and Trident 660 for 2026 giving the Tiger Sport more touring potential with more power and a larger tank.
Cardo Ride expands the Cardo ecosystem with route planning, ride tracking, community features, and ride-sharing tools built around the roads riders choose. Image © American Sport Touring.
Cardo relaunched RISER as Cardo Ride, expanding its rider ecosystem with route planning, ride tracking, community features, and ride sharing.