The Triumph Icon Editions collection for 2025 includes seven Modern Classic motorcycles featuring a Triumph logo that dates back to 1907, along with special color schemes and hand-painted details. These limited-edition models will only be available for the 2025 model year, making them collectable models for true Triumph fans.
2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Icon Edition
The Triumph logo has changed many times throughout the company’s history. The first was a shield in 1902, followed by a script logo in 1907, which was used for seven years. The design added “Motors” to the logo in 1915, followed by the return of the shield from 1902 but in color during the 1920s. In 1932, the logo changed by an oval globe. In 1934, the logo returned to the word “Triumph,” and it has evolved since. It’s the 1907 script logo that the company brings back for the 2025 Triumph Icon Editions collection.
2025 Triumph Bonneville T100 Icon Edition
The seven Modern Classic models in this collection feature different two-tone color splits of Sapphire Black and Aluminum Silver, with side panels finished to match the fuel tanks. Hand-painted coach lining traces the color-split lines in either black or gold. Each model also features the 1907 Triumph script logo in gold, along with exclusive Icon Edition model graphics.
The Triumph Bonneville T100 Icon Edition ($11,745) features an Aluminum silver finish with Sapphire Black accents on the tank and side panels, with black coach lining. The Bonneville T120 Icon Edition ($13,695) has a Sapphire Black tank with silver accents and gold detailing.
2025 Triumph Scrambler 900 Icon Edition
In the Scrambler family, the Scrambler 900 Icon Edition ($12,245) has both black and silver on the tank separated by black coach lining, along with Sapphire Black fenders. The Scrambler 1200 X Icon Edition ($14,395) has an Aluminum Silver tank with black kneepads and two black tank stripes. The Scrambler 1200 XE Icon Edition ($16,095) has Phantom Black wrapped around both sides of the silver tank, along with gold lining to match the gold-anodized fork.
The Bonneville Bobber Icon Edition ($14,795) retains its minimalist style with a predominantly black color scheme, with silver hand-painted accents. The last model in the collection is the Bonneville Speedmaster Icon Edition ($14,795), with silver finish on the tank and fenders, along with a central Sapphire Black stripe on the tank.
The 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 builds from the bones of the Tiger 900 and offers more power, technology, and sport-touring capability than its Tiger Sport 660 smaller sibling. Competing with bikes like the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and the BMW F 900 XR, the road-biased Tiger Sport 800 will be available at Triumph dealerships starting in March 2025.
The Tiger Sport 800’s Triple makes a claimed 113 hp and 62 lb-ft of torque.
Powering the new sport-tourer is a liquid-cooled 798cc Triple that makes 113 hp at 10,750 rpm and 62 lb-ft of torque at 8,500 rpm. The engine architecture is the same as the 900 but has its stroke reduced from 61.9mm to 56mm. Bore remains at 78mm. Included are a slip/assist clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, and Triumph Shift Assist.
The Tiger Sport 800 uses a tubular steel perimeter frame and a fabricated pressed steel two-sided swingarm, similar to the Tiger 660. Suspension is provided by Showa and is fully adjustable, including a 41mm inverted fork and a monoshock with remote preload adjustment, both offering 5.9 inches of wheel travel. The brakes are Triumph-branded, including two 310mm front discs paired with 4-piston radial calipers and a 255mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. Cornering ABS is fitted as standard.
The bike rides on cast-aluminum 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Road 5 sport-touring tires. Triumph designed the cockpit to provide a roomy feel and upright riding position, and seat height is 32.9 inches. Adding touring capability is an adjustable windscreen and integrated wind deflectors fitted as standard, and the fuel tank holds 4.9 gallons. Claimed wet weight is 472 lb.
Technology is plentiful on the Tiger Sport 800. Three ride modes (Sport, Road, and Rain) alter throttle response and traction control intervention; cornering ABS and TC are fitted as standard. It also comes with cruise control for comfortable long-distance riding. Instrumentation includes an LCD upper section with an integrated color TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation, phone notifications, and music info, all available through the Triumph Connectivity System.
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 in Cosmic Yellow
More than 40 dedicated accessories are available for the Tiger Sport 800, including an Akrapovič slip-on silencer, heated grips, luggage that works with the bike’s integrated pannier mounts, and more. The bike comes with a two-year, unlimited-mile warranty that covers Genuine Triumph Accessories, and service intervals are at 10,000 miles.
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 in Graphite
The new 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 will be available in Sapphire Black, Graphite, Cosmic Yellow, and Caspian Blue starting at $12,495.
In 2024, we tested Triumph’s new Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X powered by a single-cylinder engine and priced at $4,995 and $5,595 respectively, so the Triumph Speed Twin 900 is no longer the entry-level option in the Modern Classics lineup. For 2025, the Speed Twin 900 is updated with freshened styling, improved suspension and brakes, and more technology, providing a sophisticated step up from the 400s.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 in Pure White
Styling updates include a more sculpted tank, chiseled side panels, and updated throttle-body covers. The muffler is now shorter, and the headlight unit is more compact. The bike gets a new aluminum flip-up filler cap and a simpler design for the footpegs.
The Speed Twin 900 features a new aluminum flip-up fuel cap.
Updates to the chassis start with the suspension. Replacing the previous conventional fork is a Marzocchi inverted fork, and in the rear are twin Marzocchi shocks with piggyback reservoirs. Adjustment is limited to rear preload, and rear wheel travel has been slightly reduced from 4.7 inches to 4.3 inches. Also new is a stiffer and lighter aluminum swingarm.
The Speed Twin 900’s brakes also get updated for 2025. The previous axial-mounted front caliper is replaced by a Triumph-branded 4-piston radial caliper pinching a 320mm disc. In the rear is a Nissin 2-piston floating caliper biting a 255mm disc. The bike is fitted with Michelin Road Classic tires on the 18-inch front and 17-inch rear cast-aluminum wheels.
The Speed Twin 900’s new cast-aluminum wheels are wrapped in Michelin Road Classic tires.
The riding position has been updated with more available legroom, and the bench seat has a new shape to go with the narrower rear frame. Seat height is 30.7 inches, and an accessory low seat can lower the height to 29.9 inches.
The Speed Twin 900’s bench seat gets a new shape for 2025, which Triumph says provides more legroom and easier stand-over.
Regarding the Speed Twin’s tech updates, the bike now includes lean-sensitive ABS and traction control. It comes with two riding modes: Road and Rain, with the latter providing softer throttle response. New instrumentation includes an LCD display to show speed, rpm, and gear, paired with an integrated TFT display for extra info like riding modes. A USB-C socket on the side of the instrumentation allows charging devices while riding.
Instrumentation is updated with an LCD screen paired with an inset TFT display.
The TFT screen is compatible with the accessory heated grips and the Bluetooth Connectivity module. Cruise control is also available as an accessory.
A USB-C charging port on the side of the instrument allows riders to charge their devices on the go.
The Speed Twin 900’s engine remains the same, a liquid-cooled 900cc Bonneville parallel-Twin with a 270-degree firing order. It makes a claimed 63 hp at 7,500 rpm and 59 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. It comes with a slip/assist clutch and a 5-speed gearbox. The bike has a claimed wet weight of 476 lb and a fuel capacity of 3.17 gallons.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 in Phantom Black
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 will be available in Pure White with blue and orange stripes, Phantom Black with dark gray stripes and gold accents, or Aluminum Silver with a splash of red. Pricing starts at $9,995, and bikes will begin arriving in dealerships in February 2025.
In Rider Rewind, a special section in 2024 issues that celebrates moments in Rider’s 50-year history, we showcased Motorcycles of the Year for 1990-2006 in the October issue and for 2007-2023 in the November issue.
Our May 1990 issue included our Touring’s Top Ten Awards, the precursor of the Motorcycle of the Year award.
For the past 35 years, Rider’s editors have reviewed the annual batch of new and significantly updated motorcycles and narrowed them down to a handful of finalists. The Motorcycle of the Year is the bike we believe best fulfills its intended purpose and advances the state of motorcycle design, performance, and function.
Our May 1990 issue states “Among the eight motorcycle and two miscellaneous categories, there will be no ties, no honorable mentions. Just Touring’s Top Ten as determined by the Rider staff.”
In the early days, we published the Touring Top Ten, which included the best seven motorcycles in various categories, two general categories (such as Top Innovation), and a Motorcycle of the Year. We limited motorcycles to those in the current model year, and production timing used to be so early that we published the Touring Top Ten in the May issue.
As the magazine’s mission expanded, our annual awards evolved. In 1999 – our 25th anniversary – they became Rider’s Top Ten. In 2003, we adopted our current format of selecting a top tier of finalists and one winner. Production timing has changed such that the MOTY selection was pushed later into the year, and we began to include current and upcoming model years because they now often overlap.
The 1990 Bike of the Year was the BMW K1: “And even if the K1’s sizzling paint and aerodynamic bodywork fails to impress, with its unique Motronic ignition/fuel injection, Paralever rear suspension/swingarm that eliminates shaft-drive jacking and innovative approach to various rider conveniences – not to mention ABS – the K1 is truly a technological achievement for BMW, if not the motorcycle industry.”
For the 2024 Motorcycle of the Year, there were nearly 100 eligible contenders. We narrowed them down to 10 finalists and one winner.
Re-entering the motorcycle market after a decades-long hiatus, Can-Am has embraced the electric future with the Origin dual-sport and the Pulse roadster, which are propelled by a 11-kW Rotax E-Power motor with an 8.9-kWh battery, producing 47 hp and 53 lb-ft of torque. The bikes have innovative features like active regeneration and an enclosed drive chain in an oil bath with an automatic tensioning system.
CFMOTO has been selling motorcycles in the U.S. for only a few years, and it continues to expand its lineup. Its new Ibex 450 is a highly capable rally-style adventure bike powered by a 449cc parallel-Twin that makes 44 hp and 32.5 lb-ft of torque. Priced at just $6,499, it’s equipped with tubeless spoked wheels, switchable ABS and TC, adjustable suspension and seat height, and more.
Honda’s CB650R naked bike and CBR650R sportbike received expected updates like new styling, a TFT display, and revised switchgear. Unexpected was the new E-Clutch, which enables riders to start, stop, and change gears without using the clutch lever. Riders can switch between automatic and manual clutch operation, giving newbies a helping hand and veterans more flexibility.
In the evolution of the Husqvarna Svartpilen from 701 to 801, its 673cc Single was replaced with the 799cc LC8c parallel-Twin also found in KTM’s 790 Duke and 790 Adventure. Compared to the 701, the 801 has more horsepower (105), more torque (64.2 lb-ft), and a higher power-to-weight ratio. The “Black Arrow” is brimming with useful tech, is a full-tilt backroad bomber, and won’t break the bank at $10,899.
A decade after its 2015 debut, Indian’s Scout platform got a full makeover. The cast-aluminum frame was replaced with a tubular-steel unit, and the entire lineup is now powered by the SpeedPlus 1250 V-Twin, which produces 105 hp (110 on the 101 Scout) and 82 lb-ft of torque. Five models – Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout – are available in three trim levels.
SMT stands for “Supermoto Touring,” two words not normally used together to describe one motorcycle. The original 2010-2013 KTM 990 SMT was a touring variant of a big-bore Supermoto platform, while the new 890 SMT is a sport-touring variant of the 890 Adventure R mixed with some 890 Duke bits. With 17-inch wheels shod with sticky tires, it’s a hooligan’s dream with enough comfort for weekend getaways.
When Royal Enfield’s Himalayan adventure bike debuted in 2016, it was a solid but low-power, low-tech machine. It got a major overhaul this year, with a new liquid-cooled 452cc Single that makes more power (39.5 hp, up from 24) and torque (29.5 lb-ft, up from 24), a new chassis, and more modern features and styling. We were impressed with its capabilities when we tested it in the Himalayas.
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT+, Rider’s 2022 MOTY, delivered “all the performance a street rider needs in a refined, comfortable, sophisticated package at a reasonable [price].” The new GX+ version is taller with a more upright riding position, blending sport-touring with attributes of an ADV to be the “supreme sport crossover.” It also has a 6-axis IMU and Suzuki’s first electronic suspension system.
Known for its 675cc-and-up sportbikes, ADVs, roadsters, and neo-classics, Triumph expanded its lineup with the Speed 400 roadster and Scrambler 400 X, both powered by a 398cc Single. They’re fun, stylish bikes that are beginner- and budget-friendly – just $4,995 for the Speed 400 and $5,595 for the Scrambler 400 X. If we’re going to attract the next generation, we need more bikes like these.
The MT-09 is a hugely popular bike for Yamaha, so much so that it is now in its fourth generation since being introduced in 2014. We’ve always been big fans of its rowdy inline-Triple. Updated for 2024, the bike is a riot to ride yet offers a high level of refinement and sophistication for $10,599. The SP version, which gets up-spec suspension and brakes, is even better.
Thousands of street-legal motorcycles have been released over the past 50 years, and we’ve ridden and evaluated as many of them as we could get our hands on. Most have been good, some have been great, but only a few have achieved icon status.
Two such motorcycles – Honda’s Gold Wing and BMW’s R-series GS – certainly qualify as icons, and both have won Rider’s Motorcycle of the Year award twice. The Gold Wing won in 2001 and 2018, and the BMW R-GS won in 1995 and 2005.
With the introduction of the R 1300 GS for 2024, BMW’s R-series GS can add a third Rider MOTY title to its long list of awards and accolades.
BMW R 1300 GS
Over the past two decades, the adventure-bike segment has exploded, and nearly every manufacturer offers multiple adventure models, ranging in size from less than 400cc to well over 1,200cc. The genesis of this trend – one of the few bright spots in the motorcycle industry since the Great Recession of 2008 – can be traced back to 1980, when BMW launched the R 80 G/S. It was the first motorcycle that delivered on-road comfort and performance and genuine off-road capability in equal measure.
The R-series GS evolved steadily over time, with engine displacement increasing, new features and technology being added, and market share growing. The R-series GS is BMW’s bestselling model, and the one-millionth boxer-powered GS was built in mid-2023. Last September, on the 100th anniversary of BMW Motorrad’s first production motorcycle, the new R 1300 GS was unveiled.
BMW R 1300 GS
Development of the R 1300 GS started seven years ago – two years before the R 1250 GS was introduced. Having squeezed as much as possible out of the existing platform, which started with the R 1200 GS introduced in 2004, BMW knew that taking the R-series GS into the future and maintaining its position in the market required a clean-sheet design. Only the butterfly valves and a few bolts and connectors carry over from the R 1250 GS.
The design objectives were to make the R 1300 GS lighter, more compact, more powerful, and more capable than its predecessor. The new GS weighs 26 lb less than the R 1250 GS. Displacement increased from 1,254cc to 1,300cc, peak horsepower was boosted from 136 to 145, and peak torque increased from 105 to 110 lb-ft.
BMW R 1300 GS
The R 1300 GS has new electronic rider aids, a completely new frame, and upgraded EVO Telelever and EVO Paralever suspension with optional adaptive vehicle height control. The GS’s new styling has been somewhat controversial, particularly its more aerodynamic bodywork and X-shaped matrix headlight, but BMW designers wanted to set the R 1300 GS apart from its predecessors.
After test riding the R 1300 GS on- and off-road at its global launch, we had this to say: “Hands down, the R 1300 GS is the best GS yet. The traits that the boxer-powered GS are known for – engine character, balance, comfort, and versatility – are better than ever. It looks and feels much slimmer than before, and the increased power and torque are impressive.”
Congratulations to BMW for the R 1300 GS, Rider’s 2024 Motorcycle of the Year!
The Triumph Trident 660 has been updated for 2025, and the new model features more rider-focused technology, upgraded suspension, and new colors and graphics.
Triumph has already announced a few models for 2025, including the Triumph Rocket 3 Storm and the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 / RS. The company continues to add to its lineup of updated models with the Trident 660.
2025 Triumph Trident 660 in Cobalt Blue
Triumph says the Trident 660 is one of its most popular models, bringing in more riders who are new to the brand than any other. It claims to sell about 10,000 Trident 660s each year, and about 11% of sales are to women riders. The goal of this update was to make the model even more rider-friendly while maintaining its attainable price point.
Most of the changes to the Trident 660 include the addition of rider aids and technology. New for the 2025 model are optimized cornering ABS and traction control, the Triumph Shift Assist up/down quickshifter, and cruise control. Also included is a new Sport ride mode to join the existing Road and Rain modes.
The Trident 660’s Showa 41mm inverted fork has been upgraded with SFF-BP damping. This upgrade makes spring rate slightly lower and damping slightly higher. Smaller upgrades include a new forged aluminum top yoke and a forged aluminum brake pedal.
2025 Triumph Trident 660 in Diablo Red
Most everything else remains the same, including the bike’s liquid-cooled 660cc 3-cylinder engine that makes a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. It has a seat height of 31.7 inches, a wheelbase of 55.2 inches, a wet weight of 419 lb, and a fuel capacity of 3.7 gallons.
In addition to the Showa front suspension, the bike includes a Showa monoshock with preload adjustment. Slowing things down are Nissin brake components, including two 310mm front discs with 2-piston calipers and a 255mm rear disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike also includes a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity to display navigation, calls, and music.
2025 Triumph Trident 660 in Jet Black
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 will be available in three new colorways: Cosmic Yellow, Cobalt Blue, and Diablo Red. A Jet Black color scheme will also be available. Bikes will begin arriving in dealerships in November with an MSRP of $8,595.
Triumph has announced two Modern Classic models for 2025: the updated Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and a new up-spec version called the Speed Twin 1200 RS, which replaces the outgoing Thruxton.
The Speed Twin 1200 platform gets significant updates throughout, including an extra 5 hp from the high-torque Bonneville engine, chassis and suspension upgrades, new technology and electronics, and refreshed styling. Both models will begin arriving in dealerships in mid-December 2024.
The fuel tank features a new design with front cutouts.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Both the Speed Twin 1200 and the RS version receive an extra 5 hp from the 1,200cc parallel-Twin, now peaking at 103.5 hp at 7,750 rpm. Torque remains the same, peaking at 82.6 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm, and the engine continues to use a 270-degree firing order.
The Speed Twin 1200 gets new suspension, now with an inverted 43mm Marzocchi fork with 4.7 inches of travel and twin Marzocchi shocks with remote reservoirs, adjustable preload, and 4.6 inches of travel. It also gets new Triumph-branded radial front calipers paired with two 320mm discs, and it rides on Metzeler Sportec M9RR tires.
The Speed Twin 1200 features an inverted 43mm Marzocchi fork and Triumph-branded brakes.
Triumph made some changes to the riding position to create a more spacious feel, including moving the handlebar higher and farther forward. The one-piece bench seat has also been tweaked to be shallower and more sculpted, and it’s now narrower at the front for easier stand-over.
The Speed Twin 1200 gets twin Marzocchi shocks with remote reservoirs.
New and upgraded components throughout the bike have been designed to retain the Modern Classic’s retro-meets-contemporary design. It features a new tank with raked lines and deep front cutouts, as well as a new flip-up fuel cap. The side panels are simpler and integrate into the new minimal throttle-body covers with brushed aluminum finish, and the black powdercoated engine casings are also new. The round headlight is housed in a new brushed aluminum bezel, and the bike receives new cast-aluminum wheels.
The round LCD/TFT instrument includes a USB-C charging port on the side.
Technology includes two ride modes (Road and Rain), cornering ABS, and traction control. The new LCD and TFT displays are encased in a classic circular dial and allow turn-by-turn navigation and phone connectivity, and the USB-C charging port is concealed to retain the bike’s classic style.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 in Crystal White
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 will be available in two split-color designs. Both designs feature Sapphire Black in the lower section and a bold 1200 tank graphic, with either Crystal White or Carnival Red in the upper section. An Aluminum Silver option with discreet 1200 numbering and twin black stripes will also be available. Pricing starts at $13,595.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 in Aluminum Silver
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS
The Speed Twin 1200 RS is a sportier version of the Speed Twin 1200 and acts as an evolutionary next step from the outgoing Thruxton model. The RS receives sportier ergonomics, up-spec suspension and brakes, an extra ride mode, and Triumph Shift Assist, which is included here for the first time on a Triumph Modern Classic.
On the RS, the rear of the bike is raised, and the seat height is slightly higher at 31.9 inches compared to the Speed Twin 1200’s 31.7 inches. The seat also gets a napped finish with stitch detailing. The handlebar is at the same height but is moved farther forward, and the footpegs are slightly raised and farther back.
The Speed Twin 1200 RS features gold RS decals to match the anodized suspension components.
The RS features a fully adjustable Marzocchi inverted fork (4.7 inches travel) and fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks (4.8 inches travel) with remote reservoirs. Replacing the Triumph-branded brake components of the Speed Twin 1200 are two 320mm front discs with Brembo Stylema M4.30 radial calipers and a 220mm rear disc with a Nissin 2-piston floating caliper. The RS also rides on Metzeler Racetec RR K3 tires and features brushed aluminum front and rear fenders.
The RS’s seat features a napped finish with stitch detailing.
On the electronics side, the Speed Twin 1200 RS benefits from the addition of Triumph Shift Assist, an up/down quickshifter. It also gets the addition of Sport ride mode, which sharpens throttle response and optimizes traction control.
The RS’s rear suspension consists of fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with remote reservoirs.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS will be available in Baja Orange or Sapphire Black, both with gold RS decals to match the anodized suspension components. Pricing starts at $15,995.
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS in Sapphire Black
More than 50 genuine accessories will be available for these two models, including clip-on bars, a quilted bullet seat, a seat cowl, and more.
“One Fast Bike,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, is a new movie by writer and director Kelly Blatz about motorcycle racing.
One Fast Move, a new movie about motorcycle racing, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and features a race-trim Triumph Daytona 765. The movie follows the story of protagonist Wes Neal (KJ Apa), who wants to be a competitive motorcycle racer and trains with Dean Miller (Eric Dane) to achieve those dreams.
Writer and director Kelly Blatz paid special attention to capture not only the atmosphere of motorcycle racing but also the details. Blatz is a motorcyclist and racing enthusiast and wanted to create a realistic representation of the community of racers. For race scenes, the entire field of riders were real racers who brought their trucks and trailers with race bikes to create a realistic pit set-up.
During race scenes, cameras were mounted onto bikes, and microphones were also attached to each motorcycle to record the actual sounds of each bike. For the fastest sequences of the movie, championship racers like Daytona 200 champ Brandon Paasch and Horizon Award winner Brian Stokes were chosen as riders. Blatz also attended the press launch of the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS at Circuito de Jerez to ride the new bike and get further inspiration for the film.
“Creating One Fast Move has been an incredible journey,” said Kelly Blatz. “The film not only showcases the adrenaline-fueled world of motorcycle racing but also delves into the human spirit’s resilience and determination. I am grateful to Triumph Motorcycles for their support and collaboration in bringing this vision to life.”
The bike ridden by the film’s protagonist is a Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2 Limited Edition with a Moto2Style race faring. The powerplant in that bike, the 765cc Moto2 Triple, continues to rack up podium spots in Street Triple 765 RSs in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and the World Superbike Championship in 2024.
“We are proud to be included in One Fast Move,” said Adam VanderVeen, marketing director of Triumph Motorcycles America. “By capturing the essence of racing, the film captures much of the essence of Triumph – the spirit of adventure, the pursuit of excellence, and the thrill of the ride. It’s incredible to see the track performance of the ever-capable Daytona memorialized in film, however my true desire for this film is that it inspires many non-riders to ride for the first time and inspires current riders to try their first track day, to feel for themselves the thrill which is conveyed on-screen.”
In celebration of the film, Triumph has sent fifty 11×17-inch posters to every Triumph dealership in the U.S. and Canada, and fans can visit their local dealer to get a free poster while supplies last.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2024 raised $7.6 million to support men’s mental health and research for prostate cancer.
The 2024 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride had a record-breaking year with a total of 113,000 riders across the world raising $7.6 million USD to support research and raise awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.
In its 11th year and supported by Triumph Motorcycles, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was held on May 19, and participants across the globe gathered for group rides while dressed in dapper clothing. With 959 rides across 105 countries, the DGR is growing in support and participation.
Eric Hendrikx (left) and Nicholas Harrison (right) on the Toronto ride.
The U.S. had 14,767 riders from 187 rides, and Canada had 2,167 riders from 28 rides, for a total combined North America fundraising effort of $3.05 million.
Triumph Motorcycles supports the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride by organizing rides from Triumph dealers and offering prizes for participants who raise the most money. The top five fundraisers on Team Triumph won a prize package including items from the Triumph Clothing Collection.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2024 had a record-breaking 113,000 participants around the world.
Many well-known names participated in the DGR this year. In London, 007 stunt riders Paul Edmondson and Martin Craven and Mission Impossible stunt rider Kieran Clarke rode Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 Xs. In Poole, U.K., actor James Phelps (Fred Weasley in Harry Potter) rode a Bonneville T120 Stealth Edition.
Ivan Cervantes rode in Reus, Spain, aboard a Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE.
In the U.S., movie and film photographer Frank Masi rode a Triumph Speed Twin 1200 in Atlanta. In Canada, writer-photographer Eric Hendrikx led the Toronto ride on a Thruxton RS. Spanish actor Pepe Barroso (Gran Turismo) rode in Madrid, and world-record holder Ivan Cervantes rode in Reus. Music producer Tai Jason rode his Bonneville T100 in Munich, Germany.
Kieran Clarke (far right) participated in the ride with industry colleagues.
“It’s empowering to work with the Gentleman’s Ride and Triumph Motorcycles as we bring our communities together, ride great bikes, and support Movember in their reputable stride to improve prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs,” said Eric Hendrikx.
“I truly look forward to the DGR every year, as it’s a charity I can really get behind combining fundraising for men’s issues with the comradery of motorcycles and dapper attire,” said Frank Masi. “I’m blown away at how the DGR stays so well organized in so many cities around the world. Year after year, the ride gets bigger and better, and I look forward to participating for many years to come while spreading awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer.”
Eric Hendrikx rides by Queen’s Park in Toronto.
The participant who raised the most globally this year and in any year in the DGR’s history was actor and singer Jaime Camil from Los Angeles. Kat Thomsen from San Francisco raised the second-most, and Matias Seijo from Edinburgh raising the third-most. The Gentlefolk prize winner was Jason Etters who led the ride in Jacksonville, Florida.
This 2025 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will also include 2026 teasers as soon as manufacturers let us know about them. We will continually update this guide as new models are available, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often.
Organized in alphabetical order by manufacturer, our guide includes photos, pricing, key update info, and links to first looks or – when available – Rider‘s first rides, road tests, and video reviews of the motorcycles.
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C
2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C in Bordeaux Red
The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C is new cruiser from CFMOTO powered by a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed transmission, a slip/assist clutch, a Gates belt final drive, and a dual-chamber exhaust coated in a matte ceramic finish. Braking is provided by J.Juan, and ABS and traction control are standard. The 450CL-C rides on a 58.5-inch wheelbase and has a 28-degree rake, 4.25 inches of trail, and a 27-inch seat height.
The 2025 CFMOTO 450CL-C will come in Bordeaux Red and Nebula Black and start at $5,699.
The 2025 CFMOTOIbex 450 features a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-Twin with DOHC, a 270-degree crank, and dual counterbalancers mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip/assist clutch. It has a standard Ride mode and an Off-Road mode. The bike has J.Juan braking components with ABS that is switchable at the rear, as well as switchable traction control. The Ibex 450 has a fully adjustable KYB inverted fork and a central-aligned, multi-link rear monoshock with adjustable damping and preload.
The bike has an adjustable handlebar and a 32.3-inch seat height/ride height that can be lowered to 31.5 inches via an integrated lowering link. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and it rides on tubeless, cross-spoke rims. The 2025 CFMOTO Ibex 450 will come in Zephyr Blue or Tundra Grey and start at $6,499.
In its first major revamp since its 2015 debut, Indian’s Scout cruiser platform is all-new from the ground up, and the 2025 Indian Scout lineup includes five models: Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout. Three trim levels will be available, as well as more than 100 dedicated accessories.
At the heart of the Scout platform is a new engine called the SpeedPlus 1250. The V-Twin remains liquid-cooled but is redesigned, punched out from 1,133cc to 1,250cc. Power goes up to 105 ponies and 82 lb-ft of torque, and the 101 Scout gets a bump to 111 hp. Also new is the Scout’s frame, switching from an aluminum design to a simpler steel-tube chassis. It supplies a 61.5-inch wheelbase with a 29-degree rake and 4.8 inches of trail. The Scout has a low 25.6-inch seat height. There are also new features and technology offered on certain Scout models and trim packages. All models except for the 101 Scout use a single 298mm front disc brake with a 2-piston caliper, and ABS is standard.
The Indian Scout Bobber has an MSRP of $12,999, the Scout Classic is $13,999, the Sport Scout is $13,499, the Super Scout is $16,499, and the 101 Scout is $16,999.
The 2025 KTM 990 RC R is KTM’s only street-legal, liter-class supersport is powered by a LC8c powerplant with a new ergo-crafted and condensed stainless steel muffler and a shifter that can be reversed to race-shift as standard. The steel frame has increased weight bias towards the front end and a steering head angle of 25 degrees. It also features a new fuel tank shape, adjustable footrests, fully adjustable WP APEX Open Cartridge Suspension, and lightweight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.
Pricing for the 2025 KTM 990 RC R has not yet been announced.
The 2025 Moto Morini Corsaro 750 naked and fully faired Corsaro Sport are both powered by a new 749cc 90-degree V-Twin and share Brembo braking components, standard ABS, a fully adjustable inverted fork, and a progressive link rear shock. The Corsaro Sport gets a wider rear tire, clip-on handlebars, a taller seat, and more bodywork compared to the Corsaro 750.
The 2025 Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 features the new 1,187cc V2 Corsa Corta EVO engine, an 87-degree V-Twin designed and engineered in Italy and making a claimed 122 hp. The new adventure bike features Brembo braking components, switchable cornering ABS, a fully adjustable fork, and a progressive link shock.
The Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 has a tubular trellis frame and a 33.8-inch seat height. An aluminum luggage rack is included as standard equipment. Pricing has not yet been announced.
2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition
2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is limited to only 925 units worldwide and celebrates Elvis and his Memphis Mafia group of friends who rode on Bonnevilles. The Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition has been crafted to honor its namesake, including its Carnival Red color scheme, “ELVIS” gold lettering on the tank, Elvis’s signature on the tank and side panels, and the “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” emblem on the front fender.
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition will be available starting at $15,495 and will arrive in dealerships starting in September 2024.
2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT in Sapphire Black with Granite
To celebrate 20 years of the Rocket 3, a muscle bike with the largest engine in a production motorcycle, Triumph has unveiled the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R and Rocket 3 Storm GT. Their 2,458cc in-line Triple cranks out even more power – up 15 ponies to a massive 180 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque (up 3).
The Rocket 3’s 16-inch rear and 17-inch front wheels have been updated with a 10-spoke cast-aluminum design. They have an lightweight aluminum frame that uses cast and forged elements, dual Brembo Stylema front calipers with 320mm discs, and a Brembo M4.32 rear caliper with a 300mm disc.
They come with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, Ride-by-Wire, a Torque Assist clutch, Hill Hold, four ride modes (Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-configurable), cruise control, a keyless ignition and steering lock, and a USB charging socket. Instrumentation comes in the form of a color TFT.
The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm R will be available in Carnival Red with Sapphire Black, Satin Pacific Blue with Matte Sapphire Black, or Sapphire Black with Granite for $24,995. The 2025 Rocket 3 Storm GT will be available in the same colors but with the color split of the tank reversed, retailing for $25,795.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be limited to only 270 units, and Breitling will also launch a special Triumph watch in conjunction with the motorcycle. The bike features a bespoke paint scheme with premium gold hand-painted detailing, a leather seat with French stitching, a high-spec Akrapovič silencer, and lightweight carbon fiber parts. It will also include a custom Breitling start screen, the Breitling logo laser-etched onto the machined rear wheel finisher, and a gold Breitling badge on the tank.
The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition will be available starting in June 2024 with an MSRP of $25,995.
Celebrating Triumph’s rich racing history is the new 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition, which features a race-inspired graphic scheme, Triumph Shift Assist, and a flyscreen. The Trident 660 is powered by a liquid-cooled 660cc Triple that makes a claimed 80 hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 rpm. It has a seat height of 31.7 inches and a weight of 416 lb. Throttle-by-wire allows two ride modes (Road and Rain), and it comes with ABS, switchable traction control, and a combined TFT and LCD display.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition adds a white, blue, and red graphic scheme inspired by “Slippery Sam,” as well as a Number 67 race graphic, a flyscreen, and Triumph Shift Assist, which enables clutchless up and down gear changes with an autoblipper on downshifts for smoother changes.
The 2025 Triumph Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition will be available for one year only with an MSRP of $8,595.
Triumph has announced a special edition motorcycle that’s sure to interest fans of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition is limited to only 925 units worldwide and celebrates Elvis and his Memphis Mafia group of friends who rode on Bonnevilles.
Inspiration for the Elvis Presley Limited Edition came from a story in 1965. The story attests that Elvis was hanging out with his “Memphis Mafia” friend group in Bel Air shortly after Jerry Schilling had bought a new Triumph T120 Bonneville. After Elvis took it for a ride, he ordered Bonnevilles for the whole group of nine buddies, who rode their new bikes late into the evening until neighbors complained about the noise.
Triumph Motorcycles is currently in search of the Memphis Mafia Bonnevilles, and anyone who has information about these bikes is asked to email [email protected].
The Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition has been crafted to honor its namesake. The Carnival Red color scheme was inspired by the J Daar custom Bonneville, which was created to raise money for the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation in 2023. The bike also features “ELVIS” gold lettering on the tank, which Triumph intended to represent set lights. Also on the tank and side panels is Elvis’s signature.
A more subtle detail for Elvis fans is the “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” emblem on the front fender. The line was said to be a personal mantra of Elvis and the design featured on the necklace presented to each of his Memphis Mafia friends.
Other details include tank stripes in Aluminum Silver, hand-painted gold line detailing, and a chrome finish on selected parts, including the sweeping exhaust with peashooter silencers. Only 925 of these special edition bikes will be made, and each one will feature a numbered handlebar clamp with Elvis Presley’s signature laser-etched onto it. The three-bar tank badge and machined engine fins recreate the look from the iconic 1959 Bonneville.
Each Elvis Presley Limited Edition bike will come with a Sony gold disc in an exclusive Elvis Presley and Triumph Motorcycles record sleeve, along with a certificate of authenticity signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor and Jamie Salter, founder, chairman, and CEO of ABG, Elvis Presley Enterprises.
The 2025 Triumph Bonneville T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition will be available starting at $15,495 and will arrive in dealerships starting in September 2024. Customers can reserve bikes now at their local Triumph dealer.
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