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 Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1685447/kawasaki-2025-motorcycle-lineup/
+===== KTM =====
+== 4 Motorcycle Brands Owned By KTM ==
+Ivo Gievski - July 22, 2025 9:30 am EST
+With factory teams in most racing categories, including Moto GP, Motocross, Supercross, Enduro, and Rally, KTM is one of the most recognizable motorcycle brands in the world. KTM is also very successful on the commercial market — today, it's Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer.
+Naturally, with so much brand cachet, KTM has acquired other motorcycle manufacturers over the years. However, even the brand KTM operates under the umbrella of Pierer Mobility AG. Don't worry, though — it's the same company. KTM AG changed its name to Pierer Mobility AG in 2019 but kept the KTM branding for its motorcycles.
+Still, pending regulatory approval, it will all change in 2026. Indian giant Bajaj Auto — the fifth-biggest motorcycle manufacturer globally — is set to acquire Pierer Mobility AG and all its brands, after owning 49.9% in the company. That would mean that KTM, including all the brands mentioned in this article, will be owned by Bajaj Auto next year. Of course, that's no reason not to learn more about Pierer Mobility's excellent motorcycle brands. Each has its own rich history, including many racing victories and memorable motorcycles. So, let's have a closer look at the four motorcycle brands owned by KTM.
+Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1914967/ktm-motorcycle-brands/
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 https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-news/qjmotor-to-launch-700cc-cruiser-bikes/
+===== Voge =====
+==== rr500s ====
+== This Gorgeous New Entry-Level Motorcycle Punches Well Above Its Weight ==
+You may not know the brand (yet), but this beguiling bike claims some compelling performance traits you wouldn’t guess from its specs.
+Steve Mazzucchi	- July 23, 2025 / Updated July 23, 2025
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+Exciting as it is on its own, the rise of small-displacement adventure bikes is not what you’d call an independent event.
+It’s actually part of a bigger trend, largely driven by overseas brands, toward more approachable and affordable motorcycles that newer riders aren’t afraid to swing a leg over.
+Latest example? A new sportbike from Voge, a moto-focused Chongqing, China-based premium sub-brand of the large industrial company Loncin.
+The Voge RR500S follows in the tracks of small-engined speed machines such as Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-4RR, CFMoto’s 500SR Voom, Kove’s 450RR and a bunch of QJMotors models.
+Not unlike those bikes, it’s out to prove you don’t have to be big to be badass — with a twist.
+https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/voge-rr500s-motorcycle/
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+== Why Do Bikers Put An X Over Their Motorcycle Headlights? ==
+Daksh Chaudhary - July 26, 2025 9:35 pm EST
+Seasoned motorcyclists sometimes do things that are far beyond our understanding, like riding close to the yellow line or wearing too much leather. Similarly, if you've ever spotted a motorcycle with an X taped over its headlight, it might just be taken as a nice design preference. In reality, this little headlight mod actually has roots that go back decades, when it was not taken as a style trend, but something born out of necessity. It had everything to do with safety and racing within the biker culture.
+Let's go back to the 1970s, when café racers, a group of riders known for speed and stripped-down bikes, began taping an X over their headlights for safety. At the time, headlight glass was fragile and could shatter into dangerous, razor-sharp pieces during a crash. The tape helped keep the broken glass in place, reducing the risk of injury to the rider and others on the road. The X pattern was smart, as it held the glass together well without blocking much light.
+Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1920242/why-bikers-x-over-motorcycle-headlight/
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 https://venturebeat.com/2020/11/16/ride-vision-raises-7-million-for-ai-that-alerts-motorcycle-riders-to-collision-threats/
+===== Clothing =====
+==== Boots ====
+== If Your Motorcycle Boots Don't Check These 3 Boxes, It's Time For A New Pair ==
+Amber DaSilva - July 27, 2025 11:25 am EST
+What kind of boots do you wear on your motorcycle? Red Wings? Doc Martens? Blundstones? If your answer is any of those, you should rethink your riding footwear. None of those are protective enough to ride in or armored enough to keep you safe when you drop a bike on your leg, but they're not the only ill-suited footwear out there. In fact, plenty of so-called "motorcycle boots" share the same dearth of protection as those fashion boots you got at the mall.
+Rather than giving you a list of brands to look for, though, I'd rather teach you to fish — I'll give you a list of what to look for in your next motorcycle boot, so you can know that whatever you're buying is safe enough for your commute, road trip, or dirt ride. There are three main things that you'll want to look for in a motorcycle boot: Malleolus protection, crush resistance, and height. What do those mean, though, within the context of motorcycle boots?
+Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1922177/motorcycle-boot-buyers-guide/
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