Using the now extinct 1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon 900 as the platform, Venier Customs created the VX Traveler as a dirt-worthy, long-distance tourer. It features a completely custom body, exhaust, as well as a variety of custom carbon fiber parts. The bike got a Marzocchi 45 mm front fork, a Sachs rear shock and a Nissin braking system. This bike is a one-off but a perfect example of Venier’s A-Grade design/build skills.

For 2019, Triumph has upgraded its entry-level classic Street Twin and Street Scrambler. The bikes both got a 10-horse power upgrade to their shared 900CC parallel twin motor, up to 65hp. They got improved suspension, Brembo brakes and streamlined ergonomics. Both bikes also got some aesthetic updates, like new handlebars & LED lighting. Triumph also offers “inspiration kits,” which allow riders to easily customize their bikes.

Yamaha’s forthcoming Ténéré 700 ADV has made the journey from 2016 EICMA show-stopper to (we hope) a full production adventure bike. Before the official release details drop, team blue is taking the new bike on a backroad tour, the World Raid tour will led by ambassador & global adventure icon Nick Sanders. What we can say for sure so far, the bike looks badass. Watch the video.

Bike Box 24 is a dedicated garage for your motorcycle, quad, bikes, & other toys. Designed and made in Germany, it provides reliably secure storage & protection against weather, UV exposure, theft, & vandalism. Requires no building permit & is approved by insurance companies. It features an overhead swinging tailgate with hydraulic springs and constructed of galvanized metal & plastic. Lockable, waterproof, and ventilated.

Following the recent announcement of a bunch of new bikes, Harley-Davidson has just unveiled another. The 2019 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 is a drag racing-inspired cruiser built around the Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine which features lightweight aluminum and composite components to crank up performance. It rides on a Softail frame which has also been lightened & stiffened up for a bike that looks much like a classic Harley but will be leaner, meaner and more performance-focused than the rest of next year’s lineup.

The new Basecamp X features all the comforts & tech of the original—full bath, kitchen, USB ports & solar panels, but it also got a 3-inch lift & Goodyear Wrangler tires on upgraded wheels, plus stainless steel rock guards, & a solar window guard, all features that make it a bit tougher for off-road adventures.

For model year 2020, Harley Davidson is making some serious moves, adding multiple new models in new categories to keep pace with global competitors—an adventure bike, a streetfighter, a Ducati-style custom, a small-displacement series for Asia, and some electric bikes, too. The Pan America 1250 adventure bike looks pretty sweet, so does the 975-cc Streetfighter, the V-Twin powered Custom, and the Livewire electric prototype.

MotoTote makes it easier to haul your motorcycle—you don’t need a trailer so no registration, no towing & reverse is easier. It attaches to your vehicle’s Class III or 2” square hitch receiver & has a detachable loading ramp. It is all steel construction with a powdercoated finish. Weight capacity is 550 lbs.

Owned by the coolest man in the world, Steve McQueen, and ridden by the actor on screen in the seminal motocross film On Any Sunday, this 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross will soon be on the auction block at Bonham’s. It bears the scratches, dings & wear & tear of a real rider and McQueen’s name alone means this bike is highly collectible. Sure to demand top dollar—estimates are all north of $75K.

The Alaskan from California-based Earle Motors is a custom-built adventure bike based on the 2018 Ducati Desert Sled. It’s got a longer swingarm & taller suspension clearance but is powered by the same air-cooled 800-cc Italian motor. Key features include a hand-formed 6-gallon fuel tank, a 2-gallon aux fuel cell integrated into the hand-formed tail, kevlar skid plate, powerful lighting, and a heavy-duty luggage carrier system.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of a true Italian icon, the Ducati Monster, the motorcycle maker is rolling out a special edition 1200, featuring a color scheme from the Italian flag, gold Öhlins swingarm and forks, and forged marchenisi rims. The bike is powered by a liquid-cooled testastretta 11° DS twin-cylinder. Only 500 units available.

In homage to the iconic two-stroke ‘Flying Flea’ used by British soldiers in World War II, the UK’s Royal Enfield created the RE Classic 500 Pegasus, a military dressed version of its Classic 500. It is available in olive drab or matte green and only 1000 of these unique little bikes will be built.

Alabama-based custom v-twin bike builders Curtiss Motorcycles (previously Confederate Motors) switched up their game to begin creating the next generation of electric motorcycles. Their first bike, Zeus, is quite clearly a beast of a different breed. It’s powered by a 14.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack & two high-output electric motors that produce in 170 hp (127 kW) and some serious torque.

London-based custom bike builders Autofabrica are known for a progressive approach to conceptual design and craftsmanship. Their new Type 11 is a captivating creation offered in two models, both based around a Yamaha Triple powerplant: either 750cc or 900cc. With bodies handmade from aluminum, the bikes are both futuristic and classic and feature custom-made, 3-D printed parts from front to back. Made to order.

For 2019, Honda is finally making its Neo-Sports Café-inspired CB300R available in the good ole’ USA. The bike’s styling drafts off the new CB1000R, with its round headlight, stepped seat and radiator guards. The engine is the brand’s proven 286cc single found in the outgoing CB300F, which this bike replaces. It features a new frame and swingarm design as well as a 41mm inverted front fork, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and optional ABS.