We already miss our BMW R1200GS long-termer. So naturally we jumped at the chance for some seat time on BMW's newest R1200 derivative, the 2011 R1200R, on the fresh-laid asphalt of the Angeles Crest.

Triumph figures BMW has owned the market on 800-cc adventure bikes long enough. Its 2011 Tiger 800 and Tiger 800 XC clearly have the Germans square in their sights.

Preconceived notions are a hell of a thing. Take the new Ducati Diavel, for instance. Is it a cruiser or a sportbike? The answer is, you won't know 'til you ride it, as we discovered.

Can the 2011 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 return to its position as the king of the naked sport bikes? With less weight, more power and some thoughtful revisions, we think so.

The Ducati Hypermotard may look best suited to off-road antics, but the top-level 1100 Evo SP turns out to be the perfect bike for urban adventuring.

The three-hour ride to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for an ALMS race turned out to be the perfect trip for testing Triumph's new Sprint GT. But was the Sprint GT the perfect bike for the trip?

By stuffing a superbike engine into a lightweight, saddlebag-optional sport adventure tourer, Ducati has created an unusual beast in the new Multistrada 1200. Guest contributor Basem Wasef takes off to the Canary Islands for a little time both on and off the road on one.

As the speedo ticked past 165 mph, self-preservation took over and we jumped on the brakes as turn one rapidly approached. As amazing as this was, it was only the first flying lap of what would end up being a full day of riding the most impressive motorcycle we’ve ever tested.