Rider Magazine Top 11 Stories of 2023

January 2, 2024 4 min read

That’s right, this one goes to 11.

Here at Rider magazine, we believe that joke should never get old. Something else we hope never gets old is passion for all-things-motorcycles, and in 2023, we were pleased to see our readers continuing to carry that torch.

While Rider publishes a wealth of detailed gear reviews, travel stories that make you want to leave your day job, entertaining and informative features, and the latest in motonews, when it came to 2023, most readers came to our site looking for what Rider does best: motorcycle coverage.

So check out the Rider Magazine Top 11 Stories of 2023 below, and keep the rubber side down.

No. 1 – Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders: Seat Heights Under 30 Inches

Whether you’re a shorter rider, a new rider, or an experienced rider who loves zipping around on small bikes, there are plenty of options out there for you. In this list, we’ve collected the best motorcycles for smaller riders with seats under 30 inches and selling for less than $17,000.

Best Motorcycles for Smaller Riders: Seat Height 31-31.9 Inches

No. 2 – 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR | First Look Review

2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition

The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR is a new track-focused sportbike powered by a 399cc inline-Four with ride modes, traction control, and more. MSRP is $9,699.

No. 3 – 2024 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: New Street Models

Rider‘s 2024 motorcycle buyers guide features new and updated motorcycles, including photos and details, as well as links to videos, first looks, first rides, and road tests.

See all of the Rider magazine buyers guides here.

No. 4 – Honda Announces 2023 Gold Wing Family

Honda has announced the return of the Gold Wing family of motorcycles for 2023, three of which feature Honda’s exclusive Dual Clutch Transmission, starting at $25,600.

No. 5 – Suzuki Announces First Motorcycles in 2024 Lineup

2023 Suzuki GSX-R750 in Pearl Brilliant White and Metallic Matte Stellar Blue

Suzuki Motor USA has announced its first group of 2024 motorcycles: the GSX-R750 sportbike, the DR650S and DR-Z400S dual-sports, and the DR-Z400SM supermoto.

Read all of the Rider magazine Suzuki coverage here.

No. 6 – 2023 Honda XR150L and CRF300LS | First Look Review

2023 Honda XR150L in White

Honda has announced two new beginner-friendly dual-sport motorcycles for model year 2023: the all-new XR150L and the new low-seat CRF300LS. Models returning for 2023 include the CRF300L, CRF300L Rally, and Navi.

No. 7 – Honda Announces More 2023 Returning Models

2023 Honda CB1000R in Black

Honda has announced more returning motorcycles for 2023, including the CBR650R and CBR500R sportbikes; the CB1000R, CB650R, and CB500F naked bikes; the CB500X adventure bike; the XR650L dual-sport; and the Fury cruiser.

See all of the Rider magazine Honda coverage here.

No. 8 – 2023 KTM 390 Adventure | First Look Review

The 2023 KTM Adventure 390 returns with a 4-stroke DOHC 373cc Single, but the small-displacement adventure bike has been given a new look and increased off-road capability.

See all of the Rider magazine KTM coverage here.

No. 9 – 2024 BMW R 1300 GS Review | First Look

The 2024 BMW R 1300 GS has a larger, more powerful 1,300cc engine, a new chassis, 26 lb less weight, fresh styling, and new technology.

No. 10 – 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp Review | First Look

The Honda XL750 Transalp returns to the U.S. market with a new 755cc parallel-Twin, a 6-speed gearbox, a quickshifter, and five ride modes, all starting at $9,999.

No. 11 – 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X | First Look Review

Joining the company’s Modern Classics lineup, the all-new 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X feature a liquid-cooled 398cc single-cylinder engine making a claimed 39.5 hp and 27.7 lb-ft of torque.

See all of the Rider magazine Triumph coverage here.