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2026 Yamaha YZF-R9: The Supersport Yamaha Fans Have Waited a Decade For
Yamaha drops its beloved 890cc CP3 triple into a dedicated supersport chassis with Brembo Stylema brakes and a full six-axis IMU. The YZF-R9 is the middleweight sportbike the R6 always pointed toward, reborn for the real world.
CFMoto Just Built a 675 Triple, and Triumph Should Be Worried
With the 675SR-R sportbike and 675NK naked, CFMoto has aimed a home-grown inline-triple squarely at the Triumph Trident and Daytona 660. On paper, and at the price, it lands hard.
The Best Middleweight Supersport Motorcycles of 2026
The supersport class is reborn. These are the best middleweight supersport motorcycles of 2026, from road-first triples and twins to the last of the screaming 600s.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Review: The Supersport Survivor Still Thrills
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R keeps the 600 supersport flame alive with a screaming 636cc four and a track-capable chassis. We review the survivor, and where it shows its age.
Triumph Daytona 660 Review: The Road-First Supersport Done Right
The Triumph Daytona 660 wraps a punchy 660cc triple in real sportbike bodywork without the punishing ergonomics. We review the road-first supersport, and its value.
The Best Sportbikes of 2026
The best sportbikes of 2026, ranked, from track-ready superbikes to friendly supersports you can actually live with on the road.
Reviews
See allKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Review: The Supersport Survivor Still Thrills
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R keeps the 600 supersport flame alive with a screaming 636cc four and a track-capable chassis. We review the survivor, and where it shows its age.
Triumph Daytona 660 Review: The Road-First Supersport Done Right
The Triumph Daytona 660 wraps a punchy 660cc triple in real sportbike bodywork without the punishing ergonomics. We review the road-first supersport, and its value.
Ducati Panigale V2 Review: Superbike Drama, Finally Usable
The 2026 Ducati Panigale V2 keeps the supermodel looks and adds real-world usability. We find out if Ducati's 'friendly' superbike is actually friendly.
Guides
See allThe Best Middleweight Supersport Motorcycles of 2026
The supersport class is reborn. These are the best middleweight supersport motorcycles of 2026, from road-first triples and twins to the last of the screaming 600s.
The Best Sportbikes of 2026
The best sportbikes of 2026, ranked, from track-ready superbikes to friendly supersports you can actually live with on the road.
News
See all2026 Yamaha YZF-R9: The Supersport Yamaha Fans Have Waited a Decade For
Yamaha drops its beloved 890cc CP3 triple into a dedicated supersport chassis with Brembo Stylema brakes and a full six-axis IMU. The YZF-R9 is the middleweight sportbike the R6 always pointed toward, reborn for the real world.
CFMoto Just Built a 675 Triple, and Triumph Should Be Worried
With the 675SR-R sportbike and 675NK naked, CFMoto has aimed a home-grown inline-triple squarely at the Triumph Trident and Daytona 660. On paper, and at the price, it lands hard.
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