Triumph National Demo Days invites riders to test bikes from Triumph’s lineup, like this 2026 Bonneville T100. (Photo by Kingdom Creative) Triumph released about 30 new and updated models for 2026. If searching through this extended lineup to find your next bike is leading to some analysis paralysis, the best remedy is taking advantage of the Triumph National Demo Days to test ride these bikes for yourself. Taking place at dealerships across the U.S. for five weekends in 2026, the Triumph National Demo Days are themed events, with each weekend corresponding to a different category of Triumph’s lineup, including Off-Road (two weekends), Modern Classics, Roadsters, and Tigers/Scramblers. Riders must register ahead of time to secure their spot, and the first 20 people to register at each location will receive an exclusive Triumph gift. 2026 Triumph TF 250-C and TF 450-C Triumph National Demo Days kicks off April 18-19 for the Off-Road Demo Days, during which riders will have the opportunity to ride models like the TF 250-X, TF 450-X, TF 250-C, TF-250-E, or TF 450-E. A second round of Off-Road Demos takes place Sept. 12-13 and closes out the schedule. 2026 Triumph Bonneville Bobber From May 8-9, the Modern Classics Demo Day offers demos on bikes like the Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200, Bobber, or Speedmaster. Check out our review of the 2026 Triumph Bonnevilles for more info about what’s new with these models. 2026 Triumph Trident 800 The Roadster Demo Day takes place June 19-20 and includes bikes like the Daytona 660, Trident 800, Street Triple 765 RS, or Street Triple 765 RX. The Tigers and Scramblers Demo Day offers the chance to ride some of Triumph’s adventure-focused bikes. 2026 Triumph Scrambler 900 Those wanting to participate in an on-road demo much be a licensed motorcyclist aged 21 years or older with a valid motorcycle endorsement and bring full riding gear (DOT-certified helmet, motorcycle jacket, riding pants, riding gloves, and over-ankle boots). The off-road demos require riders to be fully equipped with appropriate riding gear. Riders 15-17 years old must have a legal guardian sign a waiver, and riders must be at least 17 years old to ride TF-450 models. Find a participating dealership near you and register now to secure your spot. The post 2026 Triumph National Demo Days: Registration Open Now appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Pagans Motorcycle Club under fire as Brian Fletcher sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for brutal rival biker shooting in Kansas City. Is everyone getting sick of the Pagans? Outlaw motorcycle gang violence, racketeering charges, and why independent bikers are turning against 1%er clubs. In this episode of Insane Throttle Biker News, we break down the latest Pagan MC news: a connected member chases down a rival, shoots him 7 times (including in the back) with gang members armed with guns and axe handles. 84 months no parole for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. The DOJ and FBI are cracking down hard on outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs) — is this the new normal? We also address subscriber Rich’s statement: “Everybody is getting sick of the Pagans.” From growing pains, recruiting issues, and the shift from old-school scooter tramps to modern gang mentality, we discuss how biker club violence is hurting the entire lifestyle. Shot in the back? Outnumbered attacks? Independent bikers and the community are fed up with the nonstop negative outlaw biker news. Full breakdown of the Kansas City Pagan shooting case Why people are despising Pagans MC and other 1% clubs right now History of motorcycle clubs — from post-WWII fun runs to today’s proble FBI priority on outlaw motorcycle gangs and what it means for riders PAGANS MC SHOOTING – WHY EVERYONE IS SICK OF THE PAGANS No Women Allowed Policy Tested &These Guys Failed Miserably Motorcycle Clubs ARE SELF DESTRUCTING {THE ROT INSIDE} Bikers Channels Lying {MC Protocol Is About Making Cash} PAGANS MC BEAT 70YR OLD MAN

1964 Honda Dream 305 (Lot G5) Mecum hosts auctions throughout the year, and most include motorcycles. Dana Mecum’s 39 Annual Spring Classic – known as the Indy auction – takes place May 8-16 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. As of today (April 7), there are 65 motorcycles listed on Mecum.com that are up for sale at the Indy auction, and more are being added each week. In our last post, we highlighted some classic Harley-Davidsons. Here are some drool-worthy classic bikes from Japan. 1964 Honda Dream 305 1964 Honda Dream 305 (Lot G5) (Lot G5): Although the Super Cub seen in the “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda” ads from the mid-1960s may be more recognizable, the Honda Dream CA77 is another iconic model from the same era. The Dream had blocky styling, a chrome-sided tank with knee pads, and a bench seat. It was powered by an air-cooled 305cc OHC parallel-Twin hung from a pressed-steel frame. This example from the Hendricks Collection underwent an extensive frame-off cosmetic restoration. It is in running condition, has the original engine, frame, seat, and fenders, and was refinished in original Scarlet Red paint. 1964 Fuji Go Devil Mini Bike 1964 Fuji Go Devil Mini Bike (Lot G18) (Lot G18): Minibikes are enormously popular these days, fueled by nostalgia among those who learned to ride on them as kids in the ’60s and ’70s. This step-thru model was built by Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan from 1964-1967. It has a 50cc single-cylinder engine with an automatic gearbox, a square-tube steel frame, and chain drive. This Go Devil is a runner that was recently serviced, and you can go ripping around your neighborhood on it at up to 23 mph. 1969 Kawasaki H1 Mach III 1969 Kawasaki H1 Mach III (Lot N279) (Lot N279): This comprehensively restored bike was built in 1969, the first year of production for Kawasaki’s H1 Mach III. It is powered by an air-cooled 2-stroke 498cc inline-Triple rated at 60 hp and weighs just 400 lb. The Mach III was known as the “Widowmaker” because it paired raw acceleration with marginal handling, a flexible frame, and weak drum brakes. This example, which is white with blue accents and logos and has a black bench seat with white piping and lots of gleaming chrome, is a real looker. 1970 Honda CB750 1970 Honda CB750 (Lot N57) (Lot N57): When the Honda CB750 debuted in 1969, it was a paradigm shift in motorcycle design, engineering, and performance. In 2012, Motorcyclist magazine named it the “Motorcycle of the Century.” Without the CB750, we wouldn’t have the Gold Wing, the VFR750, or many other iconic Honda motorcycles. This unrestored example, painted in Candy Anteres Red, is in highly original condition, shows just 5,498 miles on the odometer, and has been kept in a climate-controlled environment and maintained in running condition. 1975 Honda CB750F Supersport 1975 Honda CB750F Supersport (Lot J30) (Lot J30): There’s also a sweet-looking 1975 Honda CB750F Supersport available, also in Candy Anteres Red. This bike underwent a careful frame-off restoration. It has the original registration stickers on the license plate holder and the rear storage box was retained. It was shown at the 2025 Garage Brewed show and won an Award of Distinction at the 2025 Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance. 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B (Lot N277) (Lot N277): The 68-hp Honda CB750 has been called the first “superbike.” Following its release in 1968, Kawasaki delayed the introduction of its 750cc inline-Four so it could increase displacement to 903cc and outgun the Honda. The 81-hp Z1 debuted in 1972, and that same year it set a 24-hour endurance record at Daytona after being ridden 2,631 miles at an average speed of 109.64 mph. This unrestored example is in original, running condition with only 7,458 miles on the odometer, and it has been stored in a climate-controlled garage. 1978 Suzuki JR50 1978 Suzuki JR50 (Lot G4) (Lot G4): Did you grow up riding one of these in the vacant lots and woods in your neighborhood? Suzuki made the JR50 youth dirtbike from 1977 to 2006, and the platform was shared with the Kawasaki KDX50. It has an air-cooled 49cc 2-stroke Single, a single-speed transmission with a centrifugal clutch, a tubular-steel frame, and a telescopic fork paired with twin rear shocks. The wee bike weighs just 84 lb. This example from the Hendricks Collection is in running condition and has been recently serviced. 1979 Honda CBX1000 1979 Honda CBX 1000 (Lot N58) (Lot N58): Inspired by its 6-cylinder GP racebikes from the 1960s, Honda launched the CBX, the company’s first production motorcycle powered by inline 6-cylinder engine, in 1978. The air-cooled powerplant displaces 1,047cc, has dual overhead cams with 24 valves, and is equipped with six (!) Keihin CV carburetors (a real chore when it they need to be cleaned and synchronized). The transverse engine has six glorious chrome header pipes that emerge from the front of the cylinders. The 3-into-1 design sweeps under the bike and ends in a large chrome silencer on each side. The 105-hp CBX, good for up to 140 mph, is known for the remarkable smoothness of its engine thanks to perfect primary and secondary balance. This example is in unrestored highly original condition, its odometer shows 22,721 miles, and it has been kept in a climate-controlled environment and maintained in running condition. 1982 Suzuki GS1000SZ Katana 1982 Suzuki GS1000SZ Katana (Lot N59) (Lot N59): German designer Hans Muth penned a number of motorcycles that became icons. During his time at BMW, he designed the R90S (the bike credited with saving BMW’s motorcycle division), the R100RS (the first motorcycle offered with a full fairing), and the R80G/S (the genesis of modern adventure bikes). Working under contract with Suzuki, he also designed the Katana, which introduced a cohesiveness and elegance that had been lacking in Japanese motorcycle design. This is an unrestored, original example with only 3,991 miles on the odometer. To see all of the motorcycles up for auction in Indianapolis, go to Mecum.com, click on the Buy drop-down menu at the top, select Motorcycles, and under “Featured Motorcycle Lots,” click on the Indy tab. A Mecum auction is a must-attend event for any gearhead, but if you can’t be there in person, you can bid online or by phone – just fill out the registration form at Mecum.com. The post 2026 Mecum Indy Auction Preview: Japanese Classics appeared first on Rider Magazine.