Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 6mThe latest news roundup is out! #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/say-hello-...windburnedeyes.substack.comSay Hello to the 2027 BMW F 450 R, 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (for Europe), and Pricing for BMW M 1000 RR Isle of Man EditionThe custom bike this week is a Kawasaki KX250. 000
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Latest newsletter is up! #honda #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/the-motocr...windburnedeyes.substack.comThe Motocross Secret Hidden Inside the Honda CB750 HornetHonda cleverness makes this Hornet better than expected. 0121
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Here’s why the Royal Enfield INT 650 is one of the best bikes to buy. #royalenfield #motosky #motorcycle windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/the-blue-c...windburnedeyes.substack.comThe Blue-Collar Twin: Why the Royal Enfield INT 650 Is a Total BargainIt beats the competition when you look at what you’re getting for the money. 1261
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I’m waiting for a new Harley-Davidson MC-65 Shortster to come out. I have a feeling I’ll be waiting awhile. #minimoto #motorcycle #motosky 020
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Latest newsletter is out! TLDR the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE is a very good bike for the money. windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/why-the-ka...windburnedeyes.substack.comWhy the Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX SE Is Still the Best Sport Touring ValueIt’s been around a bit, but it hasn’t lost a step. 2203
Reposted by Wind Burned EyesSam Manicom @sammanicom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A jet bike? Yep, a friend in the USA, Mike Williams, has built one. Top speed? 70 very noisy mph! He's a man who comes up with ideas and has the talent to make them happen - even the boundary stretchers! Much respect. Photos by Mark Carrera. #motosky #motorcycles #genius #motorcycle 2214
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Quote from one of my recent newsletters. Another reason to ride! #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/chasing-fl... 183
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Latest newsletter! #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/kawasakis-...windburnedeyes.substack.comKawasaki’s New H2 Goes to Europe, Ducati Desmo450 SM Looks Awesome, and MV Agusta Restructuring and Looking for InvestorsThe custom bike this week is a Yamaha RD350. 0101
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026MV Agusta Confirms Restructuring and Seeks New Investor MV Agusta has issued an official statement confirming it is undergoing financial restructuring and searching for outside investors to secure its future.... windburnedeyes.com/mv-agusta-confir… 071
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Why Can-Am’s Touchscreen Recall Affects 14,000 Riders BRP is recalling 14,014 Can-Am motorcycles and three-wheelers across the U.S. because their touchscreen displays can freeze, reset, or go permanently blank... windburnedeyes.com/why-can-ams-touc… 120
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Why the TT’s Sidecar Overhaul Matters for 2027 Racing Sidecar racing will return to the Isle of Man TT in 2027 after organizers suspended the entire class following terrifying crashes during qualifying at this... windburnedeyes.com/why-the-tts-side… 071
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Latest newsletter! #motorcycle #motosky #mindfulness windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/chasing-fl...windburnedeyes.substack.comChasing Flow State for Peace of Mind: Motorcycling, Grappling, Fishing, and WritingWays of reaching the ideal state of mind. 061
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Stark’s VARG SM Sköll Hits 272 Lb With Titanium Upgrades Stark Future has taken its already lightweight VARG SM electric supermoto and shaved another 2.4 pounds off the total. The result is the Sköll, a... windburnedeyes.com/starks-varg-sm-s… 082
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Benda Rock 707 Brings Electronic Clutch to European Cruisers Benda’s Rock 707 cruiser has arrived at European dealers with a feature set you would not expect at this price point. The Chinese manufacturer... windburnedeyes.com/benda-rock-707-b… 080
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The latest newsletter is out!! #motorcycle #motosky #minimoto windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/why-a-mini...windburnedeyes.substack.comWhy a Mini-Moto Could be Your Smartest BuyFor the right rider, a mini-moto makes the most sense. 2102
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Why Triumph’s TF450 Recall Demands New Cylinder Heads Triumph has issued a stop-ride recall for every 2025 and 2026 TF450 off-road model sold in the United States and Canada. The US Consumer Product Safety... windburnedeyes.com/why-triumphs-tf4… 150
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Best Motorcycle Boots Overall: Top Picks for Every Rider Your feet and ankles are among the most vulnerable parts of your body on a motorcycle, and they’re the first things to hit the ground in a low-side. The ankle joint is complex, easy to... windburnedeyes.com/best-motorcycle-… 0131
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026My latest newsletter is out! #motorcycle #motosky #news windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/brough-sup...windburnedeyes.substack.comBrough Superior and Aston Martin Reveal the AMB 002 Roadster, The Suzuki SV650 Lives On, and MV Agusta Stops ProducingThe custom bike this week is a Suzuki Bandit. 080
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Volkswagen Evaluates Ducati Sale Amid Restructuring Volkswagen Group is evaluating whether to sell Ducati as part of a massive portfolio review covering all 600 of its business units. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner... windburnedeyes.com/volkswagen-evalu… 0100
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026BMW’s R20 Boxer Prototype Is Nearly Production-Ready BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch just did something most motorcycle executives would never do. He hopped on an uncamouflaged prototype of the upcoming R20 and... windburnedeyes.com/bmws-r20-boxer-p… 1272
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026KTM Unveils 690 Rally as Successor to the 640 Adventure KTM has officially revealed the 2027 690 Rally, a factory-built rally-raid motorcycle based on the 690 Enduro R platform. The Austrian brand positions... windburnedeyes.com/ktm-unveils-690-… 2150
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Latest newsletter is up! I’m sure people will have opinions about this. #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/the-12-bes...windburnedeyes.substack.comThe 12 Best Motorcycles On Sale TodayThese are the bikes I would buy in each category. 170
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Suzuki SV650 Confirmed for 2027 With SV-7GX Engine A California Air Resources Board executive order has confirmed what SV650 fans have been hoping for: the bike lives on. The filing, published September 9, lists a... windburnedeyes.com/suzuki-sv650-con… 1121
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Why Aston Martin’s AMB 002 Roadster Matters for Luxury Bikes Aston Martin and Brough Superior are making their first street-legal motorcycle together, and it arrives with the kind of spec sheet that makes... windburnedeyes.com/why-aston-martin… 291
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Moto Guzzi Reveals 105th Anniversary Editions and New Factory Moto Guzzi turned 105 this month and marked the occasion with special-edition versions of four models, revealed during the opening of its... windburnedeyes.com/moto-guzzi-revea… 1140
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026What ZXMoto’s 500RR Means for Small Sportbikes ZXMoto’s 500RR just cleared EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval, opening the door for legal sale of the 470cc inline-four sportbike across European Union markets. The Chinese... windburnedeyes.com/what-zxmotos-500… 191
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Latest newsletter is up! #motosky #motorcycle windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/kawasaki-z...windburnedeyes.substack.comKawasaki Z650 S and Z900 Confirmed for 2027, Zero Motorcycles Adds Fast Charging, Canada’s 50% Tariff Will Make Harleys and Indians More ExpensiveThe custom bike this week is a Ducati Hypermotard. 0122
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Why KTM’s 450 SMR Warranty Matters Beyond Supermoto For 2027, KTM is doing something unusual with its 450 SMR competition supermoto bike. The company is backing it with a four-year manufacturer warranty. The... windburnedeyes.com/why-ktms-450-smr… 040
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 05/09/2026What Canada’s 50% Tariff Means for Harley and Indian Starting September 8, Canadian riders shopping for a new Harley-Davidson or Indian will face a completely different price landscape. Canada’s government has... windburnedeyes.com/what-canadas-50-… 130
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Zero Motorcycles Adds DC Fast Charging to Bikes Back to 2022 Zero Motorcycles has confirmed that Level 3 DC fast charging is coming to its Street and Dual Sport lineup in late 2027. The bigger news is... windburnedeyes.com/zero-motorcycles… 091
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The Touring Bike Nobody Is Building My latest newsletter is up! #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/the-tourin...windburnedeyes.substack.comThe Touring Bike Nobody Is BuildingThere is no new street-focused touring motorcycle for $8,000 anymore. 050
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026What Motorcycle Travel Teaches You About Packing Light Saddlebags are not very big. That constraint, which seems like a problem at first, turns out to be one of the more useful things motorcycle travel hands you. windburnedeyes.com/motorcycle-trave… 7324
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Here’s my latest newsletter! #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/heres-how-...windburnedeyes.substack.comHere’s How Software Paywalls Will Kill New Motorcycle SalesMotorcyclists buy hardware, not software licenses. Forcing riders to pay digital activation will drive people away. 291
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Kawasaki Confirms Z650 S and Z900 for 2027 Kawasaki has confirmed the Z650 S and Z900 will return for the 2027 model year, keeping its naked bike lineup intact across the middleweight segment. The Z650 S reaches dealers... windburnedeyes.com/kawasaki-confirm… 0172
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026What Can-Am’s Origin Discount Means for Electric Trail Riders Can-Am is giving its first electric motorcycles a much lower entry point, but the offer is tied to older inventory and expires at the end of... windburnedeyes.com/what-can-ams-ori… 031
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Random reminder I published a poetry chapbook recently. It’s not about motorcycles, but I’m quite proud of it. #poetry #chapbook bottlecap.press/products/hun...bottlecap.pressHunting Indiana, by Wade ThielPoetry, chapbook, 20 pages, from Bottlecap Features. In Hunting Indiana, Wade Thiel processes the moments and memories collected while hunting game of various types in the woods and fields across the ... 031
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Norton Reveals 2026 Atlas Adventure Bike Norton has entered the middleweight adventure market with the 2026 Atlas, a 585cc twin aimed at riders who want touring equipment without moving into the biggest ADV class. The world... windburnedeyes.com/norton-reveals-2… 1111
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Latest newsletter is up! #news #motosky #motorcycle windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/mcguinness...windburnedeyes.substack.comMcGuinness Is the Oldest Rider to Win IoM Mountain Course, Honda Offers a Subscription for It’s WN7 EV, and ZXMoto’s 820X ADV Looks AwesomeThe custom bike this week is a Honda Monkey. 071
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Droog Moto’s UNIT-1 Reworks the Onyx RCR as an E-Moto Droog Moto has unveiled the UNIT-1, a one-off electric motorcycle built from the Onyx RCR platform. The collaboration leaves little of the original machine... windburnedeyes.com/droog-motos-unit… 1171
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026What Moto Guzzi’s New Factory Means for Riders Moto Guzzi will open its redeveloped factory and new museum in Mandello del Lario, Italy, during GMG Moto Guzzi World Days 2026. The event runs from September 3 through 6... windburnedeyes.com/what-moto-guzzis… 0131
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026What GoPro’s Helmet Patent Means for Rider Safety GoPro has filed patents outlining a motorcycle helmet that combines an integrated camera, rider-facing microphones, and a rear-facing audio system designed to... windburnedeyes.com/what-gopros-helm… 161
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Yamaha Teases New Motorcycle for EICMA 2026 Yamaha has marked November 2 on the calendar for a new motorcycle announcement in Milan, one day before EICMA 2026 opens to the public. The company’s teaser calls the event... windburnedeyes.com/yamaha-teases-ne… 050
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How MATTER Plans to Scale Its AERA Electric Motorcycle MATTER Motor Works has raised $25 million in a new growth round, giving the Indian electric-motorcycle maker fresh capital for production, dealerships,... windburnedeyes.com/how-matter-plans… 060
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The latest newsletter is up! #motosky #motorcycle #norton windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/why-a-10-b...windburnedeyes.substack.comWhy a $10 Billion Indian Moto Giant Dumped £200 Million Into a Dead British BrandTVS knows what it wants to do with Norton Motorcycles. 060
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026LiveWire Starts U.S. Deliveries of 2027 S4 Honcho Trail LiveWire has started sending the 2027 S4 Honcho Trail to dealers across the United States, giving the electric motorcycle brand a new entry point below... windburnedeyes.com/livewire-starts-… 181
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026My latest newsletter is up! #motorcycle #motosky windburnedeyes.substack.com/p/livewire-b...windburnedeyes.substack.comLiveWire Begins Deliveries for S4 Honcho Trail, Meet the 2027 Can-Am Ryker, and LiveWire ONE Price DropsThe custom bike this week is a Bultaco 340 TSS. 072
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Could the 2027 Can-Am Ryker Be the Three-Wheeler to Watch? Can-Am has given the Ryker a substantial update for 2027, with changes aimed at the three-wheeler’s engine, chassis, electronics, and bodywork. The... windburnedeyes.com/could-the-2027-c… 330
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 23/08/2026The One-Bike Garage: Why More Riders Are Ditching a Fleet for a Single Do-It-All Motorcycle For a long time, owning multiple motorcycles was basically the goal. One bike for the commute, another for weekend canyon runs, maybe a... windburnedeyes.com/one-bike-garage-… 170
Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Triumph Develops New Moto2 Engine, Dropping Big Hints for Future Street Triple Upgrades Triumph Motorcycles has officially announced a comprehensive redesign of its Moto2 race engine set to debut for the 2027 season.... windburnedeyes.com/triumph-new-moto… 0110