Monthly Archives: September 2026

Open Letter to Suzuki: It’s Time for a DR-Z “Adventure”

Posted on September 24, 2026 by MotoADVR

Dear Suzuki, I think it’s time to put a navigation tower on the DR-Z4s. The Winds are Shifting There are a lot of things converging in the motorcycle market right now that make me think Suzuki has a pretty obvious … Continue reading →

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Would a Ténéré 900 Redefine the Adventure Flagship?

Posted on September 18, 2026 by MotoADVR

After Yamaha teased a 3-beat heartbeat photo captioned “Redefine the standard”, rumors are circulating about he possibility of a Ténéré 900. On the heels of the Super Ténéré’s retirement, I’ve considered the possibility that Yamaha may legitimately launch a new Ténéré with its 3-cylinder CP3 engine from the Tracer 9. Yamaha’s CP3 has no shortage of fans and accolades; meanwhile, many Americans undoubtedly bemoan the “touring” capability of the Ténéré 700, considering our lust for more “power”. Dropping a 900 with dirt chops in a country densely populated with interstate freeways makes a lot of sense. However, what if Yamaha not only launches a Ténéré 900, but actually adopts a sub-1000cc motorcycle as its Adventure Touring Flagship? Continue reading →

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What is AI Slop Doing to Motorcycle Journalism?

Posted on September 12, 2026 by MotoADVR

I’ve had quite a few people ask me what I think about the rumored Yamaha Ténéré 900. I’m excited about the possibility of a new Yamaha adventure touring motorcycle, and I think there’s plenty of legitimate discussion to be had about what Yamaha might do with it. While I plan to unpack my thoughts about a future T9 soon, what has me more stirred is the number of fake motorcycle images showing up on social feeds and “journalistic” websites. Continue reading →

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