Lance Oliver
@theridesofar.com
Writer, rider, usually combining the two. Managing Editor at Common Tread (RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles). Expect motorcycle stuff, random observations, maybe a cat photo.
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Riders have been clamoring for Stark Future to make a street-legal version of its VARG electric off-road #motorcycle. Now, at Common Tread, we have a first test of the dual-sport VARG EX. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Stark VARG EX first ride: Ready for an 80-horsepower, 265-pound dual-sport? - RevZilla
Stark Future expands from its off-road-racing origins into street-legal motorcycles with the light and powerful dual-sport VARG EX.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Riders have been clamoring for Stark Future to make a street-legal version of its VARG electric off-road #motorcycle. Now, at Common Tread, we have a first test of the dual-sport VARG EX. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
I'm currently testing a 2027 Suzuki SV-7GX, a new model that's interesting for its versatility, affordability, and for carrying on Suzuki's popular 650 cc V-twin. If you have questions you want to see addressed in my review, let me know below. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky
September 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM
I'm currently testing a 2027 Suzuki SV-7GX, a new model that's interesting for its versatility, affordability, and for carrying on Suzuki's popular 650 cc V-twin. If you have questions you want to see addressed in my review, let me know below. #motorcycle news and reviews; #motosky
If you were among those who wondered why Suzuki would price its 5-speed, single-cylinder DR-Z4S higher than its new SV-7GX V-twin sport-tourer, you weren't alone. Suzuki has responded to the online chatter about its prices. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Suzuki cuts prices on 2027 DR-Z4S, DR-Z4SM, and GSX street models - RevZilla
When Suzuki revised its dual-sport and supermoto models, too much attention went to the price instead of the features. Now the company is correcting course.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
If you were among those who wondered why Suzuki would price its 5-speed, single-cylinder DR-Z4S higher than its new SV-7GX V-twin sport-tourer, you weren't alone. Suzuki has responded to the online chatter about its prices. #motorcycle news at Common Tread; #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Today at Common Tread, it's time for our monthly look at some of the best custom #motorcycle builds from around the world. Fancy a scrambler? Or maybe a 180-horsepower, 342-pound hooligan bike? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
September custom roundup: Two scramblers and a radical hooligan - RevZilla
This month's look at some of the best custom motorcycles being built around the world includes two scramblers and a handbuilt hooligan performance bike.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Today at Common Tread, it's time for our monthly look at some of the best custom #motorcycle builds from around the world. Fancy a scrambler? Or maybe a 180-horsepower, 342-pound hooligan bike? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Small #motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta issues a statement about the rumors swirling around its financial situation and efforts to find new investment. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Financial strain and restructuring woes: MV Agusta issues statement on its future - RevZilla
The small Italian motorcycle manufacturer addresses rumors of a production shutdown and talks about its efforts to find new investment.
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September 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Small #motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta issues a statement about the rumors swirling around its financial situation and efforts to find new investment. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The older we get, the more we tend to resist change, and for those of us who ride that means we're often skeptical about the new technology on the #motorcycle we ride. But sometimes that tech can keep us riding longer, more comfortably, and happier. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
What if new motorcycle tech can keep you in the saddle? - RevZilla
As we age, we get resistant to change, motorcycle riders included. But what if the new tech features on our motorcycles help us keep riding longer?
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September 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The older we get, the more we tend to resist change, and for those of us who ride that means we're often skeptical about the new technology on the #motorcycle we ride. But sometimes that tech can keep us riding longer, more comfortably, and happier. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Just days after our review of the KTM 690 Enduro R at Common Tread, KTM unveils the 690 Rally, which really adds just a few tweaks to the formula, still blurring the lines between dual-sport and adventure-touring #motorcycle. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2027 KTM 690 Rally first look: Travel-ready dual-sport or lightweight ADV? - RevZilla
KTM's big dual-sport thumper gets a few changes, including fuel capacity and wind protection, to edge it closer to adventure-touring duty.
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September 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Just days after our review of the KTM 690 Enduro R at Common Tread, KTM unveils the 690 Rally, which really adds just a few tweaks to the formula, still blurring the lines between dual-sport and adventure-touring #motorcycle. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
How many thousand-mile days in a row could you do on your #motorcycle? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
201,901 miles in 365 days: How Patrick Cornell set four world records - RevZilla
A 60-year-old Navy veteran rode his Indian Pursuit motorcycle more than 200,000 miles in a year, setting records and raising funds for medical research.
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September 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
How many thousand-mile days in a row could you do on your #motorcycle? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The latest Highside/Lowside #motorcycle podcast is out and it takes on a topic that's increasingly controversial in the U.S.: those electric two-wheelers that blur the lines between bikes and motorcycles. Will they ultimately be good or bad for motorcycling? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Highside/Lowside podcast: Electric two-wheelers, the good, bad, confusing, and controversial - RevZilla
The podcast looks at the popular new electric two-wheelers that are generating controversy and getting some kids hurt, but could have a positive side, too.
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September 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The latest Highside/Lowside #motorcycle podcast is out and it takes on a topic that's increasingly controversial in the U.S.: those electric two-wheelers that blur the lines between bikes and motorcycles. Will they ultimately be good or bad for motorcycling? #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
This is just one example. But as someone who posts article links here to spread awareness of the work we do, I'm baffled that communications professionals think that the best use of the very limited space on a post is to tell us the same thing three times. Three chances to hook a reader, two wasted.
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested on a warrant by the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office.
Ex-Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin arrested on warrant
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested on a warrant by the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
This is just one example. But as someone who posts article links here to spread awareness of the work we do, I'm baffled that communications professionals think that the best use of the very limited space on a post is to tell us the same thing three times. Three chances to hook a reader, two wasted.
Four days at Get On! Adventure Fest, riding everything from single-track trails to Interstate 80, made for a great test of the KTM 690 Enduro R. See Zack Courts' review of the orange thumper today at Common Tread. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Four adventurous days on the 2026 KTM 690 Enduro R - RevZilla
Testing KTM's 690 Enduro R on paved and unpaved roads and dirt trails at Get On! Adventure Fest in South Dakota.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Four days at Get On! Adventure Fest, riding everything from single-track trails to Interstate 80, made for a great test of the KTM 690 Enduro R. See Zack Courts' review of the orange thumper today at Common Tread. #motosky; #motorcycle news and reviews www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Motorcycles are one of the items specifically listed in the retaliatory tariffs of 50% that Canada imposed in response to new U.S. tariffs. The reason may have nothing to do with motorcycles. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Motorcycles targeted by Canada's retaliatory tariffs, again - RevZilla
Tariffs on U.S.-built motorcycles imported to Canada will increase to 50% from 25% as the country tries to put political pressure on the U.S.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Motorcycles are one of the items specifically listed in the retaliatory tariffs of 50% that Canada imposed in response to new U.S. tariffs. The reason may have nothing to do with motorcycles. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Triumph invited #motorcycle shops from seven countries to build a custom Scrambler for the Triumph Originals competition. Starting today, you can vote on which one you think should win. See them today at Common Tread. (Note: I think one is an abomination.) #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Seven custom Scramblers compete in Triumph Originals and you can vote for the winner - RevZilla
The Triumph Originals competition pits seven custom motorcycle builders from around the world in a contest to build a unique Scrambler.
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September 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Triumph invited #motorcycle shops from seven countries to build a custom Scrambler for the Triumph Originals competition. Starting today, you can vote on which one you think should win. See them today at Common Tread. (Note: I think one is an abomination.) #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
MIC surveys show many young riders still prefer a sport bike but they need one that's affordable to buy, operate, and insure. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda CBR500R are both good options -- but with slightly different personalities. See my comparison. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
August 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
MIC surveys show many young riders still prefer a sport bike but they need one that's affordable to buy, operate, and insure. The Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Honda CBR500R are both good options -- but with slightly different personalities. See my comparison. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
The Gixxer name was once synonymous with liter-class race-replica #motorcycle performance. But the Gixxer thou is closer to dated than cutting edge. Does that make it irrelevant? Today at Common Tread, Dustin takes a test ride on the new GSX-R1000RS #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
2027 Suzuki GSX-R1000RS review: Is the simplest of superbikes still relevant? - RevZilla
Suzuki's flagship liter-class sport bike gets some updates for the 2027 model year, bringing it into compliance with global emissions standards.
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August 31, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The Gixxer name was once synonymous with liter-class race-replica #motorcycle performance. But the Gixxer thou is closer to dated than cutting edge. Does that make it irrelevant? Today at Common Tread, Dustin takes a test ride on the new GSX-R1000RS #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
After three years in the Berkshires, I'm still hitting some of the local events for the first time. Today: North Adams Motorama. Bigger than I expected. This photo shows just a part of the cars on display at the show, which fills downtown.
August 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
After three years in the Berkshires, I'm still hitting some of the local events for the first time. Today: North Adams Motorama. Bigger than I expected. This photo shows just a part of the cars on display at the show, which fills downtown.
We got together five different approaches to eliminating the need to use a manual clutch on a #motorcycle and tested them back to back. The winners and losers were clear. (And some riders dislike them all.) See the full story and the video at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Automatic motorcycle shootout: DCT vs. E-Clutch vs. ASA vs. AMT - RevZilla
We test five different motorcycles with various systems that relieve the rider of the need to use a manual clutch. Which one (if any) is right for you?
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August 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
We got together five different approaches to eliminating the need to use a manual clutch on a #motorcycle and tested them back to back. The winners and losers were clear. (And some riders dislike them all.) See the full story and the video at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has ruled the small-sport-bike segment in the U.S. #motorcycle market. Honda has now cut the price of its well equipped CBR500R by $1,000 to take on the Ninja. Which one should you buy? See my comparison test. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
August 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has ruled the small-sport-bike segment in the U.S. #motorcycle market. Honda has now cut the price of its well equipped CBR500R by $1,000 to take on the Ninja. Which one should you buy? See my comparison test. #motosky theridesofar.com/2026/08/kawa...
David recently commented here that he wasn't knowledgeable about motocross. But he went to a MXGP round and, typically, came away with an interesting insight.
What I Learned About Ai Ogura By Watching Jeffrey Herlings Ride MXGP
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What I Learned About Ai Ogura By Watching Jeffrey Herlings Ride MXGP
I think it's important as a MotoGP journalist to go watch …
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What I Learned About Ai Ogura By Watching Jeffrey Herlings Ride MXGP
I think it's important as a MotoGP journalist to go watch …
August 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM
David recently commented here that he wasn't knowledgeable about motocross. But he went to a MXGP round and, typically, came away with an interesting insight.
Today at Common Tread, a true #motorcycle story with a twist ending you never saw coming. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
A deer totaled my new BMW... and maybe saved me - RevZilla
I accidentally signed up for the wrong rally, then a deer caused me to crash. That series of events led to a potentially life-saving discovery.
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August 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Today at Common Tread, a true #motorcycle story with a twist ending you never saw coming. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The City of Brotherly Love strikes again. This scrap was all that was left after someone literally ripped off my #motorcycle plate in Philadelphia last night. Probably already on a stolen bike being used to flee a convenience store robbery.
August 25, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The City of Brotherly Love strikes again. This scrap was all that was left after someone literally ripped off my #motorcycle plate in Philadelphia last night. Probably already on a stolen bike being used to flee a convenience store robbery.
A #motorcycle pays off in fun and experiences, but is one ever a good investment from a financial perspective? Almost never. In the latest Highside/Lowside podcast, Iconic Motorbike Auctions co-founder Abhi joins the hosts to discuss the exceptions. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Highside/Lowside podcast: Motorcycle investments you should have made - RevZilla
Buying a motorcycle as an investment is almost always a losing proposition. But there are exceptions. This podcast discusses some of those.
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August 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
A #motorcycle pays off in fun and experiences, but is one ever a good investment from a financial perspective? Almost never. In the latest Highside/Lowside podcast, Iconic Motorbike Auctions co-founder Abhi joins the hosts to discuss the exceptions. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Hardly any U.S. print #motorcycle magazines remain and I fear one of them, Roadracing World, is running on fumes. Today I received the June issue containing a report on the Road Atlanta MotoAmerica round I attended in April. You could've read my report April 20 or theirs now. I'm sad, not gloating.
August 22, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Hardly any U.S. print #motorcycle magazines remain and I fear one of them, Roadracing World, is running on fumes. Today I received the June issue containing a report on the Road Atlanta MotoAmerica round I attended in April. You could've read my report April 20 or theirs now. I'm sad, not gloating.
He'd always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but a childhood disability seemed to rule out the possibility. But 56 years to the day after his disability, he got his #motorcycle license and hasn't looked back. See Bob's story today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
Learning to ride 56 years after a disability - RevZilla
A childhood disability made Bob Berrettini think he'd never fulfill his dream of riding a motorcycle. But more than half a century later, he beat the challenge.
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August 21, 2026 at 11:37 AM
He'd always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but a childhood disability seemed to rule out the possibility. But 56 years to the day after his disability, he got his #motorcycle license and hasn't looked back. See Bob's story today at Common Tread. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
LiveWire again cuts the price of its flagship electric #motorcycle, the ONE. It now costs about half of the original price from six years ago. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...
The costs of early adoption: LiveWire cuts the price of the ONE again - RevZilla
LiveWire's flagship electric motorcycle now lists for half what it cost when it was first introduced. Electric motorcycle depreciation is a real phenomenon.
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August 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM
LiveWire again cuts the price of its flagship electric #motorcycle, the ONE. It now costs about half of the original price from six years ago. #motosky www.revzilla.com/common-tread...