On the Throttle

Ep. 54: Breaking News, New Bikes and Occasional Dumb Things

More bikes to make your jaw drop.

If a powersports dealer cares about it, MPN covers it.

Published: Oct 20, 2022

In this episode of On the Throttle, Jacqui Van Ham and Josh Troche show us some jaw-dropping bikes that have set the internet ablaze. We also look at some fantastic new safety tech and have an American Flat Track wrap-up:

2:29: The ARCH 1s sport cruiser burns down the internet.
7:15: A look at Dainese’s STELVIO D-Air D-Dry XT jacket
14:40: American Flat Track racing update: final round wrap-up from the Volusia Half-Mile Finale, Florida
22:25: The new Fantic XEF 450 Rally Bike makes jaws drop.

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2027 KTM Enduro Lineup

Arriving this summer, the enduro lineup broadens two-stroke and four-stroke options, boosting parts, service and apparel sales for dealers.

By Kyle Alexander

Kyle Alexander is the Multimedia Journalist of Motorcycle & Powersports News.

Published: Jun 19, 2026

The 2027 KTM XC-W and XCF-W range builds on KTM’s long-standing success at the highest level of enduro competition. Developed through years of championship-winning racing, the latest lineup delivers performance, precise control, and ergonomics across all terrain.

For 2027, the KTM XC-W range receives a fresh graphics update while maintaining the established technical platforms. The range continues with KTM’s advanced chassis concept, WP XACT suspension and refined engine packages across both two-stroke and four-stroke models.

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