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🏍️ Your pulse on motorcycle news, culture, & gear. From the latest rides to classic style—fueling your passion for two wheels. Created by Wade Thiel. https://windburnedeyes.com/ https://windburnedeyes.substack.com/

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · May 13

Roughly 1,000 miles ridden in 3 days on some of the best roads in the country. This was a trip of a lifetime. Come read about my #TailoftheDragon adventure.

#motorcycle #motosky #hondarebel #cruiser #motorcyclelife #roadtrip

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Road Trip: The Tail Of The Dragon And Then Some On My Honda Rebel 300 | Wind Burned Eyes

I had this unique opportunity last week, and let me tell you, if you get the chance, take it. I rode from Indianapolis, Indiana, down to the historic Tapoco

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 1d

Love this one.

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That's gorgeous!

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New newsletter is up! #Honda CB1000F Officially Announced, #Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Debut, and #Yamaha to Reveal Some Wild Concepts.

#motorcycles #motosky #motorcyclenews

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Honda CB1000F Officially Announced, Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Debut, and Yamaha to Reveal Some Wild Concepts

The custom bike this week is a blacked-out Royal Enfield Bear 650.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 1d

Totally. I like what they're putting out there at face value, but I would have to do so much research and see these bikes up close and ride one before even seriously considering it. Whereas like a Honda or Yamaha, if I liked it, I would have no real issue trusting it. I'm excited for Benda, but ...

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 8d

Newsletter is up! #buell has begun production on it's Super Cruiser! Also, #Benda has some unique bikes that will come Stateside, and #MotoMorini has a new smaller displacement Enduro and ADV coming. All good news! Subscribe for free! #motosky #motorcycle

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Buell Starts Production on Super Cruiser, Benda LFC700 Will Come Stateside, and Moto Morini Enduro and ADV Bikes Incoming

The custom bike this week is a wild Aprilia Tuono V4 1100.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 15d

I assume you mean when it's not being ridden. 😜

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 15d

I always think of these things as snowmobiles for the road. Which is fine if that's what you want, but I don't think it compares to a motorcycle.

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 15d

Latest newsletter is up! #Ducati revealed its Panigale V4 R and #Kawasaki took the cover off its Z1100 models. Not to be left out, #Honda revealed a middleweight four-cylinder #motorcycle in China. #motosky

Subscribe to get these stories in your inbox.

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Ducati Debuts the Panigale V4 R, Kawasaki Z1100 and Z100 SE Breaks Cover, and Honda CB500 Super Four Revealed in China

The custom bike this week is a masterfully crafted CBX1000.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 21d

The latest newsletter is up! #Ducati V4 RS models are the coolest, but #Yamaha V4 is a close second for me, with the #Souo 8-cylinder power cruiser taking third in my list of priorities.

It's also cool to see #Honda EV moto get its name.
#motosky

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Ducati Debuts the Multistrada V4 RS and Diavel V4 RS, Yamaha YZR-M1 V4 Revealed, Souo S2000CT Bows, and Honda's EV Gets a Name

The custom bike this week is a wild KTM 690 Enduro R.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 27d

A couple of awesome bikes!

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 27d

I actually really like the look of that.

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · 27d

My latest newsletter is all about electric bikes - Ducati, Maeving, Stark, and LiveWire all had big developments recently.

Subscribe to get the newsletter right in your inbox!

#motorcycle #motosky #electric #electricmotorcycle

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Ducati's Solid-State Battery MotoE Bike, Maeving's Funding Offers Expansion, Stark Future Teases New Models, and LiveWire Trademarks 'S4 Honcho'

The custom bike this week is a Moto Guzzi V50 II cafe racer.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Sep 8

Latest newsletter is up! The big story is Norton's decision to end the V4SV, V4CR, and Commando, to focus on future bikes. But there's much more! Subscribe for free and get the stories directly in your inbox.

#motorcycle #motorcycles #Norton #motosky

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Norton Announces the End of an Era, Honda's EV Moto Updates, Benda's CVT Cruiser, and BSA's Bantam Sells Well

The custom bike this week is a Kawasaki scrambler you will love.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

Or you could just read the article and be informed instead of having a snarky response to something you didn't read.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

That's true!

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

Agreed. It does look super good.

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

Green would look good for sure.

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

What a cool bike!

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

I feel like they’re going to make a comeback. Guys were buying adv bikes who used to buy these but I think most of them realized they never really go off-road.

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ooooo that’s cool.

Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

😍

VintageMotorcycles @vintagemotobike.bsky.social · Aug 25

1969 Norton 750 Commando Fastback
#ClassicMotorcycles
#Motorcycle

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 28

I get the sentiment but I think the next bike I buy will be shaft drive. I’m over keeping a chain clean.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 25

The latest newsletter is up! The #Harley X440 is about to have a sibling in HD’s lineup in India, and #Honda continues to innovate with its V3 engine and a new wheel and brake design.

What are your thoughts?

#motorcycles #motosky

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Harley Will Add a New 440 in India, Honda Teases V3 Engine and New Wheel and Brake Design

The custom bike this week is a bicycle turned three-cylinder two-stroke beast.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 18

Latest newsletter is up!

I’m pumped to see the Ninja 300 coming back to #Kawasaki lineup. My favorite thing from this news roundup is the #Honda CB1000F SE. It’s not official that it will come in 2026, but all signs point to yes.

#motorcycle #motosky

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Ninja 300 to Come Back, CB1000F SE Concept Is Close to Production, RW700 Explore Could be a New T7 ADV

The custom bike this week is a WILD Norton/Harley mashup.

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Wind Burned Eyes @windburnedeyes.bsky.social · Aug 12

Oooh! Yes. I love that.