You Pick It. We Test It. Everyone Hears the Verdict.
The spec sheet tells you horsepower, seat height and tank size. It won’t tell you what your back says at mile 300, how the bike feels two-up in a crosswind, or whether you’d still want it after a month of real life. So we’re going to find out, and you decide which bike goes first.
The order can still change. Your favorite isn’t on the board yet? One vote puts it there.
Order from listener votes as of October 21, 2026.
Pick the brand and model you want us to ride, and tell us why.
The top picks go to the brands as press-bike requests, with your votes as proof people want it.
Commutes, highway miles, back roads and a full weekend away. No staged photo laps.
It airs on NextWave radio first, then the full road test lands here.
Every rider has a type. Find yours, then vote for the bike your crew would actually buy.
Pavement ends, the fun starts. Think BMW GS, KTM Adventure, Triumph Tiger, Honda Africa Twin.
500-mile days with the music on. Think Honda Gold Wing, BMW RT, Harley-Davidson and Indian baggers.
Corners first, coffee second. Think Ducati Panigale, Yamaha R-series, Kawasaki Ninja, Aprilia, MV Agusta.
Low, loud and in no hurry. Think Harley-Davidson, Indian, Triumph Rocket 3.
Old-school looks, new-school reliability. Think Royal Enfield, Triumph Bonneville, Moto Guzzi, BMW R nineT.
Instant torque, zero gas stations. Think Zero Motorcycles and Energica.
Brand, model and one line on why. That’s it. The more votes a bike gets, the stronger our case to the manufacturer.
Make your vote count twice: share this page and tag the manufacturer. Brands notice when riders ask for them by name.
A test drive tells you what something is like for 20 minutes. We tell you what it’s like to own it. Miss an episode and you miss the twist.
The unboxing, the setup, the honeymoon, and the first thing that surprised us.
The commute, the quirks, and what the brochure skipped.
Would we buy it with our own money? Crank It, Keep It On or Skip It.
Never stars. Never 4.3 out of 5. Every product we test earns one of three verdicts, and we tell you why.
Top pick. We’d buy it with our own money.
Good, with trade-offs we spell out so you can decide.
Not for our listeners, and we’ll tell you exactly why.
A NextWave listener may get the chance to experience the Featured Ride bike as well. Details, eligibility and official rules will be announced once the first bike is confirmed. Vote now and tick the updates box so you don’t miss the announcement.
We’ve invited leading brands to provide press bikes for extended evaluation, including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Triumph, Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, Moto Morini, CFMoto, Benelli, QJMotor, MV Agusta, Zero Motorcycles, Energica and Can-Am.
Your bike gets 30 days of real-world riding, original photos and video, and a verdict heard across NextWave’s network of music fans. You supply the bike. The verdict stays ours.
The one listeners vote for, as long as the manufacturer can supply a press bike. BMW Motorrad, Triumph and Ducati currently lead the vote.
Yes. Choose “Other” in the form and type the brand and model.
No. Brands may loan a press bike, and we disclose that in every review and on air. They don’t see the verdict before it’s published.
On NextWave radio first, then in full here on NextWave Tested.
Helmets, intercoms, jackets and luggage go through their own 30-day tests. Vote for the gear we ride with.