The Honda Ride Red Demo Days program invites riders to visit Honda dealerships to test ride models from six categories, including touring, sport-touring, adventure, dual-sport, cruiser, and sport/standard.
Rider staff and contributors work hard to provide in-depth, honest reviews of Honda motorcycles and those from other OEMs, but nothing beats getting into the saddle yourself to experience a new model first-hand.
Two trucks will haul a dedicated demo fleet to 50 dealerships throughout the year. During the stops, riders will get an opportunity to experience these models, and some dealerships will also offer food, activities, and giveaways.
While the list of available models is subject to change, the current demo-fleet lineup includes the following models:
Touring: Gold Wing
Sport Touring: NT1100 DCT
Adventure: Africa Twin, Transalp, NX500
Dual-Sport: CRF450RL, CRF300L Rally
Cruiser: Rebel 1100, Rebel 300 E-Clutch
Sport & Standard: CBR1000RR, CB1000 Hornet SP, CB750 Hornet, CBR650R E-Clutch, CB650R E-Clutch, CBR500R, CB500R, CB300R
“As any rider knows, the best way to understand a motorcycle is from behind the handlebars,” said Colin Miller, manager of experiential marketing at American Honda. “With the support of our amazing dealer network, Ride Red Demo Days give customers a convenient, fun, hands-on opportunity to experience the performance, comfort, and technology of Honda’s extensive lineup of two-wheel on-road models in real-world conditions, helping them discover the bike that truly fits their riding style and needs.”
To find an event near you, check the Honda Ride Red Demo Days schedule at Powersports.Honda.com/events.
Triumph released about 30 new and updated motorcycles for 2026, and its National Demo Days series offers riders across the nation a chance to test ride both new and returning models.
Taking place at dealerships across the U.S. for five weekends in 2026, the Triumph National Demo Days are themed events, with each weekend corresponding to a different category of Triumph’s lineup. Riders must register ahead of time to secure their spot, and the first 20 people to register at each location will receive an exclusive Triumph gift.
The first Off-Road Demo Days event took place in April. On May 8-9, the Modern Classics Demo Days will offer demos on bikes like the Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120, Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200, Bobber, or Speedmaster. Check out our review of the 2026 Triumph Bonnevilles in the May issue or on RiderMagazine.com.
The Roadster Demo Days take place June 19-20 and includes bikes like the Daytona 660, Trident 800, Street Triple 765 RS, or Street Triple 765 RX.
The Tigers and Scramblers Demo Days on Aug. 7-8 offer the chance to ride some of Triumph’s adventure-focused bikes.
The second round of the Off-Road Demo Days take place Sept. 12-13, during which riders have the opportunity to ride models like the TF 250-X, TF 450-X, TF 250-C, TF-250-E, and TF 450-E.
Those wanting to participate in an on-road demo must be a licensed motorcyclist aged 21 years or older with a valid motorcycle endorsement and bring full riding gear.
The off-road demo requires riders to be fully equipped with appropriate riding gear. Riders 15-17 years old must have a legal guardian sign a waiver, and riders must be at least 17 years old to ride TF-450 models.
Find a participating dealership and secure your spot at TriumphOnTour.com.
The 35th annual Ride to Work Day takes place on June 9, 2026. Organized by the rider wear manufacturer Aerostich, Ride to Work Day encourages all riders, regardless of make or model, to ride their motorcycle or scooter to work to raise public, business, and government awareness of motorcycles as modes of transportation.
The nonprofit organization to support the event was formed in 2000, and it occurs annually on the second Tuesday in June. The event seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of more people using motorcycles as transportation instead of cars. According to Ride to Work, riders typically reach their destination 20% more quickly than car drivers. They also use fewer resources per mile and take up less space on the road and in parking areas. As riders, we can attest that riding brings mental benefits as well.
Ride to Work Day seeks to demonstrate that motorcyclists are from all walks of life and that riding instead of driving can reduce traffic. The Ride to Work website offers free resources regarding lane splitting and filtering, parking, traffic, and more.
“People do not usually think about or fully appreciate the comparative benefits of riding for useful everyday transportation and also tend to minimize the range of negatives resulting from a near-universal dependence on autos,” said Aerostich’s Andy Goldfine, the event founder. “Cars are wonderful vehicles, but the reasons to ride instead of drive go well beyond carbon footprints.”
To hear more from Andy Goldfine about the benefits of motorcycling and other topics, check out Episode 14 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast at RiderMagazine.com/insider.
Rider fully supports Ride to Work’s mission and encourages all riders to get on their bikes on June 9 and share their ride on social media with the hashtag #ridetowork.
Visit RideToWork.org for more information.