Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As I chase fellow journalist Nic De Sena and KTM USA’s Chris Fillmore up the hill into Idyllwild, CA, I’ve got a face-creasing grin jammed between the cheekpads of my very funky 2026 Isle of Man TT special Arai.
Watching the brake lights ahead come on and the respective chassis’ dip into the corners ahead almost in unison is like watching a motorcycle synchronized swimming contest. Only this one is equipped with one of the best chassis on the market with a soundtrack so punk it could almost come from the Vans Warped Tour.
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