Xenotype Concept Motorcycle: A Ducati 916 With Cyberpunk TRON Elements
Amidst the scramble for electric power in the modern day and age, there remain those few hearty souls that prioritize design over power efficiency – regardless of emission compliance. They’re talented, stubborn buggers that do as they please…and bless them, we love an artist hell-bent on a pretty piece of work. Today, we’re talking about …
Ducati to Resume Tours of the Borgo Panigale Factory October 11
The Borgo Panigale Experience is returning to Ducati’s Factory – and visitors will be able to benefit from the experience for a mere €32 package deal. RoadRacingWorld states that viewers will be able to walk the production lines of the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale, experiencing the creation of a Ducati bike from start to …
TUNNEL KEEPER: The Two-Wheeled Firefighting Motorcycle
Amidst all of the gorgeous bikes being toted around society proper (SONDORS’s new electric beastie, that new Hammerhead being pushed out by Buell, anything from the Barber Vintage Motorcycle Museum), you know what we don’t have? A firefighting motorbike. A designer named Syu Wei Chen has created a two-wheeled firefighting motorcycle for tunnel emergencies – …
Kawasaki Gives Us the 2022 KX™450SR
Kawasaki has been busy. On top of announcing that they will be releasing a slew of bikes on November 23rd of this year (with the updated MotoCross range released May fourth of 2022), Team Green has just given us an upgraded version of their championship-proven KX™450 platform – the MotoCross flagship of Kawasaki’s lineup -, and it’s …
Custom Eye Candy: Bandit9 Reveals ‘Supermarine’ Motorcycle Made from Missile-Grade Aluminum
When we covered what Bandit9 Motorcycles was up to back in August, founder Daryl Villanueva had just given us a hint of what his company was planning in the following interview quote: “Imagine a motorcycle designed and built with the same precision you’d find in a spaceship…I’m sure our customers are going to feel the …
Indian Introduces the eFTR Mini: An Electric Motorcycle for the Mini Masses
America’s First Motorcycle Company has just released an all-new electric youth bike for the mini masses. Now, entry-level riders eight and over will be able to share their passion and love for the motorcycle community with their peers – and at $499.99 USD, the price is just right. Indian Motorcycles’ new eFTR youth series boasts the …
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Partners with Hedon to Auction Helmets
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is a global motorcycle event devoted to raising funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs in partnership with the Movember Foundation. This year marks ten straight years of awareness raised for the cause, and they’re celebrating by auctioning a collection of iconic, custom helmets courtesy of Hedon …
Stunt Secrets: Motorcycle Stunt from Daniel Craig’s “No Time To Die” Required 8,400 Gallons of Coca-Cola
What do James Bond, 8,400 gallons (31797 liters) of Coca-Cola, and motorcycles have in common? We’ll let you in on the secret, but we’ll just say upfront that we don’t recommend this recipe for the daily derring-do’s. ScreenRant states that Cary Joji Fukunaga’s new Bond film, christened “No Time To Die,” features some pretty amazing stunts …
Progressive IMS Outdoors: Suzuki Demo Rides Continue Through Q4
Suzuki’s demo rides have been making their way through America – and their next stop is Nashville, just in time for the Progressive IMS Outdoors tour, ‘designed for Powersports enthusiasts and new riders alike.’ Just last week, Suzuki revealed the pricing of the GSX-S1000GT – a sports-tourer with a 999cc, GSX-R1000-derived 152bhp, inline-four unit capable of …
Yamaha Director Tatsumi ‘Terry’ Okawa Passes
Yamaha’s Managing Executive Officer and Director, Tatsumi Okawa (Okawa, Tatsumi), has passed away at the age of 57, leaving behind an impressive legacy with the family of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. The Yamaha press release states that Okawa grew up in the Oita Prefecture, with an early start into the company the same year that …
Adidas Goes Green With New Kawasaki Ninja-Themed Shoe Collection
Kawasaki has just teamed up with Adidas to create some lean, mean, green shoes based on their Ninja line – and I want them reinforced for riding. As a green girl, I’m as much a fan of playing matchy-matchy with motorcycle gear as the next. But quality counts in a world of risks, and good …
MotoGP Considers Stricter Racing Regulations with Increase of Casualties
Motorcycle technology has come a long way since the pea-shooter Flat Track racing days of old. With the integration of bigger machines, immaculately tuned engines, and advanced scans to perfect aerodynamics, the world of racing has become more cutting edge – and, some would argue, too dangerous for the likes of the younger generations. Just …
Lynk & Co Leaps Into Powersports With Their First Motorcycle
A fledgling Chinese manufacturer and sister brand to Volvo has just announced a surprise shift into the Powersports industry with their very first motorcycle – and it’s a Benelli hybrid. The report from Visordown states that the sporty, naked roadster is nearly identical in make to the Chinese-owned Benelli TNT 600, bar an admittedly stylish …
Bonhams Stafford Sale Features Lineup of MotoGP And Post-War Motorcycles
With the turning of the seasons, riders across the land look forward to the annual Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale – and this year, the motorbike lineup is particularly well-stacked. RideApart states that two collections in particular – the Phil Morris Road Racing Collection and a series of motorbikes that used to belong to German film critic …
Motorcycle Tech: D30’s Shock-Absorbing Goo “Worthy of Tony Stark’s Lab”
On September 10th, I covered a new tech prototype that was being tested for stab-proof vests. The material was a variable-rigidity chainmail-style of interlinked shapes that allowed the user full flexibility without compromising on protection. Today, we’re talking about non-Newtonian materials (substances that absorb shock or stiffen on impact) in the business of protective gear …
Helmet Inspection Company Creates Damage Scan for Motorcycle Helmets
In the world of motorcycle riding today, one of the first things we are taught is never to drop our helmets. It can mean the difference between a safe noggin and a broken watermelon in the event of an incident, yet so much hinges on careful care of the helmet itself. What happens if a cherished …
Luxury Motorcycle ‘Novus One’ Pre-Orders Now Open
“We don’t build motorcycles. We create desires.” Famous words from Novus, a German electric motorbike manufacturer, on creating their ‘Novus One’ electric motorcycle. While the topic of electric two-wheeled toys often blends with dollar signs – lots of them – the Novus One still stands as an example of the potential the electric industry holds …
Kawasaki Reveals the Retro Z650 RS
Kawasaki has just flipped the cover on their all-new middleweight naked – and she’s got a couple of surprises under the proverbial hood. Kawasaki’s original Z650, produced between 1976 and 1983, was a 652cc, 64-horsepower inline-four machine that looked up to its older sibling, the Z900. Now, as of 2022, the beastie is set to …
Swedish Manufacturer CAKE Secures $60 Million in Funding to Expand Globally
It’s been a hot minute since we covered the addition of Ösa – an electric bike made by Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer CAKE – to the track in partnership with FIM. The brand has been on a mission to provide clean energy machines to the masses, and they’ve just closed a ‘Series B’ round with their …
Prices (and Bikes) Announced for 2022 Daytona International Speedway
The spring races of 2022 are about to get a tad more gnarly in Florida – and we aren’t just talking about the baggers. This year, AutoEvolution tells us that not only will the King of the Baggers be held on the oval track for the first time (March, TBA), but that announcers of the …
RGNT NO.1-CLASSIC Electric Motorcycle Now Available To Order
A Swedish motorcycle company by the name of RGNT has just made their new kid on the block – the NO. 1-CLASSIC – ready to order, and the bike is a brilliant modern-take-on-a-classic-age. Having been revealed back in 2019 at the MC Mässan Swedish Motorcycle Fair with the production model made for 2020, RGNT has …
Ducati World Premiere Set To Release New Bikes Including Desert X
In 2019, Ducati revealed a stunning new, long-anticipated concept on the stage floor of the EICMA. Set to light up the stage for the year 2021, rumors stated that the new adventure motorcycle would be competition for Honda’s iconic Africa Twin, with a 21-inch front wheel and the potential for an 18-inch rear. Ducati has …
News Now: Rally Exit 86 Set To Run at Pig Trail H-D Sept 22-25
Heads up, HOG lovers – America’s Rally Exit 86 has just begun, but there is still time to attend the festivities! Whether your ride of choice is the newest Fat Boy, the outrageously different Pan America, or the iconic Heritage Classic, you’ll fit right in; and despite the annual Bikes Blues and BBQ event being canceled …
UTI Launches BMW-Savvy ‘FastTrack Program’ For Budding Moto Technicians
It feels like only yesterday since I covered the new HD Radio set to be installed in BMW bikes, starting with the new Transcontinental. Bikes from BMW Motorrad are known for their premium, complex electronics – so it is only natural that BMW has courses available to the masses that cover advanced technology, in the …
CEOs of Honda and Yamaha Attend JAMA Press Conference to Talk Carbon Neutrality
On September 13th of this month, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) press conference was held virtually, covering topics affecting two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles alike, with the biggest elephant in the room being the up-and-coming issue of carbon neutrality. The biggest statement of the day? The comment from Chairman Toyoda that carbon is our enemy, …
Halcyon 450: A New Classic Beauty From Janus Motorcycles
It’s a Tuesday. You’ve got a handful of items in your quota for the week, and you’re about to start the day in the usual routinely fashion. Before tackling the list, you tread over to your computer (it’s old, but it gets the job done), sit, take a sip from your morning mug of coffee …
Concept J: Kawasaki To Bring Three Wheels To The Track
Thanks to Yamaha’s boldness in producing the three-wheeled Niken, we now have a relatively small corner of Powersports dealerships worldwide that houses multi-wheel technology…but on a track? Kawasaki says hell yes – and Ben Affleck should have totally asked to have it as his Batmobile in the new motion picture “The Flash”, set to come …
Ideanomics to Double U.S. Dealerships for Energica
A financial technology company called Ideanomics wants to buy out more of Energica Motor Company S.p.A. – and the electric two-wheeled industry will be sure to benefit from the arrangement. The report from Yahoo! Finance has come hard on the heels of Ideanomics recently stating that they will soon be increasing their stakeholder shares in …
Volcon Celebrates First Shipments of Grunt Motorcycles
Volcon ePowersports has achieved a major milestone in beginning shipments to customers – and they’re struggling to keep up with the order queue. Having achieved the title of America’s first off-road, all-electric Powersports company, Volcon ePowersports is, according to their press release, currently working on delivering orders for the United States and Latin America, with …
Kawasaki Motors President Announces Major Expansion Plan for US and Mexico
The last couple of years haven’t been easy on the automotive industry due to obvious reasons. But, as the world eventually comes back to order, manufacturers have started to report an upward trend in sales numbers. More and more people are getting back on their bikes and riding, and people are looking to buy new …
Harley Davidson Shows Increase In Sales For 2021 Q2
Since the release of the H-D Pan America and their sister brand ‘LiveWire,’ Harley Davidson has continued to lean on the details of their Hardwire Strategy, placed into effect in July of last year. The Strategy outlines a ‘restructuring’ of the company, resulting in a leaner, meaner company function, with a special focus on the demands …
Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship Edition Begins Production
Ducati is paying homage to the iconic career of red-team racer Troy Bayliss with the production of a new special edition Panigale V2, due to drop in a few short weeks to dealerships around the world. Bayliss began his journey with the Bologna-based manufacturer in 1997/1998, winning his first of what was to be a …
Yamaha Unveils 60th Anniversary World GP R-Series
Yamaha Motor Corporation is celebrating 60 years of entry into the World Grand Prix – and what better way to celebrate than by giving us beautiful Anniversary Editions of their bikes? The report came via GlobeNewswire, along with the bikes that have been decked out for the occasion: A 2022 YZF-R3, The new 2022 YZF-R7, …
Honda NT1100 Verified Via Type-Approval Documents
You can’t say the Japanese manufacturer hasn’t been busy. On top of the swappable battery system that Honda has signed on to with KTM Yamaha and Piaggio, the multinational conglomerate company has been working on a series of new bikes to complement the demand for an adventure-style beastie with punchy power. The Honda NT1100 – …
Triumph: 2022 Speed Triple 1200 RR Revealed
wBW, Meet the ruggedly handsome 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR; a track-focused, modern cafe racer with the garb of a gent and the heart of a troublemaker. Triumph released the Speed Triple RS‘s sibling early this morning with a press release that showed the partially-fairinged beastie in proper style. Let’s take a quick look …
ZERO Motorcycles Releases 2022 Lineup Early
ZERO Motorcycles has just had an early release of their 2022 Lineup – and the rush is apparently due to a massive surge in demand for electric bikes. Since the lockdowns of 2020, the motorcycle industry has been booming. Bikers need bikes to bike, and a hoonigan finding themself at home with extra cheese in …
The 2022 Can-Am Model Lineup + Our Take on Each Model
In 2021, Can-Am blew past the competition with their quality builds and commitment to client satisfaction. This year, they’ve not only upped the ante by listening to customer feedback and tweaking their models in the direction the crowds have asked – they’re also one of the few companies that experienced a 250 percent sales increase …
Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Years With New V100 Mandello
Moto Guzzi has taken the wraps off the all-new V100 Mandello, the first of a new generation of models to come. In March 2021, Moto Guzzi turned a glorious century old. Despite the difficult times that the auto industry has faced over the last couple of years, Moto Guzzi seems to have no intention of …
