The Japanese Big Four Decide To Work Together For Electric Bikes
According to a report today posted on MotorCycleNews.com, it seems that Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki have put aside their rivalry for the benefit of the consumer. At least, that is, in the realm of electric bikes. Last year, an agreement was made between the four that they would work together to make modular battery …
Honda Bringing The 2021 CT125 ABS To The U.S.
Mini-moto lovers, rejoice! Honda has just updated their US website with news that should have everyone reaching for their wallets. After success in the US with the Monkey and the GROM, Honda is bringing over the CT125 ABS to pair with the Super Cub C125 to make the mini-moto stable four bikes strong. For the …
Scorpion Releases Newest Versions Of EXO-R1 Air Flagship Helmet
Scorpion just released their latest and greatest versions of their flagship helmet, the EXO-R1 Air. As part of the release, they have a limited-edition Fabio Quartararo MotoGP replica design, and as well as an Alvaro Bautista World SBK replica design. The EXO-R1 Air was designed with assistance from Scorpion’s racing partners and features a five-layer …
Electric Husqvarna E-Pilen Coming In 2022
Pierer Mobility, the owners of both Husqvarna and KTM, announced their roadmap for future models yesterday. Two of them are of great interest to use two-wheeled street riders. The first is that there will be a Husqvarna E-Scooter coming in 2021, perfect for in-city short trips. With 4 kW of power, or about 5.5 HP, …
From Wheels To Wings: The Next Step In Adventure
We motorcycle riders all know, and all accept, that we are on the edge of danger. Unlike a car, there is no steel body around us, no safety restraint system to prevent us from flying over the handlebars. We accept the danger and ride anyways. We ride because that danger gives us that feeling of …
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour Goes On Tour
When musician Franky Perez released his Suddenly 44 album on June 12, 2020, he decided that he would go on a weird but wonderful tour to support the album. However, how he did that tour is quite a special thing. Franky is an avid motorcyclist. So much so, that he partnered with Ducati to have …
Watch: “Long Way Up” Apple TV+ Trailer
Fans of adventure riding, motorcycle documentaries, or two friends having wild adventures will love to know that Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman have once again thrown their legs over a pair of bikes and set off to do some crazy adventuring. However, this time around, they’re adding a lot to the challenge of their trip …
Ryca Motors Designs 10th Anniversary Bike With Augmented Reality
The Ryca CS-1 is a popular kit for people wanting to have cafe racer looks without having to buy a new bike or custom build one from scratch. The CS-1 is well known because it takes a cheap and available Suzuki Savage (aka S40) cruiser as the donor bike, and uses most of the bits …
Australian Company Develops An Electric Flat Tracker
Electric bikes are here, and they are growing in market share year to year, sometimes even month to month. Manufacturers big and small are involved, all the way from BMW and KTM down to Zero and Energica. And then you have tiny little companies like Australia’s Ed Motorcycles that come out with some awesome concepts. …
SENA Introduces Smart Intercom Pairing
Up until now, pairing intercom systems to phones or the bike or a combination of both has been a frustrating storm of button pushes, waiting for beeps, and more often than not giving the intercom a small slap to make it work. Now, however, SENA has developed a pairing system that uses your smartphone and …
Limited Edition Aprilia Tuono V4 X Is Coming!
The 2020 Aprilia RSV4 X was a limited edition bike that was designed to be used only on the track, and only 10 were made. They were the ultimate version of the RSV4, and as close to a World SBK superbike as any track bike Aprilia has made. Now, according to Motorcycle.com, the 2020 Aprilia …
Wartime 1945 Indian Chief Essential Service For Sale
We don’t usually post up bikes for sale here on webBikeWorld, but this is one of those that you see and just go “Damn, that’s a cool bike!” On BringATrailer, a wartime 1945 Indian Chief that was built for essential civilian use is up for sale, with the sale ending September 2, 2020. Also included …
BMW Files 11 Electric-Based Patents In Germany
As reported by MoreBikes in the UK, BMW has recently filed for 11 patents in Germany, all of them related to electric bikes. 9 of the 11 patents also contain the word, or tags, related to DC. The biggest implication of this is that the BMW Vision DC Roadster concept from 2019 might actually be …
BMW Motorrad Develops A Zero-Maintenance Chain
In what may be either the greatest development since sliced bread or just a bit of misnaming, BMW Motorrad posted a press release late last night regarding their new “M Endurance” chain. Likening the new chain to the same “no maintenance” shaft drive system, the entire cornerstone of the M Endurance chain is captive lubrication. …
Aprilia Teases The Upcoming RS660 & Reveals Potential Pre-Order Date
If there was ever a more anticipated Italian sportbike, we have not heard of it. Aprilia has been developing and teasing the RS660 for nearly two years now! However, with a small, 20-second video snuck onto Facebook today, Aprilia has just launched every hype meter into the red zone. Watch below… La nuova era sta …
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Getting Some Upgrades
Since the Royal Enfield Himalayan was introduced to the North American market about four years ago, it has become one of the marque’s best selling motorcycles. Rugged design, lightweight, and a big ol’ 411cc single thumper that puts out 25 HP and 25.6 lbs-ft of torque. A price tag of $4,799 also helps move the …
BMW R100 RS Heavily Modded Into A Steampunk Dream
When there’s not much officially going on in the world of motorcycles, that’s when webBikeWorld staff like to go out and find the craziest, weirdest, or coolest bikes out there. That’s when we came across the Good Ghost, a 1980 BMW R100 RS that has been fully cladded in aluminum and has a lot of …
New 2021 Triumph Trident Design Prototype Revealed
Triumph, despite having a bit of a bad Monday yesterday with the issue of two recalls, is having a much better Tuesday as they have officially unveiled the design prototype for the 2021 Triumph Trident. The Trident is the newest roadster style standard that Triumph has designed in quite a while, and will be powered …
Yamaha Reveals MotoGP Limited Edition Petronas SRT YZF-R1 Replica
Yamaha’s satellite racing team, Petronas Yamaha SRT, has only been around for 1.5 seasons. In their first season, they achieved six poles, seven podiums, the ITC (Independent Team Championship), and the ITR (Independent Team Rider) championship. With the delayed start to the 2020 MotoGP season, they have nonetheless achieved three victories, two through astonishing rookie …
Triumph Issues Recall For 2019-2020 Street Twin & Street Scrambler
Triumph Motorcycles America has issued a recall for the 2019 and 2020 Street Twin and Street Scrambler. The wiring harness from the dash and grips can become damaged over time due to being misrouted, and could cause the engine to suddenly stall with no warning. The issue at hand is the lower lug on the …
The Space Between: The Isle Of Man TT
Motorcycle racing has existed since the very first engine was mounted to the very first frame and connected to the very first rear wheel in a “motor-bicycle.” Rough road courses were drawn up, and those early first pioneers would set out on timed runs. They were not, in the beginning, racing each other. They were …
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse [Model Overview]
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse is the bad boy muscle bagger on the block. Sharing the same 1,770 cc, liquid-cooled 60-degree v-twin PowerPlus engine, the Dark Horse has 122 HP and 128 lbs-ft of torque. Where the bad boy attitude comes …
2020 Indian Chief Dark Horse [Model Overview]
2020 Indian Chief Dark Horse Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Indian Chief Dark Horse is one of the meanest cruisers that Indian makes. Powered by a 1,819cc liquid-cooled 49-degree v-twin that Indian dubs the Thunder Stroke 111, 79 HP and 119 lbs-ft of torque are available to your right wrist. …
2020 Indian Challenger [Model Overview]
2020 Indian Challenger Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Challenger is Indian’s entry into the muscle bagger arena. A 1,770 cc, liquid cooled 60 degree v-twin named the PowerPlus provides 122 HP and 128 lbs-ft of torque, making this the most powerful motorcycle in Indian’s bagger lineup. With so much power, …
2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse [Model Overview]
2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse is the evil brother of the base Chieftain. It’s mean, lean, and ready to rip up some highway pavement. The only engine option is a Thunder Stroke 116 with 126 lbs-ft of torque. The Chieftain Dark …
2020 Indian Chieftain [Model Overview]
2020 Indian Chieftain Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Chieftain is Indian’s answer to the rider that wants classic bagger looks mixed with the technology and features of a distance tourer. Power is delivered either by a Thunder Stroke 111 or Thunder Stroke 116 engine, with 119 or 126 lbs-ft of …
2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT / 900 GT Low / 900 GT Pro [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT, 900 GT Low, and 900 GT Pro Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 GT, 900 GT Low, and 900 GT Pro are all aimed at the road-going adventurer. While they are capable of off-roading, the primary objective is adventure touring. All three models …
2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx / 800 XCa [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Models Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XC models are the kind of bikes you would probably want to have if you wanted to do a multiple day trip across some unfriendly landscapes. As with all submodels of the Tiger 800 model line, …
2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR / XRx / XRx Low / XRt [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR Model Range Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 800 XR model range consists of the XR base model, the XRx and XRx Low, and the range topping XRt. The XR models are the more road and urban focused adventure bikes, however they are certainly …
2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XCx / 1200 XCa / 1200 Desert Edition [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XC Range & Desert Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For 2020, Triumph has released two types of adventure bikes, the 1200 XR range and the 1200 XC range. The XC models are more dedicated off-road adventure bikes, true to the spirit of multiple days on the go …
2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XR / 1200 XRx / 1200 XRx Low / 1200 XRt/ 1200 Alpine Edition [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 1200 XR Range & 1200 Alpine Edition Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links For 2020, Triumph has released two types of adventure bikes, the 1200 XR range and the 1200 XC range. The XR range is more road focused, aiming to be the ultimate adventure touring bikes that have the …
2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally / Rally Pro [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally & Rally Pro Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and Rally Pro models are dedicated off-road adventure bikes. They share the same engine as the base Tiger 900 motorcycle, an 888cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline triple producing 94 HP and 64 lbs-ft of …
2020 Triumph Tiger 900 [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Tiger 900 is a new model for Triumph, a motorcycle that was designed to bridge the gap between the entry level Tiger 800 and the serious enthusiast Tiger 1200 ranges. The Tiger 900 is powered by an 888cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline …
2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC is an interesting motorcycle, coming from the strangest of marriages. The styling, frame, and most of the equipment from the Street Scrambler. The engine from the Bonneville T120. Put them together, and you have the Scrambler …
2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE is an interesting motorcycle, coming from the strangest of marriages. The styling, frame, and most of the equipment from the Street Scrambler. The engine from the Bonneville T120. Put them together, and you have the Scrambler …
2020 Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS [Model Overview]
2020 Thruxton 1200 RS Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Thruxton 1200 RS is a brand new motorcycle for 2020, and an evolution of the Thruxton models of present and past. The RS takes the cafe racer DNA of the Thruxton 1200 R and injects it with memories of the many …
2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 / T120 Black [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 & T120 Black Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black are the continuation of the original Bonneville model that started production way back in 1959. The T120 packs a 1200cc parallel twin engine, producing 80 HP and 77 lbs-ft of torque mated …
2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 / T100 Black [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 & T100 Black Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Bonneville T100 and T100 Black are a new variation on the classic Bonneville motorcycle, reworked to be friendlier to those that are coming to Triumph for the first time. Staying true to the silhouette of the Bonneville, …
2020 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster is the motorcycle that carries “British Attitude” on its shoulders. Powered by the classic 1200cc parallel twin, the Speedmaster makes 77 HP and 78 lbs-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The cruiser of the Triumph lineup, …
2020 Triumph Bonneville Bobber / Bobber Black [Model Overview]
2020 Triumph Bonneville Bobber & Bobber Black Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Bonneville Bobber and Bobber Black are the mean street machines of the Triumph lineup. Both are powered by a 1200cc, 270 degree crank, SOHC parallel twin with 77 HP, and 78 lbs-ft of torque on tap. The Bobber …
