Royal Enfield Reveals 120th Anniversary 650 Twins for Europe
Royal Enfield has revealed that the special editions of the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT650 that we saw at EICMA 2021 will be available in Europe next week. The limited-edition models celebrate the manufacturer’s 120th anniversary and will go on sale on March 7th. Only 60 units of each bike will be available across Europe, …
Vance & Hines Reveals FP4 Engine Control Module Tuner
Vance & Hines is an American company that’s one of the most famous names for aftermarket performance accessories. Its portfolio comprises everything from air filters to exhaust pipes, and the latest addition is an engine control module (ECM) called the FP4. For now, the FP4 will be compatible only with Harley-Davidson Touring and Softail models. …
Mama Tried Moto Show And Flat Out Friday To Take Place This Weekend
The 8th Annual Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is ready to roll into Milwaukee this weekend and promises to be an exciting three days filled with racing, custom builds, and a lot more. For those of you less familiar with this event, the Mama Tried Show is presented by Harley-Davidson and celebrates the riding scene in …
Honda Hawk 11 Cafe Racer to Be Unveiled at 2022 Osaka Motor Show
Honda has confirmed that it will resurrect the Hawk moniker at the 2022 Osaka Motorcycle Show scheduled to take place later this month, from March 19th to March 21st. Dubbed the Hawk 11, this new motorcycle is expected to feature Honda’s neo-retro styling and is expected to be the replacement to the recently discontinued Honda …
2022 KTM 890 Duke GP Unveiled
KTM has taken the wraps off the newest additions to the 890 Duke range – the 890 Duke GP. Despite the ‘GP’ suffix, this iteration of the 890 Duke boasts only a MotoGP-inspired color scheme and not performance-oriented updates as one would expect. The new 890 Duke GP features an orange and black colorway that …
Ducati Multistrada V4 Gets Minor Updates for 2022
The Ducati Multistrada V4 made its debut just last year, but the Italian marquee decided to give it some updates for 2022 anyway. The most obvious is a fresh new color scheme called Iceberg White. The glossy white colorway will be available on the Multistrada V4 S and will reach North American dealerships later this …
GasGas to Launch Two Street-Legal Motorcycles Soon
Spanish motorcycle manufacturer GasGas is known for its off-road and enduro models and, at the moment, does not sell any street-legal motorcycles. It looks like that’s about to change, as the company has two street-legal models in the pipeline, which are expected to make their debut very soon. Since it was acquired by the Pierer …
Wayne Rainey to Ride Again at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Three-time 500cc World Champion Wayne Rainey will ride his iconic Yamaha YZR500 at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, commemorating 30 years since he won his final Grand Prix title. If you were a fan of the sport in the early 90s, you’d know how significant this moment is going to be. This is the …
Ducati MotoGP Team Extends Pecco Bagnaia Contract By Two Years
This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, but the factory Ducati MotoGP team has extended 2021 MotoGP championship runner-up Pecco Bagnaia’s contract by two years. The 25-year old Italian, a strong contender for the title in 2022, will continue to race the ‘Bolognia Bullet’ until at least the end of 2024. As The-Race.com reports, …
Indian Reveals New Pursuit Models
Indian Motorcycle has announced its first new motorcycle for 2022, and it’s one that we’ve been looking forward to for a while now. The Indian Pursuit joins the American manufacturer’s Touring lineup a couple of years after its name was first spotted on a patent application. The Pursuit is based on the Indian Challenger and …
Amerivespa 2022 Scooter Rally to Take Place in the Twin Cities This June
Every year, hundreds of Vespa aficionados and other scooter enthusiasts from all across the United States gather for a four-day celebration. This is Amerivespa. It’s sponsored by the Vespa Club of America (VCOA) and happens to be the USA’s largest motor-scooter gathering. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced the 2020 and 2021 iterations of the event to …
Triumph Scrambler 1200 from No Time to Die on Sale as an NFT
The Triumph Scrambler 1200 was one of the stars from the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die; well, apart from agent 007 himself, that is. The British manufacturer and the filmmakers have teamed up again to sell another piece of digital art. However, this time, you can buy and claim sole ownership of …
Triumph Partners With Breitling For Limited Edition Speed Twin and Chronometer
Triumph is a manufacturer that has always associated itself with some of the finer things in life. For years now, it’s supported the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and last year partnered with another British icon, 007, for the 25th James Bond film No Time to Die. The manufacturer has now announced a partnership with famed watchmakers …
Draggin Jeans USA Is Shutting Shop, Massive Discounts on Existing Stock
If you’re in the market for quality riding jeans, this is probably as good a time as any to get yourself a pair of Draggin Jeans. Unfortunately, the company has decided to close its doors and is offering massive discounts on existing stock. Draggin Jeans has been around since 1995, and the company claims that …
Yamaha Factory Team Exits Dakar And FIM Rallies
Yamaha is the only manufacturer that has participated in every iteration of the famed Dakar Rally since its inception in 1979. Cyril Neveu won that year’s rally aboard a Yamaha XT500 and followed it up with a second win in the following year. Yamaha enjoyed success in the early 1990s as well, with Stéphane Peterhansel …
Triumph Trident 660 Recalled Over Weak Sidestand
The Triumph Trident 660 is currently the most affordable model in the British manufacturer’s vast lineup of motorcycles. If you recently bought one, you should take it to your local dealership and have its sidestand inspected. Triumph has just issued a recall for 314 units of the Trident 660 because its sidestand might be prone …
Isle Of Man TT Returns With Live TV Coverage
Owing to the pandemic, the Isle of Man TT, the world’s oldest sanctioned race, was canceled in 2020 and 2021. This was the first time since World War II that the race had been canceled for two years in succession. The good news is that it’s back. Even more exciting is that it will be …
Off-Road Biased KTM 390 Adventure Seen Testing
Since its debut at EICMA 2019, the KTM 390 Adventure has proven itself as one of the most capable motorcycles in the entry-level ADV segment. The bike featured a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast alloy wheel setup that left some off-road enthusiasts yearning for a more hardcore iteration. KTM seems to have noticed, and …
Upcoming Single-Cylinder Triumph Models Seen Testing
In 2017, Indian manufacturer Bajaj Auto announced a partnership with Britain’s Triumph Motorcycles. Over the last few years, little has come of that collaboration, but it looks like that’s all set to change. Spy shots of two motorcycles — a naked and a scrambler — being tested have surfaced online, giving us an idea of …
Harley-Davidson Pan America, Sportster S Recalled
Harley-Davidson has issued a recall for 3,917 units of the Pan America 1250 and Sportster S. The recall stems from an issue with the TFT instrument cluster, which may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at startup, when ambient temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0 degrees Celsius). This is the second recall …
Here Is What Benda’s Turbocharged 300cc Supersport Will Look Like
Benda is a Chinese manufacturer that’s created quite the name for itself over the last few months. Late last year, the manufacturer announced two new V4 engines — one of which happens to be the most potent Chinese-made motorcycle engine we’ve seen — that will power upcoming models set to debut in 2022. Before this, …
Semiconductor Shortage To Continue Says U.S. Department Of Commerce
A survey by the U.S. Commerce Department has found that the ongoing semiconductor shortage will persist for the foreseeable future. The survey of 150 supply chain companies last fall confirmed: “there is a significant, persistent mismatch in supply and demand for chips, and respondents did not see the problem going away in the next six …
Ana Carrasco to Return to Moto3 in 2022
Ana Carrasco is set to make her return to the Moto3 paddock for the 2022 season with the BOE SKX Racing team. The 24-year old Spaniard is the first woman in history to win an FIM World Championship with the 2018 WorldSSP300 title. Following five seasons in the Supersport 300 Class of the WSBK, she …
Kimi Raikkonen Named Kawasaki MXGP Team Principal
Kimi Raikkonen’s Formula 1 career concluded with the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The Finnish driver started his F1 career way back in 2001 and started in 349 races, racking up 103 podiums and 21 wins along the way. Following his departure from the sport, it has just been announced that Raikkonen will head the …
Upcoming Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid Seen in European Patents
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid was one of the more exciting prototypes showcased at EICMA 2021. The bike on display was a higher-spec, more capable iteration of the standard Yamaha Ténéré 700. Now, CycleWorld has spotted the upcoming motorcycle in European patent documents. It appears that the production-ready model will feature more in common with …
Sam Sunderland Wins the 2022 Dakar Rally
The twelfth and final stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally Bike category was one of the most exciting parts of the grueling race. The top 3 riders — Honda’s Pablo Quintanilla, KTM’s Toby Price, and Honda’s Nacho Cornejo — were separated by just 29 seconds as they crossed the finish line. However, GASGAS Racing’s Sam …
Risemousse Reveals Tire Mousse for On-Road Motorcycles
We see several new motorcycles and technological advancements at EICMA every year. This year’s lineup included a revolutionary bike from MV Agusta, new accessories from GIVI, and multiple new projects from Brembo. In the midst of all this, a rather exciting piece of tech seems to have flown by under the radar. An Italian firm …
Danilo Petrucci Is Headed to MotoAmerica
Danilo Petrucci was one of the most liked personalities in the MotoGP paddock. After his year-long contract with the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing team ended, he decided to participate in the Dakar rally. It’s been a rollercoaster of a month for the Italian, he suffered a broken leg in training early in December and was …
Michelin Launches New Road 6 Street Tires
A street tire is subject to the most varied of riding conditions. Sure, they aren’t as grippy as slicks in the dry, but their everyday useability is what makes them the perfect choice for someone who isn’t frequenting a racetrack. Street tires come with predominantly smooth rubber with grooves in them to channel water away, …
Dakar 2022: Sam Sunderland Leads For GASGAS After Day 4
GASGAS Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland maintains his lead in the 2022 Dakar Rally standings, despite finishing in P17 on day four of the event. The British ace made history in 2017 as the first British rider to win the event. At the time, Sunderland was part of the KTM Factory Racing team. This year, Sunderland …
Marzocchi Signs Production Deal With QJ Motor
In an effort to expand its reach in the Asian market, VRM SPA, the firm that owns Marzocchi, has partnered with Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (aka QJ Motor). Under the new collaboration, the Italian and Chinese firms will set up a new production facility in the Chinese Zhejiang province. Located to the south of …
Bajaj Two-Wheeler EV Production to Start In June 2022
Bajaj Auto has announced its plans to set up a manufacturing facility for electric two-wheelers in India. The establishment will be located in Akurdi, Pune, and the first vehicles are expected to roll off the production line by June 2022. Bikewale has mentioned in its report that the manufacturer is investing Rs 300 crore (more …
Yezdi Revival Set for January 13
Yezdi, the iconic manufacturer that has been granted a new lease of life by Mahindra-owned Classic Legends, is set to make its return on January 13. The company sent out a statement to our friends in the Indian media asking them to block their calendars for the big reveal. While official information on what’s in …
MV Agusta CEO Confirms Multiple New Models Are in the Pipeline
At EICMA 2021, MV Agusta unveiled two motorcycles that were unlike anything we’ve seen from the manufacturer in the recent past. The Lucky Explorer 5.5 And 9.5 paid homage to the brand’s history in the Dakar and represented a new direction for the Italian marquee. During the week motorcycle show, the CEO of the firm, …
Horwin SK3 Electric Scooter Debuts in Europe
Austria-based Horwin specializes in affordable electric motorcycles and scooters. Their latest product is a swanky new scooter called the SK3. Designed as a practical commuter, the SK3 features a modern, sporty design that’s quite simple. RideApart reports that the scooter comes with LED lighting, a digital LCD instrument panel, and cruise control. The Horwin SK3 …
Trail Découverte Concept Reveals A Rally-Spec Suzuki V-Strom 650
The middle-weight ADV segment is one of the most exciting spaces in the motorcycle industry. When it comes to off-road credibility, models like the Yamaha Ténéré 700 outshine the likes of other Japanese bikes like the Suzuki V-Strom 650. French custom shop Trail Découverte Concept aims to rectify this with an aftermarket kit for the …
2022 Zero SR, SR/F, and SR/S Recalled Over Incorrect Brake Pad
Zero Motorcycles has issued a recall of the 2022 model year SR, SR/F, and SR/S electric motorcycles over an incorrect brake pad that may have been installed in the rear caliper. Asphalt and Rubber report that “45 motorcycles in question fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle …
Could This Be the Fastest Dirt Bike Out There? Meet the Electric Stark Varg
Stark Future, a new Spanish electric dirt bike company, has just unveiled its first motorcycle called the Stark Varg. On paper, it seems like this could be the most capable electric dirt bike we’ve ever seen. In fact, the company claims that it’s the “world’s fastest motocross bike.” Stark Future was founded by Anton Wass …
BMW Motorrad Unveils Sao Paulo Jet Helmet For 2022
BMW has added a new jet helmet to its 2022 collection. Called Sao Paulo, the sleek, basic design is bound to make you look good. RideApart reports that the shell on the Sao Paulo is made of reinforced fiberglass of two sizes to fit a range of head measurements. Sizing options range from 53/54 to …
Max Biaggi On His New Speed Record With The Voxan Wattman
Earlier this month, Max Biaggi set a whopping 21 new records — including the speed record for a “partially streamlined electric motorcycle under 300 kilograms” — aboard the Voxan Wattman. The team managed to clock an impressive speed of 283.182mph (455.737kph). Now, a couple of weeks after his record-setting attempt, Biaggi shared his thoughts on …
