Ducati Reveals the 1100 Dark Pro Scrambler
Another Scrambler There’s no shortage of Scrambler models in Ducati’s lineup. The company sells a whole slew of them. Now there’s another, the 1100 Dark Pro. This scrambler has the same matte black and silver livery that was introduced in the Scrambler Icon Dark in 2020. The 1100 Darp Pro slots in as the first …
Honda Is Working on a Supercharged Africa Twin
Kawasaki Can’t Have All the Fun Recently the publication BikeSocial hunted down some designs from Honda that show the company is working to develop a supercharged Africa Twin. The patent was recently filed with the Japanese Patent Office. Actually, it was three patents that all show some seriously interesting designs. There’s an engine-driven supercharger and …
BMW Reveals the 2021 G 310 R
BMW’s Other 310 The BMW G 310 GS has already been revealed, but now the other side of the Bavarian coin has been shown. The 2021 G 310 R was revealed. The bike utilizes the same engine as the G 310 GS. It’s a 313cc single-cylinder fuel-injected engine that’s rated at 34 hp and 21 …
A New Hayabusa Is On the Way
Bigger, Better, Faster The Suzuki Hayabusa might still be for sale in the U.S. but elsewhere in the world, it has been ruled out due to emissions. So, Suzuki is now getting ready to release a new Hayabusa and, according to Motorcycle News, the new bike will go on sale in the spring of 2021. …
Documents Reveal Suzuki has a SV650 and V-Strom 650 for 2021
Meeting Euro 5 Compliance Suzuki announced a few of the models in its lineup for 2021, but the company has far from announced its full lineup. With that said, new documents reveal that the SV650 and the V-Strom 650 will return in 2021. These two bikes were somewhat in question due to the fact that …
Could the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo Get its Own Racing Series?
Yes, Please Recently our sister publication Motorbike Writer published a story about the fact that Aprilia test rider Tommaso Marcon recently posted a picture to his Instagram that showed a special track-prepped version of the new RS 660. This bike was called the RS 660 Trofeo and there are rumors out there that it could …
Ducati Announces the Multistrada V4 and Its Advanced Cruise Control
An Innovative Feature Ducati has been dropping small details about its new V4 engine that’s it is putting in the new Multistrada, but now the company has revealed that this new bike will also get adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. This is a technology that several different manufacturers were working on. It’s cool to …
Peugeot Launches 210th Anniversary Django 125 Scooter
210 Years Young Peugeot is turning 210 in 2020, and let’s hope there will be many more years for the company. To help celebrate this milestone, Peugeot has created the Django 125 ABS 210th Anniversary Limited Edition scooter. The company plans to make only 21 of these special scooters. The Django is essentially a modern …
The 2021 Can-Am On-Road Lineup + Our Take on Each Model
A Special Kind of Motorcycle Lineup Can-Am On-Road has been doing really great lately. While some purists don’t think of the three-wheeled machines as motorcycles, I think if you’re out there in the saddle behind some handlebars having fun, then that’s all you need. The lineup is really made up of three different models, but …
Here’s Your Look at the 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally
A Great Addition to KTM’s Lineup The KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally are now up on KTM’s website. Not long ago KTM revealed the Duke 890 R, so it only makes sense for the company to offer an 890 Adventure. First, let’s discuss the difference between the Adventure R and the Adventure …
Pursang Motorcycles Has the E-Track Electric Motorcycle
The Classic Brand Is New Again Pursang Motorcycles is a company that has been around for a while now. In the 1960s it had the Bultaco motorcycle. Now it has a new kind of bike, the E-Track electric motorcycle. This bike has classic lines and an overall conventional look, but its technology is modern. The …
Rumors Swirl of a CB350 Cafe Racer
Honda Has a Winner The new Honda CB350 H’ness that was revealed and is for the Indian market caused quite a stir when it was announced. Now, there are already rumors of Big Red doing a cafe racer version of the motorcycle. This only makes sense. People take old CB350s (or CBs of any displacement) …
The Arc Vector Is Alive Still
I Thought it Was Dead Arc Motorcycles has a cool looking but wildly expensive electric motorcycle called the Vector. The company went into administration (bankruptcy) in 2019, so I assumed the company and its bike were toast. Now, according to a Motorcycle News article, the company has been revived. The company went into administration, but …
The 2021 Royal Enfield Motorcycle Lineup + Our Take On Each Model
Royal Enfield killed it in 2020 with some really good motorcycles and a fantastic all-around lineup. The highlights of the lineup include the INT650 and the Continental GT. However, the company’s stalwarts remain solid choices. For 2021, there aren’t any totally new motorcycles, but the company did make some notable updates to the Himalayan and …
Kawasaki Will Add Even More 2021 Models in October and November
Really Filling Out the Lineup Recently, it was revealed that Kawasaki was going to add some new models to its lineup in November. Now the company has put out a video that says it will be adding even more motorcycles to its lineup in October, too. The November date is the 23rd. The October date …
Ducati’s New Multistrada V4 Will Make 170 HP
Powerful and Lightweight Recently I reported on the fact that Ducati was making a V4 engine that’s lighter than its V2 engine. At the same time, the company said it would be leaking out more information ahead of the official reveal of the engine. Well, the next bit of information is out. The V4 engine …
Honda Updates the CB650R for the 2021 Model Year
A Better CB650R The Honda CB650R is a great motorcycle, but for 2021 it is getting even better. The company has updated the model for the upcoming year. This is somewhat surprising due to the fact that it just came out in 2019, but Honda must want to keep this bike fresh. The American Honda …
The 2021 Suzuki Motorcycle Lineup + Our Take On Each Model
Get Excited About the 2021 Suzuki Lineup Suzuki has some new models for the 2021 model year and that should get you pretty excited. This comes after a big year last year with the return of the Katana nameplate and the addition of some real winners on the adventure bike side of things. This year …
Can-Am Is Successfully Attracting Younger Riders and Continues to Expand in 2021
The #1 Brand in the Three-Wheel Market Can-Am recently invited us to a virtual press conference where the company showed off what it’s doing in 2021 and beyond. The company also discussed the fact that it has managed to attract new, younger, and more diverse riders into the industry. This is an important feat, seeing …
Here’s Your First Look at the 2021 BMW R 1250 GS And R 1250 GS Adventure
The Flagship Adventure Machines Are Here BMW has updated the BMW R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure for 2021. These new motorcycles are now compliant with Euro 5 emissions standards and offer quite a lot that adventure riders will absolutely love. The motorcycles look very similar to last year’s models but they offer …
Here’s Your First Look at the 2021 BMW G 310 GS
Updating a Popular Motorcycle The new G 310 GS has now been revealed. It was on its way, this I knew and reported on, but now the little adventure machine has been revealed. The company’s new small adventure machine is now Euro 5 compliant, looks a little different (better), has new LED lighting, and adjustable …
The 2021 Indian Motorcycle Lineup + Our Take On Each Model
Indian’s Lineup Gets Better in 2021 Indian Motorcycle has been putting out very good motorcycles lately, and 2021 is a continued move in the right direction from its already stellar lineup in 2020. While still not nearly as much of a juggernaut as Harley-Davidson, Indian has managed to make itself important in the American cruiser …
Kawasaki Will Add Six Bikes to its Lineup on November 23
Some Great Additions, We Expect Recently Kawasaki updated its 2021 lineup, but the company left off six motorcycles that it still plans to release for the 2021 model year. Kawasaki just sent out a teaser of the six new models. These models will help fill some holes in the company’s lineup. According to the video …
Honda Brings a New CB350 to Challenge Royal Enfield in India
Here Comes the Challenger, Here Comes the H’ness Honda has teased the bike that will take on Royal Enfield, but now it has officially revealed the bike. Meet the H’ness CB350. the motorcycle harkens back to the Honda CB motorcycles of old, but with modern features and engine. The bike that was teased previously was …
KTM Reveals the 350 EXC-F WESS
WESS Machine KTM has a special model for 2021. It’s the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS. This bike is a tribute to the thrilling WESS Championship. The bike is based on the KTM 350 EXC-F, but of course with some special equipment. This will make this special edition model even more highly sought after. The bike …
Ducati Has a New V4 Engine in the Works
4 Is Lighter Than 2 Ducati recently sent out an email that says it will have a new V4 coming out soon. The company’s email said that it would be posting weekly updates. The next update apparently will come on October 1. Then October 8 and then 13. The official reveal will be October 15. …
Triumph Officially Releases Trident Images
These Are Official The Triumph Trident has been rumored for a while and there’s been a lot written about it. Now Triumph is showing us its hand. The company released some official images of this new motorcycle. The team is now putting the finishing touches on the bike. This Triumph will feature a standard/naked look …
Harley Could Have a Deal for Distribution with Hero MotoCorp
It’s a Possibility Not long ago, it came to light that Harley-Davidson would be pulling out of India due to its massive restructuring initiative. There are 33 Harley dealerships in India, and rather than totally abandon the dealerships and current and former customers, Harley is in talks with Hero MotoCorp to keep things going. Hero …
Honda Could Rebrand the Honda CRF250L Rally as an Africa Twin
The Smallest Africa Twin The Honda CRF250L Rally is a bit of a mouthful, and according to the Japanese publication Young Machine, the bike could be rebranded as a version of the Africa Twin. The bike would likely get some upgrades so that it could become a true adventure machine, but with KTM having the …
The Indian eFTR Jr. Is For the Kiddos
Ride-On I think you should get kids started on two wheels as early as possible. Indian has an option for you. The motorcycle company now has an electric replica of the FTR750 championship-winning motorcycle that’s designed specifically for kids. It’s called the eFTR Jr. The bike is an all-electric model that features flat track styling …
Okinawa Cruiser Electric Scooter Is Coming Soon
Another Electric Scooter Enters the Fray Indian electric bike manufacturer Okinawa has a new model in the works for next year. Right now the bike is called the Okinawa Cruiser. It’s a new electric scooter that’s designed to be a larger maxi scooter rather than a small electric scooter. Comfort is key here. This is …
Qianjiang Group Launches the QJ SRG600 in China
This Will Become the Benelli 600RR Qianjiang Group owns Benelli, and that means the QJ SRG600 that just went on sale in China, will be rebadged as the Benelli 600RR and sold in various markets, according to BikeWale. The bike features the same platform as the TNT600. It has a 600cc inline four-cylinder engine that …
Ather Energy Reveals the Special Edition 450X
Only a Few Thousand Will Be Made The Ather 450X Series1 will be a special edition of the company’s 450X electric scooter, according to BikeDekho. The special edition will feature some upgrades and an all-black color scheme with some red highlights. The scooter will also have some translucent side panels. These are an interesting touch …
Honda Releases Teaser for Royal Enfield Challenging Motorcycle
Royal Enfield Should Get Ready Although there isn’t even one look at the motorcycle, Honda has teased it’s new Royal Enfield-challenging motorcycle. In the teaser video (included below) there are some folks sitting around a table outside a very nice home or mansion. A motorcycle comes riding by and you can hear it, but you …
Aprilia Is Working on a Yamaha Nikken Challenger
Another Three-Wheeled Wonder Aprilia isn’t ready to let Yamaha own the three-wheeled market. According to some new patent info showcased by Motorcycle News, Aprilia has a new tilting front suspension design that it has attached to a Mana 850. The leaning trike game is now afoot. For those unfamiliar with the Mana 850 from Aprilia, …
Design Filings Reveal the Harley-Davidson 338R
The Baby HD for China by China News of the Harley-Davidson Chinese-made motorcycle has come out before. The company partnered with Qianjiang for a new bike. I wasn’t sure if this would continue due to the fact that Harley is going through a dramatic restructuring, but now design filings with China’s National Intellectual Property Administration …
The GasGas 2021 Model Lineup Is Here and Ready to Race
Ready for AMA Supercross and Motocross GasGas, which is owned by Pierer Mobility Group (the same company that owns Husqvarna and KTM), has announced the lineup for 2021. These bikes will feature similar engines to KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles and WP Suspension throughout the lineup. The brand also came with its own expertise, so there’s …
TVS Gives Norton Deposit Holders a Choice
It’s All Becoming Clear The blizzard of shame that became the situation surrounding Norton Motorcycles is starting to clear. Administrators BDO released its newest report. In it, it was revealed that there were three offers for Norton, TVS made the best offer. The company paid £15 million for intellectual property and £1 for equipment and …
Kawasaki Adds Colors for the Z900, Ninja 1000SX, and Vulcan S
Get The New Color You Want The Z900, Ninja 1000SX, and Vulcan S are all fantastic motorcycles, and now they’re getting some minor changes and paint upgrades for 2021, according to MoreBikes. The Kawasaki Z900 is mostly an unchanged motorcycle. It’s sill the naked bike we’ve all come to know and love. For 2021, the …
Zongshen Reveals the Norton-Powered Prototype
So It Is True A while back I reported on the possibility of a Zongshen motorcycle that would use Norton’s engine design. It was just speculation at the time, but now it looks like this is a reality. The company just revealed a prototype that is based on the Cyclone RX6 adventure bike. This bike …
