Motorcycle News
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 Moto Guzzi Stornello 850 Concept – a Potential Blast From the Past?
The Scrambler Fad Won’t Die, and I’m 100% Cool With That A number of years ago the cafe-racer and scrambler addiction resurged and took the world by storm. Pick your poison, because they are both equally intoxicating. There’s just something about riding something new, that looks older. Moto Guzzi has understood this and made it …
IMS Brings a New Show Format Boasting Outdoor Fun for Everyone
I Guess You Could Say This Is Coachella for Motorcycles Progressive International Motorcycle Shows is bringing us a breath of fresh air with IMS Outdoor shows so we can all finally get out of the house and connect over the things we love – motorcycles! Instead of putting a halt to their near 40-year ironman …
Five Days Left to Add This 1972 Ducati 750GT to Your Collection
Just Another Bike for Your Ducati Collection We get it, you’re rich… We get it, you have 7 vintage Ducatis sitting in a marble-floor garage. Why not add another to the list? Now is your chance to grab a beautifully restored 1972 Ducati 750GT. This bike features a complete rebuild of the 748cc L-twin motor …
October 8th Brings Us Grand Unveiling of Updated BMW G 310 R and GS
Two Small Twins Get An Update I’ve never been a fan of smaller bikes, mainly because I personally don’t see a use for them unless you live in a tight urban area and are in the market for a little commuter to zip around on (Europe, I’m looking at you) – But hey, that’s just …
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 …
Make Your 2021 Honda CRF450 Scream With a New Yoshimura Exhaust
Titanium and Stainless-Steel Performance For the CRF450R/RX It’s no secret why Yoshimura has been on top of the game for providing motorcycle exhaust options for the last 65 years. From street bikes to MX; whatever you ride can get a quick performance and sound upgrade with a Yoshimura system. I’m an avid motocross rider myself, …
IXS Provides New Sleek Touring Boot With the Tour Techno-ST+
New Foot Tech Incoming IXS is taking the next step (pardon the pun) in footwear technology dedicated to motorcycle riding safety. In their new boot, the Tour Techno-ST+, they are utilizing KPU micro-injection technology that adheres the protective plastics to the fabric of the boot itself, eliminating air pockets and other key areas that can …
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 …
Interested in Owning Your Own Electric Scooter Company?
Čezeta Electric Scooters Is for Sale, and You Can Be the New Owner It’s not every day the opportunity arises to shoot some capital investment over to a motorcycle-related company in exchange for ownership, but on the flip side, it’s not every day you have a couple million dollars to drop into a passion project …
Celebrate ‘National Drive Electric Week’ With a Harley-Davidson Livewire Test Ride
National Drive Electric Week Is Here to Stay! National Drive Electric Week, is a week-long (obviously) celebration of the innovations in the electric vehicle movement to help bring awareness and provide information to everyone whom it may interest. Starting on the 25th of September and continuing onwards to October 4th, Harley-Davidson among other electric vehicle …
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 …
Arai Gives Insight Into Helmet Safety Tech With New Video
Strictly Designed for Your Safety Arai has lead the industry in helmet technology for what feels like ages now, providing expensive and high-quality lids to keep you and professional racers safe. From MotoGP to Formula 1, the pinnacle of performance is lead by a select few manufacturers, Arai being one of them. “Helmets are 37 …
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 …
6D ATS-1R Helmet Hits the Cement With a New Colorway
6D Brings the Concrete To Your Head With a New Glossy Cement Grey Colorway For Their ATS-1R Helmet The ATS-1R is a great looking helmet in my opinion. I really am a sucker for fast, MotoGP styled lids with winglets and aero features (Shoei, please send me an X-14. I will get your logo tattooed …
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 …
Benelli Brings An Updated TRK502 and TRK502X to the Adventure Market
500cc’s For Going Anywhere, Any Time The adventure market is running a little thin for midsize bikes at the moment. Some adventure riders aren’t too keen on navigating a 1200cc monster up a rocky path, so we welcome the smaller TRK502(X) facelift with open arms. Benelli and SSR Motorsports just unveiled their new adventure twins, …
Quin Design Helmet’s Crash Detection System Alerts Wife After Phone Is Run Over During Collision
Your Worst Nightmare Can Have A Happy Ending With Enough Safety Precautions The technological advancement we’ve seen in motorcycle safety as of late has been nothing short of stunning. From airbag vests to D30 body armor, we have innovated over and over again; finding new ways to keep an extremely dangerous hobby a little safer …
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 …
BMW Officially Reveals the M1000RR
Based on the S1000RR It was teased and now it’s official. the BMW M1000RR is a real-deal Bavarian track weapon. Based on the S1000RR, the M1000RR kicks off BMW’s M division motorcycles. The bike gets new aerodynamic wings and bumps the power up to 212 hp all while keeping weight down to a claimed 423 …
Harley Davidson Reaches Agreement Over Multi-Million Dollar Fine
Big-Bike Manufacturer Harley Davidson Will Avoid Paying $3 Million to Recall and Replace Parts After Emissions Scandal Harley Davison is known to the world as a company that produces giant monster bikes that are loud enough to set off car alarms when they fly past. But as of 2016, they have been in some deep …
Wait… They Combined Three Helmets in One? Introducing Evojet by Shark
I Think We Just Hit “Peak Modular” I’ve seen claims circulating around the internet about this helmet (the Shark Evojet) being “three types of helmets combined into one”. Personally, I’d say its two and a half but still worth checking out nonetheless. If you’re looking for a lid with an entire zip code worth of …
Yamaha Upped the MT-09’s Engine Capacity for 2021
Moar! The Yamaha MT-09 could get a larger displacement engine for 2021. This news comes from the German publication called Motorrad Online. The publication noted that Yamaha, as a result of making the bike Euro 5 compliant, has given the MT-09 a small increase in displacement. There are documents from the Federal Motor Transport Authority …
Check Out the New Benelli 1200GT Sport Touring Machine
With a Big Inline Triple The rumors had swirled that Benelli had something big coming, and now it’s here. Say hello to the Benelli 1200GT. It was revealed at the Chongqing Motor Show. The motorcycle features a liquid-cooled 1,200cc triple. It’s an up-sized version of the 1,130cc inline triple it has previously used. The new …
BMW Will Announce What Is Expected to be the M1000RR on Sept. 23
Will it be the M1000RR? BMW is known for producing some fantastic sportbikes, and now the company will put out another high-performance motorcycle on September 23. According to a recent video announcement that was posted to the company’s YouTube channel, the company will have a new bike that is said to be “Born on the …
GoPro’s New Hero 9 Black Bestows 5k Video With a $450 Price Tag
Every generation of the GoPro cam series has been an enormous step in technology innovation in the camera world. I was a backer for the very first one that was ever released when I was maybe 12 or 13 years old, so I’ve had to bear witness to my $360~ investment get constantly outperformed for …
