Motorcycle News
Belstaff Resolve Riding Boot: Class, Comfort, Protection
It’s Not Redwing, It’s Belstaff Nice gear goes hand in hand with nice bikes; you don’t want to be found on your resto-modded Ducati cafe racer wearing racing boots and a Monster Energy sponsor jacket… Or maybe you do (oops)… But if you don’t, just remember that sometimes elegance calls for elegance, which is important …
Could Suzuki Make a V-Strom 160?
The Baby-Strom If you need a good adventure bike, the Suzuki V-Strom is a great option. The motorcycle comes in a variety of flavors and two displacements: 650cc and 1,037cc. Now, however, there’s a rumor that Suzuki could create a 160cc V-Strom, according to a recent report by BikeWale. This comes after Suzuki’s Chinese partner, …
Cake Wins German Design Council’s 2021 German Design Award
In the Excellent Product Design – Utility Vehicles Category The Cake Ösa electric motorcycle recently won a German Design Council award for excellent product design in the utility vehicles category. The awards seek to recognize products that provide pioneering contributions to the German design world. This isn’t the first time the bike has been recognized …
The Husqvarna Norden 901 Production Model Will Look a Lot Like the Concept
This Is a Very Good Thing The Husqvarna Norden 901 concept made a big splash. Shortly after the company said it would build it. Now, we’re getting our first look at the production machine. Motociclismo shared what investors have called a “stolen” photo that shows what the Norden 901 will look like. It’s unclear if …
Lose The Ugly Signals – Denali T3 Switchback Signal Pods Are Here to Help
Ever Owned a Yamaha With Those Gigantic Stock Turn Signals? I’m Sorry. My 2015 FJ09 has such ugly turn signals I honestly get embarrassed when other bike guys check out my ride. They’ve bugged me since the day I bought the bike, but it’s just such an out-of-the-way mod to spend a day figuring out …
Upgrade Your KTM Enduro With a New WP XPLOR Pro 8946 Shock
Ride Quality Will Either Make You Or Break You. Enduro riding is not for the faint of heart; It’s a high-risk style of riding that takes a toll on both you and your machine. When it comes to climbing rocky hills on uneven terrain it’s important to hold your upgrades close as you can gain …
The Jawa 300CL Specs Are Revealed
For the European Model Jawa’s comeback was met by great fanfare and some stumbles along the way. The company will be importing to Europe and the Jawa 300CL is the model it will start with. The specifications recently came out thanks to Rushlane, and according to the publication power and torque are both down. The …
Benelli Will Reveal a Four-Cylinder High-Displacement Motorcycle?
A Teaser for What’s Coming Benelli teased an image of a bike that was under a cloak. The bike will be showcased at the 18th annual China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition. That exhibition will run from September 19 to 22, 2020. This is one of the few large motorcycle events this year. The rumor, according …
Royal Enfield Classic 350’s Price Goes Up Again in India
A More Expensive 350 Royal Enfield’s Classic 350 is its best-selling bike in India, it’s home market. The motorcycle is also becoming more expensive for Indian riders. The reason for this is due to the BS6 emissions standards, according to GaadiWaadi. The Classic 350 receives no new updates despite the price hike. All Royal Enfield …
AUBUS GRANIT™ Detecto 8070 SmartX Disk Lock Gets a North American Launch
Just When you Thought Disk Locks Couldn’t Get Smarter, The ABUS GRANIT™ Launches into the North American Market. Personally, I’ve been looking for a new disk lock after my cheapo $50 amazon lock kicked the can. I had to take an angle grinder to get the thing off – but that’s a story for another …
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Sets Speed Records at Lucas Oil Raceway
World-Record-Breaking Runs On September 4, Angelle Sampey piloted the Harley-Davidson LiveWire at the drag strip. She managed to sell all-new records for elapsed time and top speed by a production electric motorcycle. She was able to cover the eighth-mile strip in 7.017 seconds and the full quarter-mile course in just 11.156 seconds at 110.35 mph. …
Is Aprilia Going after the KTM RC 390 With a New Bike?
A True Baby Aprilia In terms of smaller displacement bikes, the only thing Aprilia sells is a scooter. Now, however, there’s some new info coming from ZigWheels that the company is considering launching a small-displacement sportbike. This bike would likely be a 300cc or 4oocc motorcycle and would target KTM’s RC 390 as its key …
Is Honda Coming Out With a Royal Enfield Fighter?
A Sub 500cc Motorcycle Royal Enfield is a king in the Indian market for bikes under 500cc, but Honda has said it wants to take the company on at its own game. According to Indian Autos Blog, media outlets received an invitation to a new motorcycle reveal from Honda that looks like it will be …
Finally, a Free Alternative For Pricey Rider Communication Devices
HelmChat Ditches Traditional Communication Devices For a Cheaper and More Accessible Approach When I lived in Vancouver BC, my roommate and I (new to riding) lived together and worked at the same office. We would ride into work together every morning, year long. Since we just dropped thousands on bikes and hundreds on helmets, there …
Nishua Jet 2 Helmet – An Open Face, Classically Styled Lid
Another Open Face Helmet? The Market Demands And Nishua Provides. Looking for a helmet to match your new Ducati Scrambler or 1968 Euro resto-mod? In a new market flooded with open face helmets to support the surge in cafe racer popularity, Nishua has brought us another option. Riding without a face screen can be annoying …
Royal Enfield Twins FT Competition Bike Looks Awesome
Off to the Flat Track Races Royal Enfield has a machine for Johnny Lewis tor ride in competition. The bike was the result of a collaboration between Moto Anatomy, Harris Performance, Royal Enfield, and S&S Cycle. The motorcycle you see above is the finished bike and Royal Enfield has raced this new machine. The bike …
Novus Electric Bike Pre-Orders Open
So Expensive At CES 2019, Novus revealed its carbon fiber electric bike design. The bike is now available for pre-order. You can get it in crystal white, royal blue, and magama red. The bike in those colors will cost $55,653 (47,423 excluding VAT). If those colors won’t do it for you you can get horizon …
Indian Motorcycle Adds Roadmaster Limited and Vintage Dark Horse to its 2021 Lineup
New Models for 2021 Indian Motorcycles added a couple of new bikes for the 2021 model year. The Roadmaster Limited and the Vintage Dark Horse have graced the lineup with their presence. The Limited model is a fresh take on the big cruiser. the bike has a big front fairing, an open front mudguard, some …
Youtuber ‘Mike on Bikes’ Gives Us a Detailed Look Into the History of Helmets
How Much Do You Really Know About Motorcycle Helmets? The first petrol-fueled motorcycle was built by Daimler Reitwagen in1885. Humans have always had an affinity for speed and competition; naturally, it was only a matter of time until we started riding our new invention a little too recklessly, right? I think that question goes without …
Ducati Celebrates Fabio Taglioni’s Career in a Video Series
The Man Who Helped Make Ducati Fabio Taglioni was an integral part in Ducati’s journey to today. He joined the company in 1954. He was fresh off helping Mondial win races and accepted an offer from Ducati, which wanted to win races and make its mark. He then crafted the Gran Sport 100 in just …
FB Mondial Updates the Flat Track 125
Updated and Ready to Go FB Mondial unveiled the original FLAT design at EICMA in 2018. The company then was set to release the bike earlier this year, but COVID-19 put a damper on those plans. Now the company has launched the revamped model. The Flat Track 125’s engine was adjusted to meet the emissions …
Vanderhall Releases Offroad Vehicle: the Vanderhall Navarro
Everything You Loved About Vanderhall, But Offroad The three-wheeled vehicle seller Vanderhall has a new 200,000 square foot expansion for production, and the company will use some of that space to make a new vehicle called the Vanderhall Navarro. It’s a four-wheeled electric offroad machine. There’s always an argument about three-wheelers with steering wheels really …
An All-New Ducati Monster 821 Is in the Works
No Trellis Frame? The Ducati Monster has become an iconic motorcycle. The bike is known for its overall shape and its trellis frame. There’s a new Monster 821 in the works, but surprisingly it appears to be lacking the trellis frame. According to Motorcycle News, there were some spy shots that showed an alloy frame, …
2020 Daytona 200 Cancelled
COVID-19 Strikes Again The 79th Daytona 200 presented by Comoto has officially been canceled for 2020. The reason? The COVID-19 pandemic. The event was originally postponed from its original date of March 14. It was supposed to occur on October 17th, but now, the announcement has come through and the event is canceled. “The DAYTONA …
HEX Code GS-911: A Scanner for Your BMW Bikes
HexCode GS-911: BMW Diagnostics On The Go When I got my first performance vehicle (a 2000 Subaru Forester STI) the first thing I bought for it was an OBD-II code reader so I could monitor the sensor levels and pull codes in the event anything went wrong. Lo and behold, 2 weeks later my MAF …
The Roof RO200 Carbon Gets the Fiberglass Treatment
The RO200 Carbon Gets an Affordable Brother The Roof RO200 Carbon became one of the world’s lightest helmets available when it splashed into the market a year ago. For context, my Shoei Neotec tips the scales at around 1800 grams while the Roof RO200 Carbon weighs in at almost half that; around 1090 grams to …
Triumph Rocket 3 GT Launches in India
A Big Bike for a Big Market The Indian market is dominated by smaller displacement bikes, but the Triumph Rocket 3 GT is not a small-displacement machine, and Triumph just launched it in India. The bike was known to be going to India and other markets around the world, The Rocket 3 R hit the …
Vespa Recieves Honorable Mention at the 2020 Compasso d’Oro Awards
For Its Electric Scooter Vespa’s Elettrica is the company’s electric scooter and recently it received an honorable mention in the 2020 Compasso d’Oro design awards. The prestigious awards started in 1954 and continue to be an important recognition for design projects that are Italian-made. Only 18 products made the cut. The Vespa was the only …
Bimota Tesi H2 Specs and Prices Revealed
Get Ready for It The Bimota Tesi H2 is now up for reservations. However, only 250 units are currently available for preorders. These bikes are available to only European buyers at this time. That said, the bike will become available to other markets at a later date. The price for this high-performance sportbike is €64,000 …
Rolling Blackouts Hit The Ténéré 700 With New Accessory Line
Some Exciting Upgrades For Your New Ténéré 700. If you managed to snag a Ténéré 700 before seasons end, you may find solace in knowing that Yamaha Europe announced their new black accessory line to keep you occupied during this year’s off season. September marks the end of riding season for many of us living …
Land Speed Racer Ralph Hudson Dies from Injuries Due to Crash
A Motorcycling Great Passes Ralph Hudson crashed at Bonneville on August 14. On September 7, the Southern California Timing Association posted to its FaceBook Page that Hudson had succumbed to the injuries he suffered and passed away. He was a man who loved speed. Hudson was one of the first to do a speed run …
Jared Mees Goes 1-2 at Springfield Mile Doubleheader for Indian
Regaining First Place for the Company There were two racers on motorcycles from Indian at the Springfield Mile doubleheader, a part of the 2020 American Flat Track racing. Privateer Sammy Halbert secured his first win on an FTR750 race bike, of which the FTR 1200 is the closest street bike Indian sells. Then there was …
The Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro Wins the 2020 Transanatolia Rally
For the Twin-Cylinder Category Andrea Rossi was able to pilot the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro to victory in the Twin-Cylinder category of the Transanatolia Rally. Overall, Rossi finished ninth. For those who don’t know the Transanatolia Rally is a Turkish race that’s one of the most grueling rally-raid events in the world. The route takes …
KTM Brings Back the 450 SMR to North America
Get Your 450 SMR in 2021 After a seven-year hiatus, KTM will bring the 450 SMR back to North America for the 2021 model year. The bike is based on the championship-winning KTM 450 SX-F motorcycle. This new bike gets premium Supermoto-specific parts and high-end finishes. It is ready to race from the showroom floor. …
A Study Links the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to 250,000 COVID Cases, SD Officials Dispute This
How Bad Are the Numbers? The scientific community warned us that large gatherings—like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally—could be super spreader events of the COVID-19 virus. According to a new study by the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, more than 250,000 cases of COVID-19 can be connected to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. That not only puts …
New Motorcycle Sales Surge in the UK
Keep the Good Sales Rolling There was a 31.2 percent boost in two-wheeled vehicle sales in August in the UK according to MoreBikes. This follows strong sales in June and July, which I previously reported on. The boost in sales for August suggests that the sales surges of June and July are part of a …
KTM and CFMoto are Working on a 750cc Range of Motorcycles
Manufactured in China KTM and CFMoto are working together on some new motorcycles that will be manufactured in China. At a recent investor presentation, it was revealed that the range of 750cc motorcycles will be a part of a “massive increase in cooperation level” with CFMoto, according to Motorcycle.com. The bikes that will be produced …
Harley-Davidson Looks to Mahindra’s Classic Legends and Hero Motocorp for Collaboration
A Partner for its Asia Pacific Hub Harley-Davidson is going through a massive restructuring, and the motorcycle company is going to look a lot different in the coming years. Part of that restructuring is to use Thailand as its main hub for the Asia Pacific markets, according to Economic Times Auto. To help make this …
Energica and Freedom Road Financial Team Up
Making Getting an Energica Easier Energica Motor Company signed an agreement with FreedomRoad Financial to offer loans to customers through the electric motorcycle manufacturer’s U.S. dealer network. This will greatly help the dealers because the availability of financing is extremely important. According to a press release from Energica shared on Motorcycle.com, around 65 percent of …
Suzuki India Releases the Burgman Blue Edition
A New Burgman Sometimes I think India gets all the good bikes. A case in point is the new Suzuki Burgman. While the Suzuki Burgman 125 has been a popular bike in the Indian market for a while now, there’s a new Blue Edition, according to Hindustan Times Auto. The bike gets a blue color …
