Motorcycle News
Scorpion Has a New Covert Helmet
An Update to a Popular Style Scorpion has updated the Covert X (shown above) and Covert EVO (shown below) helmets for 2020. The helmets get new and even more aggressive styling for 2020. The unique construction of these helmets is the same. This means you can wear the helmet in a kind of full-face mode, …
Ducati Reveals the Hupermotard 950 RVE
A New Hypermotard Ducati revealed the Hypermotard 950 RVE the other day with its special “Graffiti” livery inspired by street art. The bike is based on the Hypermotard 950 Concept that was presented in 2019 at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The bike will sit between the Hypermotard 950 and the Hypermotard 950 SP …
Urbet Ego Is a Funky Electric Motorcycle
Weird Looking, Questionable Origins There are many electric motorcycle companies out there right now, and we’re only going to be seeing more of them in the future. Urbet is one of them. The company makes electric scooters and the Ego is its motorcycle. Oddly enough, RideApart points out that the bike looks almost exactly like …
MV Agusta Design Director Leaves After 20 Years
A New Design Lead for MV Agusta I would argue that MV Agusta makes some of the most beautiful motorcycles on sale today. That is due in large part to Adrian Morton, the British designer that held the Design Director role at the company for the last 20 years, according to Omnimoto. He was a …
Sidi Atojo SR Motorcycle Boots Should Be Available Soon
A Little Delay The Sidi Atojo SR motorcycle boots are for dirt riders and were developed to give the rider excellent motorcycle control. The boots have a lighter upper but still offer ankle protection and replaceable parts, if needed. These boots are the next step for Sidi and offer a lot. Recently we received an …
Harley-Davidson Gets $350 Million 364-Day Credit Facility to Bolster Liquidity
To Cope With Challenges Harley-Davidson is a massive company and a lot of its assets are tied up. This means there might not be as much liquidity as the business would always like to have. To combat this issue, Harley recently took steps to get $350 million 364-day credit facility, according to an 8-K filing …
Today Is Ride to Work Day
For the 29th Time Many of you have already left for your morning commute, but if you haven’t, make sure to head out on two wheels. Today, June 15th is Ride to Work Day. This annual event is designed to promote commuting on two wheels. It doesn’t matter what kind of two-wheeled machine you have …
Triumph Takes the Bonneville T100 and T120 Black Editions to India
Blacked-out Bonnies The Triumph Bonneville is a fantastic classic-looking motorcycle that’s popular around the world. Triumph has some Bonneville T100 and T120 Black special edition motorcycles, and the company launched the new editions of the bikes in India. The T100 Black takes the standard Bonnie and blacks out the exhaust system and puts black on …
2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is Still Planning to Go Ahead in August
One of the Few Events Happening? A while back I reported that the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was expected to continue business as usual despite the Coronavirus and all the concerns surrounding it. At that time the event was still several months out, and I expected Sturgis to update things as needed. Well, according to …
Vespa and Christian Dior Team Up for a Special Vespa 946
A Scooter and Accessories Vespa and Christian Dior were founded in the same year. The two brands have become exceptionally important in their respective industries, and now they collaborated on the Vespa 946 Christian Dior scooter. The Vespa 946 features a monohull construction with graphic lines that pay tribute to both brands’ rich histories. The …
‘Try Before You Buy’ Pirelli Track Day Program Annouced
Know What You’re Getting Pirelli announced the new “Try Before You Buy” program. It’s dedicated to giving track day riders and racers firsthand experience with some of the brand’s high-performance track tires. Riders and racers can test out the latest offerings from Pirelli before purchasing. Participants in the program will have the option to buy …
MotoGP has a New 2020 Racing Schedule
It All Starts in July COVID-19 threw a wrench in MotoGP and other sports calendars, but now MotoGP has a schedule and plans to resume racing. The revised schedule will start on July 19, 2020. There are 13 confirmed races and four more pending. Moto2 and Moto3 competed in Qatar in March, but that was …
Yamaha Is Working on Turbo Motorcycle Engines
Spool Up! Turbocharging has been a method for car companies to reach emissions standards for a while now. That technique seems to now be making its way into motorcycles. According to a report from Motorcycle News, Yamaha is looking to turbocharger its range of motorcycles in the future. Meeting emissions seems to be the reason …
Michelin Is Hiring in France for its Motorcycle Touring Guide Series
Tour France with Michelin The Michelin tire company also runs some fantastic tours in France, and its motorcycle touring guide series is now looking for riders to explore France by motorcycle from July to September 2020 and document the experience. The publish date for the documented tour is March 2021. The goal of this initiative …
The Emula Concept Seeks to Make an Electric Bike Feel Like an ICE Bike
Getting The Feeling of an Internal Combustion Engine Electric bikes offer a different experience than an internal combustion engine motorcycle does. 2electron, which came to be from the automotive technology company Zener, just put out the Emula Concept motorcycle. The goal is the make an electric feel like a gas-powered motorcycle. The technology is called …
KTM CEO Says Sales Have Stayed Strong Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began
A Surprising Result for KTM In a recent interview with Le Repaire des Motards, Pierer Mobility Group’s CEO Stefan Pierer said that KTM reacted early on to the pandemic and actually has not seen much of an issue with its sales since reopening. He said that his company has actually hired more people since the …
The Delfast Top 3.0 Electric Bike Is Pretty Much a Motorcycle
Speedy and With Good Range Electric bicycle manufacturer Delfast has a new bike called the Top 3.0, but it’s not really much of a bicycle. It’s really more of an electric motorcycle. The bicycle company has created an electric bike that challenged or bests many of the electric motorcycles out there. The new Top 3.0 …
Yamaha Has Patented a New TMAX Tilting Trike
More Three-Wheelers for Yamaha The Yamaha Niken is a funky machine, but now it seems that the company has another three-wheeled tilting trike in the works. Cycle World reported on some new patent documents that show a three-wheeled derivative of the TMAX 650. This new design will kick the Niken’s front suspension setup to the …
Kawasaki Teases the EV Endeavor
Kawasaki’s Electric Bike Project Continues Kawasaki has teased the EV Endeavor project several times now, but this is the 10th time, according to Motorcycle News. The company put out a 20-second teaser video on its YouTube channel showing the bike in action and without all its body panels on it. When it’s all wrapped up, …
MV Agusta Has a New MV Ride App
It’s Only for Some Bikes Anyone who owns an iPhone and a Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, Brutale 1000 RR, Superveloce 800 Serie Oro, or a Superveloce 800 can use MV Agusta’s new app. Other bikes and android users are excluded at this time. The app works with the new 5.5-inch TFT screen. Right now, that …
Dunlop Launches Two New Tires: Trailmax Mission and SportSmart TT Trail
Two Different Tires, Two Different Purposes Dunlop announced that it’s introducing two new sets of tires. These tires are at different ends of the spectrum but both for adventure touring machines. The first is the Trailmax Mission. It’s designed for serious off-roading. The second is the SportSmart TT Trail. It’s a high-performance option for on-road …
Honda Gets Hacked
Production at Multiple Motorcycle Plants Disrupted Honda’s global operations and network got hit with a cyber attack. Asphalt & Rubber was the first publication I noticed to share the story. From there, Honda confirmed it on its social media saying “a cyber-attack has taken place on the Honda network.” In response to this attack, Hona …
HJC’s New V90 Retro Modular Helmet With a Bubble Visor Looks Cool
A Cool New Modular Option When I think HJC, I don’t usually think of a retro style. The company makes some of the best helmets out there, but they’re not usually chasing after that look of yesteryear. However, this new V90 modular helmet does that a little bit. It’s not on the same level as …
Is a New FZ750 Coming?
Bringing Back the 1980s Motorcycle A new rumor is circulating that Yamaha is working on a new FZ750 motorcycle that could be based on the current MT-09. The rumor comes out of the Japanese publication Young Machine. While it’s just a rumor right now, it would make sense. Suzuki’s Katana has been well received, so …
Harley-Davidson Is Working on a Self-Balancing System
A Motorcycle Stands Alone Harley-Davidson may have a solution to the issue of motorcycle weight. According to some patents that were recently spotted by Cycle World, the company is working on a self-balancing system for its motorcycles. This makes sense. While Harley generally does a fantastic job of keeping the weight low and manageable, there’s …
KTM Testing a New 1290 Super Adventure
The Next Super Adventure KTM appears to be out testing its new 1290 Super Adventure motorcycle. The bike was recently spotted. Images of it were shared by Motorcycle News. The bike was initially expected in 2019, but that obviously didn’t happen. Now it seems the company is on track to move forward with the project. …
The Nito N4 Electric Motorcycle Concept Is Here to Challenge the 125cc Bikes
Small and Ready to Go The funky little supermoto you see here is the Nito N4. The bike was revealed at EICMA last year, but somehow it slipped by me. Asphalt & Rubber recently brought the bike up and it’s a killer little machine. The electric motorcycle has supermoto style in a small 125cc comparable …
Voltz Motors May Have A New Electric Street Bike Coming
Coming Out of Brazil The Brazilian electric motorcycle company Voltz Motors could announce a new model soon. According to The Pack, the company has a smart electric motorcycle in the works. The bike looks to be a naked sportbike or sport-touring machine. According to an unnamed source, “It will be a smart electric motorcycle due …
Yoshimura Debuts New Muffler for 2020 KTM 890 Duke R
Alpha Taper 2 Muffler Yoshimura announced that it has a new Alpha Taper 2 (AT2) muffler for the 2020 KTM 890 Duke R. The company moved fast to get this product out, and now owners of the new KTM can make it sound as good as it looks. The new AT2 muffler is called the …
Buy This Norton Domiracer for $76,000
Have an extra $76,000 Around? Norton might be having some troubles, but the company’s bikes are still coveted and demand a high price. Case in point is this Norton Domiracer that’s up for sale at We Sell Classic Bikes. The motorcycle is listed for $76,000. The bike is number 46 of only 50 ever made. …
Kumpan Releases the 54 Inspire and 54 Iconic Electric Scooters
Retro Style, Modern Propulsion Do you want an electric scooter, but don’t want something that looks like it’s out of a sci-fi film? The Kumpan 54 Inspire and 54 Iconic might be perfect for you. The German company recently released these two new electric scooters, according to Motorrad. The Kumpan 54 Inspire is the company’s …
MV Agusta Is Offering an Extra Year of Warranty Coverage for Those Who Buy in June
One More Year MV Agusta motorcycles announced a new extended warranty program. If you purchase a new motorcycle from an official MV Agusta dealer you’ll get four years of warranty coverage, according to RideApart. This is one more year than usual. This is a deal only for June as of right now, so if that’s …
Bosch Creates ‘Help Connect’ to Send Emergency Services to Crashes Automatically
Getting Emergency Personnel There Sooner Having an ambulance show up soon after an accident happens is extremely important. If you’re riding alone it can sometimes be hard to call. Bosch created a system called Help Connect that will automatically call emergency services for you. Help Connect uses an “intelligent crash algorithm installed in the vehicle’s …
Super73 Starts Delivering Its New R Series
Cool Electric Motorbikes I’m not sure how you’d classify the Super73-R and RX. They’re a full-on mix of motorcycle and bicycle. They bring to mind the old Tomos LX mopeds, but with electric power. The Orange County-based company is now delivering these sweet electric motorbikes to customers. The R and RX models will be shipped …
HJC Introduces New Crutchlow Replica helmet Designs for 2020
You a Fan of Cal Crutchlow? If you like MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow, then you’ll be happy about HJC’s new helmets with Crutchlow replica graphics for 2020. The graphics will appear on the RPHA-11 Pro helmet. There are three separate new graphics designs in addition to the standard Crutchlow replica lid. The new designs are …
Comoto Launches Month-Long ‘The Ride Is Calling’ Charity Campaign
Comoto: Revzilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles If you want to raise money for the National Motorcycle Safety Fund, The Kurt Caselli Foundation, and the Motorcycle Relief Project, you should participate in Comoto’s The Ride is Calling Charity Ride. This fundraiser has a goal of raising $100,000 to support these motorcycle organizations, which support motorcycle riders …
Honda Sues Hero Electric Over Design Infringement
Is It a Copy? Honda and Hero have been linked up in the past, but now they’re on separate sides of a recently filed lawsuit. According to The Economic Times, Honda believes Hero Electric’s new Dash scooter infringes upon the registered design of the Honda Moove scooter that Honda sold in Thailand. There are issues …
Royal Enfield Plans to Release a New Motorcycle Every Three Months
A New Bike Each Quarter Royal Enfield’s current sales numbers don’t look great, but the company has decided to push forward and continue to put out new designs. Recently, in an interview with Car and Bike, CEO Vinod Dasari said the company wants to release a new motorcycle every quarter for the next few years. …
Soriano Motori Makes Its First Electric Motorcycle with Twin Motors
Arranged in a Boxer Fashion Soriano Motori is an Italian motorcycle company, and it now hs its first electric motorcycle. The bike features two electric motors that are situated in a boxer orientation. The unveiling will happen at EICMA 2020, but since that’s still a ways off, some details are coming out now, including the …
Royal Enfield’s May Sales Look Better Than April Sales But They’re Still Low
Getting Better-ish Royal Enfield didn’t have a super great May in terms of sales numbers in its home market. It actually saw a 69 percent decrease year-over-year in India and sold only 18,429 bikes. According to RideApart, the sales numbers are still way better than April’s. In April in India, Royal Enfield only sold 91 …
