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EICMA: Valentino Rossi Rides One More Lap for November
Yamaha’s nine-time Grand Prix World Champion is set to compete in his final MotoGP race in two short weeks at the Valencia Grand Prix. After this point, The Doctor will rest on the laurels of his 22-season premier class career and wave goodbye to his contracted days on the track with MotoGP. To celebrate the …
Magnesium Shortage Expected To Hit Motorcycle Manufacturers by 2022
At this point, I’d say we’re at our limit for unfortunate events in the moto market. From the constipation of the Suez Canal situation to the longevity of the chip shortage crisis, to the pretty envelope wrapping all this up that has been (and continues to be) unprecedented times….we’re just saying that everyone could use …
Kawasaki: Z1 50th Anniversary May Mean a new Z900RS SE
Yesterday, Kawasaki punched out a little teaser video in commemoration of the Z1’s 50th anniversary (see above). While this seems like the standard sneak-peek to a new machine, RideApart argues that we may very well have something a little bit…bigger on our hands. And bigger is always better, right? The clue is in the stylized …
Marc Marquez Withdraws from Algarve Grand Prix Due to Concussion
Honda’s raging Repsol rider has just taken a wee fall during his off-road training last Saturday. The “slight head concussion” was purported by MCN to be enough to have Marc Marquez removed from his chances in the Algarve Grand Prix in Portugual, pulling his chances to also secure his first win at Portimao. “This past …
Harley-Davidson Calls EU Tariff Resolution ‘Big Win’ as Company Stocks Jump
Well, folks, the results of the 232 Tariff Dispute between the EU and US governments are in – and the H-D Press Release states that our beloved American motorcycle manufacturer is pretty happy about it. Harley-Davidson’s excitement at saving millions comes in the form of a hearty ‘thank you’ to the US Administration for solving the 232-tariff …
MotoE: Ducati Takes Energica Motorcycles to the Lab and Energica Gives Reason For Stepping Out
What do you do when you list yourself as the official electric superbike supplier for MotoE but don’t have any electric machines of your own? You learn from someone else’s, apparently. Ducati’s jump-starting their new role as MotoE supplier by checking out Energica’s previous race units for MotoE – and there’s been a teensy bit …
Deals We Love This Week: Motorcycle Gloves Over 30% Off
You should always wear gloves when riding—but with cooler temperatures and greater windchill on the way in the coming weeks, covering your hands is an absolute must. Fortunately, Revzilla has you covered with select motorcycle gloves over 30% off—see our favourites below, or click here for the whole list. Men’s Motorcycle Gloves Over 30% Off BILT Sprint …
UK Police Use Harley Davidson’s LiveWire One to Patrol 2021 COP26
With 2021’s United Nations Climate Change Conference UK now well underway, it’s only natural that such a large gathering would warrant safety patrolling. Electrek says that this conference is a big mile marker – the most important climate summit to date, in fact, since it “serves as the first official deadline for the Paris Agreement …
Ohio: Free Motorcycle Rider Training with $2.5 Million Raised in Funding
Motorcycle Ohio, a division of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, has just announced that a cool $2.5 million is currently available to government agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to provide motorcycle rider training to the masses. The report from einPresswire states that the effort has been installed in retaliation to motorcycle fatalities and injuries …
Custom Eye Candy: Coffee Barista and Nike Shoe Designer Build Custom Zero SR/F
When it comes to art, it doesn’t matter what niche the talent comes from – creativity is a flexible thing, so it’s not surprising to see inventions that work well on crossover collabs. Here at wBW, we’ve seen lots of those projects funnel through the pipeline. We’ve covered tattoo artists’ collabs with custom shops to …
Husqvarna Releases Norden 901
Husqvarna Motorcycles has finally dropped their long-anticipated adventure bike – and the Judging by RoadRacingWorld’s report, the Swedish manufacturer has just created the perfect middle-class motorcycle for their adventure sector. The Husqvarna Norden 901 was first peeked at EICMA’s 2019 Show, with the machine’s purported nimbleness, capability, and ruggedness appealing to riders worldwide. Inspired by …
Buell Launches 2022 Hammerhead 1190 via Buellvana® Reservation System
Lean, Mean, and On The Move Buell is back – and as of today, they’ve just released their Hammerhead 1190 to the masses. When we last covered this story, the American manufacturer was resurrecting back into the market with a supersport called the ‘Hammerhead,’ with the promise of 10 bikes by 2024. “We start with the …
UDReplicas: DC-Themed CE-Approved Motorcycle Suits
Every day, I celebrate the diversity of the motorcycle community. Whether a cruise-inclined tourer, a track-lover, or “they’re just in it for the aesthetics”, our community accepts riders for who they are, uniting wise and wacky alike under the umbrella of undying love for the ride. One of the addicting things about riding (I can …
Custom Eye Candy: D-Star Customs Blacks Out a H-D Bobber
A European custom shop has just done what they do best on a Harley-Davidson Street Bobber – and the combo of 12-inch ape handlebars, and the blacked-out vibe is making me grin like a schoolgirl. D-Star Customs is part of the D-Star group of companies best known for their racewear line, formed in 2010 by …
Schuberth: World Premiere Unveils All-New C5 Helmet
Schuberth has just launched their world premiere – and the topic for this HAS to be the anticipated C5 flip-up helmet. When Schuberth came out with their updated C4 Pro, fans worldwide were more than a little excited. After all, Schuberth had taken what was already a pretty good helmet (the C4) and added all …
Norton Reveals Redesigned V4SV Superbike
The ‘Most Luxurious British Superbike Ever Created’ Norton has just handed us the all-new and re-engineered V4SV flagship of their fleet – and they’ve tweaked it a bit to keep the engine in check after the problems they had with their V4SS. Norton has had a rich history on the track – and with the …
Tariff Trouble: Why Indian Motorcycles isn’t Sweating as Hard as Harley-Davidson
Import Tariffs could cause taxes for +800cc bikes to be up by 56% – and while Harley Davidson‘s found themselves in a pickle, Indian Motorcycles is cool as a cucumber. Let’s talk about it. It’s no surprise to any of us that H-D has a few short-term decisions to sort out. After all, the drama surrounding …
Paul Smart: Retired GP & Isle of Man TT Racer Passes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of a fellow racing enthusiast in the motorcycle community. 78-year-old ex-racer Paul Smart was riding his motorcycle when an accident occurred, costing his life. The man was known for winning the 1972 Imola 200 for Ducati, as well as enjoying various successes in GP and …
Aegis Rider: Prototype Glasses Teach Motorcyclists How to Lean Into a Corner
Let’s face it; in a perfect world, we’d have everybody understanding how to get low and lean into a curve (we’d also perhaps have cheaper ARCH Motorcycles and a surplus of race tracks available to scoot top speeds for free, but I digress). Unfortunately, the motorcycle community is full of new (and experienced) riders who …
Ducati World Premiere: Episode Three, “Rule All Mountains”
Ducati Unveils an Adventure Bike With a Race Riding Mode Ducati has just released their new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, a flagship model for “Rule All Mountains” (episode three of their World Premiere) – and to say it’s a sporty beastie is a wee bit of an understatement. By sporty, we mean the specs; the …
Honoring Heroes: Military-Themed Apparel from Indian Motorcycles x VCR
Indian Motorcycles has just announced that they have released a clothing line commemorating our country’s beloved vets. Christened ‘Honoring Heroes,’ the apparel collection is a collab with the Veterans Charity Ride – that means that 100% of all proceeds will be donated to military organizations and veteran rehab efforts. The report from BusinessWire tells us …
Etsuo Yokouchi: The Creator of Suzuki’s GSX-R Line Passes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a revered and well-loved member of the motorcycle community. Etsuo Yokouchi, the engineer of the iconic Suzuki GSX-R Line, passed at the ripe age of 87 on Wednesday, October 27th. Not only was this fine man an engineer, but he was also a project …
Marvel & Yamaha Brazil: MT-03 Iron Man Edition
It’s been a hot minute since Yamaha Brazil came out with their highly-popular Star Wars-themed NMaxes – and given their flair for the cinematic (and the addictive combo of red and gold), it’s no surprise that they decided to collab with Marvel for access to Stark’s suit of armor. MotoPinas states that Yamaha’s new Iron …
Custom Eye Candy: A Neo-Retro Ducati MH900e
When a bloke at Onehandmade decided to take on an iconic 1979 Ducati MH900e, there was so much to balance. First off, the MH900e is a hefty piece of Team Red history. With the bike being revealed as Pierre Terblanche’s revolutionary homage to Mike Hailwood’s successes at the Isle of Man TT in 1978, few …
MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo Snatches Championship For Yamaha
This past Sunday saw the 2021 MotoGP Championship won for Yamaha as 22-year-old Frenchman Fabio Quartararo battled through a surprising turn of events. According to Jalopnik, Ducati’s own Francesco Bagnaia proved a worthy adversary as both racers sought victory; Quartararo’s goal was to finish ahead of Bagnaia and secure the championship, and Bagnaia’s goal of …
Kollter ES1 Sneaks In As America’s Most Affordable Electric Motorcycle
Move over, SONDORS – somebody’s just had you beat, and they’ve already gotten their bike to the masses. Amidst all the hullabaloo surrounding the comparisons between SONDORS’s MetaCycle and Niu’s RQi, despite the incomparable aesthetic and performance (and price) of Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire One, Energica’s top-notch beasties and Zero’s versatile 2022 lineup, there’s one little tyke …
Triumph Gilds Their Classic Range With Bonneville Gold Line Editions
What happens when you put top-notch hand-painted detail with eight motorcycles in Triumph’s renowned Modern Classic range? A whole lot of sexy – and we’re digging the gold vibes. The report from RoadRacingWorld states that Triumph’s all-new Gold Line Edition range will be available for one short year, with only 1000 units to be sold …
MotoGP Updates Safety Regulations to Combat Increase in Fatalities
When we last touched on this topic, MotoGP was considering stricter regulations for their race series on behalf of the spoked mortality rates among young riders but had yet to release anything. Now, a report from CycleNews has revealed the changes that Dorna Sports plans on making to protect the safety of racers on their …
Deals We Love This Week: 20% Off Select Alpinestars Motorcycle Jackets
Deals We Love This Week: 20% Off Select Alpinestars Motorcycle Jackets A motorcycle jacket should protect you from the elements as well as the road—and it doesn’t hurt if it looks good doing it. Alpinestars jackets score major points on all of those fronts. Below, check out some of our favorite Alpinestars motorcycle jackets currently …
Motorcycle Mods: MAG Fights Proposed Restrictions To Make Bike Tinkering Illegal
The Motorcycle Action Group is out to bat for our non-fitting OEM parts – and according to the Department for Transport (DfT), the EU docket holds proposals that seek to restrict bike modifications. With the coming of 2022, the DfT is looking to modernize current vehicle standardizations. Included in the turn-of-the-year pile, MCN states, are …
Brembo Buys Tech Startup Companies to Invest in Advancements
Our favorite Italian brake manufacturer is spooling up its knowledge of advanced brake system technology by buying out other companies to expedite the process. According to the report from Finance Yahoo!, Brembo is looking to open their first high-tech lab in Silicon Valley, CA to accelerate its ‘digitization strategy’ – and Brembo’s Chief Executive, Daniele …
MV Agusta: Special Edition Superveloce Ago Debut
MV Agusta has just released a very pretty Special Edition Superveloce Ago to the masses in commemoration of the outstanding legacy of ex-factory racer Giacomo Agostini – and it’s a retro sports bike reminiscent of Agusta’s previous homages to the man (the Italian manufacturer’s F4 Ago and F3 Ago). With Agostini having snatched 15 world …
[REVIEW] Richa Softshell Mesh WP Pants
When running errands or short rides, my default is to wear jeans. I don’t like walking around in heavy and hot riding pants. I am all for All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT), but I don’t always put it into practice. I am hoping the Richa Softshell Mesh WP Pants change that. Over the …
Ducati Steps In To Replace Energica as MotoE Supplier
“Ducati??” you protest. “As an electric race bike supplier? For MotoE?? But they don’t even have an electric flagship bike of their own, let alone race-spec machines capable of keeping up with Energica Ego’s sky-high reputation for speed and durability.” “How the hell are they going to feed the demand?” …We know, and we’re reading …
Energica To Exit MotoE After 2022
Dorna Sports – commercial rights holder for MotoGP – will be losing Energica as their main supplier in electric sportbikes. Let’s talk about it. Having successfully fulfilled a rather difficult need (to introduce electric racing to the MotoGP programme), the pioneer of the world’s first mass-manufactured electric motorcycle is allowing their contract for MotoE to come …
[Review] Richa Airstorm WP Jacket
Richa Airstorm WP Jacket: Warm Weather Comfort with a Waterproof Liner I can be a bit of a YouTube junkie when it comes to motorcycles. Over the last couple of years, I have followed several UK-based YouTubers (the Missenden Flyer and Richy Vida, to name two) that often wear Richa gear. Intrigued by the brand, …
Honda Expands Adventure Scooter Range with ADV350
When Honda confirmed their first adventure scooter (the X-ADV) and debuted it at the City Adventure Concept at the 2015 Milan show, there were a few giggles. After all, why swing a leg over a scooter for a rugged ride when you could have access to an adventure motorcycle with better specs and an all-around …
H2 Motronics: New Hydrogen Motorcycle Set For Spring 2022
The motorcycle community, I would argue, is relatively small – not as small as it used to be, but it is still considered more intimate than the raging automotive industry that surrounds us today. Within that community is the tightly-knit fan group cheering for a two-wheeled electric future with cleaner energy sources – and within that …
VIN Data Proves 2022 Indian Pursuit will House the Heart of a Challenger
The lord and ladies over at Team-BHP have just given us an update on the new Pursuit being released by Indian Motorcycles. Newly surfaced VIN data shows the motorcycle will likely be getting a bit of an upgrade in the cardiology department – specifically, a 1,768cc, 122 BHP V-twin, PowerPlus engine currently being put through …
