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VIDEO: Harley-Davidson LiveWire Hits The Drag Strip
Silence at the Drag Strip Many riders summarize their first EV motorcycle riding experience with something along the lines of “it’s like a slingshot” or, “the power is instant and never-ending”. This makes them a deadly track weapon (take MotoE – electric motorcycle circuit racing – for example) due to the wickedly high levels of …
X Mobility 2021 EV Motorcycle Teaser
I feel like these days I’m covering more EV motorcycle news than traditional with the sheer amount of new tech and announcements coming down the pipe from companies such as X Mobility. Last week, Voxan broke the land speed record with a 254 mph top speed, and if you haven’t read into it, you can …
Everett Brashear, Flat Track Racer, Passes Away At 93
An Iconic Racer from the 1950s The American Motorcycle Association announced the death of Everett Brashear, according to CycleNews. He was 93 and passed away in Los Angeles, California. Brashear was one of the top AMA flat track racers in the 1950s, helping make the sport popular in his day. He managed to win 15 …
How Will a Joe Biden Presidency Impact the Motorcycle Industry?
Will He be Good or Bad for All of us on Two Wheels? With Joe Biden becoming the president-elect after the course of a stressful election, one question springs to mind. What Biden will do for the motorcycle industry once he takes over at the White House? President Trump has had a bit of a …
Helstons Has Carbon Fiber Open Face Helmets
3/4 Helmet – 4/4 Carbon Fiber How can you make a light-weight open face 3/4 helmet even lighter? Carbon fiber construction, of course. Helstons is here to save the day with their vintage and classically styles lids that take styling of the past and combine it with the safety technology of the present day. Helstons …
Yamaha Has a New e-Vino Scooter for Japan
Is This Little Scooter the Start of Something Big? Yamaha has revealed the e-Vino scooter for Japan. Yamaha has been making Vino scooters for a while, but a couple of years ago, the rumors swirled about an electric Vino. Well, now it’s here but currently only for Japan. This little EV weighs just 150 pounds …
Royal Enfield Presents the Meteor 350
A New 350 Cruiser The Royal Enfield Meteor has been a long time coming. The motorcycle was rumored and spotted testing and discussed in length, and now the company has finally revealed its latest 350 for the Indian market, according to the Italian publication Motociclismo. This new bike is built on the J1D platform, which …
BMW Utilizing 3D Printed Parts For Race Bikes
3D Print Me a Bike, While You’re at It Many companies across all fields of manufacturing are beginning to incorporate 3d printing into their building process. Many shoe companies are 3D printing soles, car parts are being 3D printed, the list goes on. BMW has finally turned to incorporate 3D printed components for their race …
Bimota KB4 Set For 2021
20 Units for 2021 The retro-inspired Bimota KB4 motorcycle is finally set to debut for a very small production run come March of 2021. The sportbike should feature the same 1043cc inline-four found in the Kawasaki Ninja 1000xs and their other recent design, the $75,500 USD Bimota Tesi H2 (supercharged). The Euro 5 compliant engine …
TVS Apache Adventure Bike Based on RR310 Expected Next Year
For the Indian Market TVS will take on the new KTM 250 Adventure in the Indian market with its own small adventure bike. The company will create a motorcycle based on the RR310, according to GaadiWaadi. This new motorcycle was jointly developed with TVS and BMW Motorrad in 2018 and it will likely take after …
A Yamaha MT-Turbo Coming Soon?
Patents Surface There were rumors of a Yamaha turbo bike coming soon, but now there are some patent filings that were spotted by Motociclismo. These patents show a three-cylinder 847cc engine that’s turbocharged. What that means is that there could be a turbocharged MT-09 coming soon. The MT-Turbo has a smaller bore and longer stroke, …
The 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 Is Here, and Boy Does It Look Good
A Story of Tech, a V-4 Engine, and Italian Heritage The ever-growing Italian-made Ducati ADV family gets a new addition with the Ducati Multistrada V4 joining its 1260 (two-cylinder) and 950 brothers. What makes the V4 so much more special than the other two ADV/touring bikes Ducati has to offer you might ask? It’s all …
S&S 590 Camshaft Upgrade Brings H-D M80 to 146 HP
It Ain’t American if it Ain’t Cammed Harley-Davidson Motorcycles are synonymous with heavy modifications and a wicked amount of aftermarket parts support. When many riders buy a Harley-Davidson, they understand they are signing themselves up for a lifetime of customization and personalization of their bikes. It’s ironed into the culture. If you happen to own …
Kawasaki Motor Corp. USA Discusses Spin-Off of Motorcycle Division
Some Clarification Kawasaki has decided to spin-off its motorcycle division from Kawasaki Heavy Industries into its own thing. As I reported yesterday, this could ultimately be a good thing. Recently, Kawasaki Motor Corp. USA sent out a press release with a message from the President and CEO, Eigo Konya, that essentially says all is well. …
The 2021 KTM 250 Adventure Shows up on Indian KTM Website
The 250 Appears With No Big Announcement KTM revealed the 250 Adventure at EICMA, but was largely overshadowed by the 390 Adventure. Now it has been quietly added to the KTM 2021 lineup in India. KTM didn’t have an announcement or anything. The bike just went on the Indian KTM website. It will be interesting …
Italy Gets Some Special Edition Royal Enfield 650s
The Fight Begins Over Only 50 Units For our Royal Enfield loving readers living in Italy, I present you with some fantastic special edition colorways for the RE 650s exclusively available to Italian buyers. Due to Valentino Motor Company being the sole-proprietor for Royal Enfield motorcycles being imported into Italy, the two companies have partnered …
The Yamaha MT-07 Finally Unveils Itself Following MT-09
MT-07 Hit With the ‘Headlight Treatment’ Last week I covered the release of the newly updated MT-09 from Yamaha. During the time since I’ve been able to witness a ton of discussion around the overall design and visual appearance of the bike. I was trying to be optimistic and impartial as possible, stating that the …
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Will Spin Off Its Motorcycle Division
A Major Restructuring In an interesting move, Kawasaki says it will be spinning off its motorcycle and engine businesses as a part of a major restructuring that will integrate some of its industrial divisions of the company. While Kawasaki is a big player in the motorcycle industry, it’s just a small part of Kawasaki Heavy …
Honda CRF250L and CRF250L Rally Revealed Before Official Debut
Just a Look, the Fun Comes Later Honda will have a new CRF250L and CRF250L Rally for 2021. While the official debut has yet to happen, Honda decided to showcase its these two new assets before they were properly debuted. The company posted a picture to its Japanese website, according to RideApart. A bit more …
KTM Could Come Out With a 1290 Super Duke RR
A Rumor Worth Spreading There’s plenty of rumors out there about motorcycles and motorcycle companies. Some are more interesting than others. This rumor about KTM coming out with a 1290 Super Duke RR soon is pretty exciting. Even more exciting is the fact that it seems plausible for a couple of reasons. First, KTM already …
KTM 890 Adventure R Rally Sells Out in Under 48 Hours
48 Hours to Sell 500 Units Leaving 200 Left for America Almost one full month ago, KTM brought us the new 890 Adventure R and R Rally edition ADV/enduro design. Despite being in a global pandemic, motorcycles keep flying off the shelves at record paces with sales surging across the board; the new KTM 890 …
The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi 100th Anniversary Edition
How Much do You Really Love Moto Guzzi? If you have Moto Guzzi posters adorning the walls of your office/garage, this is probably the book you’ve been looking for. Moto Guzzi has collected every model ever sold and packaged them into a printed publication to grace your coffee table this holiday season. The book covers …
Ducati Reports Best Third Quarter Ever
What COVID-19? Ducati managed to do the best third quarter ever despite the pandemic. The company managed to deliver 14,694 motorcycles worldwide in Q3 of 2020. that’s more than ever before. Of those, 4,468 were delivered in September. They included Panigale, Scrambler, and Multistrada as the highest sellers, which should come as little surprise to …
Energica Has a New Dealer Financing Partner
Say Hello to Westlake Financial Services Energica continues to sell more and more bikes despite the fact that much of the world has been hit by an economic downturn due to COVID-19. Good for Energica. Now, the company has partnered with Westlake Financial Services to help dealers get more motorcycles in stock for an anticipated …
Triumph Officially Reveals the 2021 Trident 660
What a Triple Triumph revealed the new Trident 660 recently and the motorcycle looks to be a near-perfect blend of past and present. The bike will be a force to be reckoned with in the middleweight naked segment. The motorcycle features a new water-cooled inline three-cylinder 660cc engine. That engine makes 80 hp and 47 …
WP XPLOR PRO 6500 Front Fork Cartridge Will Revolutionize Your Suspension
The XPLOR PRO 6500 Will Breathe New Life Into Your Offroad Suspension Set-up Offroad motorcycle manufacturers have been sourcing suspension components for their bikes from WP for what feels like eons. Much like how you can find Öhlins suspension components on a wide variety of high-end street bikes, the same goes for WP and their …
Dakar Certified Tech-Air Off-Road Airbag System From Alpinestars Coming Soon
Maximum Safety for an Unsafe Riding Style For the 2021 Dakar rally race, it will be mandated for riders to show up equipped with a certified airbag system. Luckily for consumers, when companies develop tech for racing series it usually trickles down the R&D ladder and ends up being a consumer product. As of right …
Norton Trademarks Suggest New Models are Coming
TVS Has Some Plans for Norton Norton Motorcycles has really gone through the wringer lately, but it seems with TVS directing things, the company is on the right track. Recently the company filed trademark applications with the European Intellectual Property Office for five new model names. These names include: Norton Ranger, Norton Electra, Norton Fastback, …
Polaris Beats Expectations for Q3 in 2020
Things Are Looking Up Sales for Polaris in Q3 of 2020 increased 10 percent when compared to the same quarter in 2019. In the motorcycle segment alone—meaning Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Slingshot—sales are up 11 percent for the quarter when compared with Q3 of 2019. It’s worth noting that gear and accessories related to Indian …
Volcon, Linear Labs, and Camburg Engineering Announce Partnership
New Partners Aimed at Producing True Performance Volcon is the first all-electric off-road powersports company based in the U.S. It recently announced strategic partnerships with Linear Labs and Camburg Engineering. Linear Labs is a smarter energy company. Camburg Engineering manufactures world-class off-road suspension. This matchup will help Volcon produce some of the best electric off-road …
RECALL: Can-Am’s Ryker Could Leave You Without a Wheel
If you managed to snag a 2020 Can-Am Ryker, be aware that Bombardier just sent out a recall notice for the vehicle regarding the front wheel assembly. When the Rykers are delivered to dealers, they come without the front wheel attached to save space and money on shipping and transport; leaving it up to the …
CAKE is Bringing Races and Race Bikes for 2021
CAKE makes some very interesting EV motorcycles, to say the least. With so many new EV options coming into the motorcycle market its refreshing to see a brand be so bold with their minimalist approach to manufacturing and production of these battery-powered bikes. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, CAKE is looking to get you more involved …
Deus Partners With Zero For New EV Bike Build
God From the Electric Machine Deus ex Machina has decided to team up with head-honcho of the EV charge, Zero Motorcycles, to bring a custom one-off Zero SR/S to compliment Zero’s new 2021 lineup of EV motorcycles. Deus ex Machina (god from the machine) is a custom motorcycle builder with a resume that stacks up …
Fuel Rally Marathon Jacket and Pants Arrive in Style
Safety and Style – Never Compromise Fuel has a new full riding outfit – jacket and pants – for you riders seeking a healthy balance of style, comfort, and safety. Fuel is known for their retro aesthetic and surely doesn’t shy away from that with this new release. The Fuel Rally Marathon jacket maintains it’s …
HJC Brings New Helmets And Carbon Versions To NA and EU
HJC Is Back With Four Helmets for Your Safety Europe is the mecca of open-face helmet owners. It’s as if every time you see an individual riding a scooter you can bet they have an open-face helmet on. It makes sense, with such crowded and densely populated areas you want to ensure you have the …
Harley Creates a New eBike Brand Called Serial 1 Cycle Company
Bicycles from The Motor Company It’s no secret that Harley-Davidson has invested heavily into electric two-wheelers, but I didn’t expect the company to come out with a new brand for its electric bicycles. The new brand is called the Serial 1 Cycle Company. This name comes from Harley’s first motorcycle, the Serial Number One. This …
Harley-Davidson Reports a Best Third Quarter Since 2015
CEO Zeitz’s Plan Seems to be Working Harley-Davidson is going through a massive restructuring plan on basically all levels of the business. The plan, called Rewire, might already be starting to see positive results. The company just reported its best third quarter since 2015, according to Motorcycle.com. The report indicates that Harley’s revenues declined by …
Harley-Davidson to Re-Enter Indian Market Thanks to Hero Deal
Hero MotoCorp Is Harley’s Indian Hero A while back Harley-Davidson announced it was pulling out of India. Not long after that, it came out that Hero MotoCorp could help the company stay in operation in India by doing distribution and more. The last I heard the two companies were still hashing out the details. Now, …
The 2021 MT-09 Has Arrived
The Wheelie Machine Gets an Overhaul I feel like Yamaha updates the headlights on the MT-09 every other year, but this is only the third update we’ve seen. I’m not sure if it’s some kind of marketing scheme or perhaps they just keep messing it up and need to revisit the front end of the …
El Solitario Partners Up With Alpinestars For ADV Suit
The Coolest ADV Suit I’ve Ever Seen El Solitario makes some really cool stuff; and I’m not just blowing sunshine up your ass. During my research for this article, I stumbled upon their ‘A BIKE IS A GUN‘ hoodie and bought it instantly without even thinking.. Am I weak? No. El Solitario is just that …
