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Indiana: Janus Motorcycles Among the Finalists in “Coolest Thing Made in Indiana” Contest
Janus Motorcycles has gone and entered themselves into a ‘Coolest Thing Made in Indiana’ tournament sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce – and the next few days will determine the finalists. The report from ElkhartTruth states that the tournament is currently in its 16th round, with the finals being determined by Valentines Day, February …
MotoAmerica: 2022 Mini Cup Sponsor is Motul
As if it weren’t enough that Motul will be the official lubricant for MotoAmerica’s favorite bagger racing series, the King of the Baggers (KOTB), we’re now told that they are a sponsor for the mini-est cup of the Moto season: The MotoAmerica Mini Cup. If you don’t know what MiniGP is, you’re missing out. Strap …
MotoAmerica: Motul is Official Lubricant for KOTB
We’ve just been given the low-down that the 2022 season will see Motul as the official lubricant partner for MotoAmerica’s favorite bagger racing series, King of the Baggers (KOTB) – and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey is pretty jazzed about it. “Our King of the Baggers class is a huge attraction for the motorcycling community as …
Harley Davidson: New Bike Models Host Milwaukee-Eight 117 Engine
All In The Sport of Power and Performance Since the introduction of Harley’s Hardwire Strategy, the American motorcycle manufacturer has been in the fast lane to cater to new-gen riders – and while the results (the electrified LiveWire One and soon-to-emerge Arrow platform, as well as the adventurous Pan America and chonky Sportster S) are …
Japan Joins MotoGP’s Newest MiniGP Series for First Season
Ladies and gents, meet the newest cup to join the MiniGP World Series – and judging by the report from RoadRacing World, Japan’s racers are more than a little enthused to join Australia, Austria, Indonesia and Qatar as new additions for the series to the original 10 ( Alpe Adria, France, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, the …
MotoAmerica: Roadracing World Action Fund Raises Almost $150,000 In Support of Riders Safety
A hefty congrats to MotoAmerica, whose Roadracing World Action Fund secured some serious coin in the name of safety! With almost $150,000 USD raised for racers pulling the twisties, we’re told by Roadracing World that the majority of the money was raised last July at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, when the MotoAmerica Series showcased …
Triumph: The Art of Gold Lining
New Goldline Editions Now Available At Select Dealerships When it comes to limited-edition bikes, Triumph seems to have the rabbit in the hat. Between their special edition bikes released mid-November, the Classic range that was revealed mid-October, and the Street Scrambler that was getting a Sand Edition back in Q1 of 2021 (let alone the …
Ruroc: The New Atlas 4.0 Helmet
I don’t know about y’all, but Ruroc is, to me, the most solid example of a manufacturer that not only delivers but adapts to the feedback of their riders and works tirelessly to improve their product performance in double time. Don’t believe me? Take a quick peek at their product timeline; March 2021 – less …
Ducati Unica: Your Motorcycle, Customized “Like No Other In The World”
Want to want to design and build your own exclusive and unique motorcycle? How about collaborating directly with designers and technicians to create a motorcycle that will be a unique standalone piece of premium prettiness? You don’t have far to look, because we’ve just had a gander at a press release sent to our morning’s …
Kawasaki: New Range of Performance Oils Announced for 2022
New KPO 4-Stroke Designed To Deliver Team Green has just announced a new line of performance oils for the motorcycle community – and they’ve included a new number designed specifically for higher-revving bikes that run on the hot side. The report from RRW tells us that the new addition to the range – a KPO …
Harley-Davidson: New Screamin’ Eagle Quick-Shifter for Pan America Sneaks Into Market
Bet you didn’t know that Harley-Davidson now carries a quick shifter for their Pan America – and not only that, but it’s available both on Harley’s UK website as well as the US website. Let’s get into it. We were a bit surprised, too; our man Jim Pruner (Jimbo) only recently came across the new …
Custom Eye Candy: A Mutant Road Glide Bagger for the Bank
When Lithuanian bike shop Tommy & Sons took on this Harley-Davidson Road Glide, the goal wasn’t just to make it longer and lower (which they succeeded at). Function was up there on the docket alongside aesthetics, with the gents at Tommy & Sons aiming for a bike that was “suited for traveling as well.” Well, …
Volcon: Stephanie Davis, Industry Veteran, Appointed as Chief Operating Officer
An EV industry veteran with over 25 years of experience on the job has just been hired to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer for Volcon ePowersports – and judging by her portfolio, Davis will be bringing a killer set of skills to the fast-growing EV company. “We are excited for Stephanie to …
Triumph: World Record Attempt for Largest Group of Women Riders Slotted For July
The world’s largest meet of female bikers is scheduled for this coming July at the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience. The objective? Why, to break a world record of course – and with Moto Advisor running the proceedings, we’re expecting a lot of gals to show up. Currently, VisorDown tells us that the record for the …
Gear Grind: Stylmartin Unveils Double WP Motorcycle Sneakers
Italian Leather and Waterproof? – Yes, Please. Since 1979, Italian motorcycle footwear company Stylmartin has been using premium-grade components sourced locally (as much as possible) to create stylish footwear for the motorcycling community – and their new addition, christened the Double WP, is a perfect fit for the urban commuter. The report from RideApart also …
Rhode Island: New Proposed 2022 Budget Includes Tax Cut for Motorcycle Riders
Rhode Island has just had a proposed budget that could potentially provide a “sales tax exemption for the trade-in value of motorcycles” – and while the writer might not be that happy about it, we’re intrigued at what this could mean for the riders of Rhode Island. Let’s dig into it. Upriseri states that Rhode …
Caberg Unveils All-New Drift Evo Carbon Sonic Helmet for 2022 Lineup
The Sporty Full-Face Helmet of Choice for Caberg’s Current Range When Caberg pulled the sheets on their Avalon helmet in spring of last year, we were impressed at the price point – especially considering the premium features you were getting at half the cost. Now the Italian helmet manufacturer has given us an all-new lid …
MotoGP: WithU Yamaha RNF Team Livery Revealed for 2022
Yesterday, the WithU Yamaha RNF Team celebrated their season’s livery reveal – an event that included two sets of livery due to the fact that the team will be attending both MotoGP and MotoE for the 2022 season. The celebration was brilliantly heralded by a performance in Italy’s Philharmonic Theatre, where iconic opera stars Francesca …
FIM: World’s First Electric Off-Roading Entry to Debut in US and Switzerland
Top-Notch Team M-TEC Company (Mugen) To Become E-Xplorer Factory Manufacturer The world’s first electric off-roading bike series is debuting this year at the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) – it’s called the E-Xplorer series, and racing venues will include the US as well as Switzerland The report from RideApart tells us more – namely, that …
BMW: Plans For Electrification Include Fossil Fuel Phase-Out For 2030
Our favorite Bavarian bike manufacturers are planning for a fully electric future for 2030 – and with over a million of their electric bikes sold to date, it appears that BMW Motorrad’s plans for an aggressive shift to full electrification are well-matched by the current demand for their machines. Source: CNET The report from RideApart …
Electric Everything: RGNT Bikes Now Accepting US Pre-Orders
A Swedish Bike for the Bank When electric bike brand RGNT debuted their NO.1 CLASSIC, we were stoked at the quality of the nitty gritty bitties. On top of boasting a very nice J.Juan Combined Braking System (keeping in mind that the company is now owned by Brembo), the bike also had a new Bike …
Kawasaki: Hybrid Motorcycle Project Has Potential To Include Multiple Models
New Patents Shed Light on How Kawi Plans On Expanding Hybrid System to Other Models When Kawasaki made announcements at last year’s EICMA stating that three new electric bikes would be in their lineup by next year (making the total count of promised alternative or hybrid machines now set to 10), we were intrigued – …
KTM: More Details on the Uprated ‘Brabus 1300’ Motorcycle
New Trademarks Show Partnership with Auto-Tuning Company Brabus to Include Potential Uprated Super Duke R Sibling When Brabus revealed the partnership with KTM on the creation of quality-tuned bikes, we got a little excited. The German Auto Tuning company is known throughout the automotive company for their expertise in quality tweaks to special cars – …
Honda: Updated CB300R Gets A Handful of Upgrades for 2022
Honda’s 2022 CB300R is finally getting a slipper clutch! In a report from MCN, we’re told that the A2-compliant machine now meets Euro5 standards, with the free-revving, liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke punting out 286cc (roughly 25 hp and 20 lb-ft of torque) through a new exhaust. This particular economical scoot might not have any ‘soulful’ notes …
Upcoming Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid Seen in European Patents
The Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid was one of the more exciting prototypes showcased at EICMA 2021. The bike on display was a higher-spec, more capable iteration of the standard Yamaha Ténéré 700. Now, CycleWorld has spotted the upcoming motorcycle in European patent documents. It appears that the production-ready model will feature more in common with …
KTM’s Continues Their Support of the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association
The U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USCMA) has a continued backer for their top-notch work – and now with KTM’s partnership confirmed through 2022, riders across the community will be able to benefit from the USCMA’s tutelage. The goal of the USCMA is simple: To improve the Powersports community through high-quality coaching certification. Good riders are …
AIMExpo: DISRUPTIVE THINKING
An Educational Platform Hell-Bent on Revolutionizing the PowerSports Industry Of all of the action to be had at AIMExpo, I was most excited about their DISRUPTIVE THINKING platform. The places that you can go and rekindle your passion for business numbers and company success in the Powersports industry are precious few – but that’s exactly …
MotoGP: Ducati Lenovo Team Season Launch Postponed As an Asymptomatic Miller Tests Positive
In a recent press release from Ducati Lenovo Team, the group’s talented racer, Jack Miller, will be unable to make it to the 2022 team photoshoot session, due to testing positive for COVI-19. The young man is asymptomatic, so we’ve nothing to fear on that spectrum – but will be unable to travel until #43 …
Industry Insider: Global 2021 Motorcycle Sales Figures
In a report from AutoFinanceNews, we’re told that some odd 50–70% of powersport purchases were made by newbies to the Powersports Industry. That’s a massive influx of demand, and one that comes with a different set of demographics compared to the traditional buyer pre-COVID. “Many consumers were looking for other opportunities during the lockdown to …
Sam Sunderland Wins the 2022 Dakar Rally
The twelfth and final stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally Bike category was one of the most exciting parts of the grueling race. The top 3 riders — Honda’s Pablo Quintanilla, KTM’s Toby Price, and Honda’s Nacho Cornejo — were separated by just 29 seconds as they crossed the finish line. However, GASGAS Racing’s Sam …
MotoGP: Gresini’s Touching Tribute to Their Late Boss Includes MotoGP Entry and Ducati Contract
MotoGP’s just had their first team reveal their bikes for 2022 – and it’s none other than Gresini Racing, with a slick set of Ducati GP21 machines to face the likes of Pramac Racing and Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team – and we’re so happy they’ve stayed in the ring. The report from MotorSport tells us …
Electric Everything: Global Low-Voltage-Charger Industry Anticipated to Reach $1.22 Billion by 2025
Here at wBW, we cater to all kinds of craft; whether it be the latest lovingly tinkered – and turbo’ed – CBR1000F from your father’s shop, Ducati’s most popular face of 2021, or that new electric machine that is taking forever to debut to the community proper, we don’t discriminate. Life is too short, too …
BMW: New Saddle Patent Boasts Height and Width Adjustability
One Seat Fits All BMW’s in the process of creating a motorcycle seat that could play a very important role in future ergonomics – and we’re anticipating the thing to arrive by late 2023. The report from CycleWorld states that the unit is made up of three pieces; the first front section is immoveable, fitting …
New Orleans: New Harley-Davidson Bikes for the Police Force
The hard-working boys in blue over at the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Special Operations Division station have just received a new fleet of Harley-Davidson bikes to ring in the new year – and judging by the looks on their faces, pulling the next speeding soul over has just become a liesure pursuit…literally. While we may …
Harley-Davidson: “More than $500,000 Available” For H-D Racers in AFT and KOTB
With 2022 now well underway, racers worldwide are prepping for the track – and Harley-Davidson is no exception. On top of Vance & Hines offering a contingency program (their largest yet) to select racers under certain conditions for American Flat Track (AFT), MotoAmerica, NHRA Drag Racing, and the Xtreme Drag Racing Association (XDA) Series, the …
Vance & Hines Offers Their Largest Race Sponsorship Yet
Vance & Hines have just revealed the largest contingency program in the history of the brand – and with nearly $200,000 available, this season’s racers will be able to bag a pretty penny for their efforts on the circuit. In a press release issued on Wednesday of this week, the premium exhaust brand stated that …
Akin Moto Contest – Enter to Win!
Subscribe for Your Chance to Win! Our sister site, Return of the Cafe Racers, organized a contest with Aussie moto gear brand Akin Moto. In what may be the easiest contest ever, all you need to do is be a member of our newsletter to be entered. Already a member of our “Behind the Visor” …
Risemousse Reveals Tire Mousse for On-Road Motorcycles
We see several new motorcycles and technological advancements at EICMA every year. This year’s lineup included a revolutionary bike from MV Agusta, new accessories from GIVI, and multiple new projects from Brembo. In the midst of all this, a rather exciting piece of tech seems to have flown by under the radar. An Italian firm …
Custom Eye Candy: KTM’s Bespoke KTM 990 Crowned “The Archduke”
When the good people at Tony Prust’s Analog Motorcycles decided to take on this monochromatic build, we were excited. As much as a healthy dose of orange will always suit the bikes of our favorite Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, there’s something so beautifully suave yet calming about slate-themed scoots about the countryside proper. The minimalist lean …
