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Best Sportbikes of EICMA 2019
These are the Ones You Shouldn’t Overlook With Jim no longer at EICMA, I thought it best to do a roundup of the best sportbikes out there. The following motorcycles are the ones that stood out the most to me. There are tons more of noteworthy motorcycles from the show, and I encourage you to …
BST’s Hypertek Electric Motorcycle Is a Weird and Wonderful Thing
Impressive and Interesting to Look at Sometimes weird electric bikes aren’t very handsome, like is the case with Cake’s motorcycles. Sometimes they’re downright sci-fi gorgeous. This is the case with BST’s Hypertek electric motorcycle. Despite being as stripped down as possible, the bike is still rather nice to look at. It’s odd, yes, but still …
The Sidi Atojo SR Is New for 2020
New Killer Boots from Sidi Sidi wanted to create a booth that was lighter in the upper but still offered some serious ankle protection and replaceable parts. What the company came up with is the Sidi Atojo SR. These boots feature a dual ankle hinge with one hinge above the ankle and one below. The …
Deals We Love This Week: Huge Holiday Deals on Jackets at Revzilla
Up to 56 Percent Off The holiday shopping season is officially here. My wife has been out getting all sorts of things for the people in our lives. One thing she has yet to do is buy motorcycle gear for me and the other bikers we’ll be getting gear for. Now might be a good …
Kymco Surprises With a Electric Motorcycle Concept Called RevoNEX
This Is a Real Teaser Kymco is a company that makes fine products but they’re not the first one I’d point to in terms of innovative technology. That might be changing. The company recently dropped a teaser of its new electric motorcycle. Well, it’s a concept, but the thing looks pretty close to being done. …
Kawasaki’s Upcoming Electric Motorcycle Looks Close to Being Done
Working on Electric Bikes Since the Early 2000s Kawasaki several very good bikes showcased at EICMA. The company certainly hasn’t left ICE motorcycles behinds, but a new video put out by the company suggests that its future will be electric. The bike in the video is called the EV Project, and Kawasaki has been working …
The New Shad Terra Luggage for ADV Bikes Revealed
The Luggage Looks Pretty Great, Too Shad’s new Terra luggage is designed to be ready for just about anything. These aluminum hard side cases and a top case offer some seriously good-sized options for adventure riders. Our contributor Bruce Cole tipped me off to these today, and he was able to get me some good …
[Review] Viking Bags “Street” Motorcycle Backpack
If you’ve got $75 burning a hole in your pocket, and you’re tired of wearing “regular” backpacks to cart your laptop around while you’re riding, it’s hard not to look at this affordable backpack from Viking Bags and not feel tempted. After all, the spec sheet showcases all the right stuff: a lightweight bag (just …
The Benelli Leoncino 800 Looks Cool
Stylish and Well-Equipped At EICMA, Benelli decided to unveil the Leoncino 800. It takes what the company has done with its 500s and brought it to a larger machine. Benelli will make a regular and a Trail version of the model and both are good looking bikes. The Leoncino doesn’t rewrite any of the rules, …
The Cake Ösa Motorcycle Is Not Pretty But It’s Practical
A Modular Design with So Many Uses Cake has a new bike. I actually got to ride the Cake Kalk at AIMExpo this year, and at that show one of the PR folks there shared that the Ösa would be coming at a later date. He didn’t give me too much info and what he …
Motoz Tractionator Adventure Tires: Traction & Longevity
Mean-Looking, Ground-Shredding, & Long-Lasting Tires: The Great Debate If you want to lose friends and start arguments on social media the quickest way to do it is to ask: “What tires should I run on my motorcycle?” A close second would be asking about engine oil. The verbal bloodbath that inevitably will follow can cause …
Zapp Preps its i300 Performance City Scooter for Deliveries
Ready for Customers With all of the news coming out of Italy at EICMA, we didn’t want to overlook the other things that are going on in the industry. One of the companies that has caught my eye recently is Zapp Scooter. It’s an electric scooter company that has a unique i300 electric scooter. It …
Is the Honda CB4X Concept a Sign Of What’s to Come?
A New Sport Touring Machine? Honda is not devoid of sport-touring motorcycles, but the company doesn’t really have a bike like the CB4X Concept that it showed off at EICMA. The motorcycle looks a lot like the NC750X and the VFR1200X, but less adventure-y than those bikes. There’s a pretty good chance the motorcycle could …
The Energica Eva Ribelle Streetfighter Has a City Range of 248.5 Miles
Impressive Range, Good-Looking Bike The Energica Eva Ribelle is the electric streetfighter you knew you always wanted but didn’t think you’d get. The bike just recently debuted. The bike looks fantastic for an electric motorcycle, shaking off any of the awkwardness that previous electric bikes have had. It’s also one of the most impressive motorcycles …
Husqvarna’s Norden Concept Looks Good
A Husky ADV? Yes. The rumors of a Husqvarna ADV bike were out there but there wasn’t much known. Now we know some things. Check out the Norden Concept, Husqvarna’s adventure bike. The motorcycle was revealed at EICMA 2019, and I have to say the bike is one of the more handsome ADV bikes out …
KTM Reveals the 390 Adventure, 890 Duke R, 1290 Super Duke R at EICMA
Duking and Adventuring We knew these bikes were coming. For the last several months we’ve reported on the fact that there were several new models in the works from KTM and now at EICMA 2019 the bikes break cover. There’s the 390 Adventure, the 890 Duke R, and the 1290 Super Duke R. Let’s take …
Harley-Davidson Reveals the 2021 Pan America and Bronx at EICMA
They’re Here Harley-Davidson revealed some new bikes at EICMA. They were the Pan America and the Bronx. Both motorcycles featured Harley’s new engine, and this all marks a serious turning point for the company. The engine comes in two different displacement sizes, but both engines are 60-degree V-twins. The Pan America and the Bronx are …
BMW Unveils New Concept R18 /2, S1000XR, F 900 R and F 900 XR at EICMA
Lots to Love from BMW BMW had a few jaw-dropping bikes ready for EICMA this year. The motorcycle company didn’t mess around showing up with some real surprises. Here is a look at the machines that you should be very excited about. Concept R18/2 I like big cylinders and I cannot lie, so when BMW …
The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Debuts at EICMA
Missing No More Kawasaki released its lineup for 2020 and the Ninja 1000 was missing from it. Now it isn’t. The company unveiled a new Ninja 1000SX. The bike has been mostly reworked to provide riders with an even better experience on two wheels. The addition of this bike fills a hole in the Kawasaki …
The 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 Is Here
A V-Strom at EICMA The 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 burst onto the scene at EICMA. The bike gets plenty of new equipment and a bigger engine. This should make it even more of a formidable force in its segment. The first thing you’ll notice is that the bike looks different. It has a rectangular headlight …
Aston Martin and Brough Superior Reveal the AMB 001
A Beautiful Design I reported a while back that Aston Martin and Brough Superior were working on a motorcycle together. Well, it’s now been revealed, and it’s quite handsome. The companies call their creation the AMB 001, and it was unveiled at EICMA. The companies said at the show that this is only the beginning …
Honda Reveals New Bikes at EICMA
There’s a Lot to Love Honda decided to reveal several new bikes at EICMA this year. The headliner for the Honda reveal is definitely the 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. However, the company also revealed several new models, including the CB1000R, an updated Rebel 500 and new SH125i and SH125i scooters. Here’s a closer look at all …
Deals We Love This Week: Revzilla Is Already All-In on Holiday Sales With Huge Markdowns on Helmets
Is It Too Early for Holiday Cheer? Well, companies keep bringing holiday sales earlier and earlier in the year, and Revzilla is not immune to this practice. The company already has what looks like Christmas lights up around its logo online and there are already holiday sales in place. Most notably at least for me …
Yamaha Reveals Its Lineup for 2020
Some Cool New Models, Some Old Cool Models Yamaha has recently updated its lineup for 2020. The company offered up a virtual event for the press and will be showcasing its new lineup at EICMA. There will be an exhibit in Milan starting on Thursday for people to see all of the motorcycles in person. …
MV Agusta Now Offers The Rosso Lineup
Detuned and Less Expensive MV Agusta has been in the news quite a lot in the last several months, thanks to some special bikes, and now its new Rosso line of motorcycles. The Rosso line is a more affordable, detuned version of its standard lineup. There’s the Brutale 800 Rosso, Dragster 800 Rosso, and the …
Forcite Will Bring the MK1 Smart Helmet to the U.S.
It’s Official I’ve reported before on Forcite and said that it will come to the U.S. at some point in the future, but now some information from Digital Trends indicates that the smart helmet will come to the U.S. soon. According to the publication, the helmet will come to the States in 2020. For the …
The First Triumph Bajaj Motorcycle Could be the Avenger 400
The First Bike of Many? I’ve reported before on the fact that Triumph and Bajaj will work together on some smaller displacement models. The companies will team up to make motorcycles between 400cc and 800cc in displacement. According to new information, the first bike that could come from this partnership could be the Avenger 400. …
Moto Morini Teases the New Super Scrambler That it will Unveil at EICMA
Get Yourself Ready for Another Scrambler Moto Morini recently teased its new Super Scrambler. The bike is a 1200cc motorcycle and will feature the CorsaCorta engine that Moto Morini puts on many of its other bikes. Other than the teaser images, there isn’t much known about this bike. The company will officially take the covers …
A Trademark Filing Suggests a Honda CBR1000RR-R Could be Coming
How Many Rs Can Honda Fit Into This Name I’m going to pretend the end of the name CBR1000RR-R is supposed to be pronounced like a stuttering pirate. In all seriousness, though, Honda appears to have submitted the name to the European trademark authorities. It’s currently under review. RideApart suggests that this could be what …
Mahindra Bought Peugeot Motorcycles
The Company Plans to Expand Back in 2015 Mahindra bought 51 percent of Peugeot Motorcycles (a different company than the Peugeot car company). Recently Mahindra purchased the rest of the company. It now owns 100 percent of Peugeot Motorcycles and will use it to expand its footprint in Europe. Peugeot is a bit of an …
The Arch Motorcycles KRGT-1 Will Come to EICMA
Yes, It Is Friggin Awesome Looking Arch Motorcycles just unveiled the KRGT-1, the company’s flagship motorcycle. The bike is extremely high-end and features things like Bosch ABS, Öhlins front and rear suspension, ISR 6-piston monoblock radial-mount caliper brakes, BST ultralight carbon fiber wheels, and Michelin Commander II as standard equipment. The clutch and brake assemblies …
The Indian Challenger is Here
Indian’s Bagger Is Ready for Action If you were excited by the fact that Indian has a new engine and a new fixed fairing bagger model, then you’ll be even more pumped to learn that the company has just released the model. The bike is now up on the Indian website, and you can see …
The Hadin Panther Electric Motorcycle Will Cruise to EICMA
Get Ready for This Electric Cruiser The company Hadin isn’t a household name. Many of the folks plugged into the electric motorcycle scene won’t even know the name. However, the company hopes to change that soon. It’s bringing its new Panther electric cruiser to EICMA, according to Electric Motorcycle News. The Panther has a very …
Triumph Releases Pricing for the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT
Power Doesn’t Come Cheap The Triumph Rocket 3 is one of the more highly anticipated motorcycles of 2020. The bike has the largest engine put in a production motorcycle at 2,500cc. The bike makes a whopping 165 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. While much of the bike’s info was previously disclosed publicly, the price …
Deals We Love This Week: Arai Closeout Helmets at Revzilla, Up to 47% Off
Some Quality Lids for Less Arai, as we all know, is one of the leaders in the top-of-the-line motorcycle helmet market. The helmet manufacturer makes some of the safest, quietest, feature-full, and best-looking helmets out there that you can buy. Now Revzilla has a massive closeout sale on them. The company is cleaning house so …
Let’s Go To Italy For EICMA 2019!
I’m sure it’s no surprise to hear one of my favorite things to do is to see and test new motorcycle products. I want to give honest and open feedback to the manufacturer and consumer based on my observations and experience. I really love writing for wBW for that reason. Whenever someone tells me they …
BMW Teases the Next XR
A New Sport Tourer for 2020 BMW is trying to get people pumped up for EICMA. It’s doing it with a teaser for one of the bikes that we expect will be revealed in full at the show. The company recently teased the next-generation XR sport-touring machine on its Twitter page. According to MoreBikes, the …
Benelli Takes Aim at Royal Enfield With Low-Cost Retro Cruiser
All photos courtesy of Benelli Italian-brand Benelli on Tuesday introduced its long-awaited Imperiale 400 retro-styled cruiser with an impossibly low price – Rs 1.69 Lakh, or about $2400 USD – designed to cut into Royal Enfield’s sales in its home market of India. The new motorcycle is powered by an all-new, 374 cc, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, …
Aston Martin and Brough Superior Have Teamed up on a Motorcycle
It’ll be a Super High-End Machine Few names in British motoring history stand out like Aston Martin and Brough Superior. However, they’ve always been focused on different areas of the market. Aston on cars and Brough on motorcycles. Now, the two companies will work together to build a high-end motorcycle, according to RideApart. There is …
Honda Improves the Gold Wing Even More for 2020
The Best Touring Machine in the World? Many Think So Honda isn’t resting on its laurels with the Honda Gold Wing. The company has continued to innovate with the machine. For the 2020 model year, Honda focused on low-speed maneuverability with the Gold Wing. It refined the fuel injection and DCT systems so that they …
