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Get On! Moto Festival Premieres at Texas Motor Speedway
The lack of events held in 2020 is about to be redeemed with an event solely focused on motorcycling – Get On! Moto Fest is set for May 21, 22, and 23 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The family-friendly event will include three days of bike demos, custom bike exhibits, racing, hands-on …
International Female Ride Day: Polaris Brings ‘Women Behind the Wheel’ to Houston
The 15th annual International Female Ride Day is just around the corner and returning partner Polaris Slingshot is more than happy to support the cause. In collaboration with the celebration, Slingshot recently announced its ‘Women Behind the Wheel’ initiative, a program designed to bring together like-minded women who share the same passion for riding – …
BMW Patents Gesture Tech for Motorcycles
BMW is looking to bring a more innovative approach to making adjustments on the go. They patented gesture controls that will use sensors located on motorcycle handlebars per the drawings. This new patented technology will get commands from the movements of the rider’s fingers while in the saddle. The drawing shows sensors located either on …
Chasing the Horizon Podcast: Episode 110 Featuring Rob Buydos
Chasing the Horizon is a podcast put on by and for motorcycle enthusiasts all over the world. In one of its recent podcasts, host Wes Fleming covers the latest news in the motorcycle industry and also welcomes a special guest to Episode 110. According to Wes Fleming’s bio, he spent 25 years as a rock …
Vance & Hines Unveils New V-twin for NHRA Racing
At the tail end of 2020, Harley-Davidson cut ties with Vance & Hines. Throughout 18 seasons, the duo was able to rack up 107 wins and 10 championships with the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team. After the split, HD jumped back into the racing scene with the Screamin’ Eagle King of …
Harley-Davidson Releases Limited Edition Aerosmith Apparel
Harley-Davidson and Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, announce the launch of a special collection in collaboration with the iconic rock band, Aerosmith. Available now, the limited-edition line of men’s and women’s apparel will be sold at Harley-Davidson® dealerships around the world and on Harley-Davidson.com. “We’re thrilled to be partnering up with …
Recall: Ducati Multistrada V4
Since the release of the new Ducati Multistrada V4, adventure-touring fans have been jumping for joy, but those celebrations are about to be cut short. Ducati has found issues with the valve guides in the V4 Granturismo engines that can lead to excessive wear and inevitably losing power, then failing at the top end of …
Check Out LS2’s New FF805 Race Helmet
Racing Quality At An Affordable Pricepoint Spanish helmet maker LS2 has a brand new helmet that they cooked up for the 2021 MotoGP season, and much like Shoei’s X14, you can buy this lid for your own riding on the road/track as well. The LS2 FF805 Thunder was fully designed and developed to be used …
The Yamaha YZF-R7 Will Be Making a Comeback!
According to the filings made to California Air Resources Board (CARB) that were uncovered, Yamaha will be resurrecting the YZF-R7 for an upcoming 2022 bike model. However, the name will be the only thing in common with that of the notorious 1999 YZF-R7. The YZF-R7 was first released in 1999 as an ‘out of the …
Can-Am Celebrates International Women’s Day!
Can-Am has decided to honor the celebration by offering $100,000 to the Women of On-Road program. This program will help spearhead projects that empower women within the riding community. This campaign will help increase awareness, challenge the “biker” stereotype, and make the riding community an inclusive atmosphere for women every day of the year. An …
Scrambler Ducati: Land of Joy Welcomes You on March 10th
So here we are in March 2021 and Ducati has been holding out on some introductions of new models. The team at Borgo Panigale was on the ball with their 2021 model release in late 2020, but there was little change in the Ducati Scrambler lineup. They unveiled the Scrambler Nightshift- which is basically a …
Bridgestone Now Has Eco-Friendly Tires
Introducing The Techsyn Line Beyond frequent oil changes and a few valve adjustments here and there, most motorcyclists will burn through a hefty amount of tires during their lifetime of riding. I’ve been riding for four years now, and I’ve managed to rip through a new rear tire every season… Of course, it depends on …
BRP Partners with JOAN JETT & SAINt JHN for Can-Am’s “Outliers” Campaign
BRP has partnered with rock legend Joan Jett and hip-hop star SAINt JHN. Together they will take part in the new Can-Am On-Road ad campaign dubbed “Outliers”. This is an effort to celebrate the diversity of the on-road riding community. Joan Jett is known for her top billboard hits and is no stranger to diversity …
Harley-Davidson’s 2021 Pan America Aims to be the Best
Harley-Davidson’s Pan America has been the topic of conversation since its 2020 release. 2021 is no different as they have just released the details on the 2021 Pan America and Pan America Special. It will not be discounted as it holds its own when stacked up to the BMW GS – the ruler of the …
Buell Making Big Moves in 2021
Buell Motorcycle Company has just announced plans for revival in 2021. The American-based company has said in a press release that they will be releasing 10 different motorcycles by 2024. The Buell brand name and trademarks were acquired by EBR (Erik Buell Racing) Motorcycles in 2010. Buell Motorcycles will be under the leadership of CEO …
BMW May Not be Done Playing Offense with the Cruiser Lineup
In 2020, BMW rolled out the R18 – the mammoth of cruisers that combined retro styling with a 1800cc engine to make even the most American of motorcycles quiver. Upon the announcement of the R18, it was already known that there would be two more variants to follow. These three bikes would diversify the lineup …
Keanu Reeves Spotted in Malibu on his ARCH KRGT-1
Keanu Reeves is renowned for being an actor, motorcycle enthusiast, and overall awesome human being. To no surprise, he was recently filmed chatting with fans about the motorcycle he was riding in Malibu, California. Reeves was out riding on his custom ARCH motorcycle which is his own motorcycle company and happens to be celebrating its …
Recall: Royal Enfield Continental GT & Interceptor
Niche motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has issued a recall for certain Continental GT and Interceptor bikes located in the US. The recall was issued due to a potential corrosion problem on the motorcycle’s brakes, possibly increasing the risk of injury or death. Both models were produced in India between 2018 and 2020 before being exported …
America’s First Motorcycle Company Remasters the Iconic Indian Chief
In 1921 Indian unveiled the Indian Chief and its only appropriate to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its release. Indian has unveiled three reimagined variations of the iconic Indian Chief for the 2022 Indian lineup. It’s been eight years since a redesign of the iconic Chief model. The Chief Classic, Vintage, and Chieftain launched in …
Suzuki Unveils the Return of a Legend
There has been much hype leading up to the release of Suzuki’s new Hayabusa. Today, Suzuki has announced the legend’s comeback in the form of a 22-minute video released on YouTube. The 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa has received many updates and the most obvious being its design. Suzuki’s new design is said to have “one of …
Brough Superior Pays Homage to World Record Holder
British motorcycle manufacturer Brough Superior has developed an ultra-exclusive release to pay homage to the notorious SS100 V-twin from the 1920s. The now French-based boutique brand has named this motorcycle the SS100 ‘Bert le Vack’ and it was inspired by the gentleman who held speed records in the 1920s, often on Brough Superior bikes. Throughout …
FIM Launches MiniGP World Series to Help Kids Get to MotoGP
In order to climb the professional ladder in the racing world, it’s no secret that you must live in Europe. No matter if the racing medium is cars or motorcycles, you must live in Europe to have the best shot at going pro. Though small series take place worldwide, they aren’t necessarily helping you get …
A Legend Will Return to Suzuki’s Lineup
In 2018, the Suzuki Hayabusa was taken off the European market. After being one of the world’s fastest production bikes for almost 20 years, it was time to hang up the gloves. Europe was also putting the squeeze on bikes that weren’t hitting the required emission standards, thus leading to the discontinuation of quite a …
Harley-Davidson Gives Beginner Bikes the Boot
Harley-Davidson recently held a virtual launch to unveil their 2021 lineup. The event was held to focus on what was new to come but also marking the end of some popular models that have disappeared from their website. Harley-Davidson’s most recent models to hit the chopping block were the small-and-medium-sized, Street 500 and 750. This …
The Return of a Legend is Official: 2022 Kawasaki KLR650
Kawasaki has now released details on the 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650. The KLR has been legendary in the adventure riding world since it’s release in 1987. A very straightforward, four-stroke single-cylinder with lots of fuel capacity at a fair price point. Since 1987, not a lot has changed with Kawasaki KLR other than a slight …
Sena Drops New 3 Series Intercom Units!
Sena has now launched the Sena 3S Plus Universal and 3S Plus Boom into the market. The upgrade comes to replace one of Sena’s original headset units, the Sena 3S. Both new Sena units feature a sleek design, both are ideal for motorcycle and scooter helmet applications. The 3S Plus Boom features buttons on the …
Fire Destroys Austrian Motorcycle Museum Along with All Contents
Yesterday a massive blaze was seen from miles away, coming from Austria’s TOP Mountain Motorcycle Museum. The fire has destroyed the entire building along with around 230 irreplaceable motorcycles. Fire crews were able to prevent loss to the surrounding buildings but the museum and its rare contents are completely destroyed. At this time, the cause …
Husqvarna’s Norden 901 Release Delayed By Patents
Adaptive Cruise Control Might Be In The Cards It’s been quite some time since the covers were torn off of Husqvarna’s plans to bring a larger adventure bike to the market, and many of us have been wondering when the heck we can expect an official release as the anticipation for this model increases. At …
Honda Is Ready To Present India With The 2021 Africa Twin
The New Africa Twin Takes On India The Dakar-derived ADV wonder motorcycle, Honda’s 2021 Africa Twin, will be making its way to Indian dealerships with updates! The Africa Twin has always been ranked on the top of many enthusiasts’ highly-rated ADV motorcycle models, and that’s for good reason. The bike’s roots are seeded deeply in …
SA1NT Announces Jump into North American Market
The Australian motorcycle apparel company SA1NT, has announced its entrance into North America with local distribution. This announcement came today after much anticipation for the company to expand outside of Australia. SA1NT will be in North America in 2021 with its own direct-to-market online and warehousing solution. SA1NT was originally developed by riders for riders. …
Triumph’s New 2021 Speed Triple 1200 RS Teaser Is Here
“The Revolution is Coming” Triumph has been a little bit behind schedule when it comes to 2021 model unveilings, but it appears now that decision was for the better. Good things sometimes come late, and the new 2021 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS is certainly a good thing. Up until this point, we had a …
Harley-Davidson Gives The Boot to Future EV on its Website
Since Jochen Zeitz stepped into the role of CEO, Harley-Davidson has been focused on the company’s “Rewire” strategy. This consisted of putting the focus back onto HD’s core customers. In the summer of 2020, everyone saw the disappearance of the Harley-Davidson Bronx streetfighter. This was in the fashion of a simple removal from the “Future …
Check Out This Crazy Yamaha ‘Scooter’ Concept
What Am I Looking At? Although this Yamaha F155 concept is being marketed as a scooter, it might be the coolest looking scooter/bike hybrid I’ve ever seen. Yamaha unveiled this crazy concept today and it’s too cool not to share. Yamaha turned the spotlight onto this scooter following the Exciter 155 unveiling. The scooter borrows …
RWF Awards Veteran Aubrey Hand Custom Can-Am Spyder
A couple of months ago we covered the BRP giveaway that was put on by the Road Warrior Foundation and primarily sponsored by Can-Am On-Road. We recently received a follow-up from the BRP team and we couldn’t be more proud to share this positive and heart-warming outcome. The giveaway received more than 500 nominations from deserving …
Aprilia 660 Tuareg Test Bike is Spotted in the Wild!
An Aprilia trifecta has been rumored since the EICMA show in 2019. They unveiled their mid-size duo, the RS660 sportbike and the Tuono 660 (concept). In addition to the two 660’s in the spotlight, there was a third bike camouflaged by foliage in a glass box. This was the first “sighting” of an Aprilia Tuareg …
MotoAmerica Goes Back to Brainerd, MN
After 17 years out of the superbike spotlight, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, MotoAmerica, is bringing Superbike racing back to Brainerd International Raceway located in Minnesota. This pitstop will be for round 7 of the 2021 MotoAmerica HONOS Superbike Series, July 30-August 1, with the announcement that the series and all five of …
You Can Make Your Yamaha Triple Look Like a Race Bike
In collaboration with Yamaha Europe, Bottpower has created a carbon/composite fairing kit for the Yamaha Triple line-up. Per motorcyclenews.com, the Bottpower “XR9 Carbona” kit can fit onto any MT09, XSR900, or Tracer 900. This kit was inspired by the experience Bottpower gathered at the Pikes Peak race in 2017. It’s notable to mention, Bottpower won …
HealTech Electronics Releases a Guardian Angel
HealTech Electronics has just launched the new HealTech AR Assistant. The advanced rider assistant utilizes modern performance technology paired with safety features making a complete rider-aid package. This cool piece of tech is useful for both road and racetrack. HealTech has grown to become a household name in the motorcycle industry. They started out of …
MV Agusta’s New Alpine Collaboration Superveloce Special Edition Sells Out in 24 Hours
110 Units in 24 Hours We covered the unveiling of MV Agusta’s special collaborative project with automotive manufacturer Alpine earlier last week, and the release date has since come and passed. The new MV Agusta Special Edition Alpine Superveloce was limited to just 110 bikes, and in typical MV Agusta fashion all bikes sold out …
Ducati E-Bicycle; Coming to a Dealership Near You
Since the release of the Ducati Electric Bicycle lineup announced in 2018, there has been much anticipation for Ducati fans in the US. The E-bike line has only been available for purchase in Europe, until now. The bikes are built by THOK E-Bikes, an Italian company, licensed by Ducati for these builds. As also mentioned …
