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Honda’s New 2021 CMX1100 Rebel is Africa Twin Powered
The African Rebel The Honda Rebel 500 has been a huge success for new and experienced riders seeking a mid-displacement cruiser-style motorcycle, but what happens when you cram Honda’s notorious 1084cc parallel twin (taken from the legendary Africa Twin) into the mix? The CMX1100 Rebel is what happens. The Rebel 500 had a very low seat …
Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini Is Premiering Tomorrow (Nov 25)
Italy’s Finest Just when you thought we were done with the Ducati 2021 model rollout, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer continues to surprise us; especially with this new ‘Diavel 1260 Lamborghini’. I definitely didn’t see this being the news would be I covering next after episode 3 of their web series brought us the newly updated …
The 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE Gets ‘Skyhook Suspension’ Among Other Updates
The Supercharged Naked is More Stable When it comes to Kawasaki motorcycles, if the model’s name is followed by an ‘SE’, it signifies that the version will come with updated suspension and brakes. The 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE takes the original and highly successful naked version of the H2 and brings Kawasaki’s Electronic Control …
After Many Teasers, the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR Are Finally Here
It’s Official The production versions of both the Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-10RR have been officially unveiled shortly after the Kawasaki Race Team brought the updated ZX-10RR for a field day at winter testing in Jerez. Originally, we only had concrete information regarding the visual updates that have been brought to these bikes, but with Kawasaki …
2021 BMW G 310 R Gets European Launch
Touchdown! Following the recent release of this bike in India, BMW has the official launch for the 2021 BMW G 310 R in Europe locked and loaded with three new color options and some new features (including the obvious, Euro 5 engine compliance). The new G 310 R features a Euro 5 compliant 313cc liquid-cooled, …
2021 BMW S 1000 R Is the Lightest Bike In It’s Class
An S 1000 RR Naked Dream Come True The 2021 model reveal train is seemingly endless right now, which is fine with me because it gives me more motorcycles for me to get excited for and share updates about. This time around the track, the BMW S 1000 R is coming to our feeds with …
Ducati’s Third Premiere Brings Updated 2021 SuperSport and Panigale V4 SP Edition
The News We’ve All Been Waiting For Ah yes, the two bikes we’ve been waiting to see Ducati release updated information for. Regardless if you’re an ADV or touring rider, we can all come together to froth over the Panigale V4, no matter what your riding background is. It is the Ferrari Enzo of the …
Quin Design Is Getting Modular
Smart Modularity “We are thrilled to deliver what our customers have been asking for since we entered the market in 2018. this new versatile modular helmet offers our customers the added layer of Quin protection, allowing them to ride apart, but never alone on any adventure they choose.” Quin aimed to beef up their lineup …
New Details Emerge Regarding Benelli’s Leoncino 800 and Trail Edition
An XSR700 On a Budget? Naked bikes are in, and most major manufacturers are taking note of this when it comes to the ever-growing group of mid-displacement motorcycle options. Benelli has some new options to fatten up that section of the market with the introduction of their new Leoncino 800 and 800 ‘Trail’ variant. Both …
Ducati Unveils 2021 XDiavel and Scrambler Options
The Scrambler and XDiavel are the next two motorcycles to be revealed in the official rollout of Ducati’s 2021 lineup as described in the second episode of their World Premiere video series. For those unfamiliar, the XDiavel is Ducati’s interpretation of a modern-day cruiser reenvisioned with some of that special ‘Italian DNA’ sprinkled into this …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Exan Exhaust Options for KTM 1290 Super Duke
The Composer for Your V-Twin Orchestra Has Arrived The KTM 1290 Super Duke is an absolute monster of a motorcycle. With the R edition producing 180 horsepower out of its V-twin engine configuration, it should come to nobodies surprise that many riders will be quick to swap out the stock exhaust for something a little …
Quin Design Brings New Colorway for Ghost Smart Helmet
Quin Design makes smart helmets that feature smart tech and even smarter construction. Today, we see the 2021 addition to Quin’s lineup – the Ghost Double Zero – expand its color options with this new lid. Since the helmet itself features full carbon fiber construction, Quin design showcases its build quality by featuring a naked …
Yamaha Auctions 1 of 1 Piro Replica R1 For Charity
A Tribute for an Amazing Cause At the FIM Superbike World Championship in Portugal, Yamaha thought it was a good opportunity to tribute the late and great Fabio Pirovano with a custom 1 of 1 replica R1 racebike to be ridden by previous Yamaha WorldSBK racer, Alessandro Gramigni, on a tribute lap at the Portuguese …
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Launching November 6th
The Meteor Has Broken Into the Atmosphere and Is Estimated to Impact Earth November 6th, 2020 After being rescheduled 4-5 times we finally have an expected launch date for Royal Enfields new Meteor 350 motorcycle. The pandemic has really thrown a wrench into pretty much every manufactures release date plans with all the auto/motorcycle shows …
FOR SALE: Beautiful 1947 Indian Chief
73 Years Young Wow. There are very few words you can use to describe how beautiful this motorcycle really is. This motorcycle marks the end of World War 2, being manufactured just 2 years after the war finished. During the war, Indian dedicated their factories to supporting Allied efforts by providing ground troops with motorcycles. …
VIDEO: Why do Indian Motorcycles Make More Power Than Harleys?
The Harley-Davidson v.s. Indian Motorcycle Saga Continues Ryan F9 makes the most polished motorcycle content you can find on the internet; the guy is an absolute savant when it comes to making videos and ensuring viewers are getting all the information they need regarding the tops he is presenting. Today, he has the answers to …
Mivv Brings 9 New Exhaust Options to BMW F 900 R and F 900 Xr
F900R and F900XR Get Mivv Pipe Support Buying a new bike always comes with the unfortunate tradeoff of having a smaller selection of aftermarket parts to choose from than a bike that has had a few years of aftermarket support. If you bought a 2020 BMW F900R or F900XR you very well could be having …
Forcite to Begin Shipping MK1 Smart Helmet To Customers
The Smart Helmets Are Coming At WBW, we have talked about the upcoming Forcite MK1 smart helmet for quite some time now and I’m pleased to inform our readers that the helmet is finally being shipped for early-access buyers. Only 1000 units were planned on being manufactured for the first run, so for the lucky …
New BMW Headlight Tech Is Seeing Into the Future
More Car Safety Tech Makes Its Way To Motorcycles If you’ve driven a newer luxury car in the after the sun has set you may have noticed headlights that turn with the car to highlight potential obstacles on a curve. With so much new tech coming to motorcycles, it’s easy to beg the question, “Why …
KTM Introducing Road-Oriented 890 Adventure Bike
A Third Brother For The 890 ADV Lineup Following the unveiling of KTM’s 2021 890 Aventure R and Rally versions, we’re blessed with third and final addition to the 890 Adventure lineup today with an iteration more catered to street riding. With a road-ready version of the 890 adventure here to add to the ever-growing …
Motobit’s Sentinal – Cheap Device That Could Save Your Life
Motorcycle riders will more often than not pay premiums for any products that may provide additional layers of safety to your trip. In a day and age where we have smart helmets, com systems, heated gear, lean angle identification devices; why not add another product of the list of “things to buy to keep me …
KurvX: A Device to Study and Report Your Lean Angle
How Low Can You Go? An easy way to spot the difference between an inexperienced motorcycle rider and someone with a much higher skill level is to study how they take their corners. You can usually notice right off the bat when someone has more faith in their rubber, and as a result, has far …
Monday Motorbikes Presents new $2000 EV Moped
40-Mile Range for $2000 If you find yourself living in a tight and congested city, then an EV moped is probably your best option for getting around town (as long as your snow season isn’t long). With EV mopeds being capable of hitting speeds of up to 100kph, it’s hard to justify shelling out a …
2021 Benelli Leoncino 500 Sees North American Launch
Benelli has been putting in a fair amount of work lately ensuring their North American customers have good access to their new models of motorcycles. Following their TRK502 and TRK502X announcement earlier, we’re pleased to see that the brand has just launched the Leoncino 500 for the market here in the USA. This motorcycle is …
KLIM’s New Adventure GTX Boots Touch Down
‘Anywhere Boots’ for Your ‘Anywhere Motorcycle’ Have you ever wore ski boots and had to walk into the lodge after a long morning to skiing to get lunch? Clunking around, minimal ankle movement etc; that’s what it feels like when wearing dirt biking boots. Adventure riders are going to need adventure answers for their adventure …
Alipinestars Launches Yet Another Signature Supertech R Boot, This Time for Fabio Quartararo
Earlier last week I broke the news to our readers regarding Alpinestars releasing their new limited edition Haga Supertech R boots, designed after Noriyuki Haga, a legendary Japanese motorcycle racer active in the early 2000s. Following suit, the company used this year’s French MotoGP to unveil their new addition to the lineup of existing Supertech …
Capit’s WarmMe Leg Heaters to Keep Your End of Season Riding More Comfortable
Tire Warming Blankets but for Your Legs From the guys that bring you tire warmers to keep your wheel compound soft for a chilly day at the track, Capit has delivered a new product to keep our legs warm (and soft…?): the WarmMe Leg Heater. The legs aren’t quite like pants or chaps. They’re individual …
Kappa’s New K’Vector Cases Are In!
105 Liters Between Three Bags This new 35 liter saddle bag from Kappa is a beautiful alternative for riders looking to complete their long-distance riding set-up with a quality product built to last. For the last 60 years, Kappa has been seeking to remedy riders’ needs for safe, secure, and high-quality bags for us to …
Honda Brings Tricolor back for 2021 Africa Twin
Red White and Blue is Back For Your 2021 Go-Anywhere Motorcycle. Ah yes, finally; the only color I would ever buy an Africa Twin in is coming back for the 2021 release. The legendary white with red and blue accents has been catching my eye since I first stepped into a Honda dealership in 2016 …
