There are a lot of exciting changes happening in the powersports industry right now. From electric motorcycles to smart helmets, brand announcements to innovative technologies. We love talking about and sharing all things motorcycles. Updated every business day.
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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’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 …
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 …
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 …
