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The middle-weight ADV segment is one of the most exciting spaces in the motorcycle industry. When it comes to off-road credibility, models like the Yamaha Ténéré 700 outshine the likes of other Japanese bikes like the Suzuki V-Strom 650. French custom shop Trail Découverte Concept aims to rectify this with an aftermarket kit for the …

Zero Motorcycles has issued a recall of the 2022 model year SR, SR/F, and SR/S electric motorcycles over an incorrect brake pad that may have been installed in the rear caliper. Asphalt and Rubber report that “45 motorcycles in question fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle …

A view of Bieber riding his scooter

“Celebrating The Spirit Of Freedom & Love Of Design” We’ve just had word that Canadian singer and songwriter Justin Bieber will be starting on a new mystery project with Vespa – and we think it’ll be a new machine for the pop culture of the USA. “Style and design are a source of constant inspiration …

A view of the new machine from Ionex - a spinoff electric brand owned by KYMCO, much like Harley Davidson's LiveWire brand

A mere six days have passed since Harley-Davidson went public with their LiveWire Brand. The American motorcycle manufacturer has been smart when it comes to placing multiple eggs in multiple baskets – and now, we’re told that a major investor in LiveWire’s public offering will be doing their own spinoff, similar to Harley’s. The report …

A view of the new MotoE electric prototype being tested on the track at Misano by Ducati rider and tester, Michele Pirro

Remember when we covered Energica bowing out of MotoE and the drama surrounding Ducati’s step into the role as MotoE’s electric bike supplier?  Well, we knew they had access to Energica’s bikes for study – but we had no clue they’d have a prototype out on the track so soon.  A report from MCN states …

The Replica BatCycle about to go on auction, complete with Robin Go-Cart sidekick unit

Holy Motorcycles, Batman – It’s Built Around an Original Catalina 250! The dawn is coming – and by all accounts, it’s coming in the form of a replica Batcycle about to go up for auction.  Our report for today’s bit of gossip comes from TopSpeed, along with the news that the Mecum auction house will …

A view of the amazing work that Can Am has done for the surrounding area of North America, especially pertaining to rider, rallies, charity work and encouragement of riding for women

Can Am is all about empowering our female riders of the motorcycle community proper – and with 19 awards already tucked into the proverbial belt, they are making a difference in the very best of ways.  The report comes from a press release issued yesterday (found for you to peruse on Motorcycle.com), with the main …

A view of Ricky Carmichael heading in on his machine

We’ve just had word that Five-time AMA Supercross champion and seven-time AMA Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael will be in the house for 2022’s AIMExpo – and he’s scheduled to be a keynote speaker of the event.  The news comes from a press release from AIMExpo, along with the heads-up that the iconic man will be …

A view of the new colorways available with Arai's VX-PRO4

Arai’s got a new set of colorways for their tried-and-true VX-PRO4 helmet – and considering all their lids are hand painted so meticulously, the red and yellow schemes are nothing short of stunning.  Back in the beginning of September, we covered a neat neon-wedge design that Arai had just debuted for the VX-PRO4. Arai, I …

A view of the BMW and TVS logos together, in symbolism of the upcoming partnership between the two companies

The electric motorcycle industry is getting bigger by the day.  With Harley-Davidson dropping updates on their new LiveWire ‘Arrow’ electric motorcycle platform (which will be used in the new S2 Del Mar concept), Damon Motors being the usual elusive tease hinting at their new electric HyperFighter Colossus bike pre-CES and Kawasaki blurting outright to the …

A view of the ‘S2 Del Mar’ and built on a proprietary scalable modular ‘Arrow’ platform

H-D’s Second Electric Brainchild Could Be A Budget-Friendly Middle-Weight Competitor When the LiveWire One was debuted, many adored the torquey tug and quality components – but at a sky’s-the-limit price of $29,799 USD (The post-2019 price dropped further but still hovered at a base MSRP of $21,999), the bike was beyond the reach of the …

A view of Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as ‘Fonzie’ or ‘The Fonz’ in TV hit show ‘Happy Days’, with his 1949 Triumph Trophy 500

“You know what your problem is, Richie?…You’re a nice guy.” Our favourite Gas Monkey Garage owner has just forked over a hefty wad of green for Fonzie’s iconic 1949 Triumph Trophy 500 from the hit show “Happy Days” – and judging by the price tag, ‘bang-for-buck’ wasn’t that much of a concern.  Source: Outsider The …



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