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2022 confirmed itself as an exceptional year for Ducati, which closed the period with a record of 61,562 motorcycles delivered to enthusiasts around the world, an extraordinary result that complements the successes collected by the motorcycle manufacturer in the racing world. Sales grew by 3.6 percent over 2021 and 28 percent over 2020. In 2022, Italy confirmed itself as the...

Adventure rider Ali Abdo has set a new world record for the longest journey on an electric motorcycle. He used an Energica EVA EsseEsse9 electric motorcycle for this record and travelled a total of 12,749 km! For this record, Abdo went to Egypt. It took him 30 days to complete this trip. Apart from setting the world record, Abdo's goal...

Triumph is expected to introduce Baja rally-inspired Triumph Tiger 900 Rally and GT models called the Aragón Edition. These motorcycles would be available in limited numbers and should make their debut this year itself. Five-time Enduro World Champion Iván Cervantes, astride a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, took the 38th Baja España Aragón by storm on July 22-24, 2022. He...

We are very well familiar with the KTM LC8c twin-cylinder engine that powers the current gen 890 Duke and other similar models. However, as per the images that have surfaced online, KTM is working on a next-gen LC8c twin-cylinder engine with a 990cc displacement. The report suggests that the new engine would feature an elongated cylinder for a longer stroke...

Yamaha Tenere 700 is indeed a purposeful motorcycle. It's more function than aesthetics. It doesn't look bad, it's just different and different might not be everyone's cup of tea. But now there's a custom body kit in the market that allows you to visually transform your Yamaha Tenere 700 into a retro Dakar bike. It is created by people at...

It's a Happy New Year indeed for Yamaha fans! There's a rumour prevailing that the Japanese two-wheeler giant is working on an R9 motorcycle to fulfil the gap between the R7 and R1. And the said model is set to be revealed in 2024. As per the reports, a couple of renderings have surfaced online showcasing how the Yamaha R9...

Covid-19 disrupted the entire world. Now, when life is back to 'normal' for many people, it appears that the pandemic is still acting as a hindrance to motorcycle events. As per the reports, 2 motorcycle events for 2023 in Germany have been cancelled. These include the IMA event in Hesse and the BMT show in Berlin. It is being said that...

Well, this isn't the first time we're hearing something about self-balancing motorcycles but we're glad that different and more manufacturers are working towards improving rider aids and safety systems on two-wheelers. This time it's Yamaha who has showcased its latest development that prevents a motorcycle from falling over. It's called Advanced Motorcycle Stability Assist System (AMSAS) and it has been...

It's been more than a year since Valentino Rossi, the MotoGP champion and legend, retired from the sport. Now, there's news of the Italian racer joining BMW M Motorsports. So what's cooking? As per the reports, BMW M Motorsport division has officially announced that Valentino Rossi will join the team as a new Works driver next year. The Doctor will...

Ducati has announced that the limited edition Panigale V4 MotoGP & WSBK championship replica have been sold out in just a few hours. The Italian company unveiled these bikes recently on the day of "Campioni in Piazza", the event with which Ducati celebrated its historic double success in MotoGP and WSBK with its fans. The bikes were presented at a...

World-renowned helmet manufacturer Scorpion has released the VX-16 EVO Air off-road helmet that is in compliance with the newly implemented ECE 22.06 safety standard across Europe. The new helmet features a new polycarbonate shell, which has been designed to meet the newest safety standard. Beneath the exterior, it has a dual density EPS liner. Customers can buy it in two...

Ducati celebrates the double victory of the MotoGP and WorldSBK titles by creating two special series of Panigale V4 bikes inspired by the Desmosedici GP and Panigale V4 R of World Champions Francesco Bagnaia and Álvaro Bautista. The celebratory motorcycles were unveiled during the press conference anticipating "Campioni in Piazza", the event in which Ducati celebrates this historic double...

Motori Minarelli has developed a 300cc two-stroke engine that complies with the Euro5 emission norms. The engine was showcased at the EICMA 2022 and is likely to power the new Fantic XE300 model next year. As per the reports, the engine has been developed by Motori Minarelli in-house and is based on the 250cc Yamaha enduro engine that used to...

During the Custombike Show in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, the finals of the European Biker Build-Off saw Indian Motorcycle Dealer Bike-Farm Melle gain nearly three times the votes with their Indian Chief-based Longfork Chopper “Purple Haze“ over Harley-Davidson Bielefeld to take the title. https://youtu.be/gcaw5l8adII First held in 2007 and the highlight of the famous Custombike show, the European Biker Build-Off sees two...

KTM’s expanding worldwide production network has given the travel segment the juiciest ‘throwback’ with the reinvigoration of the KTM 790 ADVENTURE: the original searing combo of torquey power, lithe handling and utter versatility but refreshed for 2023. In 2018 the bike set the standard for a mix of energizing performance and empowerment. It defined the midweight motorcycling travel sector and...

Like in Canada, Italy and Japan, impressive customising projects based on the BMW R 18 have now also been created in Poland. BMW Motorrad Poland has unveiled seven equally spectacular and individual creations using the "Big Boxer". BMW ZK Motors - BMW R 18 Black Jack Black as night, from crown to sole, the R 18 Black Jack is presented by...

Airoh, a world-renowned motorcycle helmet manufacturer, has revealed the world's first motorcycle helmet concept with an integrated airbag. The latest innovation is inspired by the work of the young engineer Roberta Descrovi and realized in collaboration with Autoliv (ALV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. This innovation is the world’s first motorcycle helmet concept with an integrated airbag for...

When you hear of Triumph's Rocket 3, you know that things are about to get serious. I mean, a motorcycle with a 2500cc engine that we usually see in cars, producing around 165 bhp and 220 Nm - it would mean nothing else but business. But as if things weren't crazy enough, so Triumph came up with the TFC version...

KTM 890 Adventure has seen some tinkering for the upcoming year. The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer has given the ADV some updates to keep things fresh. https://youtu.be/j0gabBH7C5Y The updated model of the 890 Adventure should be more accessible to a larger group of people as the motorcycle now features a lowered stock seat height of 825 mm. However, those who might still...

Kramer Motorcycles USA is proud to announce the return of the Kramer HKR Evo2 S model to its 2023 lineup of race-proven motorcycles. It has been priced at $15,995 MSRP (AED 58,750). This new pricing makes the 2023 Kramer HKR Evo2 S the perfect solution for track enthusiasts who want a turnkey track bike straight from the factory or a...