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Indian Motorcycle has announced a test ride campaign that will see one lucky winner presented with one of just two special Indian FTR custom machines designed by Sebastien Loeb and built by renowned French builder, Tank Machine. Making this prize even more exclusive, the second of the two unique FTR ‘Loeb’ machines to be built will be presented to...

KLIM is introducing a slew of new and updated apparel for the 2023 riding season. This includes new designs of flagship touring products such as the Latitude and Altitude, redesigned industry-leading apparel such as the Badlands Pro A3, exciting new off-road helmets and goggles, as well as new approaches to everyday street gear. For the ambitious adventure rider, the blockbuster...

Ducati DersertX is now being offered with a turn-by-turn navigation feature. The latest model of the adventure bike is now available in Matt Star White Silk and "RR22" liveries. The integrated navigator is based on the Ducati Multimedia System, which uses the bike's TFT cluster instrumentation to display the route guidance calculated by the Ducati Link App. In this way,...

Indian Motorcycle has announced official support for the 2023 staging of the Indian Riders Fest (IRF), which is expected to be the world’s largest gathering of Indian Motorcycle owners following the impressive attendance at the 2022 event. https://youtu.be/edl3X5teY_o Located in České Budějovice (Budweis), Czech Republic, the festival will centre around a large event village in the city exhibition grounds and will...

Earlier this month, a big recall for 2019-2023 BMW R 1250 GS have been announced which includes R 1250 GS Adventure and R 1250 RTP models too. The reason for the recall is a potential risk of a broken gearbox input shaft. Based on the reports, this shaft could become overloaded and hence break possibly causing the rear wheel to...

Many of us are into collecting scale models of our favorite motorcycles. In fact, I know a few enthusiasts who even build scale models as a hobby. Well, if you too are fond of scale models of bikes, we've got something that is likely to get your attention - it's the scale model of the Triumph Scrambler Bond Edition. The...

Ducati has commenced the production of the Multistrada V4 Rally. The first motorcycle produced at the brand's Borgo Panigale factory has rolled off the production line. With the "Rally" Ducati takes the globetrotter spirit of the Multistrada V4 to an even higher level, thanks to better comfort for rider and passenger, greater range and a more pronounced off-road aptitude without...

Vespa has announced a limited edition series of scooters in honor of the Chinese Zodiac. The company will create one special model each year, inspired by the lunar horoscope animal of that year, for the next 12 years. The first model of the series has been revealed - a Vespa 946 10° Anniversario that honours the year of the rabbit,...

Kawasaki has released an image that tells us that the Japanese two-wheeler giant is going to unveil 4 models on February 1st. However, what are these motorcycles, remains unknown. But, as per the reports, out of the 4 bikes, one could be the Kawasaki ZX-4R. According to an executive order issued by the California Air Resources Board, Kawasaki has received...

Harley-Davidson is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. It's certainly an occasion to celebrate and to do that, the American motorcycle company has announced multiple limited edition models. The 120th Anniversary range consists of Ultra Limited Anniversary, Tri Glide Ultra Anniversary, Street Glide Special Anniversary, Road Glide Special Anniversary, Fat Boy 114 Anniversary, and Heritage Classic 114 Anniversary. One of the...

A little more than a year after the first test with Michele Pirro at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, work has begun on the “V21L” prototypes that will be the protagonists of the 2023 FIM Enel MotoE World Championship season. The production of the bikes started in December and the 23 units will be ready by mid-February. In addition...

Known for its iconic design, bubble fairing, trapezoidal gas tank and cafe racer styling, Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 is nowhere close to a flat tracker. However, when it comes to customization, there are no limits. This is clearly visible in Stile Italiano's latest build in which he has beautifully transformed a Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 into a...

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...