What’s Cooking: Valentino Rossi is Joining BMW M Motorsports
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...
Panigale V4 MotoGP & WSBK Championship Replica Sold Out in Hours
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...
Scorpion VX-16 EVO Air Off-Road Helmet Released
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 Creates Special Panigale to Celebrate MotoGP, WSBK Title Wins
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 Develops 300cc 2-Stroke Engine With Euro5 Compliance
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...
Indian Chief-Based Chopper Wins European Biker Build-Off 2022
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 790 Adventure Revived!
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...
7 Impressive Custom BMW R 18 Projects From Poland
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 Reveals World’s 1st Motorcycle Helmet With Integrated Airbag
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...
This Custom Rocket 3 is Literally a Rocket with 342 HP & 372 Nm
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 Updated For 2023: What’s New
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’s Lightweight Track Bike Uses KTM’s 690cc Engine
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...
Test Riding All-New Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello – Initial Impressions
The all-new Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello was presented to the world at the EICMA 2021. The latest offering from the Italian brand gathered a lot of attention from enthusiasts and there are some good reasons for it. Of course, the first being the way this motorcycle looks. It's new, attractive, and modern, yet still lets you know that it's...
200 Units of 2023 KTM RC 8C Sells Out in Under 3 Minutes
KTM has announced that its limited edition 2023 KTM RC 8C has been completely sold out. The 200 units of the track back were booked in 2 minutes 38 seconds. However, the Austrian brand has set up a waiting list in case enthusiasts who've already made reservations change their minds.
https://youtu.be/8SknqAq95-U
The 2023 KTM RC 8C makes 135 hp at 11,000...
Ducati Presents 2023 Clothing Collection For Bike Enthusiasts
Ducati presents its new 2023 clothing collection to the public: a complete and extensive range of products designed to meet the needs of all motorcycle enthusiasts.
The collection includes technical garments, produced and developed with safety and performance as key elements. For the first time, the entire Ducati Corse line is offered with a common graphic theme which recalls the...
Custom Indian Scout Inspired by King of Baggers Winner Challenger
Danny Schneider, the man behind Hardnine Choppers, revealed his latest custom build at EICMA 2022 alongside the new 2023 models from Indian Motorcycle. With its distinctive paint scheme inspired by the factory’s King of the Baggers racers, stripped-back front end and performance parts, Danny’s Scout Rogue was an eye-catching addition to the Indian Scout lineup on the booth, drawing...
Sporty, Powerful & Stylish 2023 Vespa GTV Revealed
Vespa showcased the 2023 GTV model at the EICMA 2022. The company says that this is the sportiest model in its entire range of scooters.
What gives the 2023 Vespa GTV its sportiness is the styling. The Faro Basso, or low headlight design, is an instant head-turner. Also, the Beige Avvolgente Opaco color scheme helps the scooter stand out from...
Who won the Most Beautiful Motorcycle Award at EICMA 2022
“Moto più bella” or the Most Beautiful Motorcycle - At EICMA 2022, there were a plethora of two-wheelers that attracted a lot of people. Some models were brand-new, some were newer iterations of previous machines. Overall, the entire event was definitely a biker's paradise.
However, just like in a MotoGP race, there's only 1 winner, 1 world champion. Similarly, there...
2023 Indian FTR Range Revealed With Addition of New FTR Sport Trim
Indian Motorcycle shuffled its product line-up for 2023. The company has introduced the updated FTR range whose highlight is the addition of a new mid-range FTR Sport trim.
Replacing FTR S, the FTR Sport sits just below the premium FTR R Carbon, but above the FTR and FTR Rally – creating four distinct trim models for riders to choose from.
Designed...
Super Meteor 650 Unveiled, Royal Enfield’s Showstopper at EICMA 2022
After giving the enthusiasts the 650 Twins a few years ago, Royal Enfield shifted its focus on lesser capacity, single-cylinder models based on the new J platform. These include the Classic 350, Meteor 350 and Hunter 350. While these 3 motorcycles were indeed present at the EICMA 2022, it was the new Super Meteor 650 that was Royal Enfield's...