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Triumph has revealed the working prototype of its TE-1 electric motorcycle. The full live testing phase of the TE-1 project is scheduled to commence soon. Over the next 6 months, the prototype demonstrator will undertake an extensive live testing program within Triumph’s state-of-the-art facilities. The unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the...

Introducing the Pista GP RR Futuro, a limited edition version of the original Pista GP RR designed by AGV for MotoGP now available in North America. The Futuro is built with a brand-new shell and spoiler made with carbonio forgiato (forged carbon), which is an innovative carbon construction method. Worn by their world champion racers, the Pista GP RR Futuro...

KTM is kicking off its ‘Midweight Naked’ campaign in February 2022. This will see the launch of two middleweight titans into this segment. The wildly contested middleweight motorcycle segment is one that throws a lot of punches. However, the KTM Duke range has proven to be an undisputed champion in the middleweight arena, boasting impressive performance and unmatched handling with...

Indian Motorcycle has announced its collaboration with Sebastien Loeb, the undisputed king of the World Rally Championship and a huge enthusiast of all things mechanical. The Alsatian champion will now ride an Indian FTR R Carbon, a motorcycle with DNA full of character. Recently victorious in the unpredictable Rallye Monte-Carlo and second in the Dakar Rally, at the age of...

Indian Motorcycle has revealed the most aggressive iteration of its iconic Indian Scout called the Scout Rogue. Packed with attitude and edge, thanks to its aggressive styling and performance-minded features, Scout Rogue exudes performance, begs for more throttle and is ready for whatever comes in its way. Combining iconic design with contemporary style, the Scout Rogue demands attention and inspires...

Piaggio Group (PIA.MI), Europe’s largest scooter and motorcycle manufacturer and one of the world leaders in the industry, has shared the findings of a new report that explores the details behind Vespa’s strong brand value – identifying the brand as a key asset in its broader portfolio. The results of the analysis show that in 2021, the Vespa brand...

Ducati announces the creation of Ducati Unica, the new customization program dedicated to those who want to design and build their own exclusive and unique motorcycles. With Ducati Unica, the Centro Stile Ducati opens its doors to Ducatisti and accompanies them in the realization of their dream: to collaborate directly with designers and technicians to create a motorcycle that will...

Dubai-based Cafe Rider have seen their fair share of cafe racers, scramblers, trackers, cruisers and bobbers. However, their latest build is somewhat offset from their earlier projects - it's a litre-class sportbike that's nearly 15 years old and it has been worked upon to carry an even more retro look that's inspired by a much older (1989) and popular...

Ducati reinforces its presence in the UK with the opening of a new store in the heart of London, demonstrating the strategic nature of the market, which has seen a 30% increase in sales over the last year. The new dealership in the Capital is located at a very central position, in the railway arches of Vauxhall. Significant investment has...

The 2022 Motor Bike Expo has come to a fabulous ending. The 4-day event in Veronafiere witnessed an excellent audience & 600 exhibitors. There were multiple unveilings and shows, competitions and schools for new riders. The most popular show of the 94 events was put up by Catalan Toni Bou: 30-time trial world champion. The event was conducted in an...

Sam Sunderland and GASGAS Factory Racing have won the 2022 Dakar Rally! Sam has claimed an overall victory at the 44th Dakar Rally. And, at the end of 12 grueling days of racing across the Saudi Arabian desert, he’s handed GASGAS its first-ever victory at the world’s most iconic rally raid event. Leading the race from stage two through to...

Ducati concluded 2021 with a record figure of 59,447 motorcycles delivered to customers all over the world and achieving an increase in sales of + 24% over 2020 (48,042) and + 12% over 2019 (53,183). In 2021 Ducati’s growth came in all the main countries, starting with the United States, which regained the place of leading market for Ducati with...

Alpinestars has launched the next-gen Tech-Air autonomous electronic airbag systems at the CES 2022. The new series of these airbags consists of Tech-Air 10, Tech-Air 3, and Tech-Air OFF-ROAD V2. Tech-Air 10 Derived from Alpinestars’ participation in MotoGP, Tech-Air 10 is a slim, self-contained wearable Airbag System that offers unrivalled body protection to racers, track day riders, and road riders by...

Dates for the Motor Bike Expo 2022 have been revealed. The event will take place this week from 13 Jan to 16 Jan. It will be held at Veronafiere. The motorcycle event will showcase various bikes from brands like Benelli and Ducati. Apart from that, there will also be multiple custom motorcycles on display. To mark 110 years of Benelli,...

Damon Motors has officially unveiled the newest edition to its family of motorcycles: HyperFighter, a raw, muscular-silhouetted, electrifying streetfighter motorcycle built for a new generation of urban riders. The company introduced the HyperFighter Colossus motorcycle, as well as a future model, HyperFighter Unlimited, available in two power options. The HyperFighter is derived from Damon’s first multi-award-winning bike, HyperSport, and...

Indian Motorcycle has revealed the custom Indian Chief built by Carey Hart for actor Jon Bernthal, the third and final build commissioned to showcase the vast customisation possibilities of the all-new Indian Chief. As a former freestyle motocross competitor and motorcycle racer, Carey’s builds are inspired from his MX world. To steer the direction and build the perfect bike, Carey got...

The Michelin Road 6 tire brings enthusiasts multiple new features designed to improve wet grip, longevity and appearance on a range of motorcycles. The new tire, available now, is designed to improve performance for roadster, trail, sport and GT motorcycles and is available in the standard Michelin Road 6 tire range, as well as the Michelin Road 6 GT tire...

Focus The 409 vehicles on the start list inaugurated the Dakar like never before. After departing Jeddah along the Red Sea for a northbound 225 km transfer, the starting shot for the qualifying stage was fired at the entrance to the Medina region. The opening 19 km sprint was a sign of things to come: sandy tracks and dunes in an...

The Ducati MotoE bike took to the track for the first time at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, right where the agreement with Dorna Sports was announced in October. In fact, starting from the 2023 season, the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer will be the sole supplier of motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, the electric class...

The 2021 season was a successful one for Ducati Corse, with wins, podiums and placings in all the major international racing championships. To celebrate the achievements, Ducati has once again teamed up with Artioli Editore 1899 of Modena to present the latest edition of the official yearbook that Ducati Corse wishes to dedicate to its racing season. The book, which...