Royal Enfield to add Bluetooth, navigation in future models
Royal Enfield has been making motorcycles since 1901. It’s the oldest continuous production motorcycle manufacturer in the world. And you can see its heritage linked with its products even today. Most of its bikes are old-school and retro with construction and electronics as simple as possible. It is because of this simplicity, Royal Enfiled bikes are preferred by many...
New Harley-Davidson President & CEO plans comprehensive overhaul of the firm
In March this year, Harley-Davidson President and CEO Matt Levatich, who had been a part of the American motorcycle manufacturer for the last 26 years, exited the company. At that time, the board of directors appointed board member Jochen Zeitz as acting president and CEO. But now, Zeitz’s provisional role has been converted into a permanent responsibility as Harley-Davidson...
New Hyosung GV 300 S Bobber should appeal to novice riders
Hyosung has announced its new GV 300 S Bobber for the European markets. It’s a gorgeous-looking cruiser with a total blacked-out treatment for a bolder stance which should appeal to novice riders. Novice, because the GV 400 S Bobber has a 296cc V-twin engine and it weighs around 172kg. For a displacement of close to 300cc, Hyosung went ahead with...
Group Captains share experiences of completing a 2500km endurance ride in 36 hours
If you are a keen motorcyclist, chances are that you must be aware of what an endurance ride is. And if you’re aware of what an endurance ride is, you must also know that it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In the UAE, endurance riding has picked up quite some pace in the last few years. Many riders of different...
Indian FTR Carbon Wallpapers
Indian Motorcycle jumped into a new segment with its FTR 1200, a naked streetfighter which has traits linked to the American company’s flat tracker FTR750. Now, with the new FTR Carbon, Indian made things even more exciting. The Indian FTR Carbon has been recently announced. It is as close as you can get to the FTR750 flat track race bike....
Carbon-fibre enriched Indian FTR Carbon with Akrapovic exhaust announced
Indian Motorcycle has a rich history in the flat track racing. Its FTR750 flat tracker has been a successful race machine and won three Grand National Titles in a row. To make its customers (more) aware of the FTR750 and to get them as close to the motorcycle as possible, the American brand has announced the new Indian FTR...
Goodies from Evotech Performance for KTM 1290 Super Duke R
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is undoubtedly a beast, both in terms of visuals and performance. If you aren’t an experienced rider, this 177 horsepower naked motorcycle can scare the hell out of you! But it doesn’t matter how good a stock bike is, it isn't perfect and there’s always room for improvement which can be accessed by...
Don’t buy a bike without checking these Ramadan 2020 offers!
As always, the Bike Nation team has curated a list of the best Ramadan 2020 offers on motorcycles that should help you in your buying decision. The holy month of Ramadan is here and so are the countless discounts and offers on new motorcycles across many brands. Yes, a plethora of industries, including the motorcycle industry, have been severely hit...
New Ducati bikes to arrive at dealerships soon as production resumes
After more than a month of shut down, Ducati has resumed production at its Borgo Panigale factory in Italy on Monday, 27 April. The Italian brand has revised its entire operations in compliance with the regulatory protocol for measures to combat and contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Ducati temporarily suspended production in its Bologna plant on Friday, 13...
Muc-Off develops new products to help fight against COVID-19 pandemic
Muc-Off has been providing awesome bike care products for the last 25 years to help keep our beloved motorcycles clean, tidy, and shining. The UK based company has now come forward and developed a range of new products to fight against the current COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the entire world. With significant experience from creating the innovative antibacterial dry...
MV Agusta to gradually restart its operations in Italy
The world-renowned Italian motorcycle company MV Agusta has announced that it will gradually resume its operations and restart its production lines in Italy. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world in umpteen ways. Apart from the tragic loss of several human lives, the Coronavirus has brought the motorcycle industry to a halt. While many countries are still under strict...
Lego has built a brick model of Ducati Panigale V4 R
Ducati and the Lego Group present the latest model in the Lego Technic line - the Ducati Panigale V4 R. It is the result of a licensing agreement recently signed between the Lego Group and Ducati Motor Holding. It is the first-ever brick reproduction of a Ducati motorcycle. The new set combines Lego Technic DNA with that of Ducati, recreating...
Top 3 features of the Vespa Primavera 150
Piaggio has been making Vespa scooters for decades now. The first Vespa rolled out from the Italian motor company’s production facility back in 1946. Since then the Vespa range has evolved, quite a lot actually. Vespa no longer serves only a single product. Now, it has a plethora of options available which you can check out at the Society Motors,...
India’s TVS Motor Company acquires UK’s Norton Motorcycles for AED 73.5 million
So there were talks about many companies showing interest in procuring Norton Motorcycles as the iconic British brand was having some tough financial times. Well, there won’t be more talks on this matter because India’s TVS Motor Company has acquired Norton Motorcycles in an all-cash deal of AED 73.5 million! Norton Motorcycles was previously owned by Stuart Garner, an entrepreneur,...
Ducati UAE supports ‘Thank you, Heroes’ campaign
Ducati UAE has come forward to support its customers who are on the front lines in the fight against the deadly COVID-19 across the country. Ducati UAE will provide free basic service for such customers’ bikes during these challenging times as a token of appreciation. The initiative is in support of the ‘Thank you, Heroes’ campaign launched by His Highness...
Check out these women’s riding gear from Alpinestars
Alpinestars is the world-leading manufacturer of professional racing products, motorcycling airbag protection, high-performance apparel, and technical footwear. It has a vast range of products for different sorts of riding be it urban, adventure, road, or even motocross. This time the Italian brand has highlighted some riding gear tailored specifically for a woman’s body. Check them out.
Stella T-GP PLUS R...
Indian Motorcycle announces online purchasing & home delivery of its bikes
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Motorcycle has come up with a new method that might cheer up some of the enthusiasts. The American motorcycle company has announced its new Click.Deliver.Ride. program which does exactly what it says. Indian Motorcycle already provides riders with the ability to search for their desired model and customize it to their preferences. However, with...
Vyrus has built a 205 horsepower Ducati-powered Alyen
Taking motorcycle customization to a whole new level, Vyrus has built a 205 horsepower Alyen which indeed looks like a creature from another world. This isn’t the first time the Italian custom motorcycle company has come up with such a bizarre yet beautiful machine. Its previous builds were unique too, however, the Vyrus Alyen is something on two-wheels we...
Quin Design Helmets announce its 2020 product line-up
Quin Design Helmets has announced its 2020 product line-up which includes open-face helmets, full-face helmets, and even helmets made up of carbon-fibre. The company’s latest products also feature the IntelliQuin Smart Technology System.
The Quin McQ
The Quin McQ is a range of 3/4 open-face helmets. They have polycarbonate shells and are DOT certified. They also come equipped with an integrated...
Watch: 10 things MotoGP riders do to go faster
MotoGP race bikes are extremely powerful. They are loaded with various advanced technologies, top-notch equipment, and lightweight parts. All to ensure that the bike goes as fast as possible. Riding such fast machines isn’t a child’s play. MotoGP riders train hard so that they can tame these widowmakers without compromising on their lap times. Therefore, riders follow many techniques and...