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Ducati has pulled off the sheets from its new hardcore off-roader - the DesertX. It's a retro-styled ADV that is loaded with some serious equipment to tackle various terrains such as desert dunes, narrow off-road paths, gravel roads, mountainous twisties, and whatnot. The design of the DesertX represents a contemporary interpretation of the lines of the Enduro motorcycles of the...

Forming his own unique approach to bike building from what was effectively necessity; living in Japan in the late nineties and needing to get through Tokyo’s heavy traffic, Go’s ‘Brat Style’ was, and still is, about being simple and effective. Having relocated his life and shop to California eight years ago, Go’s passion for building and racing vintage bikes became...

Ducati is taking part in Expo 2020 Dubai with the world preview presentation of the new DesertX. On 9 December, the DesertX will be unveiled to the public in the presence of the President of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Stefano Bonaccini, and Francesco Milicia, Ducati VP Global Sales and After Sales. The event will be held in the fascinating setting of...

Norton Motorcycles has revealed a new prototype called the V4CR. It is the naked cafe racer derivative of the V4SV superbike that the company had unveiled earlier this year. This is the first prototype to be designed, engineered and built at the brand's recently opened global headquarters in the UK. Sharing the same engineering DNA, 185 bhp 1200 cc V4...

Following the recent announcement of plans to celebrate next year’s 120th anniversary of the most iconic British motorcycle brand, and the production of the millionth Hinckley Triumph produced, Triumph announces the landmark discovery of the very first Triumph prototype ever built. The 1901 Prototype An amazing historic find, discovered and restored by leading vintage Triumph collector Dick Shepherd, the 1901 Prototype rewrites the...

To celebrate the legendary MotoGP career of the biggest star to grace the sport, Valentino Rossi, Yamaha Motor Europe has produced a special R1 GYTR VR46 Tribute, designed with unique specs, to give to the nine-time world champion for the many successful years spent at the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing with Yamaha. To commemorate his illustrious achievements, which included...

At this year’s EICMA, the MV Agusta Superveloce Ago wins the title of “Best bike of the show”. The contest, organised by Motociclismo magazine and powered by Garmin, saw the Superveloce Ago taking a head start right from the opening of the 2021 edition of the fair and maintaining a solid lead through the entire week: the new three...

Ducati has revealed the 2022 model of the Panigale V4. The Italian company says that the MY2022 is the most evolved model of the Panigale V4. The first new feature of the new Panigale V4 2022 version has to do with aerodynamics. Ducati engineers concentrate in fact their hard work on the fairing, which now integrates more compact and thinner...

You must have seen a plethora of exotic and high-end motorcycles here in the Middle East. Sportbikes, ADVs, cruisers, bobbers, custom builds; you name it. Many different genres of bikes are present in the region. But what if we told you that there is a model here that is so special and so unique that the chances of you...

Royal Enfield has showcased its SG650 Concept at the ongoing EICMA 2021 marking another chapter in the brand’s 120-year-old journey of creative expression and conceptual development. The SG650 Concept is the result of a challenge set to Royal Enfield’s Industrial Design Team by Mark Wells, Chief of Design. At its core, the message underpinning the concept build was about celebrating...

MV Agusta is delighted to present its new Rapido Serie Oro electric kickscooter, the first of its kind bearing the colours of the company from Schiranna. After the successful launch of AMO, the first MV Agusta branded electric bicycle, Rapido is the new member of the company’s e-mobility family, a line of stylish, high-performing electric vehicles aimed at the growing...

The beauty of custom-built motorcycles is that each model is unique in its own way. And that's one of the main reasons why such bikes attract many motorcyclists. And Brian is no exception. Brian is an avid biker who owns four exquisite motorcycles. He has a Harley-Davidson Roadking and a Ducati Desert Sled in Spain. And accompanying him on his...

The Big Book of Motorbikes showcases the wonderful world of motorbikes to a new and vibrant generation. Highlighting many of the different sectors within the motorbike space, The Big Book of Motorbikes takes the reader on a two-wheeled journey they will want to read again and again. This is a fun and educational volume for children, illustrated and brightly colored by...

Ducati expands the Streetfighter family with the introduction of the new Streetfighter V2. It accommodates the needs of those riders who are looking for a bike capable of combining the sporting Panigale V2’s DNA with both the attitude and style of the admired Streetfighter. The new Streetfighter V2 is essential and characterized by a truly sharp design, which embraces the...

As bikers, we aspire to various kinds of motorcycles and riding styles. Perhaps, for most of us, a Harley is the best way to enter motorcycling in full glamour and lifestyle. Just like how Harley gave many of us such a world, no wonder it was also responsible for Saif's inclination to this lifestyle. While Saif did fall in love...

Texan motorcyclist Alex Jones has covered 4506 km (2800 miles) on a 2014 Yamaha FJR1300 in 32 hours and 52 minutes. The rider covered the distance from New York to California and has set a new Cannonball record on a motorcycle. Jones had purchased a 2014 Yamaha FJR1300 for USD 4000 (AED 14,692) for this epic ride. The motorcycle had...

Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced its 2022 model year lineup, featuring updated technology and new accessories across its cruiser, bagger, and touring models. In addition, the complete 2022 Indian Motorcycle lineup returns with fresh colours across each model lineup. Thunderstroke and PowerPlus Models These include Springfield, Chieftain and Roadmaster lineups that pack the Thunderstroke motor, while Challenger models...

Norton has unveiled a brand-new superbike. It is called the V4SV and according to the company, it is the most luxurious British superbike ever created. Norton says that the Isle of Man TT is where the V4SV was imagined, the road is where it was born. The speed, the handling, the feeling... Nothing comes close to it. The V4SV is powered...

The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak has been revealed at the Ducati World Premiere 2022. It takes centre-stage for a public of passionate enthusiasts not only as the sportiest Multistrada ever but also as the most powerful model in the whole crossover segment. The new Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak was developed by introducing significant changes in terms of chassis...

If you are a part of the vast and happening UAE motorcycle community, then you must have come across the name ‘Bin Anwar’. And if you have been a true Bike Nation follower, then you must remember the amazing blue chopper that this guy had built to support the autism organizations in the region. Today, we will talk about Bin...