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‘Motorcycles are a type of artwork’, wouldn’t you agree? Designing a motorcycle is so much more than providing high-speed stability, increasing aerodynamic efficiency, shedding off the extra kilos, and all the other technical bits and pieces. Of course, they are significant. However, producing a beautiful and artistic motorcycle is also important and quite a difficult task. While motorcycle brands are...

Another emotional cloud besieged the rally world as Dakar rider Edwin Straver passed away on the morning of January 24. The Dakar Organisation was informed by Edwin’s family members about the unfortunate news. 48-year-old Edwin Straver, a former motocross rider, was taking part in his third Dakar this year. He finished 30th overall and first in the Original by Motul...

Even though Harley-Davidson makes quite powerful motorcycles, people have been demanding for more power. Well, that has been the case with most of the bikers, we always crave for more power. Anyway, we don’t know whether it was people’s demands or Indian Motorcycle’s new PowerPlus engine that led to the development of Harley-Davidson’s new and the most powerful engine...

Since its inception in 1978, Dakar has always been a multi-national rally. It was in 2019 when it was held in Peru alone. This year, it was Saudi Arabia which hosted Dakar 2020 and has received good feedback. However, now Dakar Rally organiser ASO is planning to make Dakar a multinational event once again and consequently, Dakar 2021 might...

After a long break, the 2019-20 National Sportsbike Super Series returns this weekend. We have witnessed two thrilling rounds yet and now it’s time for round 3 which is scheduled to take place on January 25 at the world-renowned Dubai Autodrome circuit. This season of the National Sportsbike Super Series is being organised by Furiosa Racing. It has done a...

Are you trying to figure out your weekend plans? Well, don’t. We’ve got you covered and you can thank us later. Bike Nation Magazine is organising a weekend ride on January 24 and it goes by the name ‘The Urban Drill: Vol 2’. It’d be a good opportunity for you to once stop staring at your smartphone’s screen and...

In Stage 11, from Shubaytah to Haradh, riders had to cover a total of 744 km. It was a long stage and fuel efficiency was one of the main concerns of most of the participants. So an optimal balance between performance and mileage had to be maintained. The route was through The Empty Quarter, a vast expanse almost as big...

Dakar 2020 is now nearing towards the final few stages. Stage 10 was held on 15th January with the route going from Haradh to Shubaytah covering a total distance of 608 km. Riders are now pushing really hard, over the limits of their bodies and machines, to clock the fastest time. After stage 10, JOAN BARREDA BORT of MONSTER ENERGY...

Ducati Panigale V4 is already a brilliant motorcycle. However, the Italians are dedicated to making the most out of everything and that’s why Ducati has its Superleggeras. We have had them in the past and soon there’ll be a new one in a very limited number of hands. Superleggera means ‘superlight’ and that’s what Ducati tries to achieve in...

After paying homage to Paulo Gonçalves, riders got back in the sand for stage 9 of Dakar 2020. Heading east for the second part of the special, they needed to cover a total distance of 886 km from Wadi Al Dawasir to Haradh tackling rocky terrain and passing immense cliffs. Of course, sand was predominant. PABLO QUINTANILLA has had a...

Ducati Motor Holding closes 2019 with 53,183 bikes delivered to customers worldwide, pushing last year's figure of 53,004 bikes even higher. A major contribution to this result came from the Panigale. A total of 8,304 units were sold. This clearly shows that the Panigale retains the market leadership established in 2018 and confirms its status as the world's best-selling superbike...

The decease of Paulo Gonçalves in a deadly crash during stage 7 of Dakar 2020 between Riyadh and Wadi Al-Dawasir has left the entire Dakar, especially the bikers, in shock. Paulo, a beloved figure of the rally, was one of the most experienced champions of the rally-raid family. He was immensely respected by both veterans and less experienced competitors who...

Stage 7, it was a sad day in Dakar 2020. It was marked by a crash that claimed the life of Portuguese rider Paulo Gonçalves, who was taking part in his 13th Dakar. Paulo was one of the most experienced and beloved champions of the rally-raid family. He was the runner-up of the 2015 edition and 2013 cross-country rallies world...

Paulo Gonçalves (motorbike #8), one of the most experienced and beloved champions of the rally-raid family, passed away in a fatal accident after 276 km into stage 7’s special. The organisers received an alert at 10:08 am and dispatched a medical helicopter that reached Paulo at 10:16 am and found him unconscious after going into cardiac arrest. Toby Price was...

The menu for stage 6 gave the riders and their machines an uninterrupted taste of sand. No villages and not even a river, just plenty of dromedaries from the start in Ha’il, in a splendid off-piste environment with dunes of reasonable size. Riders had to cover a total distance of 830 km travelling from Ha’il to Riyadh - the...

Design and sheer personality have always been an essential part of every Ducati motorcycle and winning international awards prove just how dedicated the company is to these aspects. An undisputed style icon, the Diavel 1260 S - after winning the prestigious European design prize, the Red Dot Award - has now gone on to enjoy success in the United States...

Last year, we reported about Harley-Davidson’s low-displacement motorcycle getting into production. It is being manufactured by Chinese motorcycle giant Qianjiang (also the owner of the Benelli brand) after HD and itself had a partnership. Now, as per the latest findings, Baby Harley is expected to be launched in June 2020. This information comes from a leaked Benelli document which also...

In stage 5 of Dakar 2020, riders faced difficult sandy terrain with rocky sections during the first 150 km. Later, they crossed the high plateaux of Jabal Sammar at an altitude of almost 1,500 metres which had some tricky steps to be climbed. The entire course of stage 5 from Al-`Ula to Ha'il was pretty intense. Another rider’s journey to...

With each passing stage, Dakar 2020 is becoming more difficult, dangerous and brutal, giving a toll to the riders. It is still a long way to go guys. Stage 4 has just finished. In this stage, riders had to cover a total distance of 672 km from Neom to Al-ʿUla. JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO scored his maiden stage win in...

Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963, and now it has launched Tech-Air® 5, the all-new, autonomous motorcycling airbag system. Tech-Air® 5 is the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air® family, which includes the Tech-Air® Race and Tech-Air® Street systems. Alpinestars continues to lead the way in active air-bag technology for riders...