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The 2021 Motor Bike Expo (MBE) has been confirmed. The 13th edition of the international motor show will take place from 21 to 24 Jan next year in Verona, Italy. Since major international two-wheeler shows for 2020 including Intermot and EICMA have been cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, all eyes will be on the 2021 Motor Bike Expo...

Indian Motorcycle has announced a test ride campaign giving participants the chance to win an exclusive, money-can’t-buy trip of a lifetime in 2021. Riders can enter by simply taking a test ride at any authorised dealer before the end of September and posting a unique picture from their time with the motorcycle on social media tagging their dealer and...

Ducati Superleggera V4, the only motorcycle in the world approved for road use with a carbon fibre frame, swingarm and rims, is 16kg lighter than the Panigale V4 and capable of producing 234hp, will be arriving here in the UAE by October this year. Revolution Accessories LLC, the authorized distributor of Ducati motorcycles in the UAE, has announced this...

Learning how to ride a motorcycle on a race track is a task that most of the motorbike enthusiasts would have in their bucket list. And that’s brilliant because a good track rider (usually) makes a good street rider. Wouldn’t you agree? However, it is really significant that you learn from an experienced coach. In today’s digital era where everything’s...

The 2021 Ducati Multistrada 950 S will come with an exciting new GP White livery that will accompany the already very popular and iconic Ducati Red colour scheme. With the new GP White livery, the Italian motorcycle company has ensured that the 2021 Multistrada 950 S appeals to a wide range of audience. The 2021 Ducati Multistrada 950 S GP...

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R has to be one of the highly-awaited motorcycles of the year. After several spy shots and videos, the quarter-litre bike has been finally and officially launched and the first country to receive this amazing inline 4-cylinder machine is Indonesia. There are two variants of the Ninja ZX-25R - Standard and Special Edition (SE). The former has...

The Alpinestars 2021 Motocross Protection Collection has been designed with the utmost attention to materials technology, maximum airflow and ultimate protection and performance. Engineered to protect riders, the new 2021 line expands the range with the addition of two important products: the SM5 helmet and the Tech 10 Supervented boot, bringing leading ventilation technology to both the helmet and...

Ducati has added a new option in the colour palette of the Panigale V2. Now, along with the alluring Ducati Red colour scheme, the twin-cylinder sportbike will be available in a White Rosso livery. The new White Rosso livery has Star White Silk as its main colour. The predominance of white enhances the design of the Panigale V2, highlighting the...

Indian Motorcycle has unveiled a collaborative line of race-inspired accessories for FTR 1200 models, designed in partnership with Roland Sands Design (RSD), the popular and innovative custom motorcycle, apparel, and lifestyle brand. The new accessory collection enables riders to customise their FTR 1200 with RSD’s race-inspired elements to add both style and function. The RSD accessory collection for Indian FTR...

The Ducati Superleggera V4 is the world’s only street-legal motorcycle with a frame, subframe, swingarm and wheels – the entire load-bearing structure of the chassis – made entirely of carbon fibre. The 90-degree V4 engine is capable to deliver up to 234 horsepower, and the lowest achievable weight of 152 kg highlights an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 1.54 CV/kg....

The German motorcycle brand, BMW Motorrad has announced its Active Cruise Control (ACC) rider assistance system. This new feature will be provided in future BMW bikes. The BMW Motorrad Active Cruise Control system has been developed in partnership with Bosch, which has several years of experience with passenger car driver assistance systems. Relaxed cruising with active cruise control without having...

Indian Motorcycle has announced a new and industry-first motorbike seat which provides both heating and cooling without compromising on comfort. The American company has named this revolutionary product as the ClimaCommand Classic Seat which seems to be perfect for the UAE climate, which is generally very hot and sunny during the day but at night becomes very cold. The Indian...

If you think that the Yamaha Tenere 700 is a purpose-built ADV with no-nonsense bodywork and features, you are absolutely right. But there’s a new, more dedicated and hardcore version of the Japanese dual-sport motorbike which renders the stock Tenere 700 ‘normal’. Enters the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition. The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition takes off-roading, adventure riding to...

Ducati has unveiled a limited edition of the Scrambler 1100 Sport PRO. It is the result of the close collaboration between the Ducati Design Center and Scuderia Club Italia. This limited-edition model is called the Scrambler Ducati Club Italia and is intended exclusively for members of this venerable association. Built on the technical foundation of the Scrambler Ducati 1100 Sport...

Royal Enfield launched the ‘Custom Program’ in 2016 to inspire and foster creativity amongst motorcyclists and to activate and promote the Royal Enfield custom ecosystem. In the motorcycling community, Royal Enfield motorcycles have always been the perfect canvas for customization and self-expression, given the bikes’ simple yet evocative design language. Royal Enfield recently unveiled the ‘Kamala’, an all-new custom motorcycle...

Saudi Arabia has been given the responsibility to host the Dakar Rally once again. For the second time in a row, the competitors and crew will be able to explore the vast and beautiful deserts of the West Asian country. While the Dakar 2020 was a huge success, two riders lost their lives - Paulo Goncalves and Edwin Straver....

Ducati has revealed the new Hypermotard 950 RVE. The already tempting naked motorcycle just got even more desirable in its latest avatar. The new Ducati Hypermotard 950 RVE flaunts its alluring “Graffiti” livery and should be even more fun to ride because of the addition of the Italian company’s Quick Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO. The new Ducati Hypermotard...

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Vespa lover or not because the new special edition Vespa 946 Christian Dior has been created and designed in such a way that it allures everyone. It’s much more than a sweetly modified or custom Vespa 946 scooter; it’s an artwork. What’s the Vespa 946 Christian Dior all about? The Italian scooter company, Vespa, and...

MV Agusta has announced its new ‘Ride 4 Long’ promotion program. Under this program, on the purchase of a brand-new MV Agusta bike this month, customers will benefit from a 1-year extended warranty. Instead of the 3-year standard warranty period, customers buying a new MV Agusta motorcycle by the end of June 2020 will enjoy 4 years of coverage and...

The dates and route of the Dakar 2021 have been revealed. Saudi Arabia will once again solely host the entire rally. The Dakar rally was moved from South America to the Middle East last year. The Dakar 2020 was entirely held in Saudi Arabia, which provided the participants with quite challenging and varying terrains along with its vast and diverse...