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Arai has revealed its RX-7V TT 2020 helmet as per the tradition that it has been following for many years now. Arai has been making special helmets to commemorate the Isle of Man TT since 2007. No one knew that the world will be hit by a deadly coronavirus. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, almost all motorsport events have...

Coronavirus has altered the plans of practically every athlete in the world with competitions cancelled and outdoor sports banned. With the conclusion of the X-Trial championship officially confirmed, Toni Bou, a professional motorcycle trials rider, has got his 27th world title after winning every one of the season’s points-paying events. With the current lockdown conditions, here’s how the Spanish...

KTM unveiled the 890 Duke R at the EICMA 2019 in Milan, Italy. Based on the KTM 790 Duke, the bigger and more powerful 890 Duke R has gained a lot of attention in a short period. KTM says that the demands for the new naked streetfighter have been rising. Consequently, the Austrian motorcycle company has decided to prepone...

Right now, most of the people are inside their homes, locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the same situation in almost the entire world. It is advised to maintain social distancing and avoid public gatherings to curb the spread of the coronavirus. While some of us are working from home, others whose work requires their physical...

Harley-Davidson has announced new Screamin’ Eagle performance parts for MY17 and touring models. These performance parts include high-flow exhausts, performance cams, bore kits, and much more. Screamin’ Eagle Milwaukee-Eight Engine Stage IV Kit - 114CI or 117CI to 131CI Go big or go home. With the largest displacement of any Harley-Davidson Stage Kit, this 114/117CI to 131CI Stage IV Kit was...

Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este 2020 has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is one of the most famous motorcycle shows in the world. In May 2019, BMW unveiled its R18 concept with a 1800cc Boxer engine for the very first time at the Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este. This year, the Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este was scheduled to...

Around a week ago, while most of the motorcycle companies were shutting down their factories due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MV Agusta wasn’t. The Italian brand decided to not suspend operations at its manufacturing facility in Varese. However, with the new stricter restrictions that the Italian government has enforced, MV Agusta has now closed its factory. Speaking about the same,...

Well-equipped for all tours over many different terrains and for all weather conditions – the newly developed iXS Tour Jacket & Pants Adventure-GTX can cope with anything. The newly patented iXS Magnetic Connection System (iMC) includes a magnetic rapid fastener to connect the jacket and trousers and at the same time combines several advantages in terms of fit, comfort,...

Ever since the word broke out that Ducati is working on a naked version of the Panigale V4 that will go by the name Streetfighter V4, enthusiasts were waiting impatiently for the motorcycle to become a reality. Finally, Ducati took the sheets off from the Streetfighter V4 in Italy last year. The Streetfighter V4, as the name suggests, uses the...

Wheels of Arabia and Energica have signed a commercial agreement which makes the former the sole dealership of the latter in the entire UAE region. This means that enthusiasts will now have much more easy accessibility to the high-performance Energica electric motorcycles in the UAE. Speaking about the new agreement, Martin Krepela, General manager Wheels of Arabia, said, “Wheels of...

The coronavirus pandemic has certainly affected the entire world from various angles. Almost every industry has been seriously hit by the COVID-19. Major motorsport events in the 2020 calendar have been either cancelled or postponed. The 2020 MotoGP season is yet to start due to coronavirus scare. So, until the dust settles and things go back on track, here’s 4-episode...

Coronavirus has led to a temporary closure of Harley-Davidson production plants in the US. The American motorcycle manufacturer has confirmed that it has halted the production at its manufacturing facilities situated at Pilgrim Road, Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and York, and Pennsylvania. The shut down of the operations has been enforced until 29 March 2020. Harley-Davidson has become the first motorcycle company...

Yamaha has closed its production facilities in France and Italy until 22 March 2020 due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer will analyse the situation weekly and then take the necessary actions. Yamaha also announced that all of its employees at both of its factories - Motori Minarelli engine factory in Calderara di Reno, Italy and MBK...

Almost all sorts of motorsports around the world have been affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. It was only a matter of time before the concerned authorities announced the cancellation of this year’s Isle of Man TT. The latest updates reveal that the 2020 Isle of Man TT, that was originally scheduled to take place between 30 May and 13 June...

Coronavirus has caused immeasurable devastation to global health, world economy, and the motorcycle industry. Italy is one of the worst affected countries with various new positive cases being reported. Various motorcycle brands are shutting down factories due to Coronavirus scare. But MV Agusta isn’t. It is following a different path and has recently announced that its manufacturing facility in Varese,...

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R was scheduled to be unveiled at the Kawasaki Bike Week in Indonesia. Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen because the event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus. So, to compensate for that here’s a video of the quarter-litre ZX-25R in action at Jerez. https://youtu.be/kaeqY5XfKwQ Kawasaki handed over the ZX-25R to a couple of professional riders. It can be...

Coronavirus has hit the entire world hard. It has affected almost every industry. In Italy, the number of cases has sore exponentially in a short time. The authorities are taking the necessary measures to gain control of the situation. Amidst all this chaos, Ducati, one of the leading Italian motorcycle company, has decided to close its production lines until...

American Flat Track and KTM have announced a renewal of their partnership for the 2020 season. With a successful inaugural 2019 season of participation in American Flat Track, the entire Red Bull KTM Factory Race Team finished within the Top 10 in championship points. For 2020, KTM is Ready to Race with its full support behind the winningest rider in the...

If you love motorcycles and coffee, if you like to hang out with like-minded people, make new friends, and talk about motorcycles, if you are into customising motorbikes; Cafe Rider Custom Motorcycles is one of the best hangouts you’ll find in Dubai. “We combine motorbikes, organic coffee and art into one exclusive lifestyle experience. Celebrate a culture of creativity at...

Honda Gold Wing is a full-fledged cruiser. It is a mile-muncher; a very comfortable, luxurious, feature-laden, and powerful mile-muncher. Since it is a cruiser, its navigation system is one of its important features. Honda is well aware of this and thus has given the entire system the latest update. The navigation update will be provided to 2018 and newer Gold...