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Honda braap, coming through! The Japanese multinational corporation has just released their revamped CRF250R alongside the more comfy CRF250RX –...
The wait is over – Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Riders Academy is hosting their Master Camp from August 18th to the 22nd, and the talent is hungrier than ever. It’s been a long year since the VR46 Riders Academy was allowed to open its doors to the up-and-coming of the racing...
Well, folks – they’ve done it. On top of being a reputable giant for the motorcycle industry, Harley Davidson has...
A company named VELDT has taken it upon itself to perk up noggins across the country with customizable helmets –...
Italian professional motorcycle road racer and multiple-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi will officially retire from the MotoGP scene, effective at the end of the 2021 season. The news came announced via live coverage on MotoGP’s website, alongside the report that the young Italian made his decision in the shadows...
If there’s one thing Ducati is good at, it’s putting a big price tag on a pretty engine – and...
In light of occasional restrictions and pants that no longer fit correctly, MotorBikeWriter brings you a bit of eye candy...
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. has been pushing for a carbon-neutral future, with plans to go completely gas-free by 2050. While this might seem quite the goal, the Japanese manufacturer has been backing up its commitment by giving us a round of statistics that show the percentage of phase-out for the...
Ultraviolette has been a wee bit mean with their teasing of the F77 over the years. Now, the company is...
Honda had a bit of fun a few weekends back – and since we love all things two-wheeled here at...
You heard right. Check out our newest find – a suit hailing from Andromeda Moto that not only calls for fewer cows, but also manages to maintain all of the protective properties you’d want an armored motorcycle suit to have when turning into the twisties. The brainchild in question has...
Revolt Motors is releasing their third motorcycle to the showroom – and it’ll be a tad more budget-friendly than its...
Benelli has just announced that they will be releasing three bikes to the Indian populace by the end of 2021...
Davinci Tech has just released two electric motorcycles – and one, in particular, has got a few extra toys under the hood. According to a report from PRNewswire, the Beijing-based company revealed the DC100 and the exclusive DC Classic on July 17. The bikes’ creations were seven years in the...
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is celebrating a new record in sales – and the successes point to an...
It’s been a sweet minute (2018, actually) since KTM released their 790 Duke to the masses. Now, we’ve got spy...
Hugo Millán, a 14-year-old racer with great potential, went down with 13 laps remaining Sunday in Spain at Motorland Aragon’s junior European Talent Cup in round 8 of the season. Following the red-flagging of the race, the young man sustained significant injuries, which he succumbed to a short while later...
Mr. Hammond is in the process of letting go some of his classics in lieu of a better handle on...
A Netherlands-based company has just released their first production-ready electric motorbike to the masses – and to say it’s “solid”...
KTM Australia continues to lead the list of recalled motorcycles with the latest being a recall of 2021 450SX-F MX competition motorcycles for an issue that could lock the engine. The recall only affects five motorcycles in Australia. It brings the number of recalls by KTM Australia to 10 so...
Riders who use the Snap Send Solve app that helps Australian authorities identify and fix road hazards that pose a...
Triumph Motorcycles has this week announced they will build and race enduro and motocross motorcycles with the help of five-time...
BMW is getting a slight upgrade to their sound systems – and as a musician and a rider, I am 100% behind this one. The German company is collaborating with renowned sound equipment manufacturer Marshall to boost the sound systems for future BMW motorcycles. Check out the above video release...
https://carbonair.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/1616/07/2988_Ahoy_CarbonAir_Updated-1.mp4 Traditional air spring suspension has been used on and off for motorcycles throughout history. From the pneumatically-sprung bikes created...
The 2021 edition of KTM’s World Adventure Week (WAW) is over – and boy, what a turnout. From the Carpenters...
Aprilia has decided to dip deeper into the world of small displacement bikes – and it looks like a mini-RSV4. According to a report from MotoPinas, Aprilia just revealed the all-new GPR250R sportbike at the Xi’an Motor Expo in China on July 5. The 250cc motorcycle will be competing against...
Australian motorcyclists don’t find anything weird about signs that warn of kangaroos ahead as they are one of the biggest...
This weekend saw the breaking of a couple of records at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by none other than Loris...
Honda’s Japanese firm has given the Honda Rebel some updates – and Honda Europe is celebrating the multi-faceted features of the model by partnering up with FCR Original on the release of two special editions – both customized by FCR Original, polished to a mean sheen, and ready for the...
The “king of biker films”, William Smith, has died of natural causes, aged 86, after a long battle with alzheimers...
Austrian-owned Brixton Motorcycles has been busy this past year with plans to potentially expand to the colonies of the Western...
The Autoworld Museum in Brussels is a magnificent place to be when you’re in the business of bikes – and this year is no different. Until August 15th, visitors attending the Autoworld Museum will have viewing access to 75 Vespa models – a gift from the museum to commemorate the...
I’m just going to come out and say it – the motorcycle community is (mostly) full of lads with a...
The past four years have been very generous to CCM. Since the release of the CCM Spitfire in 2017, the...
Motorcycle and OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) rose 5.7% in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2020, according to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). They report that sales were 55,840 compared with 3001 for the first six months...
The Phillip Island MotoGP round won’t be happening this year – and five-time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan isn’t too...
Riders from all states, not just Tasmanian residents, have been urged to contribute to a Tasmanian Road Safety Inquiry given...
Current Covid lockdowns have thrown the annual Black Dog Ride into jeopardy. (UPDATE: The event has now been cancelled, but state rides will take its place. Click here for details.) Black Dog Ride Australia (BDRA) recently met with all state ride coordinators to discuss the situation, but agreed it was too...
If you’re looking for a kit to trick out your Enfield, look no further. Bad Winners (terrific name) is a...
Well, it’s finally happened – and it’s VERY Italian. Energica Motor Company has just revealed a partnership with an engineering...
With the tickle of summer heat come waves of enthusiasts to the International Classic Motorcycle Show – and the Bonham Summer Stafford Sale will guarantee a pretty package for a penny or two. According to a report from MCN, this year’s auctions will boast more than 330 motorcycles from nearly...
Lower rub rails on safety barriers that are important for the safety of riders have proliferated in recent years, but...
With vaccinations on the rise, many countries are preparing to reopen borders for travel – and it seems that everybody...
A powerful electric motor and innovative aerodynamics are expected to help a British engineering company achieve a world speed record of more than 400km/h (250mph) for a motorcycle. The bike will have emissions and economy implications for current and future electric and conventionally-powered motorcycles. White Motorcycle Concepts has unveiled its...
The first half of 2021 has witnessed a significant number of motorcycle safety recalls with Honda and KTM the most...
With a passion for racing comes the drive to be the best – and in the case of Maverick Vinales,...
Bolton-based Ken Cross has gone and pulled a Fred Dibnah with a gas cylinder and a few other things lying around – and the Englishman has gone viral. The goldsmith admits to his hobby of “making things all the time using whatever materials [he] can find,” his most recent addition...
Petronas Yamaha has just brought on 25-year old Garrett Gerloff for his official MotoGP debut at Assen this weekend –...
From the green hills of the Central Hemisphere comes Ashley Watson. Ashley is a designer who has been itching to...
The big reveal is here! WMC has just given us the WMC250EV – and she has a hole running right through her. After sneak-peeking the bike to us earlier in the month (we covered the story on June 18), White Motorcycle Concepts revealed the electric machine virtually on their Youtube...
As an avid motorcyclist, I’m not typically one to hop aboard a 15 hp, 150cc scooter with a look of...
Australian riders want better infrastructure and security devices on their motorcycles and scooters, according to a new survey. While motorcycle...
Criminal charges have been dropped against the daughter of renowned Australian neurosurgeon Charlie Teo for driving on the wrong side of the road and crashing head-on into a bike ridden by former Comanchero William “Jock” Ross (pictured) at Wiseman’s Ferry in September 2019. Police had alleged that Nicola Annabel Teo,...
Today we celebrate the belated birthday of seven-time 350cc and 500cc world title champion Giacomo Agostini, or “Ago” – an...
With an increase in desire for travel, efficiency comes a blow-out to an entirely different corner of the market –...
Suzuki has just revealed their GSX-S950 to the masses – and it’s the first motorcycle I’ve encountered this year that is technically a two-for-one. There’s been a bit of confusion regarding this bike’s specs, so here’s the breakdown based on the current known details: At full power, the GSX-S950 has...
Sikh riders who want an exemption from wearing a helmet on religious grounds may soon have a “Tough Turban” option...
Painted road surfaces that present a dangerous slip hazard to motorcycle and scooter riders could son be a thing of...
A new motorcycle company is setting the words ‘modern’, ‘carbon fiber’ and ‘two-stroke’ alongside the promise of 24-karat gold-leaf detailing – and it premieres in three weeks. Langen Motorcycles was Founded in 2019 when Christofer Ratcliffe – previously the Chief Design Engineer at CCM Motorcycles – decided to break away...