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New and updated motorbikes are being released regularly around the world. We preview coming motorcycles, how much they will cost, their technical specifications, features and styling. We also road test bikes for their performance, technology, comfort, styling, handling, safety, value, practicality, ease of use and more. We sort though the good and the bad and recommend the bike that suits your riding style.
Last evening, the Piaggio Group released a statement that it had won two lawsuits filed against Peugeot Motorcycles (owned by...
Here at MotorBikeWriter, we pride ourselves in bringing you news curated from all over the globe. We don’t discriminate, and there’s nothing that tickles us a prettier shade of pink than when we are digging up little gems for you to grin at on a dreary Monday afternoon. So, without...
Chinese-made motorcycles tend to catch a lot of flak for being sub-par, but over the last few years, a brand...
In the automotive world, the ‘SE’ suffix usually denotes ‘Special Edition’, typically bringing better hardware and additional features to a...
Honda has launched an adventure motorcycle that’s perfect for new riders to set out trail hunting on. It’s part of the tried-and-tested CRF line and has a curb weight of just 145kg. The downside? It’s available only in China (for now). The CRF190L shares its engine with the 184.4cc single-cylinder...
Yamaha has just announced that an update to the R15 V3.0 will be launching in India on September 21. From what...
California-based Zero Motorcycles are at the forefront of the electric motorcycle revolution, and it seems like the brand has had...
Triumph Australia has confirmed the pricing and arrival for their latest evolution in their Speed Triple naked street weapon series. The Speed Triple 1200 RR will be available in Triumph dealers in Australia from December at $32,490 rideaway for the Crystal White/Storm Grey and and extra $400 for the Red...
Not too long ago, Kawasaki took the incredibly smooth inline-four motor that powered the Z900 and put it in a...
Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO has been steadily making inroads in Australia over the past decade with its learner motorcycles and all-terrain...
Xperi Holding Corporation has just struck an industry-first by having their ‘HD Radio’ digital infotainment product housed in a motorbike – and naturally, BMW has snatched up the title for their all-new 2022 BMW Transcontinental – a bike that already pushes the envelope being developed for a category (heavyweight, air-cooled cruiser...
It’s a bird, It’s a plane – it’s the comfort-driven fraternal twin of the Brutale 1000 RR! Meet the 2022...
Royal Enfield has just pulled the cover on a very pretty version of the Classic 350, soon to be delivered...
When BMW released the CE 04 Scooter back in November of 2020, they made quite the splash – after all, they were the first Powersports company to premiere their machine on TikTok, a social media platform popular with the Gen-Z crowd. Now, they’ve followed through with the trademark rights that...
Honda is slapping the CB500F, CB500X, And CBR500R with a boatload of upgrades – and Europeans countrywide are going to...
When CFMoto’s 700 CL-X Sport, Heritage, and Adventure premiered at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show, the Chinese bike made waves...
Missing the iconic trellis frame and L-shaped cam covers, the controversially styled Ducati Monster 937 has arrived in Australia with very competitive pricing. Slotting in between the 821 and 1200 Monsters, the 937 actually costs less than the previous 821 at just $18,200 ride away ($NZ18860). It comes in Ducati...
The global success of George Miller’s Mad Max first installment in 1979 meant a lot for Aussies, young and old....
An Indian Electric two-wheel manufacturer named Ola Electric has just released their first scooter to India – and to say...
I’m thinking of writing a letter to Harley-Davidson boss Jochen Zeitz asking him to rename their new adventure bike the Pan Australia, rather than the Pan America. There is no more suitable country than Australia for such a bike where half of the gazetted roads are dirt and the other...
India is about to be inundated with the all-new Indian Chief lineup, including the Chief Dark Horse, Bobber Dark Horse,...
In 1922, a group of passionate motorcyclists decided to hold an amateur race, christened “8 of the Langhe”. The route...
The Italian-designed, Chinese-made Moto Morini X-Cape 650 will soon be in Europe – and bargain pricing promises to follow hard on the heels of the October release date. According to a report from RideApart, the adventure bike first turned heads at the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA), or...
NX200 Who? The Honda CB200X has just been released to the Indian masses – and the soft ADV tourer succeeded...
As much as the increased energy limitations of Europe give me an occasional case of the bike blues, you can’t...
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has big plans for the European two-wheeler market – and they’re not playing with small numbers. According to a report from MoneyControl, the Indian multinational manufacturers have found a niche that forecasts big money for the firm. The project in question? One that will release electric...
One such anticipated reveal is the Xtreme 250 Electric Scooter – an extension of the wildly popular Xtreme 150i lineup,...
Well, folks, I’m not going to say I didn’t see this one coming…but boy, now the what if’s are really...
Honda braap, coming through! The Japanese multinational corporation has just released their revamped CRF250R alongside the more comfy CRF250RX – and the pair have gone through a wee bit of a facelift for 2022. According to a report from MCN, the mid-sized off-roaders have been blessed with new frames, as...
Australia and New Zealand have been allocated eight of the 500 limited-edition Harley-Davidson Street Glide Specials hand painted in Arctic...
Daryl Villanueva is a guy that’s very hard to pin down. Just when you think you have him figured out,...
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...
Italian professional motorcycle road racer and multiple-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi will officially retire from the MotoGP scene, effective...
If there’s one thing Ducati is good at, it’s putting a big price tag on a pretty engine – and they’ve started work on a new SP model. According to a report from MCN, a set of American Emissions Documents has given away the fact that Ducati is in the...
Aussie actor Shane Jacobsen who famously starred in Kenny and fronted the short-lived Australian version of Top Gear is now...
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. has been pushing for a carbon-neutral future, with plans to go completely gas-free by 2050. While...
We, as riders, all have our favorite types of motorcycles to ride. For some, it’s tucked down low over a fuel tank, screaming down the front straight of the local track. For others, it’s the shaking rumble below and in front of them as they devour the miles cruising down...
The BMW R 18 family this month doubles with the addition of two new models. Their R 18 and R...
“A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step,” is quite a famous saying. Considering the appropriate learning curve...
CFMOTO Australia has announced the competitive pricing for its adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring, which will arrive later this year. The 800MT Sport in Starlight Black will cost just $12,990 ride away and the up-spec Ocean Blue 800MT Touring is only $1000 more. They will come...
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...
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is celebrating a new record in sales – and the successes point to an increase in popularity of the Activa 6G and the 125cc Honda Shine. According to a report from TimesNowNews, the two-wheeled manufacturer managed to increase its customer base twofold, with the...
It’s been a sweet minute (2018, actually) since KTM released their 790 Duke to the masses. Now, we’ve got spy...
The explosion in popularity of cafe racers over the past 10-odd years was a challenge to Australia’s old-school motorcycle journos...
A Short History On The Legendary Man If you were a kid planted in front of the TV in the 1980s, basking in the glow of the cathode rays as they showed you a young rider rising quickly through the ranks of American Superbike racing, you have obviously heard of...
Taiwan manufacturer Kymco has introduced an S model of its likeable Like 150 scooter to Australia for the very likeable...
Ducati has honoured Australia’s three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss with a special Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary model....
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...
The 2022 KTM RC 8C has just been debuted to the world – and to say it’s landed with a...
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...
Rumours of the death of the Harley-Davidson Sportster brand seem to have been greatly exaggerated! Instead of replacing the 883cc...
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 Autoworld Museum in Brussels is a magnificent place to be when you’re in the business of bikes – and...
I’m just going to come out and say it – the motorcycle community is (mostly) full of lads with a...
BMW Motorrad Australia has finally decided to import electric scooters, starting next year from $20,350. The company launched its C evolution scooters in 2013, but the Australian branch of the Bavarian company decided the time was not yet right to go electric. Now they have decided to import two models...