Could this be the start of something retro for BMW?
The big Bavarian has been striving to reach a younger...
There is nothing cruisy about the Ducati Diavel. Despite some thinking that this would be the Italian bike manufacturer’s first...
The Ducati Panigale is one hot bike. Not just because it’s Italy’s most powerful production bike, Ducati’s fastest yet and designed with Italian passion. No, it’s also hot because your bum and legs will burn in the heat pouring out of the fairing. But that’s ok. This is not an...
Most people would like an Italian love affair in their life, but not everyone wants, or can afford, some of...
New riders are spoilt for choice these days, including the special made-for-Australia Ducati Monster 659 ABS. Since the special learner-approved...
This page is not all about me. I also invite you to review your own bike. In coming months I hope to have some rider apparel giveaways for the best contributions. Write your review to [email protected] This first reader review comes from self-confessed “biased, narrow-minded, one-eyed Ducati owner” Harry Bohler: I...
Norton motorcycles could soon be available in Australia. The company announced it is in discussions with Fraser Motorcycles Group which...
Norton motorcycles are coming to Australia early next year. The company has announced Fraser Motorcycles Group will import the iconic...
The Ducati Panigale S has won a red dot “best of the best” design award. It beat out the BMW HP4 and R 1200 GS, Yamaha’s FJR1300A and WR450F and KTM’s Freeride, 125 and 690 Dukes and the 1990 Adventure in the automobiles, transport, commercial and water vehicles section. The...
Will Harley go to water when it releases its 2014 models in Denver, Colorado, in five weeks? Tough new European...
The growing middle class in India has attracted American icon Harley-Davidson, Italian stallions Ducati and now it’s the turn of...
Is Ducati going scrambling, will it go water-cooled or is the Italian about to produce a mini-Panigale? Next Thursday, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, Claudio Domenicali, will meet the press and present a preview of the new model year 2014. However, company spokesperson Silvia Salvadori says: “Only one 2014 model...
Meet three-time World Superbike champion and MotoGP winner Troy Bayliss this Saturday. He will be on hand to sign autographs...
Ducati has unveiled a mini-Panigale. Well, they don’t call it that. The Italian company prefers to call their coming 899...
Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, Triumph and now Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) are going to India, the world’s biggest motorcycle market. BRP has sought the Indian government’s permission to introduce its three-wheeled Can-Am Spyders. The rewards are big for any western motorcycle manufacturer that can crack the Indian market which has annual...
Boutique Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota is about to get an injection of Swiss funds. The Rimini company has announced it...
Car stability control kings Bosch have developed a special system for two wheels. The first bikes to feature Bosch’s Motorcycle...
BMW looks set to go ahead with production of a bike based on the luscious “Concept Ninety”. The bike was designed in a joint project with Roland Sands Designs of California and unveiled as a tribute to BMW Motorrad’s 90th anniversary and to the 40th anniversary of the R 90...
It’s not very often that a 30-year-old collector bike surfaces for sale with 0 on the odometer. Not unless it’s...
Ducati has produced a lightweight version of its 1199 Panigale which it claims has the world’s highest power-to-weight ratio. The...
Lovers of exotic motorcycles have more reasons to splash out with a two-year 24-hour roadside warranty for Benelli, Bimota, Confederate, Erik Buell Racing and Viper, and a free trip to Italy. Australia premium motorcycles importer, Urban Moto Imports, has announced the roadside assist program for all new products bought from...
The MV Agusta Rivale 800 is the answer to the question: “What do sportsbike manufacturers do when sportsbike sales falter?”...
The man Australian motor racing fans love to hate is a keen motorcycle fan … so he can’t be all...
Today Harley-Davidson is expect to reveal a 500cc bike made in India for Asian and Western learner markets. While the announcement is expected to be made at the EICMA show in Milan, there is a special press event being held in Melbourne at Gasolina which MotorbikeWriter will attend. Check back...
Ducati has increased its 2014 Monster line-up to include a 1200 and 1200 S. Powered by the 1198 Testastretta 11°...
Ducati might soon be powering small VW 4-wheelers. It is believed Ducati’s 143kW 1199 Panigale engine will be installed in...
One of the world’s best collections of historic Ducatis is going under the hammer in Las Vegas in January. Two dozen of the best racing, sports and road models from the Silverman Museum Racing will be auctioned by Bonhams. Most of the collection is built around competition models such as a...
Price in Australia will be $19,990 (+ORC) and available now for pre-order, arriving in December/January....
The world’s second-largest motorcycle market is being besieged by brands. Latest to announce an assault on India is, ironically, Indian...
Chinese brand CFMoto is learning quickly.
Last year I tested the CFMoto 650NK, their top seller and a real bargain. Although it was a bit heavy and the brakes were light on, the bike was well built and a good value proposition for learner riders. It hit the market at...
Imagine riding a new Ducati on a famous Italian race circuit with Ducati legend Troy Bayliss. It’s not a daydream,...
Entering the Indian market has cost Triumph Motorcycles more than expected, leading to its first global financial losses since 2009....
Major motorcycle manufacturers are getting pretty serious about conquering the lucrative Indian market in 2014. The latest to step up their Indian assault is Ducati which will set up its own distribution network in the Sub Continent in 2014 as part of a major push into the second-biggest motorcycle market...
Thousands of bikes have been voluntarily recalled this year for free safety checks. There have been 25 separate motorcycle recalls in...
Ducatisti can now wake up to the glorious sound of their favourite Duc every morning. The DesmoTime free alarm clock...
Proving that January really is one of the best times to buy a bike, BMW Motorrad and Ducati have offered some great runout deals on 2013 models. It follows my story earlier this week about deals from Honda and Suzuki. Read all about them here. BMW Motorrad has offered hot...
More than $3.2m has been paid for some rare racing bikes, Ducatis, Harleys and a couple of Indians owned by...
How do you become a motorcycle collector? The simple answer to this question is “never sell”. It’s a truism, but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2RkFwOpJLw MV Agusta looks like it might be chasing Italian compatriot Ducati into the muscle bike category. With sports bike sales in the wane, MV Agusta has introduced two mid weight bikes, but this video shows it may also have a competitor for the Ducati Diavel. It’s called the Dragster...
The Italian marque will make their bikes safer this year with the introduction of ABS on Australian 2014 models. The...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piS_c1ZD2Ak The Ducati Monster 1200 not only delivers more power than ever, but also “monster” service intervals of 30,000km...
DUCATI DIAVEL ON ITS WAY? Ducati has been the target of many rumours in the past few months from a scrambler to running in the Open Class at the MotoGP. The last proved to be true, so the odds are stacked in favour of the latest rumour that the Italian...
Ducati has unveiled its upgraded 2015 Diavel, as tipped by MotorbikeWriter at the weekend. It will continue to be powered...
Visitors to the Brisbane Moto Expo this weekend are in for a real surprise with more debut models on display...
Troy Bayliss was “stoked” at the end of the Brisbane Moto Expo today, despite missing out on the final of the Saturday night dirt scrambles. The racing event was the highlight of the motorcycle show held at the Brisbane RNA Showgrounds this weekend. The Expo attracted thousands of motorcycle riders...
This proves you can take it with you – a caravan with a special storage area for your Ducati …...
Ducati Multistrada will be the first production bike with an integrated rider suit featuring a linked airbag system. It...
The Ducati Diavel Carbon is a dark Italian devil that now comes with a choice of red or white frames. Ducati Australia has unveiled the pricing and model line-up for 2014 including the choice of two frame colours in the Diavel (Italian for ‘devil’) Carbon. Check out the Diavel video...
Motorcycle design may never be the same after the man who designed arguably the most beautiful bikes in the world...
Motorcycle sales are down 2.5% so far this year! But the good news for Aussie riders is that the motorcycle...
The Free Trade Agreement with Japan and, to a lesser extent Korea, will be a bonanza for Australian motorcycle riders. Prices of bikes, accessories and gear such as expensive Arai and Shoei helmets should come down. It should also lead to a motorcycle discount war as other manufacturers slash prices...
An American study of customer satisfaction has found that dealers are offering more demo rides. The Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction...
Jeep is partnering with iconic American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson to sponsor events and rallies in the Europe, Mid-East and African...
Despite persistent rumours that Ducati will release a scrambler, the Italian has announced the addition of a mid-sized Monster 821 to the line-up. The Monster 821 will be available in Europe from July, August in Australia and New Zealand with pricing released closer to release date. There will be three...
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati and Swiss watch company Tudor have collaborated to create a stunning watch any Ducatisti would be...
Tapping into the growing number of newcomers, women and returned riders, Ducati Australia has launched free “beginner” training events, called...
The Ducati Scrambler will return in 2015, satisfying persistent rumours about the bike. The teaser video doesn’t show much, yet there is still a fair bit we can surmise. For a start, it has high, flat and wide bars with twin instrument pods sitting up high. It’s very early...
UPDATED: The new Ducati Monster 821 arrives in Australia in time for spring riding, starting at $15,990 (+ORC). It is powered...
Motorcycle discounts are continuing into the new financial year. The usual June deals to decrease inventories before the end of...
Audi has produced lightweight fibreglass reinforced polymer (GFRP) springs for its cars and, as owners of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., they could soon end up on their motorcycles. Audi will fit the lightweight springs in an upper mid-size model before the end of the year. Light weight is crucial for...