Singapore plans a carrot and stick approach to phase out fossil-fuel-powered vehicles by 2040 with a raft of attractive incentives... Read More
In 15 years, Brits will no longer be able to buy fossil-fuelled vehicles, only those that run on hydrogen or... Read More
Many of the upgraded models shown at the EICMA motorcycle show are lighter, mainly to meet the tougher Euro5 emissions regulations which come into force next year. One example is the BMW S 1000 XR which largely meets the emissions targets by shaving 10kg off the total weight. However, they... Read More
Euro 4 emissions laws have already hit most supersport models, many air-cooled bikes, single-cylinder adventurers and most Japanese cruisers and... Read More
If the Australian Greens had their way, we would all be riding electric motorcycles like the one above by 2030... Read More
Tough European emissions laws threatened to axe several much-loved models last year, but it seems many have had a stay of execution. The Euro 4 rules introduced in 2016 were almost 50% tougher to pass. For example, Euro 3 required a motorcycle to pass an emissions test when new, or... Read More
The upcoming 2019 BMW R 1250 Boxer models are expected to be quieter and more efficient to meet the tough... Read More
A brilliant Australian-designed two-stroke engine that meets tough emissions requirements and eliminates total-loss lubrication may fail for a lack of... Read More
How many times have you had to defend motorcycling when a non-rider has attacked them as dangerous, noisy and smelly? They tell you to grow up or suggest you catch a bus or take up cycling instead. You feel like thumping them, but instead you defend your pastime by offering... Read More
Modern motorcycles are getting hotter and hotter which is not only an issue for rider comfort but also for reliability... Read More
Honda has filed a patent for a V4 sports bike with an under-seat exhaust similar to those popular a couple... Read More
The ever-toughening emissions laws have many riders wondering when will air-cooled engines in brands such as Harley-Davidson come to a sad end. The good news, is it’s a long way off yet! That’s according to Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Product Portfolio director Peter Michael Keppler. Ironically, Peter was speaking to us at... Read More
After Harley-Davidson was fined a total of $US15m last week by US authorities for selling aftermarket tuners that affect emissions... Read More