It’s been a while since we’ve seen media leaks from good ol’ Harley-Davidson, but here we are, staring at what...
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Amanda Quick spends her time managing her business, digging into old bike manuals and prepping for Canada's warmer seasons. Her love for bikes has her head stuck in the more futuristic predictions of the Powersports industry, seconded only by her love for cello and obsession with effective communications.
Articulate nerd with a terrible sleep schedule and a dotty love for horsepower.
It may seem like May is still a while away, but all it takes is a blink – and boom. ...
Kawasaki is stamping their continued efforts in the hydrogen lab with a “no-touchy” green seal – and, in doing so, they’re providing us with a better idea of what to expect for the company’s future investment into alternative two-wheeled energy. For the record, the bike trademarked is the one fully-hydrogen...
A zippy good morning from the team here at WBW as we barrel toward the weekend’s inaugural MotoGP opening at...
Moto Guzzi‘s bringing the Fast Endurance Trophy back for 2023! Per coverage from Moto Guzzi, this season’s four weekends will...
While Team Green may have broken more than a few hearts by limiting the debut of their all-new Eliminator 400 to Japan’s markets, we can still drool at the new machine’s efficacy, aesthetic, and overall parallel-twin badassery. The Eliminator 400 is Kawsaski’s most recent brainchild, the ideal sibling to hover...
Newly surfaced patents show that the Bavarians are ramping up the creation of their very first electric production motorcycle, confirming...
Energica’s hype to share their top-tier electric technology is apparently on the move, with sights set on the aviation industry. ...
Ducati and Cardo Systems are at it again, collaborating in the creation of a comm unit to match Ducatisti wardrobes worldwide. Christened the “Ducati Communication System V3 by Cardo,” this little unit is essentially a red Cardo Packtalk Neo, which retails for an economical $349.95 USD (with free delivery); no...
Ah, the MotoAmerica Super Hooligan Championship. Only here can we enjoy a Harley-Davidson Pan America wrestling next to Energica electric...
America’s market has a Triumph Bonneville T120 or two in need of a recall – and the affected machines are...
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is back for 2023 with Triumph as its main sponsor! This year marks a decade of sponsorship from Triumph Motorcycles, who has been a pivotal force in the stunning ~$37 million USD raised for men’s health. 2022 saw the DGR raising almost $6 million –...
As 2023’s first quarter wraps up into warmer winds, Royal Enfield enters their third season of their “Art of Motorcycling”...
The Bavarians have set aside another $20,000 to create the highest winner-take-all prize amount for an American custom motorcycle challenge...
You’d think Ducati’s triple crown, stupendous sales figures and eight new models for 2023 would be enough to have the brand sit back for a breather or two. Nope. Turns out, they’re just as addicted to the journey as we are – and their drive shows in the annual revenue...
Team Green’s getting everybody off their winter blues streak and onto the road with their 2023 Good Times Demo Tour!...
Last week, we covered the new comm unit from Cardo Systems. Christened the “Packtalk Custom,” this little bit of bobbetry...
It’s safe to say that unprecedented events of the past years have brought about more than a few changes; as the market shut down due to supply shortages and precautions, brands found alternative ways to keep the dream alive. In some cases, collaborative partnerships or acquisitions were had (MV Agusta...
The people behind the world’s first tattooed bike are back with a stunning build that’s been winning awards at both...
Yamaha’s been spending a lot of green in the name of a better tomorrow – and, in commemoration of their...
Our good Grand Prix racers are ready for Portimao’s inaugural opener – only one particular bloke isn’t having a fun time of things. Apparently, Aleix Espargaro isn’t going to be swinging a leg over his Aprilia RS-GP at the paddock; two days ago, Portimao’s testing phase saw the Granollers-born Spaniard...
Amidst the thrills of Energica punting out stellar sales figures in lieu of triumphs like their Experia – an electric...
I love me a good R 18 build. We’ve seen more than a few bangin’ R 18 projects pass by...
Remember when KTM bought a 25.1% stake (capital increase) in Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta, back in Q4 of 2022? Well, MV Agusta’s continued her overhaul to align with new plans for dealer revamp, production bikes and more – and, much as you’d think there’d be issues with grey zone...
The EU seems to have landed the penultimate perk with Pierer Mobility Group’s new moto service – but, as with...
Up until today, we would have offered that Harley-Davidson’s smallest model was their Street® 500 – a bike boasting 41hp,...
Following the successes of KTM’s 2021 1290 Super Duke RR, the Austrians’ #1 hypernaked hooner is back to bring exclusivity to 2023 markets. All told, 500 pretty units will be punted out, each sporting a darker color scheme and that mad 1:1 power ratio, formed from the bike’s 180hp /...
Kawasaki’s continuing work on a three-wheeled model that will likely compete against Yamaha’s Niken – only their own unit will...
If you had your sights set on the all-new 2023 BMW S 1000 RR, you might be waiting a bit...
Per previous celebrations from Ducati, BMW, Energica, Pierer Mobility (KTM, Husqvarna, GASGAS) and Piaggio Group (Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi), Triumph’s got record-breaking sales figures to tout, with 2022 “break[ing] every previous retail-sales record” for the Hinckley-based brand. All told, Triumph sold 83,389 in 2022 – a +1.8% surplus compared to...
Our American Flat Track (AFT) has successfully renewed a multi-year partnership with Progressive Insurance®, making the dreams of multiple elite...
As if it weren’t enough that Can-Am tossed out a pair of electric, two-wheeled, siblingish scoots for a 2024 debut,...
CFMoto’s working on a new 675cc-ish, three-cylinder heart – and considering KTM’s already super chummy with the Chinese marque, we’re thinking the end result will be worth the gander. The big question everybody’s asking is this: Why is CFMoto investing in a gas-powered engine? Why not a hybrid? Apparently, CFMoto...
If you’re into Cardo’s comm systems, you may soon be paying a monthly membership for the privilege of powering about...
When Tyler O’Hara locked down the crown in 2022’s King of the Baggers (KOTB), you knew Indian Motorcycles was going...
We’ve got a few years’ worth of Royal Enfield Himalayans that are set to be brought back to the brand over a corroded caliper – and the source of the issue is apparently the same one that has us Northerners counting the days until warmer weather hits. According to coverage...
Back in January, the Powersports world was wishing American television host and auto aficionado Jay Leno a swift recovery as...
March 11th is a few short days away – that means we still have some time before FIM’s Motocross World...
Harley-Davidson’s two incubating middleweight wonders – the X350 and X500 – now have a debut date to celebrate! March 10th is the official day both bikes will be released into the markets, with the upcoming festivities accompanied by more than a few raised eyebrows. Yes, these bikes were created in...
Previously, the Powersports industry was treated to Ducati’s 2023 World Premiere – an event that featured 10 beauty bikes, including...