Team Green’s getting everybody off their winter blues streak and onto the road with their 2023 Good Times Demo Tour!...
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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.
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...
We now have another set of Honda bikes to tout their liveries for the upcoming season of MotoGP! Launching into...
DicE Magazine has just paired up with Zach Hindes of Hindes Design to punt out a gorgeous, track-oriented, custom Indian Chief Dark Horse for the masses. Christened the R/T FOUR THIRTEEN, the bike showcases serious 70s-style racing era componentry, with the added quirk of ultra-modern, urban-inspired artwork for the fairings....
The Winter Olympics is coming to Italy – and, in preparation for such a momentous event, we’re told a good...
From the heritage-happy land of Schwetzingen, Germany, we bring you the 1000th motorcycle project to grace the good doors of...
And, just like that, we have a winner for the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge! The lucky champ biting down on gold is none other than Honda’s Adrien Van Beveren – a Frenchman celebrating victory number two after his successes in last year’s Andalucia Rally. This means that, as of...
It’s official; the North America Talent Cup has been canceled for this year, with former TT racer (and co-founder of...
As the airbag scene continues to inflate (no pun intended), Honda’s slowly building on their experience as our industry’s pioneer...
Indian Motorcycles has joined forces with Jack Daniels/Klock Werkssm Kustom Cycles once more – and this year, the power couple has churned out an Old No. 7®-Inspired, Limited-Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse. This machine is the seventh beastie to come out of the dynamic duo; inspired by Jack Daniels®’...
The parent company to Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and more has their own 2022 annual sales figures to tout –...
Unfortunately, the governing bodies of Europe have decided not to act on advice from the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) to...
As of this quarter, motorcycle racing in Ireland has become, in the words of the locals, “as rare as rocking horse crap;” the country’s insurance premiums have taken such a spike that nearly all motorcycle racing efforts have been canceled – and, in a bitter move for the people, The...
When last we checked in on Ural, the brand was moving from Russia to Kazakhstan in a bid to avoid...
Motorcycling has never been a budget-friendly business – at least, not for me. From the scads of cool gear and...
In a brilliant dive into directories, 15-time AMA Champion Ricky Carmichael and nine-time AMA Champion Ryan Villopoto have joined forces to bring a new podcast to our good industry. Christened “Title 24”, the series was named after the total wins recorded by the dynamic duo, with the effort revealed on...
If you’ve ever wondered how Harley’s doing with their engines, sit down for a bit; we’ve got a press release...