A 1200hp Turbine-Engined ‘Motorcycle’ For Guy Martin
If there’s one thing we can say ex-TT-racer Guy Martin is addicted to, it’s speed. Having rocketed to fame with the popularity of “Closer To The Edge” (a video on the Isle of Man TT Races), the television star now sets his hand to anything capable of putting out a good punch – and he …
Per-Mile Motorcycle Insurance Launched For Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio
An innovative InsurTech company named Voom has just partnered with insurance company Markel to offer a stunning solution to today’s motorcycle insurance premiums – and the price will purportedly be measured on a per-mile basis. The report from CycleNews states that both companies intend to play equal roles in the product; Voom will be responsible …
Quad Lock Partners With 3D Company Ultimaker To Streamline Production
Technology is advancing faster than the public can keep up. Take any relative’s newest smartphone as an example – whatever model they have, it’s likely to become obsolete within the next year or two, with the newest gadgets on the shelf advertised as having the most, the best, the greatest. So what happens when a …
MotoGP: An Italian Contract For Maverick Vinales
Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer Maverick Vinales has just joined the factory Aprilia racing team – and the Spaniard looks positively tickled pink about it. Vinales had a bit of drama earlier in the year when he ended his contract with team Yamaha a tad early – a five-year business partnership that he was more …
A Look Into Arai’s Secret Test Lab
Northern Irish professional motorcycle racer Jonathan Rea has just been given exclusive access into Arai’s secret laboratory – and he’s come out to share the difference that Arai makes, whether on the track, street, or experiencing life on the daily. The journey starts in the Netherlands, at Arai’s EU headquarters; here, Rea is given a …
Bell Moto-10 Full-Face Helmet: A New Glossy Carbon Finish
Bell has just released a new variant of the obscenely popular Moto-10 Spherical helmets – and the glossy carbon newcomer is already nearly sold out. Bell released the first of this line back in 1971 when the Bell Moto-3 full-face helmet was revealed as the world’s first full-face motocross helmet. Since then, the company has …
New Graphics for Arai VX-PRO4 Helmets
We’ve just had word that Arai has updated their VX-PRO4 Helmet graphics – and the new ‘block’ scheme is nothing short of groovy. Advertised as “The latest expression of the ultimate off-road helmet,” the VX-PRO4 Helmet uses a uniquely handmade shell to improve the durability, safety, and performance of the helmet. Upgraded from the VX-PRO3, …
Zero Motorcycles Reveals Exclusive Quickstrike Package For SR/F
Limited Edition, unlimited precision. When Zero Motorcycles first released their SR/F Model, the bike community went a little mad. Sure, the electric motorcycle had a wee bit to be improved upon when compared to its fossil fuel siblings, but man – it felt good to cheer on a bike that was breaking records in the …
Kannenberg Collection Auction Goes Live With Classic and Vintage Bikes Sept 10-11
Deep in the heart of DeKalb County sits Auburn, Indiana – a city with a history steeped deep in the roots of early automotive innovations. It has another name – the “Home of the Classics.” And this year, the Worldwide Auctioneers is putting that title to good use as the Kannenberg Collection – a gem …
RC390: KTM’s 2022 RC Range is Lighter, Leaner, Meaner
Well, KTM certainly didn’t take long to unveil the whole kit and caboodle, now, did they? Welcome to the 2022 KTM RC Range – where racing DNA meets the street in a lethal package of lighter, faster, more efficient machines designed to handle like a breeze, feel like a dream, sound like a song… Yadda …
Robbie Maddison Proves Motorcycles Work On Water
Five days ago, a man named Robbie Maddison completed an intercontinental trip from Europe to Asia, on his motorcycle. Best part, he was able to complete the performance in just under a minute flat – and did I mention the trip was on water? The MotoCross legend and James Bond stunt double had been training for …
North America’s #1 Adventure Tourer: Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 Special
Pop a bottle of bubbly – according to a morning press release from the company itself, Harley Davidson’s Pan America Special has been officially presented as the top adventure-touring bike in its category! The American company has had a lot on the table since the integration of its 5-year “Hardwire Strategy” in 2020. Originally created …
KTM Peeks The 2021 RC390
“From the street, straight to the track.” KTM has officially teased the all-new RC390 – and that new headlights look as good as we thought they would. The updates came four days ago, with three videos showcasing flirty close-ups of the tank, side chassis, wheels…pretty much everything but the bike itself. Well…we DID get a …
Labor Day Perks: Select Revzilla Brands at 20% Discount
Strap up and head for the computer – Revzilla has just given us a heads up that the company is releasing sitewide sales through the Labor Day Weekend – and they started this morning! Fancy that Reax Apex Pro jacket that Bruce reviewed? 20% off. What about that pretty Sedici Viaggio Parlare Sena Bluetooth ADV …
H-D1™ Marketplace Becomes America’s Largest Online Listing Program for Pre-Owned Harley Bikes
Harley Davidson’s H-D1™ Marketplace is blasting through record-high sales in the pre-owned H-D bikes category – and the dealer-based listings keep coming in. Originally a tick on the list connected to Harley Davidson’s 5-year Hardwire Strategy, the H-D1™ Marketplace was designed to “[improve] the desirability of [Harley-Davidson] and protect the value of [H-D] iconic products,” specifically …
2021 Ducati Island Experience Rolls Into October For Red Riders
If you’re looking for a little something extra to do this October, why not take your Ducati machine for a lap of the COTA MotoGP circuit? The exclusive 2021 Ducati Island Experience is officially back – and red riders looking for that extra zhuzh in the season’s activities will be able to celebrate motorcycle racing …
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Spyshots Show a Major Facelift
Hold on to your helmets – we’ve just been given a peek at a new Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 in the testing phase – and it’s getting one heck of a facelift. According to a report from MCN, the ‘dinky retro’ from Husqvarna will still be housing a new engine – the same that’s also being tested …
Ladies In Leather Third Annual Ride and Rally Scheduled For September
Ladies in Leather (LiL) is hosting their third annual parade and rally – and female unity within the freedom of the ride has never been stronger. According to PRNewsWire, the event will run from September 9-12 and will be hosted by none other than College Station’s ‘The Ranch Harley Davidson’ in Texas. The description? That …
Yamaha: New Patent Shows Radar Safety Systems For Future Bikes
With the world slowly rolling over onto the belly of electric travel, it seems that moto companies worldwide are embracing technology that boasts newer, bigger, better perks for the masses. One of the categories I will always cheer for is safety – specifically, anything that will improve the age-old tradition of bike-meets-road. Ever the innovating …
Triumph Teases A New Tiger Prototype
Triumph has just relieved that they’re cooking up a new Tiger for the showroom – and the release date is only a few months away. Let’s get into it. UK’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, according to their website, is currently in the testing phase of a final prototype that will not only set spec records for …
Rumors: A New Kawasaki Z650RS For the Moto Masses
When it comes to giving the masses a pretty penny to play with, almost all the major motorcycle manufacturers have come through with sportbikes and their naked alternatives. For Yamaha, it was the sporty R-series and the more naked MT-series, with the newest addition being the grungy, track-oriented R7; for Honda, it was the CBR …
CARDO Coaches Program Provides Discounts on PACKTALK Headphones
Cardo Systems is providing discounts on their brand new PACKTALK Headphones for a program called “Cardo Coaches” – and instructors looking for wireless instruction in loud environs will be able to benefit from the opt-in resource. Cardo Systems’ pedigree in wireless com devices stretches as far back as the first decade of Y2K when they …
Indian Motorcycles Releases the Second of Three Tattoo-Inspired Art Bikes
Three artists, three styles, three projects. A trio of world-renowned tattoo artists have been brought on by Indian Motorcycles to create artwork for the new 2022 Indian Chief – and the second of the designs cooked up for the Indian Chief shows a beautiful personal take on traditional Japanese-themed body art, courtesy of Yokohama tattoo …
Norden 901: The Comfort-touring KTM890
The Husqvarna Norden 901 is nearly here – and we still don’t know very much about it. This is what we know. Originally shown as a concept bike at the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA), or the Milan Motorcycle Show, in 2019, the Norden 901 was a bike that boasted a visual aesthetic …
America 911 Foundation Hosts Motorcycle Ride To Honor 9/11 Victims
If you’re in the general area of Central Pennsylvania today, you’ll see a large group of bikers – 600 or so – in full regalia, with a mission on the mind and grins on their faces (or in their hearts. We don’t judge the stoic’s grimace). The riders started on Aug. 18 in Rhode Island …
NASCAR Motorcycle Races Proposed in Daytona Commission Agenda
Yep, you heard us right. According to a report from The Daytona Beach News-Journal, the proposed NASCAR motorcycle race would be provided to the masses in a three-day event, held by the largest historic racing group in North America – the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA). The plot planned for the event? An open, …
Ruroc Releases New DC-Themed Batman and Joker Helmets
How many caped crusaders does it take to change a lightbulb? We bet you have an idea – and so does Ruroc’s all-new, Batman-themed helmets. Welcome to WebBikeWorld – where it’s our pleasure to write on all things two-wheeled, including the newest of the new and coolest of the cool. Our most recent acquisition? Nothing …
Triumph Teaser: 2022 Speed Triple RR Prototype
Crafted sophistication, focused performance, and functional beauty. The Triumph Speed Triple stands for all of these things – and now, the UK-based manufacturer is giving us an extra letter in the alphabet with the teaser for their RR prototype. Let’s take a look at the stats of the 20210 model for comparison. The 2021 Triumph …
2021 AFT: Halbert And Mees Secure Big Wins For Indian Motorcycle Racing
The 2021 AFT season has seen stellar moves from Indian Motorcycle Privateer Sammy Halbert and Wrecking Crew Rider Jared Mees at the New York Short Track doubleheader. Despite an accident in his practice round earlier in the year, Sammy ‘Slammin’ Halbert rode the FTR750 to his first win of the season, leaving Wrecking Crew racers …
Kawasaki Recalls 2021 ZX-10 and H2 Models
Japanese Manufacturer Kawasaki has released a series of models to be recalled for faulty rear bearings and engine oil pressure relief valves. The report from AVDRider states that Kawasaki dealers were notified as of August 18, with over 2,380 bikes affected by the recalls. The first of two recalls involves a total of 1,523 bikes …
SBK: Ducati Riders Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman Finish on Top Six
Ducati duo Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman are tearing up the track in proper fashion – and they’ve both made it in the top six as of Friday. The opening day of MotoAmerica 2021 saw racers testing out the Pittsburgh International Raceway – a track that’s considered one of the most challenging tracks in the …
Harley Davidson Gives Us a Custom, Hand-Painted Street Glide
Harley-Davidson has been busy – and with 2021 coming to an end, the American motorcycle manufacturer shows no signs of slowing down. Harley has just released a special edition of their Street Glide hot-rod bagger model, complete with a new paint job – and I’m not lying when I say that the juicy hues are …
1000 Dunas: World’s Safest Desert Raid To Partner With Triumph
Triumph has become the official sponsor of the 1000 Dunas – and the partnership will guarantee quality bikes to the participants of the world’s safest desert-based motorcycle venture. Since March 2020, the earth has been changing, adapting, and rebalancing. In a world where nothing is guaranteed, it’s a relief to know that riders still have …
How Low Can You Go: Bad Land’s ‘Hades’ Chopper
I know a bunch of you have been gristling over the lack of function in custom builds of late. Sure, they’re a bit of a wheeze to get to the grocery store, but why bring the tomatoes home on a Yamaha EC-05 when you could cushion them like a king on the caboose of something …
Ducati Panigale V4, V4S, V4R Trifecta Approved for Canadian SBK
Look out – Ducati’s Panigale range has just been approved for use in the Canadian Superbike Championship, and both the premier Pro Superbike Feature class and the Amateur Superbike class are to benefit from the homologation. Alongside the usual run of blather, the Canadian SBK, as we know, carries a specific rule. That rule states …
WWII Vets: America’s Biker Club Heritage
Our country’s vets haven’t had an easy time when it comes to adapting back into society. Beyond the sacrifices made to keep our land free, soldiers released from the field have to re-integrate into a society that knows almost nothing of the horrors of a battlefront and the dangers that combat afford. According to an …
