Rent a Chief With Expansion of Indian Motorcycle’s Rental Program
America’s first motorcycle company has just expanded their Rental Program – and they’re putting their best foot forward with this one. Indian Motorcycles will be offering this rental program to 14 new affiliates, available in Canada and the United States – providing a total of 25 locations, including San Diego, Sturgis, Austin, Nashville, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Panama …
“Best Motorcycle of 2021” Goes To…
Sound the trumpets and toot the horns – the Ducati Multistrada V4 S has just won a ‘Best Motorcycle of 2021’ award. The award came via Robb Report, a luxury magazine that set the first-production motorcycle above the rest with their ‘best of the best’ issue, released yesterday. Robb Report’s award is quoted to “recognize(s) …
MIC ‘Ride With Us’ Program Gets “New Riders, Riding More”
On June 21st, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) launched their first market expansion program, christened “Ride With Us.” According to a report from MIC, this multi-faceted program has a single goal: To get ‘more riders, riding more.’ Because of this goal, MIC is also offering a 45-minute ride experience for those who have never been …
New Details On Harley Davidson’s Mystery Bike Via July Event
Harley Davidson has just revealed their new virtual launch experience – and it looks like they have a new bike on their hands to pan out to the populace. According to a report from Motorcycle.com, the new mid-season motorcycle reveal, dubbed “Evolution To Revolution,” will be held July 13, 2021, at 10:00 CDT, with availability …
Stuntman Alex Harvill Passes During Warmup For World Record Jump
It’s a sad day when the motorcycle community loses a gem like Alex Harvill. The stuntman passed last week on Thursday, following an attempt at a world-record ramp jump of 351 feet. According to a report from CNN, Harvill was trying to beat the current record set by Australia’s Robbie Maddison in 2008. He was …
Harley Davidson: New LiveWire Motorcycle Details Revealed Via VIN Filing
Someone just slipped out the name of Harley Davidson’s new Electric Motorcycle – and we’re not mad at it. Meet Harley Davidson’s new LiveWire motorcycle: The LiveWire One. According to MCN, the information came via a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) file that Harley-Davidson submitted to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The files …
Iconic ‘Gentleman Jack’ Dark Horse To Be Auctioned For Armed Services
2021 marks the fifth year in a row that Jack Daniels and Indian Motorcycles have partnered up to release some stylish – and seriously smooth – keepsakes for the masses. Their new brainchild is the byproduct of Indian Motorcycles’ Dark Horse Roadmaster and thematics inspired by the classic Jack Daniels Whiskey. Christened the “Gentleman Jack,” …
New Comfort Seat Now Conditions Cabooses For Indian Challengers
If I had been told as a kid that motorcycles would eventually receive the luxury of air-conditioned seats, I would have tried to call someone’s bluff. After all, the concept of a cool set of cheeks on a sweltering day is the stuff that every motorcyclist covets, at one point or another. And Indian Motorcycles …
Keith Hale: 40 Years With a 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport
At the root of every good marriage is a strong partnership – and the bond between Keith Hale and his 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is nothing short of heart-warming. According to a report from MotorcyclistOnline, San Francisco-based artist Keith Hale purchased the Ducati from Jack’s Motorcycles in Fresno, California, at the green age of …
Wisconsin Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail Passes Now Open To All
With the days officially opening up into summer and the heat hitting harder than a cicada on a windy day, it’s only natural to look for some recreational fun in the shade. Enter Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources. The DNR is an association that has approved the use of their off-highway motorcycle trails by non-residents …
Laconia Motorcycle Week Is Back In Full Force At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
As unprecedented limitations ease up and the hopes of hitting the track are high, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) plans on a big week for thousands of motorists – and they’ve got 20 hours until the grand opening. According to the LaconiaMcWeek website, the Laconia Motorcycle Week began as a gypsy tour in 1916, with the …
Kia Advert Humiliates Safety Code Between Drivers And Riders
Every once in a while, I stumble across an article on my early morning perusal of news that highlights something so outlandishly stupid, I can’t help but bring it to the table as-is, in full light and with an apple in its ugly little mouth. Today appears to be a ‘once in a while’ kind …
Innovation Station: Honda’s Anti-Stalling, Hydraulic “Safety Clutch” Patent
We have all heard the phrase “better safe than sorry.” But is that phrase really true for the moto world? Honda thinks so – and they’ve logged quite a few hours in the lab. According to a report from AutoCarIndia, the Japanese manufacturer has filed a patent for a new clutch-by-wire system for motorcycles. The …
A Glimpse Into The Future For Kawasaki
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is planning a squeaky entry when it comes to future plans – and they don’t like to put all their eggs in one basket. According to a report from RideApart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the parent company of Kawasaki Motorcycles, has just laid out a plan on how to tackle the next handful …
Track-Minded Populace Ready To Receive Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo
According to a report from MCN, Aprilia has just opened the sale of the RS 660 Trofeo to the masses – and we’re tickled pink at the opportunity to take such a pretty beastie to track days. Previously an exclusive track bike obtained by competitive consumers connected to the racing world – and a bike …
New BSA 650 Twin In Final Stages To Leave The Lab
I don’t know about you, but there’s something so delicious about old-world motors. And when it comes to quality made at mass-production rates, BSA had the cat in the proverbial bag. Now, after nearly 50 years of waiting, they are ready to break the silence – and it’s going to be a big bang, from …
Team Classic Suzuki Reveals Lockdown Project: Big Kat Is Back
What does a high-profile team do when unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures? They get busy. And judging by the beauty of a bike that’s just been revealed, Team Classic Suzuki had their hands in multiple baskets. The newly revealed chimera-style superbike has the winning features of a Katana with the engine and chassis of …
Tom Cruise Breaks Silence On Death-Defying Motorcycle Stunt
On a crisp September morning in Norway, Tom Cruise walked up to a Honda CRF 450, mounted, and rode a ramp off a cliff. When it comes to making a bike look good, world-renowned actor Tom Cruise has the cat in the proverbial bag. His stunts are a thing of legend – and one of …
Zero Motorcycles ‘Cash For Carbon’ Program Incentive
Zero Motorcycles has just reported that their highly successful ‘Cash For Carbon’ incentive program is back at participating dealerships – and the timing is impeccable. The clever trade-in incentive began as a method for gas-powered motorcyclists to upgrade their rides for a more energy-efficient and low-carbon experience. Today, unprecedented times have created a wealth of …
Remy Gardner To Debut MotoGP With Tech3 KTM Racing Team
Remy Gardner, current Moto2 Championship Leader and son of 1987 500cc world champion Wayne Gardner, has just signed a contract with Tech3 KTM for the MotoGP 2022 season. This has come hot on the heels of his successes last season, having won himself five podiums and one victory in the last six rounds of the …
Sales Skyrocket As HD’s Pan America Proves Versatility Is Valuable
When Harley Davidson’s Pan America was first previewed (if you’re going to do an advert properly, you hire Aquaman/Jason Momoa to do the job), the bike’s unique aesthetic and left-field attendance to the adventure bike community and left many with raised eyebrows. It revealed an entirely new side to Harley Davidson, and the versatile capability …
Second Batch of 2021 Suzuki Hayabusas To Be Released This Summer
I like a couple of ponies under the hood as much as the next moto lover, so when I heard news that Suzuki Motorcycle India was expected to release a second batch of 2021 Hayabusas this year, I got a little excited. According to a report from TimesNowNews, the new 2021 Suzuki Hayabusa sales hit …
Pramac Racing Confirms Three-Season Partnership Extension with Ducati
Pramac Racing has just signed a new deal extension with Ducati, creating a continued factory-supported sponsorship and giving riders Johann Zarco and rookie Jorge Martin access to two Ducati Desmocedici bikes until the end of the 2024 season. According to a report from MotoGP‘s website, The partnership between Pramac and Ducati originally began in 2005 and …
Carxpert PrüstelGP Team Vows To Continue Racing In Honor of Jason Dupasquier’s Passing
A report from MCN has stated that world-renowned MotoGP rider, Jason Dupasquier, has passed away at a hospital in Florence after succumbing to injuries following a multi-rider incident at the Q2 session at Mugello’s Moto3 Race. The accident involved Jason falling off his bike, creating a red-flagged incident involving Ayumu Sasaki and Jeremy Alcoba at …
Smart Seatbelt For Motorists Uses Computer-Controlled System
With motorcycle accidents on the rise and vehicle-related accidents at an all-time low (head over to WebBikeWorld for a recent report on road safety statistics), an Italian company has just patented what they believe to be the answer to road safety for riders. Italdesign, a company providing development services for the automotive industry, is the inventor …
Moto Industry Reports Show Motorcycle Safety At An All-Time Low
With industries leading the way into a newer, brighter, cleaner future for transport, it is time to take stock of the statistics surrounding sustainability, particularly when saving lives. A report from Forbes has released a series of studies carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA keeps track of accident patterns …
1913 350cc AJS Put to Rest in New Gallery
It’s not every day that you see a blast from the past in such impressive shape as this one. Built by British manufacturer A.J. Stevens & co. of Wolverhampton, the 1913 AJS was one of five machines from AJS to be raced in the 1914 Junior TT – and is considered the only model to …
Europe On Track to Cut 78% Emissions by 2035
A report from RideApart has shone a bit of light on the mechanics behind the UK’s target of reducing emissions by 2035 – and the results are rather impressive. Europe has taken some pretty extreme measures over the years to cut down on pollution – and with low-emission rates gaining in popularity, they are keen …
Klim Climbs Mountain of Messages To Clear Air Surrounding Airbag ‘Subscription’
The title of this article has been changed to better suit Klim and In&Motion’s airbag payment methods. Despite the diversity of the moto industry, the one thing that unities the industry is a unified concern for road safety. Klim, a motorcycle gear and apparel company, struck gold when they partnered with In&Motion – a company …
Meet Russian All-Terrain Motorcycle, the Hamyak (“or Hamster”)
There’s nothing that piques my interest quite like a vehicle that sits itself in the far extreme of a category – any category, really. And with the pedigree of a motorcycle, bloodlines rooted firmly in Russia, and the general appearance of a tank, the Hamyak fits that description to a tee. According to a report …
Torrot Invests in Powersports Families with Electric Dirt Bikes for Kids
A French manufacturer has just launched the new lineup of off-road electric bikes for kids, and they’re the smartest gadgets I’ve seen today. Founded in Vitoria by Don Luis Iriondo in 1948, Torrot started as a company by manufacturing sturdy touring and road bicycles. This lineup eventually expanded to more cc-hefty staples (such as the …
Norton Recalls V4 SS With Over 30 Safety Defects
What would you do if your company found over 34 faults in your supersport bike? Better yet, what would you do if the faults happened before you took over? You heard right. Norton has just recalled all the V4 SS bikes sold in 2019 and early 2020 – and for a supersport bike with a big …
Harley Davidson Avoids Crippling Import Tariff
Harley-Davidson has just avoided a crushing 56% tariff on importing bikes into the EU – and to say they’re relieved is an understatement. The Milwaukee-based company has operated for a while with BOI-regulatory credentials, supplying EU markets at 6% tariff rates. They experienced a slight (understatement) bump during the Trump presidency, during which the EU …
Honda Signs On With Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki to Secure Battery-Swapping System For EV
Hot on the heels of the news of battery-swapping networks built through Gogoro’s partnership with DCJ and Yadea comes a cry from Honda on the usefulness and efficiency of swappable batteries – and with their goal to have four electric bikes on the market by 2024, plans are shaping up to provide power to those …
ND Anti-Fraud Odometer Tracker Expanding to Motorcycles July 1
As spring blossoms into summer, buyers around the globe flock to the markets to purchase, sell, and trade their shiny toys for something different. Older toys tend to come with a couple of surprises under the proverbial hood, and in a world where vehicle misuse is prevalent, a transparent registry is invaluable to the modern …
Ducati Plays “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” With New Augmented Reality Program
Ducati is taking advertising to the next level by creating a mobile-friendly augmented reality simulator that runs tech used in popular games like Pokemon-Go and Jurassic Park. This simulator – similar to the schematics required in their recent Monster Contest – will give clients the ability to place a digital Ducati Monster anywhere in their living …
Curtiss Motors Pays Homage to American Heritage with EV Curtiss One
There’s something so stylish about the future meeting the past – and nobody takes an electric aesthetic to town quite like Curtiss Motors. If you’ve never heard of them, Curtiss Motors is an electric brand previously affiliated with Confederate Motors. The company pulled away and established itself as a separate electric motorcycle brand upon the …
BMW Strikes Gold with Bolt-On Carbon Fiber Frame Brace System
Until now, most of the moto-industry has stayed away from using too much carbon fiber in motorcycle frames. Carbon fiber is a solid material, but the g-forces needed for sound structural chassis components in motorcycles make the creation of a reliable, durable light frame extremely expensive – and not a few chassis have been tossed …
