Kawasaki Reveals the Retro Z650 RS
Kawasaki has just flipped the cover on their all-new middleweight naked – and she’s got a couple of surprises under the proverbial hood. Kawasaki’s original Z650, produced between 1976 and 1983, was a 652cc, 64-horsepower inline-four machine that looked up to its older sibling, the Z900. Now, as of 2022, the beastie is set to …
Swedish Manufacturer CAKE Secures $60 Million in Funding to Expand Globally
It’s been a hot minute since we covered the addition of Ösa – an electric bike made by Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer CAKE – to the track in partnership with FIM. The brand has been on a mission to provide clean energy machines to the masses, and they’ve just closed a ‘Series B’ round with their …
Prices (and Bikes) Announced for 2022 Daytona International Speedway
The spring races of 2022 are about to get a tad more gnarly in Florida – and we aren’t just talking about the baggers. This year, AutoEvolution tells us that not only will the King of the Baggers be held on the oval track for the first time (March, TBA), but that announcers of the …
RGNT NO.1-CLASSIC Electric Motorcycle Now Available To Order
A Swedish motorcycle company by the name of RGNT has just made their new kid on the block – the NO. 1-CLASSIC – ready to order, and the bike is a brilliant modern-take-on-a-classic-age. Having been revealed back in 2019 at the MC Mässan Swedish Motorcycle Fair with the production model made for 2020, RGNT has …
Ducati World Premiere Set To Release New Bikes Including Desert X
In 2019, Ducati revealed a stunning new, long-anticipated concept on the stage floor of the EICMA. Set to light up the stage for the year 2021, rumors stated that the new adventure motorcycle would be competition for Honda’s iconic Africa Twin, with a 21-inch front wheel and the potential for an 18-inch rear. Ducati has …
News Now: Rally Exit 86 Set To Run at Pig Trail H-D Sept 22-25
Heads up, HOG lovers – America’s Rally Exit 86 has just begun, but there is still time to attend the festivities! Whether your ride of choice is the newest Fat Boy, the outrageously different Pan America, or the iconic Heritage Classic, you’ll fit right in; and despite the annual Bikes Blues and BBQ event being canceled …
UTI Launches BMW-Savvy ‘FastTrack Program’ For Budding Moto Technicians
It feels like only yesterday since I covered the new HD Radio set to be installed in BMW bikes, starting with the new Transcontinental. Bikes from BMW Motorrad are known for their premium, complex electronics – so it is only natural that BMW has courses available to the masses that cover advanced technology, in the …
CEOs of Honda and Yamaha Attend JAMA Press Conference to Talk Carbon Neutrality
On September 13th of this month, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) press conference was held virtually, covering topics affecting two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles alike, with the biggest elephant in the room being the up-and-coming issue of carbon neutrality. The biggest statement of the day? The comment from Chairman Toyoda that carbon is our enemy, …
Halcyon 450: A New Classic Beauty From Janus Motorcycles
It’s a Tuesday. You’ve got a handful of items in your quota for the week, and you’re about to start the day in the usual routinely fashion. Before tackling the list, you tread over to your computer (it’s old, but it gets the job done), sit, take a sip from your morning mug of coffee …
Concept J: Kawasaki To Bring Three Wheels To The Track
Thanks to Yamaha’s boldness in producing the three-wheeled Niken, we now have a relatively small corner of Powersports dealerships worldwide that houses multi-wheel technology…but on a track? Kawasaki says hell yes – and Ben Affleck should have totally asked to have it as his Batmobile in the new motion picture “The Flash”, set to come …
Ideanomics to Double U.S. Dealerships for Energica
A financial technology company called Ideanomics wants to buy out more of Energica Motor Company S.p.A. – and the electric two-wheeled industry will be sure to benefit from the arrangement. The report from Yahoo! Finance has come hard on the heels of Ideanomics recently stating that they will soon be increasing their stakeholder shares in …
Volcon Celebrates First Shipments of Grunt Motorcycles
Volcon ePowersports has achieved a major milestone in beginning shipments to customers – and they’re struggling to keep up with the order queue. Having achieved the title of America’s first off-road, all-electric Powersports company, Volcon ePowersports is, according to their press release, currently working on delivering orders for the United States and Latin America, with …
Kawasaki Motors President Announces Major Expansion Plan for US and Mexico
The last couple of years haven’t been easy on the automotive industry due to obvious reasons. But, as the world eventually comes back to order, manufacturers have started to report an upward trend in sales numbers. More and more people are getting back on their bikes and riding, and people are looking to buy new …
Harley Davidson Shows Increase In Sales For 2021 Q2
Since the release of the H-D Pan America and their sister brand ‘LiveWire,’ Harley Davidson has continued to lean on the details of their Hardwire Strategy, placed into effect in July of last year. The Strategy outlines a ‘restructuring’ of the company, resulting in a leaner, meaner company function, with a special focus on the demands …
Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship Edition Begins Production
Ducati is paying homage to the iconic career of red-team racer Troy Bayliss with the production of a new special edition Panigale V2, due to drop in a few short weeks to dealerships around the world. Bayliss began his journey with the Bologna-based manufacturer in 1997/1998, winning his first of what was to be a …
Yamaha Unveils 60th Anniversary World GP R-Series
Yamaha Motor Corporation is celebrating 60 years of entry into the World Grand Prix – and what better way to celebrate than by giving us beautiful Anniversary Editions of their bikes? The report came via GlobeNewswire, along with the bikes that have been decked out for the occasion: A 2022 YZF-R3, The new 2022 YZF-R7, …
Honda NT1100 Verified Via Type-Approval Documents
You can’t say the Japanese manufacturer hasn’t been busy. On top of the swappable battery system that Honda has signed on to with KTM Yamaha and Piaggio, the multinational conglomerate company has been working on a series of new bikes to complement the demand for an adventure-style beastie with punchy power. The Honda NT1100 – …
Triumph: 2022 Speed Triple 1200 RR Revealed
wBW, Meet the ruggedly handsome 2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR; a track-focused, modern cafe racer with the garb of a gent and the heart of a troublemaker. Triumph released the Speed Triple RS‘s sibling early this morning with a press release that showed the partially-fairinged beastie in proper style. Let’s take a quick look …
ZERO Motorcycles Releases 2022 Lineup Early
ZERO Motorcycles has just had an early release of their 2022 Lineup – and the rush is apparently due to a massive surge in demand for electric bikes. Since the lockdowns of 2020, the motorcycle industry has been booming. Bikers need bikes to bike, and a hoonigan finding themself at home with extra cheese in …
The 2022 Can-Am Model Lineup + Our Take on Each Model
In 2021, Can-Am blew past the competition with their quality builds and commitment to client satisfaction. This year, they’ve not only upped the ante by listening to customer feedback and tweaking their models in the direction the crowds have asked – they’re also one of the few companies that experienced a 250 percent sales increase …
Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Years With New V100 Mandello
Moto Guzzi has taken the wraps off the all-new V100 Mandello, the first of a new generation of models to come. In March 2021, Moto Guzzi turned a glorious century old. Despite the difficult times that the auto industry has faced over the last couple of years, Moto Guzzi seems to have no intention of …
Apple Says Motorcycle Vibrations Are Killing Phone Cameras
I think I can vouch for nearly all of wBW when I say that technology is progressing faster than I can keep up. Sure, I have my iPhone handy on the daily, but it’s by no means the latest release – and the newest variant of Apple now touts a slew of new features such …
Drag Race: Tesla Model S Plaid Vs. Hayabusa and Kawasaki ZX-14R
You know we couldn’t just ignore this little smidge of science that Edmunds performed last week. On September 3rd, an American online resource for automotive inventory and information – known as Edmunds.com – answered the following question: What would happen if the world’s fastest stock car was matched against the world’s fastest stock motorcycles? Their …
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tax Collections Show Over $1.79 Million Raised
The South Dakota Department of Revenue is rolling in the dough made from this year’s Sturgis Rally – and the numbers point to eager riders spending more at the festival than ever before. The 2021 Sturgis Rally was held from August 6-15 of this year, with figures released showing an increase of 34% in profits made. …
Stab-Proof Vest Tech: A Variable-Rigidity Prototype For Motorcycle Gear
Two labs have created a new type of material originally meant for stab-proof and bullet-proof vests – and I want it in my motorcycle jacket. The motorcycle gear industry has seen a Renaissance of improvement on quality and range since the turn of the century. Textile fabrics such as the KLIM Marrakesh Textile Jacket are …
KTM: A 2022 Debut For The 350 EXC-F Factory Edition
Hot on the heels of the 2022 KTM 450 SMR comes the release of its younger sibling to the dual-sport world. Meet the updated 2022 KTM 350 EXC-F Factory Edition – it’s torquey, it’s got a fresh outfit, and it’s got a list of updated specs as long as my arm proving the beastie is …
2021 AFT: Sunday Sees Jared Mees Capture Sixth-Career Springfield Mile Win
Five-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees has been busy on the track – and according to the latest press release, factory mate Briar Bauman and privateer Brandon Robinson have made sure to clean up nicely in his wake. The weekend’s Springfield Mile I doubleheader saw both Mees and Bauman in close quarters, with Bauman closely …
Aftermarket Brand Kuryakyn to be Absorbed by Tucker Powersports
Tucker Powersports has just announced that they are obtaining Kuryakyn Holdings LLC, a leader in the design and manufacturing of premium aftermarket motorcycle and powersports products. The report came from a press release on Tuesday of this week, along with the information that Tucker plans on incorporating Kuryakyn products into the Tucker brand, rather than …
Damon Motors Invites New Members To Their Board In Celebration of $35 Million in Preorders
Damon Motors has just hit $35 million in global preorders for their Hypersport motorcycle (coined as “the world’s safest motorcycle”), and they’re bringing a couple of cool cats onto the leadership team to aid in the growth of the company. The cool cats in question are Chris Efstathiou who will be taking the head of …
Indian Motorcycles: Heritage, Rogue and Moto Fall Apparel
America’s first motorcycle company has released their fall collection of men’s and women’s apparel just in time for the fall – and this year, they’ve got three sub-collections to choose from. Having made a name for themselves in the 20th century in the flat-track scene and on the world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats, Indian Motorcycles today …
Upgrades for the KTM 2022 450 SMR
KTM’s just revealed their updated 2022 450 SMR – and this beastie is ready to roar for the SuperMoto world. Based on the SX-F motocrosser, the KTM SMR’s compact, single overhead camshaft engine is purportedly blessed with 63 pretty ponies, as well as a generous handful of torque that shows off the power band curve …
KTM, Honda, Piaggio and Yamaha Begin Creation of Swappable Battery System
KTM, Honda, Piaggio, and Yamaha have officially signed an agreement that proves the four companies to be in full tilt toward creating a battery swapping system for the moto community. Together, they make up the founding members of the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) – a syndicate passionate about renewable energy and how it could …
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, …
