Our good industry just doesn’t let up, and the week’s news shows it: KTM’s only been back at making bikes...
Today, we cover a more regular list of happenings about our good industry: Damon is taking a huge hit with...
Last week’s list of intrigue gives way to another list of residuals, starting with Harley’s CEO hunt: Some of Harley’s Shareholders are trying to ensure that Jochen Zeitz isn’t able to be reelected to an Executive position as the CEO hunt continues ( and they’re so driven they’ve even made...
Today’s a whammy of a day for the Powersports industry, and it ain’t because new stuff happened today… Rather, it’s...
….and a “How To Train Your Dragon” Helmet for HJC (IYKYK) It’s National “Late for Something” Day, so if you’ve...
Former MotoGP racer has acquired Ohvale USA together with partners Matt Dill & John Louch Goals moving forward include eventual expansion nationwide Additional efforts will be actioned to support racers of all ages and skill levels via “Camp 21” A former MotoGP racer by the name of John Hopkins has...
In a recent move that we totally forgot was coming, the EU is banning the chroming of cars and motorcycles. ...
Did you know Ducati is considered one of the best employers in Italy? – Neither did we, but based on...
Suzuki to reserve electric power for small-displacement commuters (~125cc) The first electric plug-in two-wheeler is on track for a 2024 debut Bigger EV power isn’t an option for Suzuki unless “there’s a breakthrough in the technology” or “something changes the situation drastically in the future” Suzuki’s bow out of MotoGP...
PIERER Mobility will move partial production/certain R&D activities to China (CFMOTO) and India (Bajaj Auto) “Individual mid-range models” (no bicycles)...
PIERER Mobility to focus on motorcycle brands KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna, and MV Agusta New strategies include divesting from “the non-e-bicycle...
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has just taken its opinions on motorcycle safety and shoved them to the forefront of the National Road Safety Conference (NRSC)’s topic lineup. The argument? That L-category vehicles (2/3/4-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles, mopeds, quads, and minicars) are being “disregarded” due to the outdated safety...
Not to be too dramatic, but Europe IS planning on cutting 55% of emissions by 2030, so we had to...
Before the new year could begin, Indian Motorcycle was here to tease a shoulder at their new 2024 models and...
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of one of the great voices that led our iconic Monster Energy Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championships. Art Eckman, motocross enthusiast and television host for numerous motorcycle racing events like SX / Pro MX, passed peacefully in his home...
A month ago, we covered Yamaha’s intentions to build with CFMoto for China’s markets. The joint venture was christened the...
As if Kawasaki’s prospects and anticipations for EICMA 2023 aren’t enough, we’ve just had two new Team Green bikes debuted...
When I first opened my inbox to find an e-invitation from Royal Enfield, I was both intrigued and impressed; here was a brand willing to cover flights, travel, room, and board so we could get to an event with the following description: “Everything’s bigger in Texas, and our next launch...
Edgar Heinrich, BMW Motorrad’s Design Director, is stepping down to make way for the mind that conceptualized the looks of...
I’ve just had THE best start to my Tuesday, and it ain’t the tacos that’s got my dopamine running full-throttle. ...
It’s Thursday, Parliament’s desire to cut 78% of Europe’s emissions by 2035 remains a contested bother, and the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is still in effect and expanding. At least London’s mayor scrapped the plans for that Zero-Emissions Zone. Coverage from Visordown states that the plans would have...
When it comes to the motherland across the pond, pipe projection is a big peeve; it’s such a sore spot,...
The guys that distribute Forcite and Dainese gear – that bought and absorbed Kuryakyn and sponsored Chix on 66 –...
In a world where electric transport is overly saturated, it pays to be able to play to the industry’s highs and lows; in this case, multiple companies are benefitting from a nifty perk that allows millions in subsidies, as long as you’re working with “domestic” EV batteries. But wait; aren’t...
“Third time’s the charm” was the case last week when I attended RevZilla’s GET ON! Adventure Fest Sturgis! Is it...
Remember when the European Government approved of “TEN-T,” a fast-charging network set to be installed along the country’s highways by...
Europe may have a rep from nearly every major motorcycle industry organization begging for an extension on the 2035 fossil fuel ban, but the country is still set on supporting electric power as a priority (though there has also been a plea to include synthetic fuels in the stricture). As...
Watch out, Harley – Zero Motorcycles has signed on with Hero Motocorp in the optimizing of bike markets… only these...
We currently know Bosch to be the one making partnerships with the likes of KTM (H2 SX Embedded Blind Spot...
A bunch of county councils have decided that the UK’s next Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) phase is poppycock – and the residual chaos has the whole shebang being taken to high court. If you’ve been keeping tabs on Europe’s desire to Cut 78% of Emissions by 2035, then you know...
Hero / Harley-Davidson X440’s price is out, booting below the belt at a cunning 2.29 lakh (roughly $2800 USD). This...
At this point, the Powersports industry is split into a multi-way tug for green fuel options; investing in synthetic blends,...
Tesla is a brand that makes waves; good or bad, you know there will always be something to talk about; recent ripples, for instance, have been about how Tesla removed the patents on their NACS (North American Charging Standard) systems – and with Electrify America now adopting NACS (via Tech...
The Powersports industry may have her fair share of headaches, but I’ll admit this one is brand new to me. ...
Remember that bike range that Harley-Davidson has been working on? Well, Harley’s partner in the project – Hero Motocorp –...
We’ve got Jochen Zeitz, Harley’s CEO, in an interview with Kyodo News talking about getting electric motorcycles into Japan’s markets. … But wait, didn’t LiveWire go public late last year? Didn’t they just get themselves a new CEO to take over for Jochen Zeits, and wasn’t that just finalized four...
In the vast, evolving market that supplies the Electric Personal Vehicles (EPV) industry, one pioneer’s legacy reigns supreme. That pioneer is...
If you’ve been anywhere near a news channel in the past few weeks, you’d notice the season’s air pollution warnings...
The European Motorcycle Industry Association (translated to to “ACEM”) has taken the fun out of pipe tinkering in the EU. The end result? Say goodbye to removing that baffle / silencer / dB-killer, because you can’t take ‘er out anymore. The guidelines – created with “key aftermarket exhaust industry players”...
Zendure Portable Power Solutions Zendure was founded in 2013 and is a designer and manufacturer of portable power solutions. Their...