As ever, the Powersports industry doesn’t sleep. Here’s the most recent industry to-dos floating about as of a few days...
This week, we’ve been looking at a bit of movement in KTM’s corner, as well as the stock market…specifically, how...
Naturally, a step nearer to EICMA means a slew of patents and other bike-related news, including the following: MV Agusta’s Lucky Explorer 5.5 emerges to debut to moto society proper – only the bike has debuted under the name of a Spanish motorcycle company, not MV Agusta. Honda’s cooking up...
This week, we have a rather special lineup for your perusal: We were able to get a hold of Damon’s...
We have finally reached the point in the year where manufacturers from all over the world are submitting, registering and...
These days, it don’t take much to open the news and grimace, which is why shiny stuff in the Powersports industry is becoming an increasingly attractive read; today, the weekly offerings include the following: Harley-Davidson has given 73,000 square feet of their headquarters building over to a distillery. Honda is...
This week, we’ve got some really exciting bits of news from all corners of our industry: Ural’s punting out a...
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 the introduction of new tariffs, with their CEO even admitting that, “it’s been a wild ride.” Triumph debuts a new Special Edition Trident that pays homage to a 5-time Isle...
Last week’s list of intrigue gives way to another list of residuals, starting with Harley’s CEO hunt: Some of Harley’s...
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 been looking for an excuse to show up a tad tardy and round off the week’s worth of revvin’ shenanigans, we got you. 🙂 On a more real note, our...
Former MotoGP racer has acquired Ohvale USA together with partners Matt Dill & John Louch Goals moving forward include eventual...
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 the nine other trophies on the brand’s shelf, we’re thinking there’s some truth to the talk. According to a recent Ducati press release (published by Roadracing World), this year marks...
Suzuki to reserve electric power for small-displacement commuters (~125cc) The first electric plug-in two-wheeler is on track for a 2024...
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 division” New movement to transition KTM AG member Florian Burguet to lead Felt Bicycles Back in 2021, PIERER Mobility – parent company to MV Agusta, KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas –...
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has just taken its opinions on motorcycle safety and shoved them to the forefront of...
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 a collaboration that turned the heads of not just those who ride for the street—a private early showcase hosted at The Brand Amp in Costa Mesa, CA. Lured by the...
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of one of the great voices that led our iconic...
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 at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS), with a third refreshed in time for the new season of scoots and shenanigans. Keep in mind, it wasn’t until recently that trademark filings...
When I first opened my inbox to find an e-invitation from Royal Enfield, I was both intrigued and impressed; here...
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. In the spirit of safety, Mips has invested a 25% stake – $7.3 million – in a company called Quin Design. known, among other things, for: Intelligent sensors Impact data...
It’s Thursday, Parliament’s desire to cut 78% of Europe’s emissions by 2035 remains a contested bother, and the London Ultra...
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 – have just been bought out by Turn 14, “one of the largest automotive aftermarket distributors in the US.” According to the press release, the purchase of Tucker includes “certain assets...
In a world where electric transport is overly saturated, it pays to be able to play to the industry’s highs...
“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 2025? Well, North America’s apparently going to have a similar situ, to be rolled out starting in 2024 – and it’s all due to the joint venture of the following...
Europe may have a rep from nearly every major motorcycle industry organization begging for an extension on the 2035 fossil...
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 Radar System) and Shell (Low-carbon “Blue” Gasoline development); they also do wonders in electric rider solutions – but did you know they’re super keen on hydrogen tech? Electric energy may...
A bunch of county councils have decided that the UK’s next Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) phase is poppycock – and...
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, the hydrogen hype, or electric energy might be all well and good for the moment… but what if there isn’t enough time to transition? The above argument was brought up...
Tesla is a brand that makes waves; good or bad, you know there will always be something to talk about;...