Here in the good country of America, riders line up to pay homage to our history’s daredevil racers and their...
With 2021 being the rollercoaster that it was, supply chains around the world have been hit with a crisis of...
If you find yourself dawdling about in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it’ll be worth it to open up your GPS of choice and scoot over to Harley-Davidson’s museum; we hear they have 12 days of holiday fun, the first of which starts today! The two floors of exhibits, 20-acre, park-like campus, one-of-a-kind...
Following the chaos of COVID lockdowns (constipated supply shortages and off-and-on labor disruptions being just a few of the ticks...
U.S. Gov’t Members Meet with Motorcycle Industry Leaders To Talk Priorities in the Powersports Community The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),...
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...
Back in late 2022, PIERER Mobiolity Group – PMG, KTM’s parent company – bought a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta,...
A big hash-out was just had to brainstorm on the future potential of the motorcycle industry in the EU –...
Back when Honda unveiled their world premiere of advanced future safety technologies and plans for zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050, the brand emphasized their part in “striving to completely eliminate mobility risks for everyone sharing the road,” – as stated by Keiji Ohtsu, President and Representative Director of Honda...
When the UK stated that they would be cutting the very same grants that they had put out to encourage...
In a recent move that we totally forgot was coming, the EU is banning the chroming of cars and motorcycles. ...
Right alongside the remainder of brand-related Q4 sales figures comes new evidence suggesting that 2023’s riders will be dealing with a further spike in bike thefts. If you’ve got a worn lock system, now might be time for an upgrade. A recent conference at the National Motorcycle Museum was presented with...
Well, that went swimmingly. Apparently, 2022’s iteration of the largest motorcycle show in the world was a raging success –...
To say Polaris has a lot of fingers in a lot of pots is the understatement of the year –...
A New VP for AMA Supercross! Yesterday, Feld Entertainment, Inc. announced their new Vice President in a press release. Dave Prater, a pivotal contribution to the company, has shown his prowess in the Powersports sector – so much so, that he has been chosen to become the Vice President for...
Remember when KTM bought a 25.1% stake (capital increase) in Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta, back in Q4 of 2022?...
In early November, PIERER Mobility AG announced they would be moving to acquire a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta’s equity. ...
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”...
In a report from AutoFinanceNews, we’re told that some odd 50–70% of powersport purchases were made by newbies to the...
Europe may have a rep from nearly every major motorcycle industry organization begging for an extension on the 2035 fossil...
RevZilla’s team of planners and presenters made “the Alternative Sturgis Rally” aka The GET ON! Adventure Fest Sturgis Rally, aka GOAF Sturgis 2022 even better than it was in 2021. I’m a Veteran GOAF Tailgater (& Proud of It!) Yes, I’m proud to say that I haven’t yet missed a...
At first glance, reviewing motorcycles and riding gear for a living may seem like a bit of a dream job....
As if Kawasaki’s prospects and anticipations for EICMA 2023 aren’t enough, we’ve just had two new Team Green bikes debuted...
With today being the residual economy of the past few years, we have another repercussion for the archives – and this one is going to hit fans of the Honda NR750 right in the no-no. Our source today is a specialist in the dealing of rare moto-collectibles named Ciarán Perrin...
On top of shaving down their net-zero goals and debuting a handful of electric machines for our industry, Japanese multi-conglomerate...
All over the good world, Ducatisti are donning their big boy pants, wiping down trusty leathers of choice and prepping...
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 –...
France’s government has just repealed plans for compulsory periodic technical inspections (PTI’s) – and to say the motorcycle community is...
A New Deal in Metal to Aid Efforts Towards World Land Speed Record We’ve just had word that Lightning Motorcycles,...
Watch out, Harley – Zero Motorcycles has signed on with Hero Motocorp in the optimizing of bike markets… only these particular bikes are electric. Hero has already been rolling out EVs to India’s roads via the “VIDA V1 scooter,” operating under a new brand name, VIDA; now, Hero’s approved an...
Of all the machines motoring about the good earth, there’s something special about units that have been tweaked specifically for...
Former MotoGP racer has acquired Ohvale USA together with partners Matt Dill & John Louch Goals moving forward include eventual...
Previously on WBW, we covered the fact that Royal Enfield’s parent company wasn’t down for electric models anytime soon, with Eicher Motors Ltd.’s MD, Siddhartha Lal, stating that “a ground-up electric Royal Enfield [would] launch when battery tech improves and costs climb down.” Now, despite all that hoity-toity, the very same...
Remember when the European Government approved of “TEN-T,” a fast-charging network set to be installed along the country’s highways by...
Well. This is certainly a turn of events – a complete 180, in fact. With the rise of living costs...
When KTM became CFMoto’s new Supplier for the UK and Ireland, the symbiotic collaboration was set in place to reinforce connections in the Powersports industry, with extra work on an expansion initiative for all involved; after all, why pay for everything out of pocket when you can keep quality intact...
When it comes to the motherland across the pond, pipe projection is a big peeve; it’s such a sore spot,...
It’s Thursday, Parliament’s desire to cut 78% of Europe’s emissions by 2035 remains a contested bother, and the London Ultra...
EICMA 2022’s come to a close, the season’s rounding up into 2023….you know what’s next? AIMExpo. Based on what we’re hearing from this afternoon’s media conference, we’re in for a helluva ride -and by ride, we mean some of 2023’s lineups, which we hear will be debuted by none other...
Not only have Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki found success in making electric motorcycles, but they’ve also apparently decided...