The European Motorcycle Industry Association (translated to to “ACEM”) has taken the fun out of pipe tinkering in the EU....
2026 is shaping up to be quite the Drama-Llama🦙 – we weren’t even able to cover half of it in...
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...
The Powersports industry may have her fair share of headaches, but I’ll admit this one is brand new to me. ...
Back in late 2022, PIERER Mobiolity Group – PMG, KTM’s parent company – bought a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta,...
An EV industry veteran with over 25 years of experience on the job has just been hired to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer for Volcon ePowersports – and judging by her portfolio, Davis will be bringing a killer set of skills to the fast-growing EV company. “We...
Tesla is a brand that makes waves; good or bad, you know there will always be something to talk about;...
A New Deal in Metal to Aid Efforts Towards World Land Speed Record We’ve just had word that Lightning Motorcycles,...
Just give a quick search on any search engine for motorcycle helmet communicators, and you’re likely to see Cardo listed as the communicator of choice among riders. In a very competitive industry with cheaper alternatives on Amazon, Cardo’s done it again! Following extensive research and development, and a complete overhaul...
Naturally, a step nearer to EICMA means a slew of patents and other bike-related news, including the following: MV Agusta’s...
On top of shaving down their net-zero goals and debuting a handful of electric machines for our industry, Japanese multi-conglomerate...
France’s government has just repealed plans for compulsory periodic technical inspections (PTI’s) – and to say the motorcycle community is relieved is a bit of an understatement. But first, a bit of background. Back in Q2 of 2021, RideApart tells us that a decree for mandatory motorcycle inspections was being...
Of all the machines motoring about the good earth, there’s something special about units that have been tweaked specifically for...
Today, we have quite a mash of things going on about our good industry: In fine form and right on...
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...
A month ago, we covered Yamaha’s intentions to build with CFMoto for China’s markets. The joint venture was christened the...
After traveling 1522 miles (2455 km) from Alberta to the RawHyde Zakar facility in the Mojave Desert, I was beyond...
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...
We’ve just had word that Switzerland might finally remove the country’s ban on petrol motorsports – and if the revision...
At this point, the Powersports industry is split into a multi-way tug for green fuel options; investing in synthetic blends,...
A hefty congrats to MotoAmerica, whose Roadracing World Action Fund secured some serious coin in the name of safety! With almost $150,000 USD raised for racers pulling the twisties, we’re told by Roadracing World that the majority of the money was raised last July at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca,...
Before the new year could begin, Indian Motorcycle was here to tease a shoulder at their new 2024 models and...
In the vast, evolving market that supplies the Electric Personal Vehicles (EPV) industry, one pioneer’s legacy reigns supreme. That pioneer is...
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...
Unfortunately, the governing bodies of Europe have decided not to act on advice from the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) to...
Today, we have a wealth of topics floating about the Powersports Industry: Switzerland’s new FIM Motorcycle Museum is opening in...
A MASSIVE Happy New Year from the wBW team! Hold on to your eggnog – this particular batch of bike news is a doozy: In a move that nobody saw coming, Energica has been swiped off the liquidation block with plans to re-enter Energica bikes to markets in the new...
A New VP for AMA Supercross! Yesterday, Feld Entertainment, Inc. announced their new Vice President in a press release. Dave...
This week, we’ve been looking at a bit of movement in KTM’s corner, as well as the stock market…specifically, how...
Following the resolution of the Tariff Dispute between the US and the EU comes an equally important (and juicy) trade deal between the US and the UK – and the pledge will protect both parties from ‘China’s unfair trade practises.’ Let’s get into it. The report from Business Times states...
When the Big Four invest money, time and effort into a project, you pay attention. Last fall, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki...
In early November, PIERER Mobility AG announced they would be moving to acquire a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta’s equity. ...
This week, we’ve got some really exciting bits of news from all corners of our industry: Ural’s punting out a “Ural Neo 500,” estimated to be their most affordable sidecar yet – and it’s coming to America! Kawasaki’s facing a recall affecting the crankcase bolts on over 17,000 motorcycles, with...
An Educational Platform Hell-Bent on Revolutionizing the PowerSports Industry Of all of the action to be had at AIMExpo, I...
Yamaha’s Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) has officially announced their 2022 schedule in lieu of the upcoming inaugural year – and...
Remember when Suzuki made their big deadlines for carbon neutrality, touting promises of new battery tech, electrification, and synthetic fuels for larger bikes? That press release also detailed the company’s newly-adopted conservation tactics, prioritizing lean management and a series of structural changes within the company to better align with future...
There’s been quite a bit of movement in multiple corners of our good industry this week. Here’s what’s been going...
MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia – a graduate of Rossi’s VR46 Riding Academy and an up-and-coming Italian star in his own...
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...
In a recent move that we totally forgot was coming, the EU is banning the chroming of cars and motorcycles. ...