Remember when the European Government approved of “TEN-T,” a fast-charging network set to be installed along the country’s highways by...
Yamaha USA’s got a new CEO! America, meet Mike Chrzanowski – founding member of Yamaha’s Global Manufacturing Committee and vice...
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...
When it comes to the motherland across the pond, pipe projection is a big peeve; it’s such a sore spot,...
At first glance, reviewing motorcycles and riding gear for a living may seem like a bit of a dream job....
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...
Bit by bit, Yamaha is creeping closer to our industry’s global voice for smart mobility – today, in particular, considering...
A survey by the U.S. Commerce Department has found that the ongoing semiconductor shortage will persist for the foreseeable future....
A month ago, we covered Yamaha’s intentions to build with CFMoto for China’s markets. The joint venture was christened the “Zhuzhou CF Yamaha Motor Company,” with the original press release detailing the following: Yamaha Motor has positioned China as one of its important production and sales bases and will continue...
Well, that went swimmingly. Apparently, 2022’s iteration of the largest motorcycle show in the world was a raging success –...
Not only have Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki found success in making electric motorcycles, but they’ve also apparently decided...
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...
We’ve just had word that Switzerland might finally remove the country’s ban on petrol motorsports – and if the revision...
If you’ve been anywhere near a news channel in the past few weeks, you’d notice the season’s air pollution warnings...
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...
It seems that Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves have been peeking into future plans for their brand – and with...
If you’ve been tinkering about our website in the past few weeks, you’ve seen the recent news on magnesium shortages,...
On top of shaving down their net-zero goals and debuting a handful of electric machines for our industry, Japanese multi-conglomerate marque Yamaha has another experiment in the lab – and this time, it has to do with engine resin. Plant-based engine resin, to be exact The partnership that’s made this...
Back in late 2022, PIERER Mobiolity Group – PMG, KTM’s parent company – bought a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta,...
France’s government has just repealed plans for compulsory periodic technical inspections (PTI’s) – and to say the motorcycle community is...
A big hash-out was just had to brainstorm on the future potential of the motorcycle industry in the EU – and based on the results, we could be seeing more bikes sport hydrogen and e-fuels. At least, that’s what we’re getting from a meeting between KTM/Ducati and representatives from the...
This May, we pay respect to our Powersport industry’s safety stats, taking time to look at where our community is...
Previously on WBW, we covered the fact that Royal Enfield’s parent company wasn’t down for electric models anytime soon, with...
Bikers, beware; if you live in the UK area (or are visiting), the new highway code has relaxed requirements for the owners of self-driving cars – including a new rule that could see the driver reoccupied with a video or three while en-route. As we found back in mid-August, autopilot programs...
When the Big Four invest money, time and effort into a project, you pay attention. Last fall, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki...
With 2022 now well underway, racers worldwide are prepping for the track – and Harley-Davidson is no exception. On top...
A New Deal in Metal to Aid Efforts Towards World Land Speed Record We’ve just had word that Lightning Motorcycles, in their efforts to prep to break the World Land Speed Record (WLSR), is teaming up with a unique metal supplier in the business of a substance called niobium –...
I think we can all agree 2021 was a record-breaking year for business owners in the Powersports industry. From the...
Remember that bike range that Harley-Davidson has been working on? Well, Harley’s partner in the project – Hero Motocorp –...
Our good industry just doesn’t let up, and the week’s news shows it: KTM’s only been back at making bikes in their production facility for about six weeks, and they’re already needing to halt production due to a lack of parts. EV bike brand ZERO Motorcycles has officially revealed that...
What makes a motorcycle brand successful? Is it their bangin’ lineup of two-wheeled beauties, or perhaps the employees’ unbeatable smiles...
With 2021 being the rollercoaster that it was, supply chains around the world have been hit with a crisis of...
In the vast, evolving market that supplies the Electric Personal Vehicles (EPV) industry, one pioneer’s legacy reigns supreme. That pioneer is Nikolai Tesla, and we hear his namesake has stirred up a bit of controversy with a recent handshake or two. According to Tesla’s website, a Tesla Supercharger station can juice...
Tesla is a brand that makes waves; good or bad, you know there will always be something to talk about;...
World-Class Safety Apparel Meets Top-Notch Rider Education On top of being on the sale block by parent company InvestCorp, Dainese...
You know those ‘catfishing’ ads that show off svelte, perfectly-fitting, leather-looking jackets with seemingly pristine safety certification ratings – and all for limbo-low pricepoints? If you know what I’m talking about, you also know that what’s on the screen is totally NOT what arrives in the mail a few weeks...
Remember when Suzuki made their big deadlines for carbon neutrality, touting promises of new battery tech, electrification, and synthetic fuels...
Electric or ICE? It’s the big question bouncing about our good industry, and everybody has an opinion – from KTM’s...
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, together with Movember and global partner Triumph, is getting ready for the ride of the year – and they’re calling on you to make this the best year yet. On Sunday May 22nd, the organization will call for riders from all walks of life to support...
Yamaha’s Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) has officially announced their 2022 schedule in lieu of the upcoming inaugural year – and...