With 2021 being the rollercoaster that it was, supply chains around the world have been hit with a crisis of...
Did you know Ducati is considered one of the best employers in Italy? – Neither did we, but based on...
Well, that went swimmingly. Apparently, 2022’s iteration of the largest motorcycle show in the world was a raging success – and no wonder. Given the lineup of marques, influencers and diverse ranges of advancing technology, it was only natural that the build-up of anticipation would give big attendance numbers. With...
Unfortunately, the governing bodies of Europe have decided not to act on advice from the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) to...
Not to be too dramatic, but Europe IS planning on cutting 55% of emissions by 2030, so we had to...
Electric or ICE? It’s the big question bouncing about our good industry, and everybody has an opinion – from KTM’s focus on synthetic fuels to the electric-bound projects of motorcycle marques like Triumph, Honda, and Bajaj. Suffice it to say that everybody is snatching up pieces of what they think...
Our Current Status in the Trudge Toward Less Greenhouse, More Green A handful of big names have assessed our current...
France’s government has just repealed plans for compulsory periodic technical inspections (PTI’s) – and to say the motorcycle community is...
In a report from AutoFinanceNews, we’re told that some odd 50–70% of powersport purchases were made by newbies to the Powersports Industry. That’s a massive influx of demand, and one that comes with a different set of demographics compared to the traditional buyer pre-COVID. “Many consumers were looking for other...
Remember when Suzuki made their big deadlines for carbon neutrality, touting promises of new battery tech, electrification, and synthetic fuels...
Not only have Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki found success in making electric motorcycles, but they’ve also apparently decided...
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...
KTM’s CEO, Stefan Pierer, is not a very big fan of electrification when it comes to bikes on the track....
Back in late 2022, PIERER Mobiolity Group – PMG, KTM’s parent company – bought a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta,...
When it comes to the motherland across the pond, pipe projection is a big peeve; it’s such a sore spot, in fact, that 58% of the country’s cheerful chums are keen on installing noise cameras and enforcing quieter motorcycle exhausts with hefty levies. The news comes from a recent RAC...
The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has just taken its opinions on motorcycle safety and shoved them to the forefront of...
In today’s market, it pays to be eco-conscious… literally. More than ever before, investors are drawn to companies on top...
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...
Right alongside the remainder of brand-related Q4 sales figures comes new evidence suggesting that 2023’s riders will be dealing with...
Remember when KTM bought a 25.1% stake (capital increase) in Italian motorcycle marque MV Agusta, back in Q4 of 2022?...
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 KTM became CFMoto’s new Supplier for the UK and Ireland, the symbiotic collaboration was set in place to reinforce...
Eight world-class brands under one roof. When it comes to company aspirations in the Powersports industry, it doesn’t get much...
Thanks to a move made mid-February by The White House, the National Electric Vehicle Charger Network (NEVCN) will soon tout standardized CCS chargers – and all participating companies, including Tesla, must comply. Earlier last year, Tesla’s CEO – Elon Musk – previously hinted that the company might soon be “opening...
If you’ve been tinkering about our website in the past few weeks, you’ve seen the recent news on magnesium shortages,...
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This May, we pay respect to our Powersport industry’s safety stats, taking time to look at where our community is at in the modernizing of road laws, safety gear, and machine tech. It’s a process that’s just as important as swinging a leg over; in a way, until everyone is safe...
With today being the residual economy of the past few years, we have another repercussion for the archives – and...
Originally built to “manage traffic in a way that minimized environmental impact, cost and time to construct by avoiding the...
The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) have been stewing on the admittedly fast about-face that is today’s decarbonization (emission-free) strategy – and, in a recent approach to Parliament, both parties posited merging the demands/stats of the industry, government, and users to create a more seamless chug toward a...
A bunch of county councils have decided that the UK’s next Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) phase is poppycock – and...
It’s Thursday, Parliament’s desire to cut 78% of Europe’s emissions by 2035 remains a contested bother, and the London Ultra...
I’m sitting here writing news of a thumbs-up for the world’s largest e-Fuel plant with the niggling idea that our industry’s categorization of fuel is about to get… a little more complex. If you haven’t heard of me, hi, my name is Amanda, and I write about anything connected to...
Bit by bit, Yamaha is creeping closer to our industry’s global voice for smart mobility – today, in particular, considering...
Well, somebody’s finally picked up Dainese after Investcorp put it on the chop block for an estimated $848 million –...
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...
PIERER Mobility to focus on motorcycle brands KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna, and MV Agusta New strategies include divesting from “the non-e-bicycle...
I’ve just had THE best start to my Tuesday, and it ain’t the tacos that’s got my dopamine running full-throttle. ...
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 –...
Of all the machines motoring about the good earth, there’s something special about units that have been tweaked specifically for...