The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, together with Movember and global partner Triumph, is getting ready for the ride of the year...
Following the resolution of the Tariff Dispute between the US and the EU comes an equally important (and juicy) trade...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Honda’s first Japanese World GP Champion, Kunimitsu “Kuni” Takahashi, who was reported by RideApart to have passed away at the ripe age of 82. Born in 1940 in Koganei, Tokyo, Takahashi was the racer responsible for Honda’s first-ever World...
Of all the machines motoring about the good earth, there’s something special about units that have been tweaked specifically for...
In July 2021 I attended the inaugural Revzilla GET ON! Adventure Fest bike rally in Sturgis and loved it! Being...
After a tumultuous year or three, Norton Motorcycles will be getting the perk of a fresh face on the board of its parent company, TVS Motors – and with Sir Ralf Speth voted in as the new Chairman, we’re curious to see what this means for the Birmingham-based bike brand....
Our favorite Canadian three-wheeled machine manufacturer has brought a bevy of ambassadors onto the team to support riders from every...
Following the chaos of COVID lockdowns (constipated supply shortages and off-and-on labor disruptions being just a few of the ticks...
Well, somebody’s finally picked up Dainese after Investcorp put it on the chop block for an estimated $848 million – and judging by the report from NASDAQ, Investment Firm Carlyle is more than happy with the purchase. Investcorp originally bought the motorcycle gear brand seven years ago for €130 million...
We’ve just had word that, for the third consecutive year in a row, the fastest road race in the world...
Yamaha’s Racing Heritage Club (YRHC) has officially announced their 2022 schedule in lieu of the upcoming inaugural year – and...
MotoGP rider Pecco Bagnaia – a graduate of Rossi’s VR46 Riding Academy and an up-and-coming Italian star in his own right – hasn’t been having an easy time of things when it comes to settling into the new 2022 Ducati Lenovo machine; and with the Quatar Grand Prix seeing the...
It seems that Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves have been peeking into future plans for their brand – and with...
A New VP for AMA Supercross! Yesterday, Feld Entertainment, Inc. announced their new Vice President in a press release. Dave...
Well. That was a close call. When we received news of the Chinese power crisis back in Q4 of 2021, we weren’t quite sure the industry’s magnesium supply would remain steady going into 2022. After all, with China responsible for production of roughly 87% of the world’s magnesium, a power...
With 2021 being the rollercoaster that it was, supply chains around the world have been hit with a crisis of...
I think we can all agree 2021 was a record-breaking year for business owners in the Powersports industry. From the...
U.S. Gov’t Members Meet with Motorcycle Industry Leaders To Talk Priorities in the Powersports Community The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) have just hashed out a huge meet with the U.S. D.O.T. Secretary and other gov’t department staff. The topic? Big...
A New Deal in Metal to Aid Efforts Towards World Land Speed Record We’ve just had word that Lightning Motorcycles,...
We’ve just had word that Switzerland might finally remove the country’s ban on petrol motorsports – and if the revision...
A survey by the U.S. Commerce Department has found that the ongoing semiconductor shortage will persist for the foreseeable future. The survey of 150 supply chain companies last fall confirmed: “there is a significant, persistent mismatch in supply and demand for chips, and respondents did not see the problem going...
Here in the good country of America, riders line up to pay homage to our history’s daredevil racers and their...
A hefty congrats to MotoAmerica, whose Roadracing World Action Fund secured some serious coin in the name of safety! With...
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...
Our favorite Bavarian bike manufacturers are planning for a fully electric future for 2030 – and with over a million...
An Educational Platform Hell-Bent on Revolutionizing the PowerSports Industry Of all of the action to be had at AIMExpo, I...
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...
Here at wBW, we cater to all kinds of craft; whether it be the latest lovingly tinkered – and turbo’ed...
With 2022 now well underway, racers worldwide are prepping for the track – and Harley-Davidson is no exception. On top...
Vance & Hines have just revealed the largest contingency program in the history of the brand – and with nearly $200,000 available, this season’s racers will be able to bag a pretty penny for their efforts on the circuit. In a press release issued on Wednesday of this week, the...
World-Class Safety Apparel Meets Top-Notch Rider Education On top of being on the sale block by parent company InvestCorp, Dainese...
The Chinese Zodiac may have given us the Year of the Ox for 2021, but MCN thinks it should be...
KTM’s CEO, Stefan Pierer, is not a very big fan of electrification when it comes to bikes on the track. It’s gotten to the point where he’s flat-out said it to TopSpeed – and his perspective is a much-needed perspective when it comes to the less-said cons of electric motorcycles. ...
On February 12th and 13th, St. Louis will be hosting their 7th annual Cycle Showcase STL – and we’re told...
Predictions from Experts in the Powersports Industry: Getting Over The COVID Hump This year has been a wonky one. From...
When the UK stated that they would be cutting the very same grants that they had put out to encourage the masses toward electric travel, many were confused as hell – I know that I certainly was. It didn’t make sense – we even covered the reaction of Chief Executive...
Our Current Status in the Trudge Toward Less Greenhouse, More Green A handful of big names have assessed our current...
Yamaha USA’s got a new CEO! America, meet Mike Chrzanowski – founding member of Yamaha’s Global Manufacturing Committee and vice...
Here at wBW, we strive to bring the very best of carefully-curated content to your day. We also love reading what you write us – and sometimes, we end up chasing a particular topic down a rabbit hole in commemoration of a really good question. Today, that really good question comes...
Back when Honda unveiled their world premiere of advanced future safety technologies and plans for zero traffic collision fatalities by...