The long wait for Harley-Davidson trikes, including the new hot-rod Freewheeler (pictured above), is finally over for Australian riders. The...
Are electric motorcycles doomed even before they really get started? You’d be forgiven for thinking that is the case given...
Do you really need a big adventure bike to do a big adventure like Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor did around the world? This video shows how a Harley-Davidson in the right hands can do some adventure work while a BMW R 1200 GS in the wrong hands can be...
Radical hub-centre steering, traction control, cornering ABS, electronic suspension, engine modes and a whole new frame are believed to be...
The mean-looking Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec cafe version has arrived in Australia at $12,699, but there is no word yet on...
The Damon X electric motorcycle not only scans its surroundings to warn the rider of hazards, but also transforms to suit the rider’s style with handlebars and footpegs that move. Damon Motorcycles CEO and founder Jay Giraud will demonstrate their patented collision avoidance system at TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility in San Jose, California,...
Harley-Davidson has now provided more detailed specs for its LiveWire electric motorcycle, together with plans for fast-charging devices at dealerships....
The world’s largest motorcycle rally at Sturgis in the Black Hills of South Dakota last week was dominated by cruisers,...
The $6.5m Royal Enfield technical centre being built in Leicestershire, England, will develop a new 600-650cc twin-cylinder motorcycle for the world market. Even though the Indian motorcycle company recently launched the Himalayan mid-sized 411cc adventure bike for the world market, they are placing a lot of importance on this new...
Polaris Industries is patching up its painting facilities after a debacle involving cost-cutting by executives that underestimated motorcyclists’ penchant...
Royal Enfield has applied for the trademarks of Sherpa and Hunter which we expect could be applied to the upcoming...
Indian Motorcycle Australia has announced 2017 prices, plus a new touchscreen infotainment system for its Chieftain and Roadmaster and some new warpaint including two-tone available for the first time on the Scout. The Scout Sixty has been dropped from the line-up while the Scout at $19,995* gets new exhaust pipes, improved leg...
The success of the Ducati Scrambler is expected to lead to more models with larger and smaller engine configurations. While...
Harley-Davidson has announced pricing for the two new mid-season models, the Dyna Low Rider S and the CVO Pro Street Breakout....
(UPDATE JULY 21: Harley has just confirmed the Road Glide will return for 2015.) I’d like odds on Harley-Davidson reintroducing the bull-nosed Road Glide in September for the 2015 model year. The Road Glide is like a Street Glide, but with the fairing mounted to the chassis rather than the...
Ducati in Australia is the latest to follow the long-time trend to fitting a surfboard rack to a motorcycle. They...
Italian scooter brand Lambretta returns to Australia in August with six models, nine dealers and a public invitation to the launch....
Kymco may have the answer to one of the biggest problems with electric motorcycles by allowing riders to dial in their own motorcycle sound! The Taiwanese scoter company is branching out with their SuperNEX electric sports bike concept unveiled last week in Milan. They have produced this video which is...
Indian Motorcycle has unveiled a beautiful FTR 1200 Carbon version, but as suspected it is quite expensive. It features carbonfibre fenders,...
MV Agusta has unveiled race replicas for their three-cylinder F3 bikes in the run-up to the EICMA motorcycle show in...
Royal Enfield has displayed an image of a new model draped in a cloth that seems to indicate it could be a 650 bobber version of its new line-up of twins. It could also be a bobber version of its 500cc models like the 350 Bobber. However, it is more...
Honda has released Fireblade models in special livery before, but never a one-off special edition with so many performance as...
Ducati will unveil nine new models at 4.30pm tomorrow (Milan time, November 16, 2015) including a cruiser and possibly a...
Despite the numerous changes to the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, there are two that stand out the most. Well, actually one of them doesn’t stand out at all. I’m talking about the new slimline air filter. Most riders replace the bulky air filter as their first order of business...
If you’ve ever thought of turning your bike into stunt machine, MV Agusta has a good example of what might...
If range anxiety is the biggest hurdle for electric motorcycles, Italian company Energica, who supplies the bikes for MotoE, may...
BMW’s infamous C1 scooter with a roof looks like it might be back on the drawing board, according to these 2017 patent drawings which have just surfaced. The German company currently has five scooters: the C 650 GT, C 650 Sport, C 400 X and C 400 GT, plus the...
Ducati has broken with tradition and finally unveiled its much-vaunted MotoGP-derived V4 Desmosedici Stradale engine at Misano before this weekend’s...
Honda has filed an application for a patent for an aerodynamic tail that looks a little like those spoilers we...
Indian Scout motorcycles were used in small numbers by the US Army and its Allies in World War II and now the reborn Scout has been customised for “military duty” again. Indian Motorcycle asked Klock Werks Kustolm Cycles in South Dakota to create a military tribute motorcycle to celebrate their...
A solo rider has set a Guinness world record for the longest electric motorcycle ride at 12,644km (7856 miles) –...
Harley-Davidson has axed the Road Glide for 2014. But I doubt it will be the last we see of the...
To celebrate 40 years since the Honda Goldwing was introduced to the world at the Cologne Motorcycle Show, the Japanese manufacturer has released a two-tone 40th anniversary model. The tour-de-force tourer looks great in two-town paint, but the standard single colour models are also available in red or silver. Honda...
The 2019 Triumph Bonneville 900 Street Scrambler and Street Twin get a subtle boost in power and features including two...
Royal Enfield looks set for a host of new models after registering for trademarks on Flying Flea and Roadster which...
Kawasaki used to supply engines for esoteric Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota and now they are collaborating to share engineering ideas such as hub-centre steering. The first result of their collaboration is the upcoming Tesi H2 powered by a Kawasaki H2 supercharged 998cc inline four. Not only is it propelled by the...
Honda has been going crazy with some equally crazy patents lately but the latest patent applications for a variable riding...
The end-of-financial-year deals continue with Honda offering great deals on their learner-approved CB400 and their VT750S cruiser. Until June 30,...
Ducati is tipped to be introducing a naked version of the Panigale. Industry rumours run thick at this time of year as we approach the major motorcycle shows in Milan and Cologne with the latest tip being a naked version of the Ducati Panigale superbike. Currently there is only an...
MV Agusta has showcased a Superveloce 800 concept ahead of its launch late next year, plus limited edition models, Brutale...