Vietnam postpones petrol motorcycle ban to 2028
Initially applying to its capital city of Hanoi beginning July 2026, Vietnam has postponed a full ban on petrol powered motorcycles to 2028. The ban would have seen petrol powered motorcycles banned …
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Australia implements new safety rules for ‘L’ and ‘P’ motorcyclists – wearing gloves compulsory from July
Starting July 1, the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) is implementing a new safety rule applicable to 'L' and 'P' motorcyclists. The rule states wearing high-visibility vests or jackets is …
Honda expands use of recyclables in motorcycles
As part of Honda's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and impact on climate change, more recyclable components are being used in the manufacture of its motorcycles. Efforts to this end were …
Yamaha to supply race motorcycles for Moto3 in 2028
Beginning 2028, Yamaha Motor Co. will be the exclusive motorcycle and engine supplier for the FIM Moto3 championship. The supply contract will run from 2028 to 2033. Currently, engines are supplied for …
2027 KTM 790 Duke – improved ergonomics, larger front fairing, body and chassis updates
Revised and reworked, the 2027 KTM 790 Duke is back with updates and improvements. Changes have been made to improve rider control, and styling updates brings the 790 Duke in line with …
BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR limited edition celebrates 115 years of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race
Celebrating 115 years of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (IoMTT) race is the BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR Limited Edition Isle of Man TT. Production is limited to only 115 units, …
2026 Harley-Davidson Pan America Limited comes in three new colours, SW-Motech luggage
A colour refresh for the 2026 Harley-Davidson (H-D) Pan America Limited adventure-tourer, with SW-Motech aluminium luggage fitted as standard equipment. New colours are Dark Billiard Grey, with White Onyx Pearl and Olive …
Collezione 100 celebrates a century of Ducati motorcycle history with 10 limited edition models
Celebrating 100 years of Ducati history is the Collezione 100 (Collection 100) with 10 limited edition motorcycles from the Ducati catalogue. Limited to a production number of just 100 motorcycles each, the …
Malaysian Hakim Danish grabs maiden Moto3 podium
A third place victory for Malaysian Moto3 racer Hakim Danish in Mugello, Italy on the weekend. Riding at the Grand Prix of Italy for Aeon Credit-MT Helmets-MSI team, the Kuala Terengganu boy …
Continental launches motorcycle radial tyre production in Rayong, car tyre plant 2nd expansion
Motorcycle tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres has inaugurated the production of radial motorcycle tyres in its plant in Rayong, Thailand. The plant which started producing motorcycle tyres in 2021 currently produces bias-ply motorcycle …
BMW Motorrad Vision K18 concept motorcycle shown
A one-off concept motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad Vision K18, was unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Italy. Based on the six-cylinder BMW Motorrad K1600B Bagger (priced at RM173,500 …
Honda shows Super Four E-clutch concept in Tokyo
Set to debut at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show is the Honda CB400 Super Four E-Clutch Concept. It will be joined by the full-fairing CBR400R Super Four E-Clutch Concept. The CB400 Super Four …
2026 Triumph Daytona 660 updated – now with adjustable Showa forks, Triumph quickshifter
Updates for the 2026 Triumph Daytona 66 sportsbike, with market release in Europe expected in April. Also new is three design schemes featuring Diablo Red accents and bold graphics, as well as …
2026 Ducati Monster comes in new Sport Livery
Joining the Ducati Monster lineup is the 2026 Ducati Monster Sport Livery, alongside the current base model Monster and the Monster Plus. The Monster Sport Livery features a combination of Grey with …
2026 Yamaha Tricity 300 scooter for Europe – three wheels, standing assist, foot brake and airbag
New for 2026 in Europe is the Yamaha Tricity 300 three-wheel scooter, priced at the equivalent of RM45,863 in the United Kingdom. With two front wheels and one in the rear, the …
New chrome styling options for 2026 Harley-Davidson Lowrider S, Road Glide 3; Road Glide gets solo seat
For 2026, the Harley-Davidson (H-D) Lowrider S and Road Glide 3 see the return of chrome styling while the Road Glide now gets a single seat option. In response to customer demand, …
Four-year manufacturer warranty for KTM motorcycles
A four-year manufacturer's warranty is now available for KTM motorcycles from model year 2025 onwards. The four-year Premium Manufacturer's Warranty is applicable for all street-legal KTM motorcycles, regardless of engine displacement. The …
2026 Vespa 946 Horse celebrates the Year of the Horse
Another commemorative edition from Vespa, this time the 2026 Vespa 946 Horse. Celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse, the 946 Horse is the latest in a series of such scooters from …
2026 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce released, RM91.1k
Coming into the "travel enduro" motorcycle category is the 2026 MV Agusta Enduro Veloce, priced at 19,900 euro (RM91,118) in Italy. Coming with premium components, advanced electronics, and a comprehensive equipment package …
50,895 motorcycles delivered for Ducati in 2025
A drop in deliveries for 2025 for Italian bike maker Ducati, with 50,985 motorcycles delivered. This represents a 7% drop from 2024, when 54,495 were sold across 800 Ducati dealerships worldwide. Ducati …
