2018 Benelli 402S – the Ducati XDiavel look-a-like
After the reveal of the GPX Racing 150GR, with its Panigale looks, here's another mimic of another Ducati design, the 2018 Benelli 402S that was displayed at the EICMA show the previous …
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Brembo recalls PR16 brake master cylinder in US – Aprilia and Ducati motorcycles affected
A safety recall issued by the NHTSA in the US covers Brembo front brake master cylinders and covers certain Aprilia and Ducati motorcycles. The safety concern is with regards to the front …
Harley-Davidson trademarks “Bronx” – new model?
An ambitious plan to launch 100 new models over the next five years - though we would hardly count variants within a model range as "new" - sees American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson …
2018 Honda CB4 Interceptor concept – retro racer
Shown during the 2017 EICMA show in Milan last November, the Honda CB4 Interceptor concept bike is based around the Neo Sports Cafe design that was shown in Tokyo last year. The …
2018 Suzuka 8-hours sees full Honda factory team
That Honda takes motor racing very seriously cannot be denied, engine failures in Formula 1 aside. In the motorcycle racing world, Honda, through its racing division Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has never …
Thailand bans big bikes from national forest reserves
A favourite destination for Malaysian bikers is Thailand, as can be seen from the large numbers of riders crossing the border every weekend and during the holidays. However, a new ruling by …
2018 MV Agusta Brutale 1200 four-cylinder soon?
After several years of an acrimonious relationship with Mercedes-AMG, Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta has completed the buy--back of its outstanding shares from the German carmaker, officially ending the partnership. This means …
2018 Yamaha NMax 155 gets mid-model updates
Ahead of the impending release of the 2018 Honda PCX, which now comes in a hybrid version, Yamaha Indonesia has released a mid-model update for the NMax 155, addressing some issues that …
Ducati to sell 1299 Panigale V-twin till at least 2020
After the recent launch of the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 at the EICMA show in Italy last month, news has emerged that the Italian motorcycle maker has no plans to produce a …
Google Maps introduces “motorcycle mode” in India
A new feature for Google Maps has been introduced, "motorcycle mode", but is currently available only for users in India. With India having recently over taken China as the world's largest two-wheeler …
2018 TVS Apache RR 310 launched in India – based on BMW Motorrad G 310 R, 34 hp, full-fairing, RM12,939
As BMW Motorrad's manufacturing partner in India, TVS is responsible for the G 310 R (RM26,900) as well as the G 310 GS (RM29,900), Motorrad's entry into the sub-500 cc category for …
VIDEO: 15,600 km and 6 countries on a Dominar 400
https://youtu.be/YqIPhRiZZZ8 While we await the official launch of the 2018 Modenas Dominar 400 in 2018, the gentlemen at Bajaj Auto of India let a trio of riders take the Dominar 400 on …
2017 EICMA: KTM 790 Duke “The Scalpel” – but is the KTM 790 Adventure R off-roader coming in 2019?
During the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA) show in Milan, Italy, it was expected that the KTM 790 Duke, also known as "The Scalpel", would be on display. We had …
Valentino Rossi gets Yamaha XJR1300 and it’s “Mya”
While 2017 will possibly go down as one of the worst years in multiple MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi's career, here is a little something to cheer up "The Doctor" this Christmas, …
2021 to see Ducati enter scooter and e-bike segment?
Although Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati previously denied claims that it would enter the small bike segment - something its competitor BMW Motorrad has done with the G310 R and G310 GS - …
EICMA 2017: Triumph Tiger 1200 and Tiger 800 – XC and XR versions, lighter, faster and more power
Looking to usurp the king of adventure bikes, Triumph has brought out the brand-new 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 and Tiger 800, in XC and XR versions. The Hinckley, UK-based firm claims the …
2017 EICMA: Kawasaki H2 SX – 200 PS supercharged sports-touring from the green machine
One of the stars of the show at the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA) show in Milan this year is the 2018 Kawasaki H2 SX, Kawasaki's supercharged superbike now tamed …
2017 EICMA: Ducati Panigale V4 – double the fun
Winning "Most Beautiful Bike" at the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA) show in Milan, the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 is a major change of direction for the Borgo Panigale firm. …
EICMA 2017: Yamaha MT-09 SP, darkness made better
It cannot be denied that Yamaha's MT-09 - with over 48,000 units sold worldwide - was something of a smashing success in Malaysia, with many riders liking that inline-triple's power and very …
2017 EICMA: Kawasaki Z900RS – retro sportbike vibes
As a current styling trend in motorcycles, retro bikes are very much in vogue, and Minato, Japan, based Kawasaki has resurrected the most famous of their older models, the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS. …
