International Bike News · Page 90
One of the traditional bug-bears of riding a motorcycle is the view - or lack thereof - that a rider gets from the rearview mirrors. Due to the width of the handlebars, …
The interest surrounding the impending release of the 2016 BMW Motorrad G310 R has raised anticipation amongst the local motorcycle riding crowd, but, aside from a viewing tour recently where a single …
A recall - number SRV-RCL-16-002 - has been issued by Ducati North America for the 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera for a clutch issue that could cause the rear wheel to lock up. …
Now in its ninth edition, World Ducati Week (WDW) is an event where Ducati riders from around the world gather to celebrate the brand and generally have a good time. Held in …
Developments in electric motorcycles, or e-bikes, are taking great strides forward. While some remain pipe dreams, others are actively bringing e-bikes to the mass market. The new e-bikes are promising better efficiency …
Yamaha Motor Corporation has issued recall notice number 3824 for YZF-R25s manufactured between October 6, 2014 and May 23, 2016 for oil pump and clutch pressure plate issues. The recall also affects …
Malaysian Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin, 16, who hails from Skudai, Johor, has been selected - along with four other riders - to attend the VR46 Riders Academy in Tavullia, Italy, where he will …
No, it isn't a quad, nor is it a motorcycle. Or even a car for that matter. The 2017 Yamaha YZX1000R SS is an SxS designed to enter the supersport category for …
The BMW Motorrad R80 G/S, with riders Hubert Auriol and Gaston Rahier, was synonymous with success in the Paris-Dakar Rallye, back in the 80s. To commemorate its victories in the gruelling off-road …
It appears as if the massive worldwide Takata airbag recall has now entered the world of motorcycles, with Honda issuing recall #KA8 for GL1800 Gold Wings manufactured between 2006 and 2010. While …
An image with the watermark "poetra_rbr" has been making the rounds, purportedly showing the much anticipated 2016 Honda CBR250RR. The origin of the image is unknown, and its veracity cannot be determined, …
Images have surfaced on the internet purportedly showing 750 and 900 cc motorcycles from Italian manufacturer Benelli. From online reports, it appears as if Benelli may be revamping its model line-up for …
One of the perks of being a racing superstar is having access to big boys' toys that even the big boys seldom get to play with. In a video upload to his …
With Euro 4 emissions regulations coming down hard on motorcycle manufacturers in Europe, many are removing large-displacement air-cooled engines from their model range. This includes Kawasaki, who have divulged that 2016 will …
As living costs bite into consumers' wallets, and traffic congestion becomes worse on a daily basis, many who commute to work on a daily basis are looking for low-cost alternatives to driving …
Motorcycle helmets, while being essential life-saving safety equipment, do come with some drawbacks, the biggest among which is the large blind spot behind the rider. While rear-view mirrors do eliminate some of …
The 2016 Honda Supra GTR 150 was recently released in Indonesia by official distributor PT Astra Honda. Also known in the Vietnamese market as the Honda Winner, the Supra GTR is entering …
Actor Keanu Reeves, famous for his roles in action movies Speed, Point Break and The Matrix trilogy, teamed up with self-taught engineer, designer and fabricator Gard Hollinger to produce the Arch KRGT-1. …
What many may not realise is Harley-Davidson, the purveyor of chrome-laden, laid-back cruisers, also has a very serious racing heritage. Dating back to the first decade of the last century, riders raced …
Italian e-bike manufacturer Energica, headquartered in Modena, Italy, recently launched its first UK dealership back in March, and has now followed that up with plans for a flagship store in San Francisco, …
