Drudi Performance Burasca 1200 concept coming
Italian design house Drudi Performance, in the person of maestro Aldo Drudi, is famed for its helmet designs, notably those that adorn the helmet of Il Dottore, "The Doctor", Valentino Rossi. Drawing …
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Carver One – the Brink Dynamics car-bike is back
Motorcycles and scooters are the ultimate expression of urban mobility, but come with drawbacks. These include a lack of weather and personal protection, the latter even more of a concern with the …
BMW Motorrad R 5 Hommage – a supercharged legend
BMW Motorrad has been producing motorcycles for nearly a century, and as a company, is well aware of its heritage. This legacy includes some of the most iconic motorcycles ever to grace …
Pirelli and MV Agusta team up for Diablo Brutale 800
Italian performance tyre manufacturer Pirelli and motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta have collaborated to issue a special edition bike based on the Brutale 800. Despite facing a troubled financial situation, including a failing …
2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse – no more chrome
While most have this conception that American cruisers need to have tonnes of chrome to complete the 'look', a styling that has been noticed lately is a whole bunch of US-made motorcycles …
Kevil’s Speed Shop four-seater Ural sidecar custom
Most of us are familiar with motorcycles - two wheels, with either a solo seat or pillion, handlebars, an engine. Until you first encounter a proper passenger sidecar, like Ural. Devon, UK …
VIDEO: BMW Motorrad G310R – challenge the city
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPfIOG8C8n0 Very much anticipated by the motorcycling public, both in Malaysia and abroad, the 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R is BMW's entry into the quarter-litre class market, its first small displacement motorcycle in …
2017 KTM sport minicycle range launched in Vegas
During a recent event in Las Vegas, US, held during the same weekend as the Supercross series won by Red Bull KTM factory rider and back-to-back 450 Supercross Champion, Ryan Dungey, KTM …
2017 Husqvarna motocross range unveiled – TC250 with new two-stroke engine, FC with traction control
Swedish motorcycle manufacturer Husqvarna may not be a widely known motorcycle brand name, unless you use chainsaws for a living, but within the motocross community, it is known for making some very …
Yamaha R-1 engine hydro-dipped by Rukus Customs
In most cases, customising the look of your car or motorcycle engine usually means hitting it with a coat of high-temperature paint from a rattle can, changing the colour of the engine …
T12 Massimo – Tamburini’s last motorbike masterpiece
When Italian designer Massimo Tamburini passed on two years ago on April 6, 2014, he left behind a design legacy in the world of motorcycles that will never be surpassed. Tamburini's motorcycles …
2016 Yamaha MT-03 launched in Europe, from RM29k
Interest in smaller capacity motorcycles, notably in the quarter-litre class, has been taking off in Europe, as more drivers switch to motorcycles for daily transport, commuting and general riding about. Yamaha's 2016 …
BMW K1600R – new inline-six street bike planned?
While BMW Motorrad's much-loved 'R'-boxer twin, and the inline-four S-series engines, have seen wide acceptance in the riding community, its big inline-six has thus far been confined to heavy-touring duty, in the …
2016 Peugeot Speedfight 4 Total Sport scooter shown
Peugeot has released the 2016 Speedfight 4 Total Sport scooter to commemorate its two-decade-long partnership with French oil company Total, and the scooter's 20 years in production. Targetted at newly licensed young …
BMW Motorrad “Intelligent Emergency Call” system
Motorcycling is an inherently dangerous activity, and recognising that fact, BMW Motorrad has come up with an "Intelligent Emergency Call" (IEC) system for motorcycles, which aims to get help to the scene …
Praëm BMW S1000RR – racing custom from the 80s
Endurance racing is a very special category in the motorcycle racing world, where machines and riders are pushed to the limit over six-, eight-, 12- and 24 hours. While speed is important …
MV Agusta to buy-back Mercedes-AMG’s 25% stake?
The financial saga of MV Agusta seems to have taken a new twist, with a report emerging of the beleaguered Italian motorcycle manufacturer's CEO Giovanni Castiglioni saying he is “negotiating a buy-back …
2016 KTM RC390 update – new exhaust, ride-by-wire
Some significant changes have been made to KTM's middle-weight sportsbike, the 2016 RC 390. The model updates to the RC 390 were made with an eye on improving ride comfort, as well …
2016 Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR in India, from RM3,053
The new 2016 Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR has just been launched in India, coming in two versions - the base ZR with drum brakes, and the high-spec version with single front disc brake. …
BMW Motorrad to come out with Ducati XDiavel rival?
A rumour has emerged that BMW Motorrad might be coming out with a new cruiser to go up against the 2016 Ducati XDiavel. BMW Motorrad's last foray into the cruiser market with …
