Month: March 2021

CFMoto offers a decent selection of motorcycles that are extremely competitive price-wise. The 650 NK’s 649cc parallel twin produces between 55 and 65 horsepower, depending on the market. In Australia, the motorcycle is one of the most powerful bikes for novice riders. The low price makes it easy to forget that it is not particularly well equipped. However, this is now changed with the CFMoto 650 NK SP.

The Yamaha XSR 155 is based on the same platform as the YZF R15 V3.0 and so far can only be found in some Asian countries. Glanets Radical Kustom has transformed the original naked bike into a black and gold cafe racer.

Already shortly after the release of the Honda CB350 H`Ness in India, rumors arose that it could also be sold on other markets. With Japan, another market has now been confirmed, but here “the Highness” comes under the name GB350 on the market.

CCM is a motorcycle manufacturer from Bolton in England, which many probably do not have so on the screen. Nevertheless, it is a traditional company that celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021.

Maverick Vinales (Yamaha) had a strong race, but had to work his way up gradually. Only in the last third of the race he took the lead, but then did not give it up.

Ducati could soon launch a recall because, according to media reports, there could be problems with the V4 engine. The problem is probably related to the valve guide or the valve spring return system. 

As the Isle of Man TT had to be cancelled for the second time this year, road racing legend John McGuinness did not rule out not taking part in the next TT. He gave to consider that he will be already over 50 years old at the TT 2022.

Lexmoto belongs to the Chinese group Zongshen and is very popular in the UK because of the affordable A1 sportbikes. They are launching an update to the LXR 125 for 2021.

Back in May 2019, Triumph announced plans to develop an electric motorcycle that will rely on advanced and innovative technologies. With the completion of the second phase, they present the layout, electric powertrain and battery of “Project TE-1”

Will the 700 become the new sporty mid-range? Aprilia has come forward with the RS 660 and Yamaha has already confirmed the YZF-R7, based on the MT-07, by filing with U.S. emissions authorities, though not yet officially announced. Kawasaki could upgrade the Ninja 650 and get in on the action with a possible Ninja 700R in this segment as well.

Marquez, together with the medical team from Hospital Ruber Internacional, has decided not to compete this weekend. This means he will miss the first race of the 2021 season in Qatar.

Motorcycle manufacturer Mash launches a new sidecar. The motorcycle used for the sidecar is the Desert Force 400, which was introduced in May 2020.