MotoGP
Andrea Dovizioso makes MotoGP comeback
Dovizioso is coming back to MotoGP, he is already expected to compete for the Petronas Yamaha team at Misano. […weiter lesen]
Month: August 2021
New Motorcycles
KTM teases RC 390
On Instagram, KTM has released a video from the race track showing the upcoming RC 390. With this, they also confirm that the recently leaked images are real. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
Kawasaki Retrovolution is coming
In a mysterious video Kawasaki announces a new retro model. The new model should probably be under the motto “Retrovolution is coming”, at least there is currently no further information. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
Triumph Tiger Sport 660 teased
After the Trident 660 comes a new crossover bike that will use the same platform. Triumph has now released images of the final prototype, which should show the bike in final form except for a camouflage wrap. […weiter lesen]
Custombike
Ares Bullet – BMW R nineT as a retro racer
Ares Design is actually an Italian coachbuilder that builds exclusive cars. Every now and then, however, they also dedicate themselves to motorcycles and with the Ares Bullet, the R nineT already gets its third conversion. […weiter lesen]
from-the-street
Spain relies on traffic monitoring with drones
Mobile or stationary speed cameras are a good way to prevent speeding. However, stationary speed cameras in particular are usually very conspicuous and no surprise, at least on one’s own home route or on the way to work. In order to ensure appropriate speed even away from these, Spain is now relying on drones for traffic monitoring. […weiter lesen]
Equipment
Adventure front for the KTM 390 Duke
For owners of a 390 Duke, but who like the look of an Adventure bike, the Indian manufacturer Autologue-Design offers a new accessory front. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
Yamaha Double Y concept
In collaboration with Yamaha, Noemi Napolitano designed the Double Y concept bike, a motorcycle for young people, for her senior thesis. […weiter lesen]
MotoGP
Vinales switches to Aprilia
As previously reported, Maverick Vinales was suspended by Yamaha because he deliberately chased the engine of the MotoGP motorcycle several times in the rev limiter and thus provoked an engine failure. Now the contract has been terminated, so Vinales will no longer compete for Yamaha in 2021. […weiter lesen]
MotoGP
Rossi becomes a father
As Valentino Rossi confirmed himself on social media, his girlfriend Francesca Sofia Novello is pregnant. The two are getting a girl. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
Kawasaki recalls H2 models
Kawasaki is recalling Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE (both 2018 to 2020) and Ninja H2 SX SE+ (2019 and 2020) models due to potential rear wheel bearing issues. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
Moto Morini X-Cape 650 comes to Europe
Moto Morini’s Adventure bike X-Cape 650 was shown for the first time at EICMA 2019 and is now about to be launched, also in Europe. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
New: Speed Triple 1200 RR design prototype
In a teaser on social media, Triumph has unveiled a prototype of the Speed Triple 1200 RR. […weiter lesen]
Motorsport
No more motorcycles at Pikes Peak
Since 1916, motorcycles have been a recurring part of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, one of the most famous hill climbs held annually in Colorado, USA. Now it has been decided that motorcycles will no longer compete in the event. […weiter lesen]
MotoGP
Maverick Vinales suspended
Maverick Vinales will not take part in this weekend’s race at the Red Bull Ring in Austria as he has been suspended by Yamaha. A replacement rider will not compete. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
Yamaha radar-based assistance systems
After several manufacturers have already released radar-based assistance systems, Yamaha now wants to follow suit. At least, that’s what patent applications suggest. […weiter lesen]
NEWS
Kawasaki recalls several models
Kawasaki is recalling several new models in the U.S. because an improperly installed oil pressure valve could cause the engine to stall. […weiter lesen]
New Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special Arctic Blast
At the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Harley-Davidson unveiled the Street Glide Special, limited to just 500 units, in special Arctic Blast paint. […weiter lesen]
Custombike
Strictly limited Suzuki Lucky Katana
The Suzuki Lucky Katana is a conversion that will go on sale in a small series of only 10 units. […weiter lesen]
Custombike
Honda CB750 converted into an electric cafe racer
The YouTube channel “The Inja” shows the conversion of a Honda CB750 to an electric cafe racer with road approval. The conversion, which took a total of about a year, has now also been published in a 30-minute time-lapse video. […weiter lesen]