Harley-Davidson is facing another major recall. This time, around 88,000 Touring, Cruiser, and Trike models from model years 2024 to 2026 are affected because a blocked opening in the airbox can lead to dangerous pressure buildup in the crankcase.
The Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 receives a Style Edition for the 2027 model year, featuring dark green paintwork, standard cruise control and a bidirectional quickshifter. The list price is $10,799 USD (approximately €9,210).
Using a phone while driving now costs your license in four French départements. What began as a local initiative in Landes is spreading and also affects motorcyclists.
The Marquez brothers are the new faces of Nesquik in Spain. Nestlé connects its cocoa brand with motorsport and delivers a sci-fi-style commercial.
Chinese manufacturer Bashan has brought the BS1200-G, a 1,200 cc hardtail bobber, to type approval. It is powered by a Shineray V-twin that bears a striking resemblance to the discontinued Harley-Davidson Evolution engine.
A research team at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has developed a hydrogen combustion engine that operates emission-free in a closed cycle and achieved over 60 percent efficiency on the test bench. While the concept is not intended for motorcycles, the technology could influence the two-wheeler industry in the long term.
