Created to sit proudly within the 125cc class of current motorcycles, the new Kawasaki EV machines will be available in Ninja and Z family styles as Z e-1 and Ninja e-1, with both able to boast mid-capacity type chassis and running gear specifications delivering typical Kawasaki fun to ride characteristics mated to zero-emission desirability....
Triumph Motorcycles has signed a new contract to remain an Exclusive Engine Supplier for the FIM Moto2™ World Championship for another five seasons. Triumph is developing a full new race gearbox, which will debut in the 2025 season, alongside improvements for the 2024 season. Triumph Triple Trophy Winner’s bike is unveiled at Silverstone. Triumph...
Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner are ready to return to action on 14th-16th July for the seventh round of the 2023 season at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy. The WorldSBK paddock will be there for the first time since 2019, meaning it will be the very first time at the track for the GYTR GRT Yamaha rookies – neither Aegerter nor...
Recently Alpinestars USA hosted its inaugural adventure tour in Big Bear Lake, California. The tour is an opportunity to showcase the Italian gear manufacturer’s ever expanding streetbike and off-road motorcycle gear lines. Astars pulled out the big guns for this event inviting some of its top off-road racers, including Ricky Brabec and Toby...
The 2022 Road Warrior Ride, sponsored by Can-Am, ended at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Columbus, Ohio. During the week of Sept. 23-30, a group of veterans seeking adventure, camaraderie, and healing rode Can-Am Spyders from Florida to Ohio, covering over 1,000 miles. It was the 9th annual Road Warrior Ride, hosted by the Road Warrior...
Surron’s first full-size electric dirt bike offering: the Surron Storm Bee F. (Surron/)If you stop and think too long about whether emerging EVs are bikes or motorcycles, you’re missing the fun. English EV maker Surron is a great example of blurring these lines, specifically in the category of dirty off-road fun.But its latest offering, the Storm...
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Futuristic bodywork makes the small Vitpilen easy on the eyes. (Husqvarna/)UpsEasy Shift for clutchless up/downshiftingLightweight and compact for easy handlingGreat brakesDownsErgonomics not as comfortable as Svartpilen’sSeat is also uncomfortableIllegible dashVerdictThe Vitpilen 401 brings the same exciting small-displacement spirit as Husky’s...
We go for another ride aboard BMW’s easy-riding F 900 XR. (Joseph Agustin/)The 2022 F 900 XR is a plus-size middleweight adventure sport from BMW Motorrad. When BMW introduced this model for the 2020 model year, we were there for the official press introduction; see the 2020 BMW F 900 XR Review First Ride and 2020 BMW F 900 XR Review MC Commute....
Photo: Mark Riccioni Following a successful pilot, The Speedshop returns for 6×60 episodes with former Special Forces operator Titch Cormack designing and building bespoke motorbikes and cars from his “souped-up man-cave” on Poole’s picturesque waterfront. This series sees Titch face a range of challenges. He’ll bring new life to broken and...
Some posh chassis kit is destined to be on show all the time – but only you will know that these sweet Braketech vented pistons from HPS are doing a proper job on your bike. They’re produced from super finish stainless steel and have a cunning design aimed to cut heat transfer into the brake fluid. The pad side has 12 ventilated holes for...