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MotoGP riders have said that the new grid layout introduced at today's Sachsenring sprint race has done what it was intended to do: reduce the risk of accidents. The first start under the new rules was remarkably tidy, although undramatic in equal measure. With more space between...
We’ve covered quite a few sidecar motorcycles here in the past. Of course, you’ve got your mainstream Urals, but then there are others – not as mainstream, but equally distinctive, like the custom Ducati sidecar motocrosser or the electric enduro sidecar from Kalashnikov.Continue...
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Nobody agrees on the best motorcycle road in America, which is half the fun of arguing about it. The country has 3.9 million miles of pavement and the overwhelming majority of it exists to move grain trucks and commuters. What’s left over, the roads that feel like they were built...
Aprilia dominated the MotoGP round at Assen last weekend. The brand took five of the six available podiums in two races, including both wins. Saturday’s Sprint saw the Aprilia Trackhouse satellite squad take the first two places with Raul Fernandez winning and Ai Ogura finishing...
Marc Marquez believes he can best hope for a third-place finish in Sunday’s German Grand Prix unless he is able to make a step overnight, despite going unchallenged for victory in the sprint.While Marquez has been the fastest rider so far this weekend at the Sachsenring, setting...
"You know what? I think we've been doing motorcycles all wrong." That's the thought that crossed my mind the moment I looked at the new LiveWire S4 Honcho motorcycles.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Harley Davidson, livewire, Electric Motorcycles, Off-road,...
(Contributed post for North American readers) Are you planning a road trip on your motorbike or in your car? Sure you must be feeling the adrenaline rush! However to live up to your expectations and to make your trip a memorable one, there are certain things that you need to prep...
Marco Bezzecchi's factory Aprilia team colleagues Paolo Bonora and Jorge Martin have offered the beleaguered rider a vote of confidence despite his latest major setback.The Italian was injured in a qualifying crash at the Sachsenring this morning, ruling him out of the ongoing Ge...
You get to a certain age, and you become selective about what makes you fizz. Stuff that once made you soil yourself with adrenal joy doesn’t visit much no more. Things that made your red-eyed soul sing and howl are few and far between.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, Trans...
This week, we have a rather insane dump of goodies to the ol’ docket: Volkswagen’s tightening finances and obsession with EV means their advisors are recommending Ducati Motor Holding be sold. BMW Motorrad’s CEO, Markus Flasch, has just landed the role of President of ACEM – and...
Alex Marquez believes MotoGP’s new starting grid rules made it quite difficult for riders to gain position at the start of the German Grand Prix sprint.The Gresini rider lined up second on the grid for Saturday’s half-distance race at the Sachsenring but was unable to get the jum...
We're coming up on a year since Canadian upstart Beachman unveiled its beautiful '64 electric motorcycle, which was dripping in retro style. It's now set to launch the Aviator, a similar café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades.Continue R...
In the spring of 1969, big motorcycles still ran on drum brakes, kickstarters and a fair amount of faith. British twins ruled the top end of the market, American V-twins thundered along their own separate path, and real speed usually came bundled with oil leaks, vibration and ele...
Marc Marquez leads a front row lockout for Ducati at the German Grand Prix after claiming his third pole position of the 2026 MotoGP season on Saturday.Lining up alongside on the front row will be his brother Alex Marquez, will Fabio di Giannantonio starting third for VR46.Howeve...
Naked motorcycles are probably the most fun road-going motorcycles money can buy. And when you’re talking about nakeds, KTM’s Dukes are up there with some of the best in the world. Of that entire Duke lineup, it’s the 790 that has fascinated me the most, offering the sweet spot o...
Marc Marquez headed a Ducati 1-2-3 in the MotoGP sprint race at his beloved Sachsenring on Saturday, leading his brother Alex and Fabio Di Giannantonio across the line. With Marco Bezzecchi absent following an earlier qualifying crash, his team-mate Jorge Martin stretched his adv...
“I love these things!” I exclaimed to Paul when he wheeled it out of his van. “They are crazy good!”Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: BMW, BMW Motorrad, Naked bike, Motorcycle
Marco Bezzecchi has been diagnosed with a fracture next to his neck following a brutal highside in German Grand Prix qualifying, leaving him on the sidelines for the remainder of the MotoGP weekend.After being taken to the medical centre for check-ups on Saturday afternoon, the f...
When you have the longest-running production motorcycle in your hands, the responsibility to carry it through changing times is unparalleled. The Royal Enfield Bullet has existed since 1932, and in all its years of existence, it's never been offered with an engine as big as this....
Marc Marquez led a front-row lockout for Ducati at the German Grand Prix, as Aprilia star Marco Bezzecchi suffered another blow to his MotoGP title hopes with an early crash in qualifying.Marquez eclipsed the all-time circuit record at the Sachsenring on his final run to seal his...
A British engineering shop is busy cooking up a wicked way to get in trouble: a liter bike with 280 hp on tap that can properly tear up any stretch of tarmac before you can blink.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: cafe racer, Two-stroke, Custom Bikes
Maverick Vinales has drawn parallels between his current KTM contract dispute and the breakdown in his previous relationship with Yamaha, arguing that MotoGP teams have repeatedly pushed him to the edge. The 10-time grand prix winner has made no secret about his frustration with...
There haven’t been too many companies like CFMoto. Barely a decade ago, the brand was largely viewed as a budget-focused Chinese manufacturer building practical commuter bikes and ATVs while the industry's performance spotlight remained firmly fixed on Japan and Europe.Continue R...
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve embarrassingly drooled over motorcycles that are not available for public use. Most of them have been good ol’ fashioned ICE motorcycles, not this one, though. It’s electric, and it’s making my ICE-loving heart feel guilty.Continue Read...