Damon prototypes shape-shifting electric motorcycle with 360-degree collision warnings

A Canadian startup is trying to push some pretty out-there new technologies into the motorcycle world. Variable riding position geometry, for one, as well as a traffic-tracking collision warning system designed to give riders an extra margin … Continue reading Damon prototypes shape-shifting electric motorcycle with 360-degree collision warnings

Electric Motion hits the dirt with 2020 electric trials bikes

Riding up almost vertical inclines, hopping over rocky obstacles or just coming to a dead stop in the middle of a log are among the many thrills to be had from motorcycle trials riding. Traditionally accompanied by the clatter of noisy engine… Continue reading Electric Motion hits the dirt with 2020 electric trials bikes

Mugen sweeps the TT Zero race for sixth consecutive year

Fielding an all-star team with seasoned Isle of Man TT champions Michael Rutter and John McGuinness, Team Mugen had a rather easy job conquering the two top podium positions, racing against a small number of privateer and university teams on … Continue reading Mugen sweeps the TT Zero race for sixth consecutive year

DAB's ultra-configurable LM-S supermotard looks like the future of motorcycle shopping

Pre-purchase customization is DAB's big gamble

On the one hand, this is a custom bike, and no two will be the same. On the other, it’s totally Euro IV certified and engineering homologated for road use. DAB is allowing an unprecedented degree of customization for every bike, but they’ll all be road legal.

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Indian's FTR1200 gets tricked up for Hooligan racing

Indian's FTR1200, stripped back to Hooligan racing spec

Indian’s muscled-up, flat-track-inspired streetbike will have a chance to prove its mettle on the dirt ovals at the Wheels & Waves Festival in France next month, so S&S Cycle has prepared two race bikes that take the FTR1200 back to its stripped-back, high-piped roots.

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History in motion: The spectacular winning motorcycles of Concours d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2019

History in motion at one of the world's great classic automotive and motorcycle shows

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is one of the automotive world’s most prestigious events, and this year’s motorcycle division showcased some extraordinary gems making rare public appearances. Here are all the winners, and photos of everything that entered.

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BMW Motorrad Concept R18: The beginning of a full frontal attack on the cruiser marketplace

Harley still rules the cruiser marketplace globally, having sold 228,000 hogs last year, compared to BMW's ...

BMW Motorrad showed a “Concept R18” motorcycle at Concorso d’Elegenza Villa d’Este on the weekend which is effectively the first shot in an offensive on Harley-Davidson and Indian territory. The concept is the first glimpse of many new bikes expected from BMW based around the 1800cc twin-cylinder, and there’s already rumors of a 2000cc version.

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