BMW is testing the new K1600LT in the US. The motorcycle got the six-cylinder engine from the Concept 6, which produces 160-170 hp and 130 Nm. The motorcycle has an incredible low seat, a longer wheelbase than it’s predecessor, electrically adjustable screen and luxury equipment. Expect a production model to debut this october. Read the full article »

Horex was a very old german manufacturer in Bad Homburg. It was founded in 1923 and built 600cc and 800cc four-stroke motorcycles until 1960, when Daimler-benz overtook the company and production was terminated. After 50 years, Horex returns now with a six-cylinder, supercharged machine. Dubbed the VR6, the 1218 cc V6 has been under secret development for the last five years, by German engineer Clemens Neese and his business partner, Frank Fischer. Read the full article »

The Zerotracer is an interesting creature which combines the comfort of a car with the agility of a motorcycle. The electric machine was designed by swiss engineers and the company decided to take part in the electric vehicle race "Around the World in Eighty Days", which means 30 000 km across 20 countries in 80 days. The Zerotracer's body is a kevlar carbon fiber monocowue, a technique derived from Formula 1 construction. It has a top speed of 250 km/h with a driving capacity of 450 km on a single charge. Read the full article »

Watch this spectacular video resuming the 2010 Tourist Trophy, a great year of Ian Hutchinson, who reached five victories - that's a first in the 103 year of racing on Isle of man. Tricky curves, beautiful landscape, great saves, huge crashes, speed, speed and even more speed - that's the TT. Read the full article »

Paolo Berlusconi's company, New Garelli were unable to reach an agreement with the trade unions, which means death to the historic italian marque. In their statement, New Garelli cites the company’s inability to reach a mutual agreement with the labor unions as it’s main reason for backing out of the deal. With no other buyers in the mix, and the trade unions seemingly an immovable object, Moto Morini seems destined for the dead pool. Find the company’s statement after the jump. Read the full article »

The bavarian motorcycle company announced today a special edition machine suitable for long distance rides across the country. The "Exclusive Edition" is specially equipped with a long list of official BMW optional extras. The GT comes standard with electronic suspension adjustment (ESA II), ABS, automatic stability control (ASC), tyre pressure monitor (RDC), heated grips and seat, a 49-litre top box along with the standard-fit panniers and comes in a special two-tone grey metallic paint scheme. Read the full article »

A couple of weeks ago we showed you the Ducati car concept by Anthony Colard. Here's another interesting concept of the french transportation designer, which comes under the name C12-R. The Superbike is based off the Ducati 1198 chassis, but Colard has taken his own perception of the italian motorcycle's style, and improved upon some of its deficiencies. Read the full article »

Italian motorcycle safety equipment manufacturer Dainese finally announced the development of road-ready airbag system. The company have been working on this for a long time, the racing system is ready for market launching and now it's the road system turn. Marco Simoncelli, Michi Ranseder and Jorge Lorenzo helped the italians testing the product, which accelerated product development. Read the full article »

This old school yet modern Harley-Davidson was built by Richard Dunn, who started from a 1975 Sportster. When he bought the bike, it had only original parts on, so it was just a matter of restoring and upgrading. Dunn has kept the original 7-spoke Harley cast wheels — made by Morris — and fitted them with Avon rubber. But he has rebuilt the forks and lowered them 3 inches, stripped all the excess trim from the bike, and mounted a custom oil tank and later model Sportster fuel tank. Read the full article »

It seems the japanese motorcycle companies could borrow the dual clutch transmission (DTC) technology from the automobile world for their next generation R1 and CBR1000 RR. Honda VFR1200 F already uses DTC, but the next step would be develop this technology on superbike models, where it would work slightly differently. But Honda is not the only japanese factory who is planning an electronically controlled gearbox for his sportbike, Yamaha is developing his own system, too. Read the full article »