Both the Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré and Yamaha FZ8, both previously the preserve of Europe, will be coming to the US next year. The big adventure tourer was launched in Europe last February, and it will be going on sale in the USA in May, 2011. The bike will carry a price tag of $13,900, that’s $1,000 less than the class-leading BMW R1200GS’s price tag. Performance should be relatively similar to that bike too, but the Japanese bike leaves the GS behind in rider aids: the Yamaha is equipped with ride-by wire throttle with two maps, three-mode traction control. Read the full article »

The British manufacturer continues to release information about its 800cc three-cylinder Tiger Cub adventure model, which will come in two varieties for buyers. The first one will have a 21” knobby front tire, while the second one for asphalt will feature 17” wheels front and back. Both bikes share the same chassis and design, but there will be differences in suspension, seating and control layouts. Triumph will release more technical data on October 4th. Read the full article »

Harley-Davidson is all set to open a multi-million dollar shop in Beirut. This move not only comes as a tribute to the passion of hundreds of bikers across the country but will also help cater to the needs of the enthusiastic community across the Gulf region. Biker lovers in Lebanon will not only have full access to accessories and parts of Harley Davidson models but will also be able to participate in activities, tours and events. Read the full article »

Motorcyclists who swap their bikes’s stock exhaust systems for loud pipes may be more likely to get a traffic ticket under a California bill that passed the Senate on Monday. Two days ago the Committee on Transportation approved Senate Bill 435, also known as the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act, with an 8-4 vote, which would make it illegal to operate a 2011 or newer motorcycle with an exhaust system that doesn’t have an EPA label that certifies it as meeting noise limit standards. Read the full article »