Already a chart-topping best seller in the UK, Suzuki's GSX1250FA picked up another accolade this month as it scooped the coveted Motorcycle News Machine of the Year award, in the all-rounder category. Launched to critical acclaim earlier this year, the GSX1250FA quickly topped registration figures in the Sports Tourer category too, outselling its rivals thanks to excellent mile-munching ability combined with exceptional value for money. Read the full article »

KTM North America has presented a limited edition bike based on the 2011 50 SX. The bike, called the 50 SXS features a number of upgrades from KTM Powerparts including a new throttle assembly, clutch setting, Renthal diamond grips and bar pad, 38-T rear sprocket and special graphics. The 50 SXS has an FMF SXF silencer, Race Tech SXS shock with preload and rebound adjustability and Race Tech SXS fork front with internal compression adjustability. Read the full article »

Brough Superior, the Rolls Royce of motorcycle world never fails to attract interest. European auctioner H&H set a new record for sale of a 1929 Brough Superior SS100 at The Haynes International Motor Museum. The bike became the world’s most expensive motorcycle with its price tag of $455,400. The machine was one of the fastest in its time, it was guaranteed to be able to reach the magic 100mph mark. The SS100 features an overhead valve 1000cc V-twin engine which delivers 45hp. Read the full article »

You may know Jillian Michaels from TV’s The Biggest Loser, but she is also a fitness expert, life coach, author, blogger and radio host. The trainer recently got a custom Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle designed in collaboration between Michaels and the staff of the Motor Company’s wheels. The special Muscle features polished engine cases with orange highlights, custom seat, rear fender, radiator shroud, exhaust and wheels. Michaels has partnered recently with Harley to promote motorcycle riding to women. Read the full article »

Russian manufacturer Ural presents a limited edition model almost in every year. In 2010, they came up with the Taiga 2WD Limited Edition. They say this is „the ultimate adventure vehicle to carry you through your very own Taiga wilderness. Taiga is equipped with off-road accessories and practical tools to survive the most remote and treacherous conditions, should you choose to brave an adventure to Siberia...” Read the full article »

The class-leading S 1000 RR – BMW Motorrad’s first ever supersports machine – has taken two highly prestigious MCN Awards: ‘Machine of the Year’ and ‘Sportsbike over 751cc’. BMW’s R 1200 RT, the best-selling touring motorcycle in the UK, won the ‘Tourer of the Year’ award. Judged and presented by Motorcycle News, the UK’s biggest-selling motorcycle publication, the annual MCN Awards recognise the very best bikes in each category, the cream of motorcycle products, cutting edge technical innovations and sales success. Read the full article »

In 2011 the Italian manufacturer celebrates 100 years of producing motorcycles. The company created two special editiom models, the TnT 1130 Century Racer and the TnT 899 Century Racer. Both bikes pay homage to the racing legend of Pasolini via a Centenary Green paint scheme which gives the TnT a more sportier attitude. The engineers equipped the Century Racer with fully adjustable Marzocchi fork at the front. The Italians used Brembo radial brakes and yellow rear ahock absorber. Read the full article »

The British manufacturer continues to announce its 2011 model lineup. The two newest member are the 2011 Speedmaster and Thruxton. The new Speedmaster features an air-cooled 865cc parallel-twin, 270 degree crank engine. The bike got unique 'hot rod' style. The very essence of low-slung, old-school cruiser re-invented for the demands of today's rider. New for 2011, short guards, big wheels and a totally new feel. Read the full article »

French manufacturer Peugeot has recently added a new mid-range scooter to its lineup. The Citystar 125 replaces the Elystar 125 model and will join the Tweet, LXR, Geopolis, Vivacity, Satelis and Sum-up in Peugeot’s scooter range. The new Citystar is powered by a single cylinder four-stroke engine which features direct injection and water cooling. The engine delivers 13,5hp and 12Nm of torque. The scooter has a top speed of 65mph (105 km/h). Read the full article »

The completely new MV Agusta F3 was recently launched at the world’s biggest and most important motorcycle show, EICMA Milan, where Motociclismo magazine organised a poll to find ‘The Most Beautiful Bike of the Show’. Of over 12,000 votes cast, the F3 captured 39%, nearly twice that of the next entrant and well ahead of every other new model at the show. MV Agusta describes this new model as ‘a work of art on wheels’ and its exceptional styling and advanced technology will take this classic Italian marque into the middleweight supersports category. Read the full article »