Victory has added a new model to its lineup, the High-Ball. The manufacturer unveiled the low-slung bike in New York prior to the opening of the NYC stop of the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows. The bike features high-rise, adjustable handlebars, spoked 16-inch wheels and classic styling elements. The engine is a massive 106 cubic inch V-twin that delivers 97hp and 113 ft./lbs. of torque. The Dunlop tyres are 1300mm in front and 150mm in the back. Many of the Victory Vegas accessories will bolt on to the High-Ball. Read the full article »

Ducati has issued a second recall notice for the Multistrada 1200. This recall is necessary because of the engine stalling whilst the bike is stationary and the engine idling. To fix the ECU problem, affected owners must take their Multistrada to a Ducati dealership, where the ECU will be re-flashed with a new firmware package. The recall affects 1196 units. This is the second time the new Multistrada 1200 has been recalled by Ducati, the first time being for faulty screws, centerstand, and improper cable routing. Read the full article »

Aprilia has released new colors for its Dorsoduro 750 supermoto. The bike will be available in green, white and black for 2011. It’s not clear whether the new colors will be available to the US. There are no technical changes to the 2011 Dorsoduro 750 so the bike’s V-twin produces still 92hp. The engine features liquid cooling, tri-map engine management, ride-by-wire throttle control, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cam valve timing, hydraulically operated wet clutch and electronic fuel injection. Read the full article »

According to Nieuwsmotor, KTM will introduce the new Super Duke and Adventure lineup in late 2012 and 2013. The Dutch magazine visited the Austrian’s factory in Mattighofen, where they were able to speak to Robert Prielinger, Head of Development of Street Bikes. Prielinger shared some interesting details about KTM’s new model lineup. Nieuwsmotor says the new Super Duke will feature a higher-state of tune, 700cc single-cylinder engine and less agressive design than previous model. Read the full article »

As you probably know, Nuova Garelli has walked away from talks over the future of Moto Morini last summer, which ment the manufacturer closed its doors in December. The Italian Court with Piero Aicardi has informed the media that the factory will be opening up to assemble 45 motorcycles in order to use the proceeds to pay a part of the Casalecchio di Reno company debts. According to the report, 16 Scramblers and 29 Granpassos will be sold without warranties. Read the full article »

The American arm of BMW announced a 4% sales growth for 2010. The Bavarian manufacturer sold 98 000 bikes globally in 2010 compared to the 87 000 units it sold in 2009, that’s a 12% increase. The best selling bike of the marque was the R1200 GS (18 700 units), and was followed by the R1200 GS Adventure ( 11 600 units), the R1200 RT (11 100 units), and the S1000 RR supersport machine (10 200 units). More interestingly, the S1000 RR outsold the R1200 GS in the US. Read the full article »

Kawasaki UK announced today the latest items of the 2011 Kawasaki genuine accessory sports clothing range. The new items will be available from any Kawasaki road bike dealer and covers both practical and fashionable elements. “Kawasaki dealers understand that our brand creates real enthusiasm and loyalty. Their relationship is with a consumer that demands the very best in terms of not just their motorcycle but also the clothing to go with it,” – said Tim Holden, Clothing and Accessory coordinator. Read the full article »

The Japanese manufacturer took the wraps off its GW250 naked bike at the 2010 CIMA exhibition in China. The motorcycle is already available on the Chinese and Brazilian market, but new rumours suggest that Suzuki will introduce the cheap bike in Europe. The GW 250 is practically the production version of the mini B-King and features a 250cc parallel twin DOHC engine that delivers 26 hp at 8,000 rpm and 24 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. Read the full article »

Mission Motors has finally taken the wraps off its Mission R electric race bike last month. The bike features a 14.4 kWh battery pack and a 3-phace AC induction motor that makes 100 kW and 115 pound feet of torque from 0 to 6500 rpm. The Mission R is capable of reaching a top speed of 160 mph and has regenative braking. Taking lessons learned from the Misison One, Mission Motors has built the Mission R from the ground-up, and tapped some well known names to help the company make this striking motorcycle. Read the full article »

Kawasaki released the new version of its GSX-R 750 motorcycle back in last autumn. The new naked bike, just like the GSX-R600, features shorter wheelbase, lighter frame, swingarm, front forks, wheels, brakes, rear suspension, bodywork and exhaust system. Suzuki's Derek Schoeberle walks us through the changes to the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R 750, and how the Japanese company's 750cc track weapon lost 17 lbs over the 2010 model. Read the full article »