Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that the Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter has become the world’s first fuel-cell vehicle to earn Whole Vehicle Type Approval in the European Union. Since February 2010, Suzuki and British company Intelligent Energy, which developed the Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter’s fuel-cell system, have been jointly participating in trials of the scooter on public roads under the aegis of the British government’s Technology Strategy Board. Read the full article »

After much waiting, the Motus MST has finally arrived. The touring machine is powered by the KMV4 "baby block" engine, a gasoline direct injected, 90 degree V4. The OHV engine delivers 161 hp at 7,800 rpm and 122 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm, while the redline is at 8,000 rpm. The bike tips the scales around 500 lbs dry. There will be a more upmarket version called the MST-R which will feature Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension parts and Marchesini wheels. Read the full article »

Two Brothers Racing (TBR) has just announced that they finished the development of their new slip-on exhaust system to the brand new BMW F800R. The firm says owners of the new exhaust system will experience both torque and horsepower increases throughout the rev range. The exhaust system features Teflon coated, blunted, cast magnesium outlet that not only looks great but also allows for various silencer inserts. Read the full article »

Spanish Moto2 racing team Bottpower is working on a new project for a private customer, called the BOTT XR-1. The bike is based on a Buell, who acts as a donor of wheels, suspensions, brakes, engine and swingarm. The intention is to create a motorbike with flattrack aesthetics, based on the Harley XR 750 racers. Bottpower says the bike will be fun to ride, and the Harley XR1200 is the most similar thing you can find on the market. The BOTT XR-1 will weight 170kg and will have more power than 100hp. Read the full article »

To celebrate Greg Tracy’s last year win at Pikes Peak, the Italian manufacturer created a special edition version of its Multistrada 1200 S. The special Multistrada features Ducati Corse paint livery, black engine guard and red pin-striping on the wheels. In addition to that, the bike will be equipped with Ducati Performance silencer by Termignoni, a carbon fibre front mudguard, custom made seat detailed with red stitching and a race-derived low screen. Read the full article »

Gilera, the sportiest brand of the Piaggio family, presented three new off-road models for 2011. The SMT 50, SMT 50 Racing and the RCR 50 are the new entry-level models into the motard and off-road market. Gilera's new SMT, SMT Racing and RCR 50 cc models features eye-catching graphics on sleek fairings and comfortable saddle. Highlights include high power headlight with integrated race number panel and LED taillight. Read the full article »

Derbi launched the GPR 50 and GPR 125 last Summer, and now, the manufacturer is celebrating Marc Marquez with new racing colours. The reason is simple: Marquez won 10 races in the 125cc class of the 2010 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian brand has now nine Manufacturer’s world titles and twelve Rider’s world titles. To celebate the latest world title, Derbi released a special version of the GPR 50 and GPR 125 bikes. Both bikes features new „Racing grey” and „Racing red” color schemes. Read the full article »

The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer was unveiled at the 2009 EICMA show in Milan. Now, Moto Guzzi released a limited edition version of the bike which is already available for order in the United States, and wears a price tag of $9,790. The special edition features a custom looks of the 1960’s road racing bikes. Special features include red frame, swingarms and wheel hubs. The V7 Racer has an adjustable rear suspension with dual reservois-style shock absorbers that recall old racing bike suspension of the 1970s. The motorcycle is powered by the same 744cc V-twin engine as the V7 Classic. Read the full article »

What you can see here, is America’s first sports tourer captured at Pratt & Miller, the company that designed the frame and transmission of the MST-01. The bike is powered by a 1,654cc direct-injected (GDI) V4 delivering 160hp. The MST-01 isn’t a detuned sportsbike, it’s a ground-up design. Technical details are scare but the company claims that the MST-01 features top-shelf suspension, lightweight chassis, extra large fuel tank, massive brakes and lot of torque. Read the full article »

MV Agusta officially announced last week that the F3 development advances and the bike will hit showrooms this Fall. French motorcycle magazine Motorevue reports that there will be a Roadster version at the end of the year. They already uploaded four photochops from Jerome Vannesson of the bike called the Brutale B3 675. Details are scare but it makes sense that MV Agusta put its newly deveopled 675cc inline-four into a second model. The engine makes approximately 140 hp which makes the new bike suitable for the Brutale name. Read the full article »