Victory Motorcycles is currently developing a new sport engine for the upcoming Pikes Peak race and the manufacturer is slowly unveiling bits about the project. Victory did not release any technical details about the engine but according to rumors, they use the V-Twin of the Indian Scout as base for the project. The bike will be ridden by Don Canet at the Colorado Springs event on 28 June. Read the full article »

Another great custom motorcycle was revealed at last weekend’s Bike Shed in London. The one-off XJR1300 was built by Portuguese custom builders it roCkS!bikes. The special motorcycle, called the Dissident, is celebrating 20 years of the iconic street bruiser, the XJR series. The super-streamlined XJR1300 is a beautiful one-off bike that still has the heart and soul of the XJR. Click through for more details. Read the full article »

This year’s Bike Shed event in London will see a collection of Ducati Scrambler inspired customised bikes as builders from the UK and Italy proudly present their latest creations, including winner of the EICMA Best in Show contest 2014. If you’re into customized Scramblers, click through because the British and Italian builders were really creative this time. Read the full article »

A special one-off Bonnie, called 'Venom', was unveiled at the MCM London Comic Con to celebrate the launch of Konami’s forthcoming new game METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. The custom Bonnville was designed in collaboration with Konami for the iconic Metal Gear Solid character Snake, and will then tour a number of events throughout the year. The motorcycle is completely stripped and bears renowned Diamond Dogs logo. Read the full article »

MV Agusta has just announced that the 2015 Brutale 1090 gets a few updates, including new liveries. The naked bike will be available in matt pastel white and intense black liveries while the Brutale 1090 RR will be offered in more detailed, metallic graphics livery for €18,640. The base Brutale will carry a price tag of €14,610. MV Agusta did not announce any major tech improvement. Read the full article »

BMW Motorrad presents a breathtaking concept study, the BMW Motorrad Concept 101 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The custom cruiser features a six-cylinder 1,649cc engine, streamlined silhouette designed by Roland Sands and a fair amount of brushed aluminium and carbon. Click through for the striking Concept 1. Read the full article »

The Ducati and the Triumph are two of the most popular scrambler-style motorcycles on the market today. They are, however, very different bikes in many ways. The Ducati is smaller and faster than the Triumph, but gets poorer fuel efficiency. The Triumph's larger size and heavier weight put more limits on its off-road abilities, but it is "classier" and saves money on gas. Click though to lear which one is best. Read the full article »

RM Auctions has just answered the question whether you can put a price on the future. A functional replica of the Lightcycle from the movie Tron: Legacy was sold through an auction by RM Sotheby's at the Andrews Auto Collection for $77,000 over the weekend. The bike works and rides normally and it is powered by an electric motor. It also features lithium-ion batteries, ride-by-wire throttle and hydraulic brakes. Read the full article »

KTM is pleased to introduce the model year 2016 SX range, which is a completely new generation of motocross bikes that are lighter, faster and even more agile than before with a huge weight reduction thanks to a new chassis, revised engines along with the brand new AER 48 fork system by WP. Click through. Read the full article »

The new Ducati Panigale R is everything you could ask for: it’s powerful, fast, beautiful and it’s packed with the newest electronics. Basically, it’s a road-legal race bike with indicators and lights. The 1199cc V-Twin superbike delivers 205 hp and it only weighs 184 kg – it’s only 16 kg heavier than the racebike. Click through for some details. Read the full article »