2015 August - Motorcycle News - Page 2

August 16, 2015

More than 1,000 women at the Ace Cafe for a World Record attempt

Hundreds of lady bikers will be gathering at the Ace Cafe in North West London todayin an attempt to create a new world record for the largest number of female motorcyclists meeting together in one place. Between 400 and 600 women aged 24 to 65 years are expected to ride to the meeting, coming from as far afield as Ireland and Wales. In September 2014, 221 Australian women on 190 bikes set a record for being the most women riding motorcycles at once. Read the full article »


August 15, 2015

Akrapovič “Release the Beast” for the Ducati Scrambler

Akrapovič’s latest addition to its ever-expanding range of Ducati exhaust systems aims to “Release the Beast” lurking within the Italian brand’s latest iconic motorcycle, the Scrambler. The Slip-On range is constructed using ttiaium and will deliver a solid power gain across the whole rev range. According to Akrapovic, installing the cans only takes 45 minutes. Read the full article »


August 15, 2015

A little supermoto dream – 2015 KTM RC390 review

The new KTM RC390 remains one of the shining contenders in today’s market’s search for small displacement sportsmanship. With a growing stream of new riders getting the fever and veteran bikers looking for an agile confidence booster, the RC390’s complete package is compelling against the competition. Read the full article »


August 14, 2015

Gadget of the week: “D Shield” parking protection system

Many urban riders know how expensive the repair bill can be when a stranger knocks your bike off the side-stand. A new device can save you this money by protecting your motorcycle or scooter by creating an invisible shield around it. The creators claim that "D Shield" is completely wireless and that no installation is required. If you do want to know how the system works, click through. Read the full article »


August 14, 2015

Heritage at its best – 2016 Indian Scout ABS review

After the Chief series, Polaris has brought back another name from the past. The Scout was Indian's most popular motorcycle between 1919 and 1945 and it's sure as hell that every motorcycle enthusiast know the name Munro so the Scout has a prominent place in the history books. For the 2016 model year, Polaris upgraded the Scout with an ABS option. But is it the perfect multipurpose bike for any rider as Indian suggest? Read the full article »


August 13, 2015

Yamaha Yard Built XV950 “The Face”

Yamaha’s Yard Built program returns to Germany for the first collaboration with talented German custom builder, Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Customs. The result, the Kingston Customs Yard Built XV950 ‘The Face’ is the first Café Bob to join the Yard Built line up. As with most Yard Built projects this build has a couple of signature tweaks that identify it as a Kingston Customs build, including the cool spark plug sitting in the headstock and the yellow MX visor screen, cleverly placed behind the head light. Read the full article »


August 13, 2015

Ventura makes the 2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer more versatile

Instantly adaptable for touring, commuting and those afternoons scratching the back lanes, Ventura’s Bike Pack System is the ideal luggage solution for all-rounders like Yamaha’s MT-09 Tracer. The Ventura Bike Pack System rolls the best features of hard and soft luggage into one: a sturdy rack-mounting system, which holds the load safely and securely, plus a range of lightweight, soft and semi-rigid bags that are easy to handle off the bike and can be rolled up and stashed away when not in use. Read the full article »


August 12, 2015

Benelli returns to U.S. market with the DN302 and BN600i models

Thanks to SSR Motorsports, distributor and designer of off-road bikes, ATVs and scooters, Chinese-owned Italian brand Benelli is returning to the United States. SSR Motorsports will be the official distributor of Benelli motorcycles and Keeway scooters in the US, by the Qinjiang Group, of Wenling, China. Benelli currently offers eight motorcycles ranging from 250ccs to 1130ccs and five scooters. Read the full article »


August 12, 2015

Yamaha Yard Built XJR1300 “Iron heart”

If you've been following the world of custom bikes, you'll definitely know Yamaha's Yard Built program. Well, Yamaha has again broken new ground, collaborating with Japanese selvedge denim company Iron Heart to create the first Selvedge denim inspired Yard Built motorcycle. The collaboration between Iron Heart and Yamaha is indeed a stunning ‘grown up’ café racer. Showcasing everything both Yamaha and Iron Heart stand for in respecting hand craftsmanship and timeless design mixed with the latest technology. Read the full article »


August 11, 2015

2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Commemorative Edition available in red and black

Suzuki has announced a new limited edition GSX-R 1000 that honors the 30 years of the GSX-R series. The Commemorative Edition will be available in a new, special livery. In addition to that, each bike sold will have a “30 Years of Performance” badge on its fuel tank, along with a special wheel-stripe. There's no word on the price yet but it is expected that the special edition GSX-R will be attractive. Read the full article »