The new BMW K1600 GT ang GTL will feature a nice long list of innovative technologies, one of them is the world's first adaptive headlight for motorcycles. The xenon headlamp will be standard on both bikes, while the adaptive system costs extra. The new touring machines will have their world premiere this fall. Read the full article »

Alexey Kolesnikov performed a backflip over a Kamaz. You'll probably saying what's so unusual about this trick, it’s been done thousands of times. The trick is that the 8.5 ton Kamaz was driven by six times Dakar-champion Vladimir Chagin, and the truck jumped simultanously with the motorcycle. The Kamaz sailed 28 feet through the air, while the motorcycle travelled 69 feet. Read the full article »

Don't call Shinya Kimura a custom motorcycle builder, he is really more than that. The japanese artist doesn't draw but he finds always a way to put soul into aluminium and steel. If you are interesting in this kind of riding, check out the Chabott Endineering. Read the full article »

From this yar on there is a whole new category on the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy for electric motorcycles. The MotoCzysz E1pc simply annihilated the competition, reaching 95mph average speed. This video should give you some idea what it's like to go 141mph on an electric motorcycle. Wat do you think, has the future already arrived? Read the full article »

Motorcycle isn't always a functional object, just take a look at the machines of Falcon Motorcycles. The young american manufacturer builds custom bikes, the Kestrel is their newest creation. Just watch this video and try to decide, if Kestrel is a real motorcycle or rather a statue. Read the full article »

KTM, Zero Motorcycles, Motoczysz - just a few from those old/new manufacturers who started to produce electric two-wheelers in the last couple of years. The electric motorcycles clearly moves the young designers mind, too. This concept belongs to design student Andre Look. The designer used hi-tech materials for the frame and bodywork, four motors and batteries that can swapped in seconds, the bike's power output is 200hp. A secondary motor housed within the swingarm boosts power by a further 25hp. Read the full article »

Remember this video from the spring? BMW showed a trick with its supersport machine S1000 RR, a table and some dishes. Aprilia has now released an official response to that. The italians are clearly poking BMW in the eye with this video, in which their motto is: "Tricks are not our talent. Winning is. "Aprilia doubles in the World Superbike at Miller Motorsports Park, Monza and Portimao, while BMW's best result was a 3rd place. Read the full article »

Mikhail Smolyanov is a talented russian designer who is also known as Solif. This is another of his new designs, a steampunk chopper that Solif designed in 3D Max. The chopper is a mix of high tech and vintage with an abundant use of copper and/or brass that helps define the steampunk movement. Read the full article »

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the toughest and most dangerous motorcycle event in the US. At the helm of the new Ducati Multistrada at this year’s event is Greg Tracy, who’s looking in-form for the event after this practice session. The 2010 Ducati Multistrada Specifications and Photos Read the full article »

The Zerotracer is an interesting creature which combines the comfort of a car with the agility of a motorcycle. The electric machine was designed by swiss engineers and the company decided to take part in the electric vehicle race "Around the World in Eighty Days", which means 30 000 km across 20 countries in 80 days. The Zerotracer's body is a kevlar carbon fiber monocowue, a technique derived from Formula 1 construction. It has a top speed of 250 km/h with a driving capacity of 450 km on a single charge. Read the full article »