The iconic Italian brand will be available soon in Canada, as MV Agusta has named Motovan Corp. as its exclusive importer for the Canadian market. “We have finally succeeded in obtaining all of the necessary approvals from the Canadian authorities therefore the motorcycles can be imported into Canada for the very first time in the history of MV Agusta. After many inquiries from Canadian consumers, we are very proud to have reached an agreement with a reputable Canadian powersports organization such as Motovan” says MV Agusta sales director Umberto Uccelli. Read the full article »

Since 2004, the Austrian company has consistently developed its on-road expertise. Both the 690 and 990 Dukes are exciting machines, while the newest member of the Duke family, the 125 was revealed earlier this year at the Intermot show in Cologne. The launch of a new Duke with a displacement of 250-300cc would be reasonable, and Stefan Pierer, the president of KTM confirmed this rumor to Alan Cathcart. Read the full article »

Researchers at The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Motorcycle Ergonomics & Rider Human Factors have investigated the attitudes and skills of different types of riders according to their level of experience and training, using a motorcycle simulator. A unique approach was designed to find out whether or not riders with advanced training, ride differently to novice or experienced riders who don’t have an advanced qualification. The simulator uses a Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycle mounted on a custom rig designed and built at the University. Read the full article »

The Italian manufacturer killed the ST name at the end of 2007 when Ducati sold just barely over 1,000 units of its sport-tourer. But since then, the brand has introduced the Multistrada model and the ST owners thought it’s a poor successor of their bike. But the Multistrada is more oriented for adventure so there is still a gap in the Italian’s lineup that some believe should be fitted. One of these persons is Italian designer Luca Bar who created this ST1200 Concept which draws inspiration from the Multistrada. Read the full article »

Already a chart-topping best seller in the UK, Suzuki's GSX1250FA picked up another accolade this month as it scooped the coveted Motorcycle News Machine of the Year award, in the all-rounder category. Launched to critical acclaim earlier this year, the GSX1250FA quickly topped registration figures in the Sports Tourer category too, outselling its rivals thanks to excellent mile-munching ability combined with exceptional value for money. Read the full article »

The class-leading S 1000 RR – BMW Motorrad’s first ever supersports machine – has taken two highly prestigious MCN Awards: ‘Machine of the Year’ and ‘Sportsbike over 751cc’. BMW’s R 1200 RT, the best-selling touring motorcycle in the UK, won the ‘Tourer of the Year’ award. Judged and presented by Motorcycle News, the UK’s biggest-selling motorcycle publication, the annual MCN Awards recognise the very best bikes in each category, the cream of motorcycle products, cutting edge technical innovations and sales success. Read the full article »

The completely new MV Agusta F3 was recently launched at the world’s biggest and most important motorcycle show, EICMA Milan, where Motociclismo magazine organised a poll to find ‘The Most Beautiful Bike of the Show’. Of over 12,000 votes cast, the F3 captured 39%, nearly twice that of the next entrant and well ahead of every other new model at the show. MV Agusta describes this new model as ‘a work of art on wheels’ and its exceptional styling and advanced technology will take this classic Italian marque into the middleweight supersports category. Read the full article »

The Italian brand has dedicated a one-off Brutale 990R to the city of Milan. The bike, called the 990R Brand Milano, has been presented at Palazzo Marino, the town hall. „A combination of excellence between the metropolis that represents design and fashion and the most attractive bike on the market. A partnership that”, as stated by the Head of Tourism, Marketing and Regional Identity, Alessandro Morelli “Proposes products that communicate the essence of the city: research, taste, excellence and innovation, making each of us true ambassadors of Milan.” Read the full article »

Brammo Inc. a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in Ashland Oregon has partnered with Singapore-based Flextronics to scale up its manufacturing operation. The American company is hoing to build an authorized dealer network in Europe and Brammo hopes the deal with Flextronics will help to bring down production costs, thanks to economies of scale. Rumours suggest the Brammo motorcycle will be produced for European customers at one of Flextronics’ facilities in Sarvar, Hungary. Plans include being in full production by April, 2011. Read the full article »

A new elite-level custom motorcycle builder contest has been launched in the United States. The Ultimate Custom Bike Competition kicks off on November 12th, and will have 12 individual rounds of competition. The finale takes place during Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show, March 9-12, 2011. With more than 500 custom-built machines, the UBCSC is close to becoming tha largest cutom bike competition in North America. Read the full article »