All motorcycle enthusiasts must be excited to know that the new 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT includes some amazing features after being restyled and updated. Unlike its previous siblings, this new Versys boasts an updated look with new windshield, new versions of saddle bags and updated power modes. Here is a full review on the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT motorcycle. Read the full article »
June 1, 2015
Honda has set out to change the world of cycle touring with the release of the Gold Wing GL1800. There is little doubt that they have succeeded with this bike in a number of ways based on both the mechanical and the technological performance of the Gold Wing. Comfort is one of the primary attractive qualities to keep riders on this bike across countrysides all over the world. The redesigned chassis, integrated storage for luggage, and innovative body work are just a few elements that have allowed the Gold Wing to sweeten over time. Read the full article »
Indian Motorcycle, founded in 1901, is the oldest surviving motorcycle company in the U.S.A. Indian has produced many of America's best loved and most famous road-touring bikes, including the original Roadmasters between 1947 and 1953. On August 2nd, 2014, the new 2015 Indian Roadmaster was unveiled to the public view at the 74th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Curious visitors had the opportunity to preview the new Roadmaster all weekend long. What they found was a powerful and luxurious touring cycle with huge storage capacity and a bit of "nostalgia." Read the full article »
2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is a new and improved "high-mileage road warrior". One of the best additions to this one-of-kind touring bike is the Project Rushmore Treatment which makes it look and sound better. Don't worry though, the air-cooled, high output twin cam 103 engine is still used as is the six speed cruise drive transmission fueled with a six gallon tank. Read the full article »
A new American, V4-powered motorbike, the Bienville Legacy, will be revealed for the first time at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Legacy has been developed by Bienville Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana and it is the most powerful four-cylinder motorcycle ever produced. A supercharged engine delivering 300hp, patented suspension, astonishing looks – that’s the Legacy. Read the full article »
To mark the launch of a new clothing line, Barbour and Triumph have now unveiled the Street Tracker, a custom built Bonneville. UK’s two most famous bike brands have created a custom bike that has a tough image and feels really raw. The bike carries the name „Barbour International Triumph 1 Street Tracker” (shortly BIT1) and celebrates a new clothing line that will be available in Triumph dealerships from August 2015. Read the full article »
With the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic motorcycle (model VN900B), Kawasaki is clearly looking to appeal to lovers of post WWII iconic American motorcycles. Designed with obvious influence from the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, the Vulcan 900 offers much of the handling and appeal of the Harley, as long as you are not looking for the sound. For those who understand true classic American motorcycles, there is also a taste of the Indian motorcycle in its styling. […] Read the full article »
May 27, 2015
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 »
May 26, 2015
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 »
May 26, 2015
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 »