March 16, 2015
The Simson KR51 or widely known as the “Schwalbe” was an iconic scooter of East Germany during the communist era. It was produced between 1964 and 1986. Now, Govecs, a company that manufactures electric bikes, has decided to revive the bike with 100% electric propulsion. A prototype was already showed at last year’s EICMA and according to Govecs, the electric scooter goes into production in the second half of 2015. Read the full article »
March 15, 2015
After Harley revised its touring lineup for 2014 under the Project Rushmore, the CVO Road Glide went missing for one year. The new CVO returned with a new look for 2015, featuring better aerodynamics, fairing, new handlebars, upgraded chassis, and lots of accessories including a superb sound system. The newest generation of the luxury bagger starts at just under $40,000. Read the full article »
March 12, 2015
Victory has just announced the availability of a new special edition version of the Magnum luxury bagger. The bike, called the X-1 features a custom paint job, a blasting 200 watt sound system and other small treatments. The Magnum X-1, launched at the 2015 Daytona Bike Week, is priced at $24,499 and would be available at the Victory dealerships across the world in the next few weeks. Read the full article »
March 10, 2015
Moto Guzzi announces a Special Edition that was exclusively developed in Mandello del Lario for the American fans of the brand. The bike pays tribute to the rare 1971 Telaio Rosso Moto Guzzi V7 Sport. It was given the fancy name,“Verde Legnano,” due to its lime green paint scheme. The Special Edition will be produced in a limited run of just 50 motorcycles and will be available only in North America, carrying a $10,999 price tag. Read the full article »
February 15, 2015
Indian, America’s first motorcycle company, presents the all-new 2016 Dark Horse. The bike is in essence, the same Chief that is currently in the market, with a blacked out theme from end to end. Due to only a flash of chrome and a healthy dose of matte black paint, the guys at Indian created one of the most confident silhouettes on the market. The bike starts at $16,999. Read the full article »
February 13, 2015
The British brand has announced a limited edition version of its Tiger 800 Explorer XC. The special edition features a number of modifications and upgrades, including larger screen, radiator guards and headlight protectors. The bike comes with dual-purpose tires and will be available in two colors. The limited run version will be available from April. Read the full article »
February 12, 2015
Scramblers are officially back! After three decades, these retro-styled bikes are becoming popular again. But there’s a small problem with these retro-looking machines: they are not exactly cheap. For example, the new Ducati Scrambler costs about $8,500. But if you’re on a tight budget, you can still own a Scrambler, you just have to look East. Click through to look at the Sinnis Retrostar 250 - a real Scrambler from China. Read the full article »
February 10, 2015
It is hard to believe that the iconic powercruiser of Yamaha has been around for 30 years. The first VMAX had many weaknesses like the wobbly front end or the dangerously weak brakes but still: the bike introduced a completely new dimension of motorcycling. The Japanese manufacturer now celebrates the anniversary of its muscle bike with a special edition called Carbon. Read the full article »
February 7, 2015
Speedy Working Motors was an Italian motorcycle manufacturer that went bust in 1984. Now, thanks to Chinese funding, the company is back with six new models. All models are vintage styled bikes powered by Husqvarna single-cylinder engines between 300 and 6600cc and they all have a reasonable price tag. The bikes will be built in Lombardy, Italy and will be sold in Europe, South America and Australia first. Read the full article »
February 7, 2015
Indian Motorcycle has confirmed that a new model will be introduced at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Chicago. The model, called the Chief Dark Horse will be a standalone model, a remake of the Dark Horse, produced between 2010 and 2013. The new model will be showcased in a special event on two continents. Here’s what we know about the new bike. Read the full article »