February 5, 2015
For 2015, Yamaha jumped into the off-road market in an even bigger way with the introduction of two all-new machines: the WR250F and the YZ250F. While the WR250F is a trail-specific off-road model, the FX is a GP variant of the hugely popular YZ250F. Lets see if the updated YZ-F and the all-new YZ-FX models […] Read the full article »
February 2, 2015
CSC's Affordable 250cc adventure bike is ready to enter the American market and the company has just released a comprehensive accessory list to the bike called the Cyclone RX3. The Chinese quarter-liter bike already got EPA’s approval and we already know the price - the bike will be available for $2,895 (€2,245) which makes it a very interesting choice. What’s your choice? Yay or nay? Read the full article »
January 29, 2015
Yamaha has revealed a power-scooter dubbed as NMAX which will be a global product. Produced in Indonesia, the NMAX will be launched in Asia before brought to other markets. The scooter features a newly-developed 155cc liquid-cooled SOHC engine based on the BLUE CORE concept. The new model was developed with the concept "Global Prestige City Commuter" and inherits the DNA of the MAX series, with sporty handling and styling while combining practicality. Read the full article »
January 27, 2015
Ducati launched the new Panigale and Panigale S models last week in Portugal at the Portimao circuit. The new 1299 Panigale is the flagship of Ducati’s lineup: it’s a 205hp hyper-intelligent weapon with a license plate. There’s more displacement, more torque, better brakes and subtle design tweaks but what the real deal is the amount of computing power that makes it the smartest superbike the world has ever seen. Read the full article »
January 22, 2015
The competition in the entry-level sports class is getting more exciting since Yamaha has just joined Honda (CBR300) and Kawasaki (Ninja 300) with the newly developed YZF-R3. Designed with speed and agility in mind, the Yamaha YZF-R3 features a class-leading engine, a steel frame, a low seat height and an aggressive styling. The bike will hit the dealerships in February and will retail for just $4,990. Read the full article »
January 20, 2015
Honda announced today that its Grom, the compact motorcycle with a big attitude, will be offered in two additional colors for its second model year in the manufacturer's lineup. For 2015, Yellow and Pearl White options join the Red and Black versions that were available in its successful debut model year, with all variants getting a new graphic treatment on the tank covers. Read the full article »
January 15, 2015
The new S1000XR is BMW’s answer to the great Ducati Multistrada. The fourth member of the high-power BMW Motorrad line-up is based on the S1000RR and it’s powered by the detuned version of the big brother’s magnificent inline-four. The XR is definitely aimet at an older market but it doesn’t mean that the bike is slow. How much will cost you this 160-hp beauty? 15,200 € or $16,350. Read the full article »
Recursion was a turbocharged concept motorcycle shown by Suzuki at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show and it was one of the best looking bikes Suzuki has come up with in a while. Reports from Japan now suggest that there is a production version in the works. It should be a lightweight, middleweight-sized machine powered by a turbocharged 588cc parallel twin. Is this the new SV650? Read the full article »
January 6, 2015
There are a number of motorcycles that are eagerly anticipated for the year 2015. So, we thought we would look at the new year and here’s our pick of the top 10 new bikes. In 2015, legendary brands rise from the ashes, there’s some exciting thing going on in the supersport category and you’ll even find bikes with excellent price-to-value ratio on this list. Lets see which motorcycles the riders will be most eager to purchase. Second part. Read the full article »
January 5, 2015
MV Agusta has accidentally confirmed the 2015 F4 RC as the Italians have released the pricing structure for their 2015 MY motorcycles in the US. The street legal version of the new F4 - to be raced in World Superbike next year - will cost $46,000 in the US and around €40,000 in the European market. Other good news for MV Agusta enthusiasts in the US that several models got a modest price decrease. Read the full article »