Instantly adaptable for touring, commuting and those afternoons scratching the back lanes, Ventura’s Bike Pack System is the ideal luggage solution for all-rounders like Yamaha’s MT-09 Tracer. The Ventura Bike Pack System rolls the best features of hard and soft luggage into one: a sturdy rack-mounting system, which holds the load safely and securely, plus a range of lightweight, soft and semi-rigid bags that are easy to handle off the bike and can be rolled up and stashed away when not in use. Read the full article »

Thanks to SSR Motorsports, distributor and designer of off-road bikes, ATVs and scooters, Chinese-owned Italian brand Benelli is returning to the United States. SSR Motorsports will be the official distributor of Benelli motorcycles and Keeway scooters in the US, by the Qinjiang Group, of Wenling, China. Benelli currently offers eight motorcycles ranging from 250ccs to 1130ccs and five scooters. Read the full article »

If you've been following the world of custom bikes, you'll definitely know Yamaha's Yard Built program. Well, Yamaha has again broken new ground, collaborating with Japanese selvedge denim company Iron Heart to create the first Selvedge denim inspired Yard Built motorcycle. The collaboration between Iron Heart and Yamaha is indeed a stunning ‘grown up’ café racer. Showcasing everything both Yamaha and Iron Heart stand for in respecting hand craftsmanship and timeless design mixed with the latest technology. Read the full article »

Suzuki has announced a new limited edition GSX-R 1000 that honors the 30 years of the GSX-R series. The Commemorative Edition will be available in a new, special livery. In addition to that, each bike sold will have a “30 Years of Performance” badge on its fuel tank, along with a special wheel-stripe. There's no word on the price yet but it is expected that the special edition GSX-R will be attractive. Read the full article »

The future of Erik Buell Racing is still unknown. The latest news is that the asstes of the company were bought by mysterious investor going under the name Atlantic Metals Group LLC. According to press leaks, the new owner intends on keeping Buell in the bike business, but the full details of the plans have yet to be detailed. Read the full article »

Norton has announced a new £7.5m project which includes £4 million of government funding. Thanks to the governtment money, Norton will build a new manufacturing facility and develop a new premium motorcycle and a new green motorcycle withing two years. The brand also has revealed some details of the new 1200cc V4 bike that will rival the Ducati Panigale. Read the full article »

Datatool have launched the Demon Uno Immobiliser, an affordable single circuit transponder immobiliser designed to add a secondary layer of security to motorcycles, scooters or quads without a standard fit immobiliser or alarm. Ideal for the 125cc, commuter or scooter market that commonly don’t have any form of OE security. The unit prevents the bike or scooter being started if the ignition is forced or hot-wired. Read the full article »

There is nothing quite like the feeling of the wind whipping by as you cruise the roadways on your bike. Unfortunately, that whipping wind can be seriously loud, and it can cause hearing loss with repeated exposure. But what can you do about it? How van you protect your ears? Click through to learn some answers. Read the full article »

Powered by a 400cc four-valve fuel-injected engine, the Peugeot Metropolis is as capable at touring as it is commuting. Adding a 47-litre top box significantly increases the machine’s already generous under-seat storage. Available in a range of colours to match the Peugeot Metropolis and supplied with fitting kit and passenger back rest, the Top Box sells for £300.00 including VAT. Read the full article »

Polaris has confirmed that its three-wheel vehicle, the Slingshot, is making its European debut in Q4 2015. Slingshot has been honed for the European market by U.S manufacturer Polaris and will offer petrol-heads a completely new motoring experience. According to the first reviews, the Slingshot is the definition of awesome so we can’t wait to see it here on the old continent. Read the full article »