The British arm of Honda announced today that a special, customized CB600 FA Hornet will be offered in a free prize draw between now and 14 February, 2011. The one-off bike features a stunning Green Hornet paint scheme. The bike is also fitted with several Genuine Honda Accessories further enhancing its desirability. The special Hornet has been inspired by Honda’s association with Sony pictures, ahead of the launch of the forthcoming new 3D-film, „The Green Hornet”. The movie is based on 1960’s Marvel comic book series. Read the full article »

The strictly minimalist look of the new Vespa S that is reminiscent of the 1970s models has been modernised and enhanced with liveliness and flair in the College version. Spirited, aesthetically captivating and fun-to-ride, the Vespa S College is the Vespa for the young. The handlebar accommodates a rectangular headlamp which is an explicit reference to the extraordinary 50 Special, a teen icon from the fabulous Seventies. Read the full article »

At the Texas Mile, October 2010, Bill Warner of Wild Bros Racing goes 278.6 mph (448.36 km/h) in a standing start mile, on a 650rwhp turbo charged Suzuki Hayabusa Streetbike. On-board video taken facing rearward using an AiM Sports SmartyCam with in-video display of GPS speed. (Sample rate of the in camera GPS does not allow recording of the top speed that was set in the timing traps.) Read the full article »

Lehman Trikes is a small company that has become the premier name in three-wheel motorcycles. The Dakota-based firm has now introduced its latest model, the 2011 Crossbow. The trike is built around the engine of the Victory Vision. The 1731cc V-twin delivers 92hp and 109 lb.ft. (148 Nm), which has to be enough to move the heavy, 1,187lbs trike. The engine is coupled with a six-speed overdrive transmission, making the trike suitable for highway cruising. Read the full article »

For 2011, Kawasaki’s Ninja 650R, also known as the ER-6f will receive new colors and graphics. The bike will be available in Metallic Spark Black / Flat Super Black and in Candy Burnt Orange / Flat Super Black. Technically, the bike got no major updates. The 650R is powered by a 8-valve 649cc parallel twin engine which delivers 72hp and 66 Nm of torque. The 650R offers serious low-end grunt boosted by digital fuel injection, light weight, and a beautiful chassis that will keep riders smiling from ear to ear whether they’re riding in the canyons or commuting on city streets. Read the full article »

Federal Reserve’s recently revealed documents disclose who benefited from a government loan program during 2008. The data shows that Federal Reserve secretly loaned trillions of dollars to major companies including Harley-Davidson. The motorcycle manufacturer got $2.3 billion to help cover operating expenses during the economic crisis. Bloomberg says the money was from the Fed’s Commercial Paper Funding Facility, which also dispersed money to General Electric, Verizon, Barclay’s and McDonalds. Read the full article »

With its long association with the world of competitive racing, Derbi pays homage to the legendary racing tradition of its “Red Bullets”, winners of 10 World Championships in the 50cc, 80cc and 125 cc categories. With this in mind, Derbi have dedicated this new Euro3 version of the Mulhacén Café 659 to the “12+1 World Champion” Angel Nieto, the man who contributed the most to make the Derbi brand famous in the racing world. Read the full article »

In 2011, Honda welcomes two new riders who will contest both the AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Motocross Championship aboard Honda CRF450R race machines. "Both Trey Canard and Josh Grant have shown great speed in the 450 competition," said Erik Kehoe, Honda Racing Team Manager. Read the full article »

What happens if you put together two racing stars and give them a bike? Let’s see. The ultimate challenge of man versus machine took place at the home of UK mountain biking, Fort William, between downhill World Cup Winner 2010, Gee Atherton, and Enduro E3 World Champion 2010, David Knight. Atherton is a little bit more familiar with the track, after practicing here for three years. Who would be fastest down the course? Find out here… Read the full article »

Honda’s new entry-level sportsbike, the CBR250R has already started arriving to the United States. The bike will arrive in U.S. dealers in Spring 2011 and be available in two colors, Metallic Black and Red/Silver. The standard version will have a price tag of $3,999MSRP, while the ABS-equipped version will cost $4,499MSRP. The light and narrow CBR250R features a newly-developed liquid-cooled 249cc 4-stroke 4-valve single-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed gearbox. The bike meets the current CARB standards. Read the full article »