German motorcycle manufacturer Horex announced its comeback back in June. Their first new bike will be the VR6, a supercharged six-cylinder naked cruiser which features a 15° six-cylinder engine delivering 200hp. The VR6 is a uniquely suitable arrangement for a motorcycle, packing six cylinders into a package only slightly larger than an inline-four and considerably shorter than a V6. Rumors suggest that the bike goes into serial production in 2012. Until then, we have this two videos about the VR6’s sound and engine layout. Enjoy. Read the full article »

Head injuries occur in 80% of all motorcyclist fatalities. A key factor in these injuries is brain swelling inside the helmet and the response time to address the issue. ThermaHelm technology helps to mitigate this problem by cooling the rider's head post-accident. A standard helmet acts like an insulator. The polystyrene foam found in all motorcycle helmets is the same white foam that in installed in the walls of all refrigerators and portable coolers. Read the full article »

The EU commission has recently announced its plans to make ABS mandatory for motorcycles. The presented proposal is currently passing through the EU legislative procedure, and will likely be adopted next year. The regulation is to come into effect from 2017. On the basis of a new generation of brake control systems, Bosch has developed an independent series for motorcycles for the first time. “The ABS 9 systems for motorcycles are the world’s smallest,” says Dr. Werner Struth, president of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control division. Read the full article »

Z1R Helmets developed a new dirt helmet for entry-level riders. The Roost 3 features an advanced injection molded ABS/Polycarbonate shell for rigidity, and a removable nylex liner for comfort, the Roost 3 delivers performance and moisture control for those long rides. The Roost 3 also features adjustable forehead vents that channel cool air into the helmet on warm days, yet can be closed for cold weather riding...total versatility in a great entry-level helmet. Read the full article »

The iconic Italian brand will be available soon in Canada, as MV Agusta has named Motovan Corp. as its exclusive importer for the Canadian market. “We have finally succeeded in obtaining all of the necessary approvals from the Canadian authorities therefore the motorcycles can be imported into Canada for the very first time in the history of MV Agusta. After many inquiries from Canadian consumers, we are very proud to have reached an agreement with a reputable Canadian powersports organization such as Motovan” says MV Agusta sales director Umberto Uccelli. Read the full article »

Since 2004, the Austrian company has consistently developed its on-road expertise. Both the 690 and 990 Dukes are exciting machines, while the newest member of the Duke family, the 125 was revealed earlier this year at the Intermot show in Cologne. The launch of a new Duke with a displacement of 250-300cc would be reasonable, and Stefan Pierer, the president of KTM confirmed this rumor to Alan Cathcart. Read the full article »

With a host of new technical features and design touches, Yamaha’s 2011 maxi scooter lineup invites you to enjoy the excitement of scooter riding like never before. The biggest news is the ABS version of the X-Max, as well as new special Sport and Business editions of the X-MAX 125, and a Sport edition of the X-MAX 250. The 250 Sport is powered by a fuel-injected, 4-stroke, 250cc engine, the sports attitude of the X-MAX 250 is emphasised in its sleek bodywork and rigid, lightweight frame. Read the full article »

TreMoto is a technology development organization focused on providing safety and performance improvements to motorcycles. In creating a reverse trike with a patented leaning suspension, based off of a Ducati Monster 620, TreMoto has found the ultimate way of combining the visceral thrill of riding a motorcycle with added safety and stability desired by riders everywhere. A limited run of production models, deliverable Q3 of 2011, will be based on a Ducati Hypermotard motorcycle. Read the full article »

2011 looks like the end of the road for the current R1 as we know because the 2012 version will be a brand new, radical machine. You could ask, why do we think that? Because the Japanese only add graphics to their top-of-the-line sportsbike, instead of making improvements to the handling/engine/suspension. The 2011 version features the same 998cc, DOHC, four-valve in-line which produces 182hp at 12,500rpm and 85 lb.ft. at 10,000rpm. The bike has a fuel consumption of 40mpg (5,88 l/100km). Read the full article »

The Japanese brand already caused a sensation in the motorcycle world earlier this year when they revealed the CBR250R. The bike has a reasonable large displacement engine which outperforms the 125cc category. Now the manufacturer’s in-house tuner, Mugen created a more sporty and agressive version, thanks to the combination of the red and black color scheme. In order to match the body color, seat riders are colored red with Mugen emblems. The guys at Mugen replaced the standard muffler but there’s no word on performance. Read the full article »