The University of Technology of Vienna (TU-Wien) has awarded the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S D|air with the prestigious prize named after Professor Ferdinand Porsche. This is the first time the honour, assigned every two years by the Viennese University for outstanding technological innovation in the automotive industry, has been awarded to a factory motorcycle. The new Multistrada was awarded because of its sophisticated safety features including semi-active suspension and airbag. Read the full article »

When it comes to motorcycle fans enjoying the 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure, the feedback is “simply awesome”. In fact, this event has become a true benchmark in European biking circles for cool new motorcycles and equipment tested in a real-life super KTM adventure. While the famed race features many cycling adventures for riders, there is the wizardry of KTM’s electronics that drives these vehicles up and down any hill with passengers confident that even with fully loaded gear they will reach peak racing form with no problem. Read the full article »

Royal Enfield unveiled a new limited edition Classic 500 motorcycle and exclusive riding gear which are inspired by the “despatch riders” of the two World Wars. The special Classic 500 bike will be sold in limited numbers and customers can buy the bike only online. Three color options will be available, including camouflage army green, a color that is forbidden for civilian use in India. Read the full article »

If you’re currently looking for an electric motorcycle, now is you chance. American manufacturer Zero has just announced today that it is lowering prices by $1,350 across its 2015 model line. The price drop comes in response to the company’s falling costs on batteries and luckily, Zero decided to deliver this increased value immediately to consumers in North America. Also, energy density increases faster than anticipated. Read the full article »

A Swiss endurance rider is aiming to break the ‘all continents’ world circumnavigation record by motorcycle. Urs Pedraita is preparing to ride a Cross Country motorcycle around the world in the fastest time possible. He wants to ride over 100.000 km in just three weeks. Click through for more details and a video. Read the full article »

CNC Racing’s wish is to offer the largest number of special components for Ducati bikes. For this reason, it has strived to make footrests for the Ducati Monster 821, Ducati Monster 1200 and 1200S, in both Sport and Touring versions. The two footrests, machined from solid in one bloc, differentiate because of the more comfortable housing for the passenger’s footrests obtained with an extension (Touring) rather than the pivoted version (Sport). Read the full article »

Max Biaggi returns to World Superbike for two rounds in the saddle of the Aprilia RSV4 race bike. The WorldSBK Champion of 2010 and 2012 retired back in 2012 so that he can spend more time with his family. But Biaggi stayed in touch with the sport and when Aprilia asked him to test some new parts, he said yes. Fans will be able to see Biaggi at Misano this weekend first. Read the full article »

For all Valentino Rossi fans, the AGV Corsa 2015 Winter Test Limited Edition is now available. The new livery chosen by Valentino Rossi features a fabulous two-colour design with his usual fluorescent yellow and blue colour scheme and his number 46 printed on the sides of the helmet in a new tapestry effect. The special helmet is available from today at AGV stores and on the www.agv.com website at a RRP of €959. Read the full article »

Although Vespa is not the dominating brand in the global two-wheeler world, it has sold a few hundred thousand units only in the last two years. This iconic scooter is still much loved by all scooter enthusiasts who like style above all. What makes the new Vespa so popular is its unique and sturdy design, great efficiency, and classic image. Here is a full review of the 2015 Vespa Spring 150 ABS. Read the full article »

Demand from fans of Suzuki’s large displacement sports touring bike has put the big Bandit back on sale in the United States and in the UK. There are several more powerful, faster or fascinating-looking models in this category but the big Bandit offers enough refinement, broad versatility and real-world power to be one of the best choice among the large sport-touring machines. Read the full article »