As the summer draws to a close Yamaha is gearing up to send it off in style at the Glemseck 101 custom bike event in Germany from 4th to 6th September with a massive Yard Built presence. Motorcycle fans can expect to see a stunning line up of well known Yard Built creations from the world’s best custom builders as well as a few new surprises. Joining the impressive stable of custom machines will be two new builds; one from Rough Crafts of Taiwan and an eagerly anticipated build from Spain’s El Solitario. Read the full article »

Why buy a bike? Other than the inherent freedom, feeling, and arguable bragging rights—most motorcycles are more affordable as an alternative leisure vehicle than, let’s say, a sports car. Not only are they gentler on the budget and offer a unique brand of grin-inducing experience, bikes have always been somewhat easier on the gas. To state the obvious, how soon you top up also depends on your style of riding and commitment to maintenance. Sure, they say hybrid or full-on electric vehicles are the future of motoring… But for the mileage-conscious rider who insists on 2-wheel combustion, here are some of the most fuel-efficient bikes that 2015 has to offer. Read the full article »

Originally developed by Grand Slam tennis champion Rene Lacoste to wear whilst competing, polo shirts have long been associated with scootering thanks to their popularity with mods in the 1960s. Woven from 100% washed cotton for natural comfort and flexibility, Vespa’s latest Summer Colours range of Polo Shirts for men and women are perfect to wear under a riding jacket and for making a statement on the street. Read the full article »

The scooter division of Peugeot has just revealed a new special edition of its Metropolis three-wheeler. The Metropolis Blue-Line features two-tone blue and black bodywork, black engine casing, black wheels with blue detailing and low profile adjustable smoked screen. The scooter comes with a two-year uunlimited mileage warranty and it costs £7,199 in the United Kingdom. Read the full article »

The motorcycle market is always eager for a new sporty standard. The sweet spot of middleweight displacement is always a hotbed for competitors. We put the Suzuki SFV650, Yamaha FZ-07, and Ducati Monster 821 in a side-by-side comparison… because when looking for a bike, engine size can be less of a factor than the sum of its parts. Here’s what they all have in common… Read the full article »

New from the Gear Gremlin range of motorcycle tools and accessories, the CO2 Canister Valve Adaptor makes light work of emergency tyre inflation. Compact and light, the Adaptor can be left under the seat or stowed in luggage and forgotten about until required. When it’s time for a top-up, just screw a Gear Gremlin CO2 canister into the bottom of the Adaptor and push onto the valve to release the gas and inflate the tyre. The Adaptor suits the Schrader valves found on most motorcycle and scooter tyres. Read the full article »

According to ACEM, the Motorcycle Industry of Europe, in 2014 a total number of 1,099,000 motorcycles and scooters were registered in the EU. But what are the most popular models? It’s worth pointing out that there are several surprising points of the data – for example, there’s not a single Suzuki, Triumph, Ducati or Harley on the list or that Honda only made it to the top 10 thanks to two scooters. The sales figures come from 2014. Read the full article »

More power for 2016 - that’s Harley Davidson’s message for the next model year. ItS all about bigger engines, upgraded powertrains, more power, more torque. Bigger engines will go into the company's Fat Boy, Slim and Softail models. The Softail models also get an upgrade to the High Output Twin Cam 103 engines, previously available only in Harley's larger touring bikes, as will all the Dyna models except the Street Bob. Other new bikes on the lineup include the Forty-Eight motorcycle, the Iron 883 bike and the 2016 CVO Limited model. Read the full article »

American owner of Marzocchi, Tenneco, has today announced its intention to end production of motorcycle and mountain bike suspension completely and shut down its plant in Italy indefinitely, and liquidate its Marzocchi operations. Tenneco currently employs 127 people at the Marzocchi plant in Bologna, Italy and an additional 11 people in its operations in North America and Taiwan. Approximately 138 jobs will be eliminated in the process and the closure is expected to take place fully until the end of 2015. Read the full article »

Confederate Motors has just revealed the second generation of the extreme-looking P51 Combat Fighter. Like its hugely successful predecessor, the Combat Fighter is inspired by the 1960’s rebel, anti-hero and the stripped, raw, chopper he rode. The bike is lighter than its predecessor and it has drag racing derived powertrain. Horsepower? 200. MSRP? $113,900. Number of bikes to be built? 61 units. Read the full article »