BMW introduced the new K 1600 GT at this year’s Intermot, and now, a few month later the manufacturer released a video of the bike. With the new K 1600 GT, BMW motorcycles are now available for the first time with a 6-cylinder in-line power unit developed in-house. The 1649cc six-cylinder engine delivers 160hp and 175 Nm of torque, and now we can understand why BMW didn’t put music in the video, the sound of the engine is quite impressive. Read the full article »

Honda Motor Co. announced that it will start lease sales of the EV-neo electric scooter on Friday, December 24, 2010. The EV-neo is an electric scooter developed for businesses such as transport of heavy goods or delivery services and which delivers a clean and quiet ride without compromising powerfulness. The vehicle qualifies as a first-class motor-driven cycle in Japan, for engine displacements of 50cc or less. Read the full article »

The Cagiva Raptor 125 is one of those 125cc street legal sportsbikes which are so popular among European young riders. The new 125 Raptor owes its name to the introduction of design concepts derived from its bigger sisters, like the front headlamp, the new redesigned passenger seat, and the V-Raptor's handlebars. New is also the front fender characterized by a smoother profile and the license plate holder derived from the X-Raptor. Read the full article »

Ducati took the wraps off the new Diavel at the EICMA show in Milan this November, and since then, Ducati has been taking feedback online on the motorcycle. The manufacturer has taken some of the criticism and they created a new all black version. Called the Diavel Diamond Black, the bike features glossy black tank, black intakes and headlamp. In addition to that, Ducati drops the red Diavel’s metal looking air intakes for the matte black revision Read the full article »

Appearently, BMW Motorrad had some advertising money to waste, so they created an ad which is based on the idea of after image effect. These are practically hidden ads that are projected that is not visible to the normal eyes but register in your brain. After the ad, when you close your eyes, you are able to see the projected image, which was in this case a BMW logo. Note: this is a video on Youtube, not in the cinema, so don’t even try to close your eyes. What do you think? Is it an interesting experiment or a scary game with the human brain? Read the full article »

The RSV4 is one of the most faszinating sportbikes on the market, but the Italians decided to make an even more agressive version. Aprilia developed a new carbon body kit for the RSV4 range. Each part is made from three layers (carbon/kevlar/carbon) for strength and finished by hand. The kit includes carbon belly pan, carbon front fairing, carbon tank cover, carbon air vents, right carbon side panel, left carbon side panel, right carbon tail and left carbon tail. The parts can be ordered as a complete se tor individually from Aprilia dealers as of January 2011. Read the full article »

No, Ferrari didn’t start building motorcycles. This machine was built by Kay Engineering as a tribute to Enzo Ferrari. The one-off motorcycle features a 900cc, transverse double overhead camshaft, four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The eight-valve unit delivers 105hp at 8,800rpm and has a dry weight of only 172 kg. The estimated top speed of the machine is 265 km/h. The bike will be auctioned at a Race Retro event which will take place at Stoneleigh Park, Conentry on 25-27 February. Read the full article »

On occasion of the centenary of its foundation, Benelli has decided to celebrate this anniversary with some interesting news. The primary objective of Benelli for the next year is to regain the trust of the market. The Italian manufacturer will start to develop new motorbikes and scooters, which will arrive in the next two years. This will happen through a reorganization of the company, on both human resources and development of the whole range; this process will lead to a repositioning of the company. Read the full article »

The German manufacturer released a new video to all their fans. The guys at the Bavarian company found a real funny way to wish you a merry Christmas season. The commercial invites you to make your own e-card, a BMW Motorrad Christmas Concert to send to your family and friends as a Christmas gift. Interested in this idea? Just click on the BMW Motorrad Christmas Concert link here and follow the instructions. Read the full article »

The American arm of Kymco introduced a new off-road machine today. The UXV 500 SE Limited Edition is based on the popular UXV 500 and features special blue paintjob, hard top and windshield. “With this new level of the UXV line, riders will still enjoy all the standard features of Kymco Side x Sides, including its class leading suspension, excellent ergonomics and great economical price tag. In addition, the hard top, windshield, beverage holder and wheels will make even your hardest work a pleasure. You'll find yourself looking for any excuse to take it out on the trails,” says the company’s statement. Read the full article »