2017
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2017 Hayabusa: Suzuki’s secret drawings show radical new weight-reducing frame
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2017 Hayabusa: Suzuki’s secret drawings show radical new weight-reducing frame. Suzuki’s next generation Hayabusa is going on a huge weight-reduction program to make it even faster than originally planned – according to insiders who have sent us these patent drawings showing a radical new frame design. The frame in the drawings is a major step…
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Video: Indian’s motorcycle ride command in action
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Launched earlier this week, Indian has added this touchscreen information system to selected motorcycles in its 2017 range. The Indian Motorcycle Ride Command system is the largest, fastest, and – according to Indian – the most customisable touchscreen in the industry. Watch this overview video to learn about the controls available through the system…
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SPY SHOTS: New Harley-Davidson engine caught during independent bench tests
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There’s been rumours about new Harley-Davidson engines for a while, and it looks like our friends at Revzilla in the States have got the first look at the new 107 cubic inch motor, dubbed the Milwaukee Eight. According to Revzilla, displacement of 107 cubic inches is confirmed, with a 114-inch and possibly also a 131-inch…
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Honda CBR250RR MEGA GALLERY from the launch – colours and an MV-type special REVEALED! Video too!
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OK, so it’s not just us (and you) that’s excited by the CBR250RR launch in Indonesia right now, our friends have just loaded up a lot of images showing the bike in detail – including the three colour options of Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Anchor Grey Metallic and Honda Red Racing. So here’s a clutch…
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Revealed: Indian motorcycle’s changes to the range for 2017
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Indian has just released the details of it’s 2017 range. Here’s the run-through of the changes and what’s new and in store from the American company over the next 12 months: 2017 Scout Sixty Scout Sixty (above) can now be made A2 licence compliant after feedback from dealerships throughout Europe that demand from young riders…
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Benelli declared bankrupt by Italian court
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Benelli declared bankrupt by Italian court. Benelli has been declared bankrupt. The court order about bankruptcy was made despite Benelli’s parent company, the chinese firm Qianjiang (Q.J.) Group offering to pay the outstanding debt of 120,000 euros to WP Suspension. In the process of the bankrupt ruling a trustee has confiscated stock of bikes in…
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2016 Day of Champions tickets now on sale (as of 10am today!)
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Great news for MotoGP fans who were worried that the Day of Champions wouldn’t happen this year – the tickets have now gone on sale for the 2016 event. The Day of Champions event will happen on Thursday, September 1. Day of Champions is when the stars of MotoGP come together to help support…
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Yamaha R125 and R3 2017 illustration appears and is a stunner
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Yamaha R125 and R3 2017 illustration appears and is a stunner. Check out this damned-fine illustration made by the chaps over at moto-blast.org. They say that this is what the R15 could end up looking like when it’s given some styling tweaks ahead of being released as part of the 2017 line-up from Yamaha…
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Johann Zarco a Suzuki rider for 2017? Nope, looks like he’s off to Tech 3…
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Johann Zarco a Suzuki rider for 2017? Nope, looks like he’s off to Tech 3… So it looks like Johann Zarco, one of the darlings of the Moto2 class and the reigning champion, will end up on a Tech 3 Yamaha for 2017. That’s the story that’s going around the paddock (despite it seeming an…
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2017 BMW F700GS, F800GS and F800GS Adventure revealed
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2017 BMW F700GS, F800GS and F800GS Adventure revealed. We’ve just been sent this about the new F700GS, F800GS and F800GS Adventure. It looks like the bikes are getting Euro4 tweaks and changes that include new exhaust, HP sports silencer by Akrapovic, ride-by-wire throttle, new riding modes. new dash and other touches. No price structure for…
