2019
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MotoGP: Silverstone STILL on the calendar for 2019.
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We’re over halfway through the 2018 MotoGP season – and with the end in sight, the provisional calendar for next season has been unveiled. The announcement from MotoGP comes as Silverstone’s CEO Stuart Pringle promised a full investigation following the cancellation of the British GP. Heavy downpours left thousands of racing fans unable to watch…
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First look: Moto Guzzi’s production V85 (three colour schemes, looks gorgeous)
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Here’s the official first pictures of the 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 enduro bike. The motorcycle has been tested by Italian magazine Motociclismo ahead of its global unveiling at Eicma in two months time. Motociclismo has featured the bike in three colour schemes; the white, yellow and red that we saw on last year’s V85…
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Kawasaki’s NEW J125 and J300 for 2019.
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Kawasaki has just revealed the latest incarnations of its successful J125 and J300 scooters – and they’re set to receive a design update for 2019. The learner-legal J125 has made a name for itself since its first launch, with its sprightly performance and surprising comfort. Perfect for tackling the commute, thanks to its nimble, lightweight…
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Indian announces NEW Chief, Springfield and Roadmaster for 2019. IMPROVED performance and comfort.
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Indian Motorcycle has announced its NEW Chief, Springfield and Roadmaster models for 2019 – and they’ve been updated with new technology to help improve the riding experience. Developed in response to feedback from riders, the new technology aims to improve performance and comfort, while offers riders more customisability. First off, there are new selectable ride…
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Indian announces its SCOUT lineup for 2019. New paint options and USB compatibility.
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Indian Motorcycle has revealed its latest Scout lineup for 2019 – with new paint options on Scout Sixty, Scout and Scout Bobber, and a new USB charging port on the Scout and Scout Bobber. Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle, said: “The iconic Indian Scout family is a favourite amongst riders across the globe.…
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SPOTTED: Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 caught testing. SPY SHOTS confirm it’s on the way.
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Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 has been caught on camera while out and about testing – and from what we can see in the snaps, the latest version of the potent A2-licence sportbike is well on its way to production. There’s been talk that Yamaha has been hard at work developing a new R3 for well over…
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Yamaha’s plan for airbags on scooters revealed
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We all know that you can’t fit airbags to sportbikes, largely because of the almost-prone riding position that the sporty motorcycles sit the rider in – an airbag can’t be sited under the chest of the rider for obvious reasons. So where can you fit an airbag in the modern motorcycling world? We’ve had one…
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227bhp Kawasaki Ninja H2 unveiled at Bonneville Speed Week.
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The latest incarnation Kawasaki’s formidable Ninja H2 has just been unveiled as part of the annual Bonneville Speed Week – and it’s more powerful than ever. The first big change for the new Ninja H2 is a sizeable power increase, jumping from 197bhp to an incredible 227bhp. But it’s not all about power, for 2019 there…
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MotoGP: Mexico in the running for 2019. Rossi reckons it’s “not a good idea”
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The MotoGP calendar could be growing for 2019. At present, there are 19 rounds on the MotoGP calendar, but next year it’s looking like there could be one more – and the latest circuit to throw its hat into the ring is the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit in Mexico. The Hermanos Rodríguez circuit was updated just…
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New colours for Kawasaki’s Versys, Z900RS and ZZR1400
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Ahead of the shows season during which manufacturers unveil their latest creations to the world, Kawasaki has unveiled a selection of new colourways for its 2019 Versys (650 and 300), its ZZR400 and its recently introduced Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe. Its long-running Kawasaki ZZR1400 sport tourer will come in a couple of version for 2019.…
