Honda unveiled its new middleweitht adventure bike last November at EICMA. Now, we have more photos of the V4-powered machine which is fitted with a 782cc engine delivering 102hp and 54 lbs-ft of torque. According to Honda, the Crossrunner offers the flexibility and exciting attitude of a naked performance machine with the upright riding position and rugged appearance of an advanture bike. All in all, the bike looks smooth and refined. Read the full article »

BMW Motorrad has launched a new online network which will revolutionise the way people plan tours, meet friends, and share their experiences. The BMW Motorrad Community, which is now live, is a social networking tool with a difference, as it is more about the real world than the virtual one. Members have access to a range of tools, including TourFinder – a simple way to plan an expedition of any length and level of riding experience. Read the full article »

The North American arm of Ducati announced its third consecutive quarter of motorcycle sales growth, beginning 2011 with a 68% Q1 retail sales increase over the same period in 2010. And what’s even more better, the success appears to be across the entire 2011 range of motorcycles. The coming month’s sales will be also fueled by the new Monster 1100 EVO and Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak Special Edition. Read the full article »

Giovanni Castiglioni, son of MV Agusta’s president Claudio Castiglioni has revealed in an interview with Fast Bikes Magazine, that MV Agusta is set to launch the most powerful F4 ever. „In late 2011, we will launch an extreme version of the F4, the RR. It will be the most powerful production bike on the market, with over 200bhp. And it’s fast, over 200mph fast,” says Castiglioni Jr. A missile that can take on the BMW S1000 RR and the Aprilia RSV4 R APRC on their own turf? Sounds good! Read the full article »

Jorge Lorenzo took victory in the wet MotoGP race at the Gran Premio bwin de España after Marco Simoncelli crashed whilst leading. It was a Spanish one-two with Dani Pedrosa claiming second position and Nicky Hayden in third. In a race which was run in wet conditions, making it very slippery, Simoncelli was on his way to his first victory in the premier class with a three second advantage over Lorenzo. Read the full article »

LeoVince is launching a brand new 2 into 1 exhaust system for metric cruisers in the U.S. market. The new LeoVince Blackjack product line has been created specifically for the American metric cruiser market and will retail for $599.00. This exhaust features the highest quality chrome finish, a hand-made precision fit and substantial horsepower gains. The combination of chrome plated heat-shields and an exhaust built entirely of stainless steel creates incredible durability providing you with the only exhaust you’ll need for your bike. Read the full article »

Two Hyosung models to the May 31 benefit from an interesting promotion. Thus, the Hyosung GV650 Aquila will have an official list price of 5,699 euros to 5,199 euros, or whatever it is, $500 discount. For its part, Hyosung ST7 receives no more and no less than 700 euros off, growing from a price of 6,399 euros to 5,699 euros. Both cruisers are powered by a liquid-cooled V-twin engine delivering 81hp, belt drive, triple disc brakes, and adjustable foot rests. Not bad, right? Read the full article »

Ducati North America is proud to announce the Ducati Community, a cutting-edge social media site for Ducati enthusiasts to come together and share their experiences via photo, video and written anecdotes. The Ducati Community was designed with the intent to connect Ducati enthusiasts from all over the world. The new Ducati Communitycompletes the previously unobtainable link between Ducati, its dealers, the Desmo Owners Clubs (DOC) and Ducati fans. Read the full article »

CR&S unveiled the DUU back in November 2009, and now they’re taking orders, although the firm proudly announced that the entire 2011 production of 130 units has been already sold. The DUU has a price tag of €19,000. The CR&S DUU is a unique model around the world’s motorcycle context. It was born in the CR&S workshop, the small Milanese factory which is known for the refinement and the exclusivity of its own creations. Read the full article »

If you are curious how a wheelie is done, you just have to watch this video, because BMW started a new series about motorbike stunt tricks. Did you ever ask yourself how this tricks can be done? The Bavarian manufacturer asked the four time stunt riding world champion Chris Pfeiffer and he explained it. This series is for information only, so please don't try this at home... Read the full article »