2015 May - Motorcycle News - Page 3

May 20, 2015

Video: 21-time Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness’ Honda Fireblade

43-years-old John McGuinness is one of the most successful English motorcycle racers. He races for the Honda Europe factory racing team in road races like the Isle of Man TT and the North West 200, and on the short tracks he rides for the Padgett's Honda Racing Team in the British Superstock 1000 series. In this video, he introduces his Honda CBR1000RR race bike. Click through. Read the full article »


May 20, 2015

2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory Review

The new 2016 Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 RR is an impressive bike that manages to combine the capabilities of a modern superbike in a package that’s comfortable and practical in everyday riding and it’s a complete upgrade of the previous versions. If you enjoyed riding the other models that preceded this one, you will definitely find it more functional and enjoyable. Click through for 175 hp. Read the full article »


May 19, 2015

Ducati Scrambler built by Radikal Chopper coming to the UK

The Ducati Scrambler, built by Andrea Radaelli of Radikal Chopper, winner of the EICMA Custom International Bike Show 2014, was presented at Deus Ex Machina in Milan. The custom Scrambler will be displayed at the Bike Shed event in London where the Radikal Chopper will be joined by other Ducati Scrambler inspired specials. The event runs form the 22 – 24 May at London’s Tobacco Dock where up to 150 custom motorcycles from the new wave custom scene will be on display. Read the full article »


May 19, 2015

PGM V8: Aussie monster with 334 hp

It’s no secret that our friends down under have a deep love with the V8 engines. What our Australian friends have come up with now is a real monster on two wheels. It’s Australian built. It’s a V8. It’s called the PGM 2.0 liter V8. It costs about €160,000 ($180,000). And it’s one hell of a machine, a meticulously crafted, compact and outrageously powerful motorcycle for the most discerning of riders. Click through for more details. Read the full article »


May 19, 2015

2015 Harley-Davidson Street GX750 Review – Fierce muscle and attitude at a mild-mannered price

Established powerhouse Harley-Davidson takes aim at new riders looking to cruise the urban jungle in style with their new Street 750. It's got power and agility to spare, but can it compete with long-time rival Ducati’s revived Scrambler? Read the full article »


May 18, 2015

CurbNinja iOS App helps you find moto parking spots – video

Finding a parking spot for a motorcycle or a scooter is usually not that complicated: just find a space big enough for a two-wheeler and you’re done. However, if you’re traveling to a new area, it can become harder than that. A new iOS app called CurbNinja helps you find those spaces in cities like San Francisco, Las Vegas or San Jose. Read the full article »


May 18, 2015

Orlando Bloom’s BMW S 1000 R Custom presented – video

Everyone knows Orlando Bloom as a successful actor, but not everyone knows about his passion for motorbikes. As a long-standing fan of BMW motorcycles, Orlando Bloom owns and rides a number of BMW models, including old classics. He also has a custom S 1000 R built by Deus Ex Machina in California and revealed by the Bavarian manufacturer this morning. The bike is called the „4CYL”. Read the full article »


May 16, 2015

Blast from the past – 2015 Triumph Bonneville Review

With its retro style, the Bonneville looks like a blast from the past. However, despite the classic looks, Triumph made it as modern as possible without ruining the style. It’s brilliant for a days ride, it has bomb proof mechanical reliability, a torquey engine and old-school character. There’s life int he old Bonnie yet. Read the full article »


May 16, 2015

Royal Enfield buys UK’s Harris Performance

Indian motorcycle manufacturer has acquired the UK-based Harris Performance Products Ltd. The deal is very important to Enfield since the brand is planning a new entry into the 750cc middleweight segment. The new motorcycle will feature a 750cc parallel twin and will hit the dealers next year. According to press reports, another model is also in the works, this one has a 410cc single. British engineering, Indian pricing – we look forward to it. Read the full article »


May 15, 2015

First bike of Indian Motorcycles’ Special Scout Series is a custom military Scout – video

Indian Motorcycle has announced that it will roll out a series of custom Indian Scouts designed and built by some of America’s top custom bike builders, each designed to celebrate an important Indian Scout milestone or achievement since its debut in 1920. The first bike of the series is the Custom Military Scout, a tribute to the company’s nearly 100-year history of supporting the U.S. Military. Click through to watch the video of the bike with Indian brand ambassador Mark Wahlberg. Read the full article »