2015 May - Motorcycle News - Page 4

May 15, 2015

2015 Yamaha NMAX 125cc scooter promises 129 mpg – video

Yamaha have today announced the newest member of the manufacturer’s already remarkable scooter range. The 125cc NMAX is a new entry-level commuter that is powered by an A1-licence friendly, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with over 100 mpg fuel economy. The stylish NMAX will hit the dealers in June and will be available with red, silver, white and black colour options. Prices will be announced shortly. Read the full article »


May 14, 2015

Zero Motorcycles expands European presence

Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced today that its complete line is coming to Italy. Italy isn’t the first European country for Zero, the’ve already established a strong presence in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Netherlands. The first Italian partner of Zero will be E-move, an electric mobility retailer in the north of the country. Read the full article »


May 14, 2015

Victory Motorcycles officially enters TT Zero with an electric prototype – video

Victory Motorcycles has announced that they will enter a two-man team into this year’s Isle of Man TT Zero. The prototype electric race bikes will be piloted by William Dunlop of the legendary Dunlop dynasty and by Lee Johnston known in the racing world as “General Lee”. This is the first time that Victory Motorcycles enters an European motorcycle racing event. Read the full article »


May 13, 2015

2015 Honda Africa Twin official photos

Honda has just officially confirmed the return of one of motorcycling's most celebrated and evocative names - the Africa Twin. The 2015 CRF1000L will be available later this year and it will battle the BMW GS, Ducati Multistrada, and KTM 1190 models. The new Africa Twin is packing a 1000cc parallel-twin and dual-clutch transmission. Click through for some details. Read the full article »


May 13, 2015

2015 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Review – they have got it right

The new 1000cc naked roadster of Suzuki was one of the most anticipated bikes of this year. Since Suzuki is a bit behind the game in this category, there was lot of pressure but they have got it right this time. The new GSX-S1000 is fast, agile and cheaper than its rivals. The iconic long-stroke K5 engine of the 2005 GSX-R 1000 has a distinctive sound and the design is sharply styled. But can it challenge the KTM Super Duke R and the BMW S 1000 R? Read the full article »


May 11, 2015

All-new 2015 Honda SH300i launched

The European division of Honda has announced the upgraded SH300i for the new model year. The pinnacle of Honda’s SH range receives a host of improvements to enhance its engine response, carrying capacity, convenience and economy – all wrapped up in new, sharper bodywork. The updated engine is now more economical and Euro-4 compliant, the first on Honda’s scooter line-up. The new SH300i will be available in six colours. Read the full article »


May 11, 2015

Ducati sets new monthly sales record

Ducati has announced a new monthly sales record for April. The manufacturer sold 7,309 motorcycles last month, the highest monthly sales total in company history. The top selling bike was the brand new Scrambler, but the 1299 Panigale and Multistrada 1200 models also contributed to achieve these results. Read the full article »


May 10, 2015

Video: Jay Leno rides an orogonal 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead

The Knucklehead was a revolutionary motorcycle when it was introduced in the 1930’s. It had a four-speed gearbox, dry slump lubrication, and overhead valve V-Twin when other bikes were mostly flatheads. Basically, this was the bike that made Harley-Davidson. Leno brought the bike in the eighties but it just sat in the corner for three decades. And then some day, Leno decided to get it running. Read the full article »


May 9, 2015

Meet the PS 240, the world’s most powerful vintage Vespa

Let me introduce you the world’s craziest Vespa, the PS 240. The scooter was built by a couple of mental patient Vespa mechanics in Hamburg, Germany and it has more horses than the Harley-Davidson Street or many entry-level sportsbikes. 38 hp to the wheel, 4-speed transmission, 200 lbs of wet weight – we definitely would take this sleeper for a spin around the block. Click through for some details. Read the full article »


May 8, 2015

2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer Review

The newest member of the MT-09 family, the Tracer is a superb all-rounder and it’s already a big commercial success. It’s a keenly priced, aggressive looking bike with great power-to-weight ratio, powerful three-cylinder engine and enough practicality for longer tours. But is it better than the big-name competition? Yes it is! The MT-09 is good enough and cheap enough to make a big impact on its competition. Read the full article »