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July 26, 2010

KTM to release 125 to 350cc street-legal motorcycles this year

KTM is about to introduce a whole new range of 125 to 350cc motorcycles this year. The news comes from the company's third quarter 2009/10 financial report. The document also says that the new bikes are being built in cooperation with giant Indian manufacturer Bajaj, which owns over 30% of KTM. Read the full article »


July 24, 2010

Suzuki introduced the new 2011 M109R/Boulevard

Japanese manufacturer Suzuki has announced the first wave of 2011 motorcycles, including the leader of the power-cruiser category, the M109 R Boulevard. The 2011 M109 R and M109 R Limited Edition got a few cosmetic touch-ups, like a new instrument cluster with a digital tach and LED indicator light, a gear position indicator, and the relocation of the cluster from the handlebars to the top of the headlight cowl. The 2011 Boulevard is offered in a vandy new Candy Indy Blue finish. Read the full article »


July 23, 2010

2011 Honda off-road CRF450R has arrived

Honda has announced its new CRF450R off-road machine. The four-stroke enduro got some serious updates for 2011 model year, including a new ECU, fuel injector, chassis and suspension. The more powerful CRF450R is available in red but there's no word from Honda on pricing for its 2011 model. Read the full article »


July 22, 2010

Video: Ducati 848 EVO

Ducati has released a brief promo video of their new 848 EVO, which will make its debut at this weekends race at Laguna Seca. The new EVO got a refined Testastretta engine which delivers 140 hp and 98Nm of torque, so it's slightly more powerful than this year's model. If you're looking for more details, click on this link. Read the full article »


July 21, 2010

Honda CBR1000 RR Firebade TT Special Edition available

Honda UK has unveiled two CBR1000 RR Fireblade Special Editions to commemorate the achievements of two legendary Isle of Man TT racers Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness. The two Fireblades feature a special paintwork and are available in both standard and ABS-equipped versons. Hutchinson broke all record by winning five races at the 2010 Isle of Man TT, while McGuinness has a total number of 15 victories at the dangerous road race. Read the full article »


July 21, 2010

Suzuki introduced the 2011 Hayabusa

Japanese manufacturer Suzuki announced today the 2011 GSX 1340 R, alias Hayabusa. For 2011 the ultimate sports bike will get new colours and graphics (Pearl Mirage White wih gold trim and Pearl Nebular Black withred trim). The new Busa is powered by the same 1340cc, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder engine. Read the full article »


July 20, 2010

2011 Ducati 848 EVO unveiled

Italian manufacturer Ducati has just released the first images and initial details of its 2011 848 EVO machine that comes to replace the 848 middleweight bike. The engineers have listened to owners and enhanced the bikes specifications. The Testrastetta engine cracks out 140hp now and the torque has increased (from 96NM to 98Nm), too. Read the full article »


July 20, 2010

New BMW K1600GT and GTL to get iDrive

BMW will introduce its new K-series this fall, and approaching the date more and more details emerge from the two touring machines, the K1600GT and K1600GTL. The germans announced last week that both bikes will get adaptive headlights, now we get the first information and photos about the dashboard. Read the full article »


July 19, 2010

Official words on Ducati’s new cruiser

There has been quite a bit of activity in the past few weeks sorrounding Ducati's new "Mega Monster". We already have seen deveral spy shots, and an american Ducati dealer has now leaked a sketch and some of the technical data of the firm's forthcoming motorcycle. Read the full article »


July 17, 2010

Roehr revealed three new electric motorcycles

American motorcycle manufacturer Roehr introduced today three new electric motorcycles. Built around a Hyosung chassis, all three Roehrs look identical and feature AC induction motor technology, with the eSupersport using a single-motor setup, while the eSuperBike and the eSuperBike RR feature twin-motors. Read the full article »