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July 3, 2010

Video: BMW introduced world’s first adaptive headlights for motorcycles for K1600 GT and GTL

The new BMW K1600 GT ang GTL will feature a nice long list of innovative technologies, one of them is the world's first adaptive headlight for motorcycles. The xenon headlamp will be standard on both bikes, while the adaptive system costs extra. The new touring machines will have their world premiere this fall. Read the full article »


July 2, 2010

Video: Backflip over flying Kamaz

Alexey Kolesnikov performed a backflip over a Kamaz. You'll probably saying what's so unusual about this trick, it’s been done thousands of times. The trick is that the 8.5 ton Kamaz was driven by six times Dakar-champion Vladimir Chagin, and the truck jumped simultanously with the motorcycle. The Kamaz sailed 28 feet through the air, while the motorcycle travelled 69 feet. Read the full article »


July 2, 2010

More details of BMW’s forthcoming K1600 GT and K1600 GTL touring motorcycles

Since a german tourist took pictures of the new K1600 GT in the US, it's no secret that BMW is developing a six-cylinder engine for its touring models. The bavarians announced now further details of two other motorcycles, the K1600 GT and the K1600 GTL. Read the full article »


July 1, 2010

New 300cc Piaggio MP3 Hybrid: more power, less consumption

Since 2008 Piaggio sold more than 72 000 copies from its innovative three wheeler, so it makes sence that the italians are going to enrich the MP3 palette. The newbie, calls the MP3 Hybrid 300i comes to support the version to 125cc and as the younger brother integrates traditional thermal propulsion with electric motors with zero emissions, while also allowing the charger to a standard household electrical outlet as well as during the march. Read the full article »


June 30, 2010

Aprilia RSV4 to get Traction Control?

The RSV4's V4 engine delivers power more predictable than either an inline-four or a V-twin, but even these properties aren't enough to mask the RSV4's lack of traction control. New rumours suggest the italians will offer soon ABS and traction control system on the RSV4, which isn't a surprise, knowing that Aprilia is developing such packages for the Tuono V4. With BMW offering ABS and traction control on the S1000 RR and Ducati featuring DTC on the 1198S, Aprilia would be the only manufacturer to offer these features in 2011. Read the full article »


June 29, 2010

MV Agusta announces Cannonball Kit for 2010 Brutale 1090RR

MV Agusta has released the Cannonball Kit for the naked Brutale 1090RR. The italians thought that the maximum output of the most powerful Brutale isn't enough, so they made a few changes on the bike. The Cannonball Kit features new ECU, cylinder head, camshafts, valves and titanium exhaust system. The kit raises horsepower by 21 for a new total of 165. Read the full article »


June 29, 2010

Husqvarna CR and SM50: The real essence of a dirt bike in miniature

Husqvarna CR and SM50 is the smallest dirt bike you've ever seen. It got everything to make it a real ride: liquid-cooled two-stroke engine, disc brakes, steel chassis, dual clutch transmission and a fuel tank with acapacity of 2.7 liter. Read the full article »


June 28, 2010

Video: How to put soul into metal

Don't call Shinya Kimura a custom motorcycle builder, he is really more than that. The japanese artist doesn't draw but he finds always a way to put soul into aluminium and steel. If you are interesting in this kind of riding, check out the Chabott Endineering. Read the full article »


June 28, 2010

Full specifications of 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400R have surfaced

Official pictures and full specifications have surfaced, following the spy shots of last week. If You don't like the Ninja 650R because it's too big, but you find the Ninja 250R too small, here's your bike. The new Ninja is mechanically identical to the 650R, except of a smaller 399cc engine. Read the full article »


June 25, 2010

Husqvarna has completely redesigned the TE310 motocross machine for 2011

The 300cc motorcross model TE310 got some major changes for the 2011 model year. The bike features a reinforced frame, a lighter and stronger engine, new hubs, graphics and exhaust. The bike is much lighter than the previous version and has significantly more torque and power. Read the full article »