While the Austrians’ 1290 Super Duke GT has been filling a hole in the hearts of many a sports tourer,...
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Amanda Quick spends her time managing her business, digging into old bike manuals and prepping for Canada's warmer seasons. Her love for bikes has her head stuck in the more futuristic predictions of the Powersports industry, seconded only by her love for cello and obsession with effective communications.
Articulate nerd with a terrible sleep schedule and a dotty love for horsepower.
In fine form, Royal Enfield has come out with a handful of Special Edition motorcycles to accompany the warmth and...
Remember when Suzuki made their big deadlines for carbon neutrality, touting promises of new battery tech, electrification, and synthetic fuels for larger bikes? That press release also detailed the company’s newly-adopted conservation tactics, prioritizing lean management and a series of structural changes within the company to better align with future...
If you were at the right device at the right time, you might have seen last year’s Tesla battery fire...
As the snow blows past my unit’s rattle-happy centenarian panes, it’s comforting to know that riders across the country are...
When we think of records broken by motorcycles, we typically think of the machines that have been around longer, with more time to evolve for the community. The first record that comes to mind, for me, is an ongoing one; the 400mph speed record being battled out on Yorkshire turf by...
The world’s largest custom motorcycle show has officially concluded its 2023 triumphs – and the round-up includes dates for 2024,...
I’ve heard some interesting scholarship names in my time, but this one definitely beats the “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship (Duck...
We’ve known for a while now that Honda likes playing with hydrogen, and that they have plans to place that tech inside a motorcycle. Moreover, the multi conglomerate manufacturer has set a collision fatality Now, recent coverage from MCN shows off a partnership with Honda and General Motors in the...
Never mind present-day’s bonny blather on the benefits of electric, hydrogen and biofuel power. How do you feel about magnets? ...
In a recent pre-season interview, Westby Racing’s Mathew Scholtz got the jump of his life when his Yamaha R1 (behind...
The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) and the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) have been stewing on the admittedly fast about-face that is today’s decarbonization (emission-free) strategy – and, in a recent approach to Parliament, both parties posited merging the demands/stats of the industry, government, and users to create a more seamless chug toward a...
When Suzuki made their exit from MotoGP, their mid-season decision caused a bit of chaos – especially given that their...
Right alongside the remainder of brand-related Q4 sales figures comes new evidence suggesting that 2023’s riders will be dealing with...
I don’t know about you guys, but my 2023 has been less than regular – and you know what resets the ol’ ticker? A good, dusty, miles-for-days motorcycle trip to the middle of nowhere and back again. Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR)’s filmmaker, Sterling Noren, is apparently in agreement because he’s...
Vélez Málaga hits heavy with their hoon-happy trackers – and it’s all thanks to their locally-grown, globally-revered shop, Lord Drake...
Self-balancing tech is neat, man. Gyroscopes, in particular, have been on the scene since 1909, aiding our aeronautic siblings with...
The Bavarians are rolling some of their 2023 offerings back into the shop for a bit of tweaking in the software department. After a recall was sent out affecting software on their 2020-2023 BMW S 1000 XR And 2022-2023 S 1000 R models, BMW found that wheelie control was being...
Ever wish you could hear better when you’re astride your scoot ‘o choice? Well, a company called Resonar has created...
Remember when German supercar performance brand Brabus got together with KTM to punt out the drool-worthy Brabus 1300 R? If...
Today, Harley-Davidson gave us a trio of apparel collections geared toward “honor[ing] the past, while driving Harley-Davidson apparel into the future” – and in addition to ‘planned collabs,’ the Bar & Shield by Harley-Davidson, Harley- Davidson® Originals, and Harley-Davidson® Authorized Vintage collections have an official launch date set for March...
Buell’s new bike has finally been revealed to the masses! Showing off a blacked-out piece of muscle set to launch...
First Harley-Davidson/LiveWire, then Polaris and Energica; now, it’s Honda’s turn to pull the covers on 2022’s final quarterly figures. According to...
As if it weren’t enough that Claudio Domenicali is the proud CEO of MotoGP’s 2022 champion team and a powerful lineup of brilliantly built bikes, the man is also apparently the President of the Motor Valley Development Association – and he’s just had his position renewed for a third term. ...
Indian’s got a pretty new pony to debut to the masses – and based on the circulating evidence, it’s an...
Remember when Can-Am – masterminds behind the Ryker and a Powersport giant in our good industry – revealed their 2024...
In a recent bit of stockmarket peeping, we’ve heard that SONDORS’s planned initial public offering (IPO) had to be lowered for the second time this week – and with shares now set at a range of $4-$6, we’re anticipating the worst is not yet over for the electric bike marque....
Back in 1928, there was a bike that tickled the fancy of many a Czechoslovak: The Praga BD 500, a...
What flaunts an atomic theme, a retro plunger suspension system, hydraulic torque transmission, and a frame made out of bulletproof...
In a handful of weeks, the International Motorbike Exhibition (IMOT) will be up and running – and 2023’s offering will apparently feature the masterminds behind the world’s most powerful and advanced electric motorcycle: Energica. “For the first time ever, Energica will attend Munich’s prestigious motorcycle show, which takes place in...
Back in 2003, KTM chose a partnership with a Swiss chemical company by the name of Motorex. The goal? To...
As the season starts to warm up, riders across the country are prepping for their fun time on two wheels...
With Harley and LiveWire’s 2022 figures out of the way, more brands are stepping into the new year with piles of manila-shod proofs – and today, the quarterly results come from Indian’s parent company, Polaris. According to RideApart, Polaris made $2,400,000,000 (yes, that’s billions) in sales, with 88% of those sales...
And just like that, Arai and Pinlock have dropped a do-it-all lens insert for Arai’s globular lids! If you recall,...
Indian’s raring to get booty in the saddle for 2023! According to a recent press release from the brand, if...
Thanks to a recent bit of activity at Bonham’s, we’ve got a front row to the newest…oldest…production motorcycle in the world – the first to make the term ‘motorcycle’ stick, in fact. This pretty bit of punch is of Hildebrand & Wolfmüller ilk, considered to be the first mass-produced motorcycle...
Don’t believe the rumors, folks. As of today, we’ve gotten our hands on patent applications filed by Intellectual Property India...
Correction Over the weekend, an inaccurate article was published, showcasing ‘Aprilia’ being debt-free instead of ‘MV Agusta.’ This content did...
Last week, we covered Harley-Davidson’s 2022 Q4 sales results; this week, we consider Harley’s decision to go public with LiveWire and why it was a sound idea. Harley bikes are, in a word, iconic. From their signature rumble to their clear ownership of the entire 9’-18’ parking space, the brand’s...
Amidst the lockdowns of 2020, the Powersports industry experienced a lift in motorcycle sales – and, if you recall at...