Ross Mowbray
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Ducati gives its Multistrada the V2 treatment
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The Italian factory has kicked off its launch season with an all-new Multistrada V2, which replaces the much-loved 950 as the entry-point into adventure/sports tourer range. With the introduction of the Multistrada V4 last year and the development of a V2 engine for its sport and supersport line-ups, it should come as no great surprise…
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Kawasaki updates Versys 1000. THREE models to choose from.
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Kawasaki has just confirmed it’s updating its Versys 1000 range for 2022 with the addition of a new entry-level and new SE model to sit either side of the current S. The Japanese factory hasn’t exactly gone to town, there’s only some very minor changes to the bulk of the bike – instead it’s focusing…
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BIG REVEAL: Triumph’s Tiger 660 Sport
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Triumph’s just released all the information about its new Tiger Sport 660 – and here’s everything you need to know about the smallest version of the British factory’s adventure bike-cum-sport tourer. Powered by the same 660cc motor as the Trident 660, which was won widespread acclaim since its release last year, the Tiger Sport 660…
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EVENTS: TOP reasons to VISIT the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
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The Stafford Classic Bike Show will be back with a bang this October. Here’s why you need to make some room in your diary. Michael Dunlop’s the Guest of Honour Nineteen-time TT winner Michael Dunlop is set to take centre stage during the course of the weekend, with opportunities for fans to take photographs, have…
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DUCATI teases NEW bikes for 2021
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The Italian factory has announced it’ll kick off its launch season on September 30th – and we can’t wait to see what it’s got coming for 2021. With (at least) six new models expected, Ducati’s decided to stagger the big reveals for its 2022 bikes over a couple of months – starting on September 30th…
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Bimota’s KB4 is coming. MORE tech info and MORE pictures.
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We’ve been talking about Bimota’s KB4 for ages, but now it looks like the Italian factory is gearing up for its official release. Following on from the reveal of the big and bad Tesi H2 at EICMA back in 2019, we’ve been hearing lots about the second model to come from the reenergised Bimota brand.…
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PATENTS: HONDA’s designs for ‘traffic monitoring’ cameras
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The Japanese factory has just filed patents for a new camera system, which collects and deciphers information about the traffic ahead. Honda may not have released any bikes with radar technology just yet, but that doesn’t mean its not serious about technology that’ll help keep riders safe. The factory has patented radar systems for the…
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RUMOURS: CFMOTO 300CL-X tipped for launch
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There’s been talk that the Chinese factory is working on a smaller version of its 700CL-X. With the opportunity to make use of the single cylinder engine that powers its 300NK naked sportbike, it’s not exactly a surprise that CFMOTO’s planning to release the 300CL-X. The bikes bigger brother has been received well, with the…
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MotoGP: Michelin extends EXCLUSIVE tyre contract to 2026
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The tyre specialist has just confirmed it’ll be the sole supplier for MotoGP tyres for another three years. The French manufacturer became the supplier for MotoGP tyres back in 2016, and with the news of the three-year extension, the Michelin and MotoGP partnership should see ten years of racing together. Speaking about the news, Florent…
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Honda reveals ‘baby’ Africa Twin
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The Japanese factory has just displayed a new Africa Twin in China – but it’s not what you’d expect… it’s a little one. The CRF190 is powered by a 185cc air-cooled twin cylinder motor, which kicks out a meagre 16hp – but it’s not the engine that’s the exiting part. It’s all the adventure-focused goodies…
