motorcycles
-
What happens when a 9-time world motorcycle champion signs off on a limited edition pickup truck? The Ford VR46 Ranger, that's what. And this is it in the flesh. Rossi himself gave the final approval of the truck's design which includes plenty of off-road goodies and more menacing looks. Of course, this is the global Ford Ranger sold outside of North America. Ford will reintroduce the Ranger to North America for the 2019 model year, and our new Ranger is expected to be an update of the global version you see here. We digress. The VR46 Ranger benefits from BF Goodrich all-terrain tires wrapped...
-
Report: Harley-Davidson eyes Ducati
More evidence has emerged suggesting that the Volkswagen Group is about to sell Ducati. Following a report in April that the VW Group had hired an investment to explore options for Ducati, which it purchased in 2012 for approximately $935 million, Harley-Davidson is now in the headlines about a...
Sean Szymkowski -
BMW Motorrad Concept Link reimagines two-wheeled urban transport
BMW brought something for everyone to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. Of course, the BMW 8-Series concept is the brand's biggest draw, but the German automaker hasn't forgotten about its history in motorcycles and scooters. BMW Motorrad unveiled the Concept Link as a...
Sean Szymkowski -
World's fastest motorcycle to attempt land speed record in August
What does it take to be the world's fastest motorcycle? Two Suzuki Hyabusa engines and a massive turbocharger. That's what powers Ack Attack, the current land speed world record holder for the fastest motorcycle. With 900 horsepower at its disposal, it previously accomplished a top speed of 376.363...
Sean Szymkowski -
Futuristic Honda motorcycle to star in ‘Ghost in the Shell’
“Ghost in the Shell” is an upcoming movie based on a popular Japanese manga of the same name. It’s set in a future city landscape which means audiences will be treated to some advanced technologies and vehicles, one of which will be a futuristic motorcycle designed by Honda. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Bid on the 'CHiPS' Ducati and your cash goes to a good cause
There's a new "CHiPS" movie coming out and it features an updated take on our two favorite California Highway Patrol officers. Dax Shepard and Michael Peña take on the rolls of Francis Llewellyn Poncherello and Jonathan Andrew Baker. That would be Officers Ponch and Jon to you, and the pair...
Jeff Glucker -
It all started with a motorcycle and a set of Legos. The bike in question is the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, and it's a go-anywhere two-wheeler that lives up to its name. Lego Technic decided to recreate it in scale brick form, and the result is awesome. In fact, this Lego Technic kit isn't just one bike because it's a 2-in-1 kit that lets buyers build the R 1200 GS Adventure or a version reimagined as...a hover bike. ALSO SEE: BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 deep dive All 603 pieces in the kit were given out to Lego Technic team members, who were tasked with coming up with the other half of the...
-
Company demonstrates working hoverbike
There’s a surprising number of companies attempting to develop personal hovercraft. Most are working on skateboard-style hoverboards, a concept popularized in the 1989 movie “Back to the Future Part II.” Some, however, have more ambitious plans. Take for example Russia’s...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Honda unveils NeuV and Riding Assist concepts at 2017 CES
Honda’s theme of its 2017 Consumer Electronics Show presence is something it calls the Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem, where via artificial intelligence, robotics and big data the various aspects of one’s life are combined in order to foster safer, more productive use of time. For...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Divergent Dagger is your 3D-printed superbike
Divergent is a company that has big plans for the world of 3D printing. This is a company that has already created a number of parts for what it's calling the first 3D-printed supercar; the DM Blade. Divergent also creates 3D-printed metal parts that could find use in a number of automobiles; names...
Jeff Glucker -
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 deep dive
BMW’s Iconic Impulses world tour reached its final destination in Los Angeles this week, where BMW Motorrad revealed its vision for the future of two-wheeled mobility. As part of the company’s 100th anniversary, the automaker has produced four unique concept vehicles this year--one from...
Miles Branman -
Your Maserati-powered quad-tired motorcycle is finally ready
Remember that Viper V-10-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept from 2003? That mean machine was a non-street-legal concept of which nine were built. They were sold as replicas through the always bonkers Neiman Marcus catalog and the asking price was a cool $550,000. If you feel like you missed out on that...
Jeff Glucker -
We’re used to seeing Zagato churn out stunning concepts, though these typically feature four wheels. The latest creation from the Italian design house features just two, however. Zagato has partnered with fellow Italian firm MV Agusta to design a concept motorcycle, revealed today ahead of its September 4 formal debut as the MV Agusta F4Z. It was commissioned by MV Agusta on behalf of a Japanese client with a penchant for Zagato design. The “F4” in the name refers to MV Agusta’s signature F4, suggesting that the impressive concept could hint at a future design for the...
-
Is an augmented-reality motorcycle helmet still forthcoming?
The augmented-reality helmet seems to be today's great white whale of motorcycle technology. A number of companies claim to be close to bringing one to market, yet no one has actually delivered. One company that seemed close was, in reality, just blowing all of its crowd-sourced cash on strippers...
Jeff Glucker -
Lane splitting inches closer to actual legality in California
I bet you thought lane splitting was fully legal in California. You are sort of right... and sort of wrong. The legal ability for the two-wheeled riders of California's roads to split lanes has been a gray area. You could say the right to do so was splitting the lanes of legality. There wasn't a...
Jeff Glucker -
Omni-directional stand lets you easily move your motorcycle around the garage
Working on your motorcycle, or simply moving it around a tight garage, may never get easier than this. An Australian firm has created what it bills the "omnidirectional" motorcycle stand, a stand that makes it a one person job to push a heavy bike around a confined space in any direction...
Andrew Ganz -
LaFerrari dukes it out with KTM motorcycle in a good ol’ tug of war
We don’t know the story behind this video but we think you’ll agree it doesn’t need one. There’s just a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] LaFerrari, KTM 1290 Super Duke and some rope. Oh, and all three elements are attached to one another. It’s time for vehicular tug of war...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Watch rider Michael Dunlop set his 16:58 Isle of Man record
There’s been a lot of hoopla over Mark Higgins’ recent setting of the blistering 17:35 lap time for the Isle of Man TT. However, Higgins isn’t the fastest around the winding 37.73-mile course. He’s only the fastest on four wheels, in this case a modified Subaru WRX STI. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
If you needed any reminder that the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany is basically a busy highway, this video will do that for you. Tucked in between the Seats and BMWs that normally make up 'Ring traffic are usually plenty of motorcycles. This lucky guy came out of a sharp corner a little too hot and wound up tapping the barrier. It looks like he was all right, however, since he was able to stay upright and keep moving. The biker does a good job of distracting us from the DTM-themed BMW E30 that is also making its way around the world-renowned Nürburgring. Said to be the...
-
BMW adds SOS Intelligent Emergency Call tech to motorcycles
BMW says it will begin offering an emergency call system on its motorcycles that can summon first responders at the press of a red SOS button on the handlebar. The system is essentially the same as the Intelligent Emergency Call button the automaker has offered in Europe on its cars for more than...
Andrew Ganz -
Jay Leno tests the Ducati XDiavel S
Jay Leno may be better known for his passion for cars, but the TV funny man is just as enthusiastic about motorcycles. After first taking hitting a few highlights of his personal motorcycle collection, Jay spends some time on Ducati's new XDiavel S. Ducati's North American chief, Jason Chinnock...
Andrew Ganz -
Can-Am Boosts Spyder's Performance With F3 Turbo Concept: Video
Canada's Bombardier launched its three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder back in 2007 and has managed to keep motorcycle fans scratching their heads ever since. The Can-Am brand is sticking with the three-wheel Spyder formula, though, as evidenced by a new performance concept. That concept is the Can-Am F3...
Stephen Edelstein -
2016 Softail Slim S Review: Harley's Cruiser Joins The 21st Century
This is not your typical Harley-Davidson. If you've come here for a review of a bike that looks retro cool, but doesn't perform well, and has quality issues that should have been addressed in the 1970s, you're barking up the wrong tree. Instead, the 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S is still...
Manuel Carrillo -
BMW Goes Electric On Two Wheels With eRR Sport Bike Concept
The latest iteration of BMW's S1000RR sport bike has been lauded for its high horsepower, trick clutchless gearbox and sophisticated traction settings. And while we expect its electronic nannies were integrated into the company's new eRR concept, one notable bit from the S1000RR which isn't present...
John Coyle