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Ford patents lane-splitting safety tech to help protect motorcyclists
The practice of lane splitting gives motorcyclists a reprieve from stop-and-go traffic, but it also opens up new risks for both riders and motorists. Ford may have a here-and-now solution to reduce safety risk and help protect riders. The automaker received a patent for safety technology that will... read more
Honda shows CB4 Interceptor Concept with wind-powered generator
Honda arrived at the 2017 EICMA, or Milan Motorcycle Show, on Monday to debut two production motorcycles, the CB1000R and CB300R, but the Japanese bike maker had one last... read more November 7, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
Mecum to auction rights to Excelsior-Henderson motorcycle brand
Once part of the American motorcycle ‘Big 3,’ the former Schwinn-produced motorcycles now cherished by collectors awaits someone to launch its revival One of the... read more October 12, 2017 by ClassicCars.com
Volkswagen Group decides to keep Ducati
The Volkswagen Group has ruled out selling Ducati following strong opposition from the Italian motorcycle brand’s labor union, FIOM CIGL. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali... read more October 3, 2017 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Legendary motorcycle speed champ Burt Munro lives on through his great-grandnephew
In 1967, New Zealand native Burt Munro set out to capture the land-speed record on a modified 1920 Indian motorcycle. He accomplished that with a top speed of 184.087 mph... read more August 18, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
Mercedes-AMG offloads stake in motorcycle maker MV Agusta
After three years, Mercedes-AMG is letting MV Agusta ride off into the sunset with a new partner. Mercedes-Benz's performance division has officially sold its stake in the... read more July 25, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
Valentino Rossi signs off on custom Ford Ranger
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... read more July 12, 2017 by Sean Szymkowski
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... read more June 23, 2017 by 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... read more May 26, 2017 by 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... read more May 25, 2017 by 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... read more March 16, 2017 by 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... read more March 16, 2017 by Jeff Glucker
BMW and Lego team up to build crazy R 1200 GS hover bike concept
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... read more February 22, 2017 by Jeff Glucker
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... read more February 19, 2017 by 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... read more January 6, 2017 by 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... read more November 30, 2016 by Jeff Glucker
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