Month: September 2020

As already reported, Triumph is launching a new model in spring 2020 with the Trident. So far only one concept bike has been shown, which was almost completely in white. Now Triumph has published pictures of the prototype with which the test rides were held.

An upcoming Multistrada with a V4 has already been announced. Except for a few spy photos one has not seen much of the adventure bike yet. This will probably change on October 15th, because Ducati announces a presentation for this date.

Besides the RS660 and the Tuono 660, Aprilia will launch another model with the 660 cc parallel twin. Already at last year’s EICMA one could discover a mostly hidden Tuareg 660.

Ducati now offers various performance parts for the Streetfighter V4, which are intended to further enhance the sporty character.

In a YouTube video lasting a good 10 minutes, it is shown how an old rusty tank is being restored. The whole thing was recorded in ASMR style.

Marc Marquez gave his first big interview after breaking his upper arm in Jerez. After the necessary surgery he tried to return to MotoGP weekend, but his injury worsened and a second operation was necessary.

As previously reported, Honda sent an invitation for an online presentation to Indian media representatives with the announcement “Your Highness is arriving on…”.

There has been a long discussion about Valentino Rossi’s future in MotoGP. Rumours spoke of Valentino Rossi to be ending his career so that his place in the Petronas Yamaha Team could go to Andrea Dovizioso. Now it has been officially confirmed that Rossi will ride for Petronas in 2021.

Patent information has appeared on the Internet showing that Aprilia is working on a three-wheeled motorcycle in the Yamaha Niken style.

It has been quiet around Suzuki for some time now. New introductions are not taking place and have not been announced so far, at least until now.

Schon eine ganze Zeit ist es still um Suzuki geworden. Neuvorstellungen finden nicht statt und wurden bisher auch nicht angekündigt, zumindest bis jetzt.

The US state of California has decided not to register new vehicles with combustion engines from 2035. Strictly speaking, the ban only refers to cars, but a footnote at least includes offroad bikes. From 2045 the ban will be extended to trucks.

Last December, Zongshen introduced the RX6 prototype. Now an enhanced version has been shown at CIMA and is scheduled to be launched in 2021.

As patent applications reveal, BMW is working on a system that is intended to expand traction control.

With the M 1000 RR, BMW has introduced an update of the S1000RR that offers a thoroughbred racing technology for the highest demands in motorsport and on the road. It is the first M model from BMW Motorrad.

QJMotor was founded only recently and has already been able to present a number of models that are in production. The company serves a wide range of segments.

Honda has introduced the CB 125 F revised for 2021. A full 11 kg were saved compared to the predecessor.

BMW announces the presentation of a new development in the social media. On September 23rd at 9 am the motorcycle is to be presented.

MV Agusta and QJ Motor have announced a strategic partnership to manage the distribution of the Italian motorcycles in China.

The second MotoGP race at Misano turned out to be extremely turbulent. In the end Yamaha rider Maverick Vinales was at the top of the podium.