KTM is recalling the SX, SX-F and SMR models of the 2021 model year to the workshops because there could be problems with the drive chain.
Month: February 2021
Michelin is taking a look into the future to show what their goals are. In a YouTube video, you can see a future vision of how a tire is made from recycled material.
Honda is recalling the CRF 1100 Africa Twin from the 2020 model year to workshops due to possible problems with the ABS.
Harley-Davidson has released an approximately 25-minute video to coincide with the release of the Pan America, which is actually meant to show a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the new adventure bike. Along the way, the upcoming 1250 Custom is also shown.
At least if the European Parliament has its way, a periodic technical inspection (PTI) is to be made mandatory throughout Europe and extended to motorized two-wheelers under 125cc.
As reported, weaving through traffic jams has been banned and made a punishable offense for motorcyclists in France, triggering protests across the country last weekend. Those protests now seem to be having an effect, though the emphasis might be on “seem.”
Ducati is recalling the XDiavel from the 2016 to 2018 build period due to potential problems with the side stand bracket.
BMW wanted to hold the Motorrad Days in Berlin for the first time this year. This plan has now fallen victim to the pandemic. The event has been canceled for this year. This means that BMW Motorrad Days will be cancelled for the second time in a row.
Rumors about an upcoming Honda Transalp have persisted for years. It could compete as a smaller version of the Africa Twin with the Yamaha Tenere 700. Now Honda has reapplied for the “Transalp” naming rights in America.
As reported, there was a 5-year traffic trial on several routes in France where lane splitting was allowed in traffic jams. Before that, there was no real regulation, but it was tolerated. – This has now changed.
Voice control can be very helpful and a real relief in many areas. The Italian manufacturer of electric motorcycles, Energica, sees potential in this technology and is working on a voice control system that they want to integrate into their electric motorcycles.
A motorcycle equipped with drones? Sounds unrealistic and the meaning behind it doesn’t make sense at first, but it’s something Honda is working on, as patent applications reveal.
According to KTM, the all-new 1290 Super Adventure R is designed to conquer challenging terrain and take riders anywhere in the world.
As reported, the head of MotoGP’s Gresini Racing Team had already contracted the Corona virus before Christmas. Just one month after his 60th birthday, he died as a result of COVID-19.
The Modern Classics Bonneville range has been extensively revised for the 2021 model year. A total of seven different motorcycles and variants were presented, all of which received improved performance, new equipment details, and new style and character elements.
HRC has unveiled the team and bikes for MotoGP 2021. New to the team is Pol Espargaro, who replaces Alex Marquez. The injured Marc Marquez was also on hand and everyone naturally wanted to know when he would be able to compete again.
Harley-Davidson has unveiled its first adventure-touring motorcycle, the Pan America. Two versions will be launched, the Pan America 1250 and the Pan America 1250 Special.
VMoto has announced a date for the unveiling of the four Super Soco models. The four electric motorcycles are scheduled to be unveiled on Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. CET on their YouTube page.
Brixton is part of the Austrian KSR Group and Crossfire should already be known to many. The Brixton Crossfire 500 and Crossfire 500X were Brixton’s first motorcycles in this displacement class. Now a little sister is also to come, which could be visually a copy of the 500.
The Buell brand is making a comeback, and has announced plans to release ten new models by 2024. The models are to come from the supersport, enduro, cruising and touring segments.