Month: June 2021

Not long after the first info about the Aprilia RS 660, rumors about the Tuono 660 surfaced. Then it was not long until there was talk about the Tuareg 660. The first two models are in the meantime in the showrooms, about the Tuareg there is now new info.

Already in 2019, Brixton showed the first pictures of a large-volume motorcycle, which is reminiscent of the Triumph Bonneville in terms of style. The motorcycle is now set to go into production.

BWM revises the R 1250 GS Adventure. The successor model, R 1300 GS, has now been seen in initial tests.

Dorna has once again announced a change for the MotoGP calendar. Confirmed was the race in America in early October. However, the Japan Grand Prix had to be canceled.

With the 450 Rally Factory Replica, KTM is launching a motorcycle that was developed based on feedback from KTM Factory Racing factory riders Toby Price, Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland.

After the long injury break, there was a ray of hope again for Marc Marquez. He started the race from fifth place, which was his best qualifying result since his comeback. However, the chances for his 11th consecutive victory at the Sachsenring were not particularly good. But it wouldn’t be Marc Marquez if he didn’t make the impossible possible.

As previously reported, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire will become its own brand under which Harley plans to offer electric motorcycles in the future. A VIN filing has now revealed the name of the first model.

Harley-Davidson assumes that the European Bike Week in Faak am See can take place in 2021. Only recently, the Austrian government has announced further relaxation of the Corona measures, so the event should also be able to take place from 07 to 12 September.

Only recently Suzuki introduced the revised GSX-S1000, now follows up with the GSX-S950, an almost identical but A2-compliant version.

Benelli has unveiled the new 1200 GT at the Beijing Motor Show, powered by the familiar but revised Tre three-cylinder.

For seven years now, the USA and Europe have been engaged in an intensified trade dispute that has led to punitive tariffs on both sides. Now there are first agreements, which could also have a positive effect on motorcycle manufacturers.

After Suzuki unveiled the GSX-S1000 earlier this year, there are hints that the GSX-S1000F will also get a successor. Here, the “F” is to become a “T”, which should clarify the touring-specific orientation.

Thyssenkrupp manufactures carbon wheels for selected motorcycles. Now they are expanding their range to include wheels for the Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono.

Rumors are currently spreading that the race weekend at the Sepang International Circuit at the end of October could be cancelled. The reason for this is said to be the current COVID-19 situation in Asia, which is worrying the race organizers.