True scramblers are more than just based on looks. This redone Beemer R80/7 has received the full treatment from Estonian-based Renard Speed Shop. The bike was meant to pay homage to the famed International Six…
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For 2022, Indian Motorcycles is upgrading five of its best bikes with an FTR package—a performance & styling upgrade that refines the engine to deliver a smoother, more predictable throttle response, an enhanced suspension tuned for the street, and 17” tires and wheels, delivering world-class performance while making the bike feel more compact and maneuverable. Look for the FTR, FTRS, FTRR Carbon, and Scrambler-style FTR Rally. A full lineup of more than 60 FTR accessories let you get crazy custom.
The new BMW R18 cruiser is a beautiful monster of a bike, and it’s already been modded by some renowned shops. Now, Dirk Oehlerking, who runs Kingston Custom has turned the modern beast into an…
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With its eye-catching cast aluminum frame, low center of gravity and a hub motor that hits 14.5-kW at peak power, SONDORS Metacycle is fast but not so furious. It moves in silence but boasts a top speed of 80MPH and a range of about 80 miles. Sleek, streamlined function for that urban commute or Sunday spin. The removable battery recharges in about 4 hours.
MV Augusta’s former director of race development, Arturo Magni, was a moto racing icon who left MV to start his own motorcycle company. He took existing models and made them even better than they already…
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The up-and-coming European bike shop Kaffeemaschine founded by Axel Budde has impressed us every since we laid eyes on their 1984 Le Mans Mark III KM23 Motorcycle. One of their many follow-ups to that incredibly impressive…
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Emerging from 2020 lighter & more powerful is an impressive feat but Ducati’s legendary Monster has done it. The aluminum trellis frame of the 2021 Ducati Monster holds a more powerful version of the 937-cc Testastretta 11° twin; upgraded to output 111 horses with inspiring levels of torque, all while shaving 40-pounds off the weight. Insane, actually.
We’ve showcased a bunch of Droog Moto’s edgy motorcycles, and their latest is no different, only smaller. Their Mini Fighter is a small displacement model with the same angular bodywork and beefy components as the…
With the release of the new R18 Classic, BMW now has 2 options of this vintage-inspired roadster to choose from. Like the original R18 cruiser, the Classic is heavily influenced by the original 1936 BMW R5—that enormous 1802-cc Boxer engine showcased in a double-loop steel tube frame. The low-slung Classic also features a large windscreen, passenger seating, saddlebags, straight pipes, electronic cruise control & LED lighting.
If this thing doesn’t have fun written all over it, everyone needs his eyes checked. Although it looks like it was built in a Russian garage, the Grunt was actually made in Texas and has…
When it comes to electric motorcycles, you won’t find better options than what the team at Zero Motorcycles is producing. When it comes to vintage styling and modern performance–that is perhaps a little bit less…
Created by Zero Motorcycles and Deus ex Machina co-founder Michael “Woolie” Woolaway, the handcrafted SR/S is the first fully customized Zero Motorcycles release. Constructed entirely of carbon fiber composites, the monocoque design blends artisan craft with modern materials & technologies. The torquey yet silent electric powertrain produces 114 horsepower and hits a top speed of 124 MPH.
To keep itself rolling, the motorcycle industry really needs new young riders falling in love with 2-wheel transport. To that end, Indian has created the eFTR Jr, an all-electric 36-volt mini-bike with a twist grip throttle & disk brakes. 2 power modes offer top speeds of 10-15 MPH & battery life is about 65-minutes on high power. Indian made sure to make it look like a classic V-twin—with tank, exhaust & design details that are more style than function—but this is a badass little bike to get the next generation hyped.
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Transforming a large luxury touring bike like the BMW K1200 LT into something muscular and sporty is no small feat, bu the folks at Adrenaline Junkies took on the task with aplomb. They ditched all…
In its retro blue & yellow race team livery, the 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition honors the brand’s iconic Dakar champion bikes. The original XT models claimed 18 podiums in the first 6 editions of the world’s toughest race. 40 years later, this new model is powered by a 689cc, 4-stroke & features switchable ABS, a slip-on Akropovic exhaust, heavy duty skid plates, & LED lights.
This futuristic rendering of an electric motorcycle one-ups even the latest Akira bike concept we covered a little while back. Russian designer Roman Dolzhenko has created a stealthy matte black street rocket with the whole…
Although it looks about as comfortable to ride as a park bench, this twin-cylindrical electric motorcycle, designed by Belarusian designer Artem Smirnov, is meant to be truly practical for urban travel thanks to its light…
As most of us are no longer living in a world where we have to deal with the slog of a daily commute, we’re exploring other transportation options… particularly in the fun, thrilling and exhilarating…
It takes a brave soul to set a land speed record, especially when it’s only on two wheels. The French-made Voxan Motors Wattman aims to do just that next year, and its specs show that…
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a whole lot of new bikes coming
Even 119-year-old businesses can need a shot at reinvention. Royal Enfield had a rough April, selling just 91 motorcycles. But the manufacturer won’t let that deter their ambitious product plans moving forward. Recently, the company’s CEO Vinod Dasari told Car and Bike that Royal Enfield has an onslaught of new bikes planned.
Dasari says Royal Enfield has a new platform coming soon, and plans to launch about four new motorcycles per year over the next three to four years.
“We’re so excited that, to a point, every quarter, for the next three to four years, every quarter, we have a new model,” Dasari told Car and Bike. “It’s not just changing the colors or something, it will be almost a new model, or a variant, coming for the next three to four years.”
Royal Enfield produces fantastic-looking vintage-style motorcycles, including the Interceptor and the Continental GT. The company was founded in the 1950s as a subsidiary of the British firm Royal Enfield to produce bikes for the Indian police. It kept on going after the U.K. company went defunct and kept the right to use the name.
Besides looking great, Royal Enfield bikes are also super-affordable for what they are, with models starting at less than $5,000. They are sold in the U.S., and you can find your local dealer here.
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