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World's first dual-fuel CNG motorcycle cuts fuel costs in half
July 10, 2024A fascinating new type of motorcycle has finally hit the road. The Bajaj Freedom 125 sells for less than US$1,150, and it's the first bike to offer a 2-kg Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tank alongside a 2-liter petrol tank for cheaper, cleaner riding. -
Roland Sands crosses an Indian Scout with an FTR for rockstar Josh Dun
July 09, 2024We're in Long Beach, California, at the expansive workshop/museum of Roland Sands Design, for the reveal of a fascinating fusion of two motorcycles – an Indian Scout crossed with an FTR1200 flat tracker, built for Josh Dun, of Twenty One Pilots. -
Configurable-crankshaft Magnolia 4: A cornucopia of mechanical intrigue
July 04, 2024JT Nesbitt has already created a string of iconic motorcycles at his own Bienville Studios and previously at Curtiss Motorcycles. His latest 12-only, $200,000 Magnolia 4 aims to reimagine the traditional American inline 4, but not all is as it seems. -
Gresini's Márquez-replica Italjet brings 'Stegosaurus aero' to your commute
June 18, 2024Provenance is one of those difficult-to-define qualities that can dramatically increase the value of an object. This limited edition "scooter" has it in massive abundance, drawing from almost every aspect of Italian motorcycle culture, innovation and history. -
Sub-$7k electric motorcycle takes on the urban jungle
June 06, 2024Electric mobility brand Solar Scooters has unleashed a new e-moto designed for riding on urban roads, while also holding its own in the wild. The E-Clipse 2.0 Race Edition combines cool carbon looks with a 65-mph motor and 70-mile battery. -
2,000cc BMW boxer perfects motorcycling's Golden Ratio
May 27, 2024Concorso d’Elegenza Villa d’Este has become such an annual treasure trove of automotive delights that the headline acts can overshadow some important debuts. This is one of them. -
China's 8-cylinder, 2-liter megatourer heralds a global motorcycle conquest
May 20, 2024We love an adventurous startup, but GWM's new "clean sheet" motorcycle company announced last Friday really does look ominous in its potential to disrupt the established motorcycle industry order. -
Video: 'Monster Chopper' goes full send on its first test ride
May 14, 2024What do you get when you cross a KTM 1190 V-twin wedged into a custom steel-tube trellis frame with 46" off-road tires that has hydraulic steering? A Monster Chopper. This is the kinda stuff that happens without proper adult supervision. -
Versatile electric scrambler rides out for under $6,000
May 09, 2024The Outset e-scrambler is the second electric motorcycle from California-based Ryvid, and shapes up as a keenly priced highway-capable ride designed for daily commutes as well as "multi-role" adventuring at the weekend. -
BMW Motorrad's magic button = auto & manual in the same bike
May 05, 2024BMW Motorrad has announced a new Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) technology that operates the clutch and gearbox of a motorcycle to offer a smoother, faster, more precise gear shift. If you’re thinking “what for”, then you’re probably an existing motorcyclist. That was my first reaction when I saw BMW’s press release, but as I read onwards, I changed my mind. -
World's first CNG-powered motorcycle launches in June
May 03, 2024Over the years, we've seen a number of suggested replacements for gasoline to fuel motorcycles – including steam, hydrogen, water and batteries. Now a moto maker is getting ready to launch what's billed as the world's first CNG motorcycle. -
Ducati 750 Imola auction bidding reaches $600K with 18 hours to go
April 26, 2024Updated April 17, 2024: With 18 hours to go, online bidding for one of the original Ducati 750 racers that launched the brand into international consciousness in 1972 has reached $597,200 ($510,000 bid + $87,200 buyer's premium) and the reserve price (the price at which it will sell) has not yet been achieved. -
Peugeot-backed DAB launches limited-edition luxury electric motorcycle
April 24, 2024Boutique French motorcycle maker DAB Motors has launched its first production electric moto. Billed as a "fusion of luxury and technology," the limited-run 1α sports a 25.5-kW (peak) motor, 150-km/h battery and a host of collaborative design touches. -
Video: Self-balancing omnidirectional motorcycle spins, slides and glides
April 22, 2024One of the most bizarre vehicles we've ever seen in motion. This jaw-dropping electric contraption rolls on four custom-made omnidirectional wheels, mounted sideways so it can self-balance like a Segway and move in any direction. Completely bonkers. -
Arsenale’s "Plan B": lightweight, long-range, 2WD hybrid adventure bike
April 18, 2024The latest offering from the Arsenale is a lightweight, ultra-long-range, two-wheel-drive, low-power, hybrid gas/electric bike called the Plan B that's designed for wet, slippery, snowy or sandy conditions.
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