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2012 Harley Davidson Dyna Switchback

18 April, 2020
After reports that Harley-Davidson has posted its first positive earnings results since 2006, it seems like an appropriate time to see what the 2012 range offers. New models have been included, the first being the new Switchback based on the…

2011 Kawasaki Z1000SX

18 April, 2020
Kawasaki has revealed its new Z1000SX at the 2010 Intermot show. It’s part of a revamped Kawasaki range which includes an even sexier Ninja ZX-10R. The new Z1000SX is a competitive offering in the maxi naked segment, with Kawasaki focusing…

Triumph Trophy 1200/SE 2012

18 April, 2020
3 cylinders (quite obviously), 1215 cc, 134 hp, 301 kg in weight and 2.20 meters in length: these are some of the key figures of new Triumph Trophy 1200, a new grand tourer with a pretty modern design that the…

2010 Kawasaki 1400 GTR: more pics

17 April, 2020
The new Kawasaki 1400GTR for 2010 is one of the most technological “transcontinental” sport tourers on the market. The 2010 model has Kawasaki’s traction control, KTRC, and combined ABS K-ACT technology. Other aspects include the KIPASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent Proximity Activation…

Winery tours on a motorcycle

16 April, 2020
Have you always wanted to do a motorcycle wine tour? It’s not easy to plan, considering you’ll either have to limit your wine tasting or be a passenger while someone else gets to do the riding. It’s not previously an…

Honda VFR1200F accessories

16 April, 2020
The Honda VFR1200F accessories really show off the touring qualifications of this new bike, with plenty of bag storage and added comfort. The side bags have been designed for quick assembly and mounting and provide 35 litres of capacity. They…

Best bikes for 2010: the all-in-one Ducati Multistrada

16 April, 2020
With a revamped website for 2010, Ducati has burst into the new year with its new Multistrada model, which has already created plenty of talk since it was first seen live at the EICMA show in November. We’re putting it…

Motorcycle camera man required

15 April, 2020
On the Travellers Point website, a job advertisement has appeared for a motorcycle cameraman (or woman). I had a giggle at the ad, which is pleasant and quite welcoming for anyone who’s interested.Basically Steve and Debbie are organising a six-month…

2010 Triumph Rocket Roadster gets more power

15 April, 2020
For 2010 the Triumph Rocket III gets a new look and some added power. A slightly redesigned bike, it has a new seat position, and a new name, added the “Roadster” label which indicates the changes that have been made.…

More Ducati Multistrada tech videos

14 April, 2020
Here are another two videos explaining the Ducati Multistrada 1200 technology. This time we get the low-down on Ducati DTC traction control and DES electronic suspension. For more on the Testastretta engine and Ride by Wire technology, see the first…

Motorcycle tours in Italy: Tuscan itineraries with Garfagnana Bikers

14 April, 2020
In a rare move of welcoming motorcyclists and their touring activities, Garfagnana Bikers is an interesting initiative from the Italian mountain community of Garfagnana, which is seeking to promote tourism in the area and increase the presence of motorcycle touring.The…

Yamaha Super Ténéré Worldcrosser 1200 (video)

14 April, 2020
Here is a nice video starring the new Yamaha Super Ténéré Worldcrosser 1200 during the press test that took place in Spain last month. This professionally made footage shows us the most extreme version of the XT1200Z Super Ténéré taking…

Honda VFR1200F pics and details

14 April, 2020
Three cheers for the new Honda V4, called the VFR1200F, seen in these debut pics. It’s been defined as a road sport model, marrying sports performance with the comfort and class of a tourer. It certainly has an impressive spec…

BMW R 1200 R touring accessories

12 April, 2020
The BMW R 1200 R Touring Special is seen in the pics sporting new comfort features for the traveller. The bike will have a redesigned seat, 32-litre capacity saddle bags and pillion passenger grab handles.The seat is the same height,…

Victory Motorcycles new models

12 April, 2020
This video presents the two brand new Victory Motorcycles models for 2012. The models have been added to the range to expand it and don’t substitute any previous models. A new Victory Edge program has also been developed which is…

Aprilia Caponord 1200: more pictures emerge

11 April, 2020
A while we talked about two brand new models from the Piaggio Group that were informally unveiled during a Dealer Meeting that took place in Montecarlo a few weeks back: the Moto Guzzi California 1400 and the Aprilia Caponord 1200.…

Ducati Strada Aperta pics: another look

11 April, 2020
It’s official: Ducati will present its strada aperta (or multistrada) model at the EICMA show this year, and after our previous strada aperta spy pics gallery, here’s another set. As revealed in interviews with Ducati, this is not to be…

New BMW R 1200 RT live test pics

9 April, 2020
Here’s a set of live test pics of the BMW R 1200 RT, the queen of touring bikes from BMW. I was once a passenger on one a friend of mine owns and to say its like cruising around on…

Dainese 2009 Legendary Tour Video

8 April, 2020
Remember the Dainese Legendary Tour? You had to buy € 250 worth of Dainese and/or AGV products and you could win a trip to Italy to tour the Italian Dolomite Mountains with Marco Lucchinelli, Max Biaggi and Giacomo Agostini.Dainese has…

Ducati Multistrada 1200 best motorcycle at EICMA

8 April, 2020
The Ducati Multistrada 1200 has been judged by the public as the best motorcycle of the show at the 2009 EICMA. Every year the Motociclismo magazine conducts a survey, and while you can see the heavy Italian market bias, it’s…

Aprilia Tuareg 1200 at 2010 EICMA

5 April, 2020
The Piaggio group will be presenting some new models at the 2010 EICMA in Milan in November where we might see the Aprilia Tuareg 1200 on show alongside the new Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200. The news comes from Roberto Colannino speaking…

Ducati Multistrada photo contest

4 April, 2020
Ducati is running a Multistrada photo competition to celebrate the release of its new Multistrada bike. The contest works by entrants registering and then submitting four photographs in the four environments represented by the Multistrada riding modes: Sport, Touring, Urban…

Intermot 2008: Honda Gold Wing 2009 in new colours

4 April, 2020
This is truly a queen among road bikes, capable of whiling away the kilometres without you noticing, and having incredible handling despite its 417kg. The Gold Wing will give you plenty to discover.Honda has decided to keep its winning formula…