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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. -
World's largest electric motorcycle claims a remarkable 450-mile range
March 29, 2024Pitched as a near-future electric touring bike, the Felo TOOZ has a top speed of 125 mph, a hand-of-God mid-range, and a range of 720 kilometers per charge (450 miles). -
Harley-Davidson spin-out reimagines the cruiser for the electric age
March 22, 2024Harley-Davidson and cruiser-style motorcycles fit like a glove, so it's only right that the iconic company's spin-out electric moto project has finally added one to its range – though the LiveWire S2 Mulholland isn't your typical electric city ride. -
Who is buying all the Kawasaki Mach IV Widowmakers?
February 24, 2024Two-stroke streetbikes have never sold well at auction – but in the last few weeks, something strange has been happening. Kawasaki's Mach IV H2, the notorious 750cc "Widowmaker," is setting record prices after a flurry of sales to a single buyer. -
Beeline Moto II adds a mini map and more to still-simple sat nav device
February 16, 2024The Beeline Moto is likely the simplest, most user-friendly electronic motorcycle navigation device you can buy. Its new successor, the Moto II, keeps things simple but adds some handy new features like a mini map view. -
Gogoro puts performance in focus for flagship Pulse electric smartscooter
January 30, 2024Taiwan's Gogoro has revealed the first details of its upcoming flagship electric smartscooter. The high-performance Pulse boasts zippy acceleration, a healthy amount of torque and is the first scoot to come with Snapdragon-powered smarts. -
Post-apocalyptic dream ride made real in the striking Akira electric moto
January 22, 2024Since 2022, Barcelona-based upcycler and art studio Bel&Bel has been building a hybrid electric replica of an iconic motorcycle featured in a dystopian manga classic. Now a fully electric model is in the works, and it's being made available to fans. -
KTM-powered "Monster Chopper" gets hydraulic steering
January 16, 2024"This thing's gonna be a chungus!" In the northern tip of Idaho, 70-odd miles from Spokane, Washington, a magnificently silly project is underway: a colossal batpod of a motorcycle with a KTM motor, monster truck wheels, and hydraulic steering.
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