The sportbike market has shrunk dramatically in the past dozen years. Market emphasis seems to be on standards, retro models and adventure tourers. In this context, BMW has announced the $ 87,000 limited edition (750 units available worldwide) HP4 RACE, an exotic track weapon for wealthy enthusiasts and collectors. With 215 horsepower and 377 pounds of […]
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Indian Roadmaster Classic: MD Ride Review, Part 1 (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
Just finished a quick 80 miles on MD’s Indian Roadmaster Classic test bike. Very impressed so far. Like other Indians we have tested, the Roadmaster Classic has a refined, powerful nature, and handles well for its class of motorcycle. Of course, the reason this bike exists is a rider’s desire for touring comfort and convenience. […]
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Nominate the Best Looking Retro Standard Currently Available in the U.S. Market (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
We want our readers to offer their opinion in the Comments section below on their idea of the single, best looking retro standard currently available in the U.S. market. Just to get things rolling, MD nominates the Moto Guzzi V7 III Special pictured here (and also featured in the video below). There are plenty of […]
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Yamaha XSR900 Abarth Arriving in Europe … Not the U.S. (Bike Reports) (News)
Yamaha’s latest Sport Heritage model, the XSR900 Abarth, will soon reach customers in Europe and reviews are beginning to sprout up in the European press. The limited edition Abarth (only 695 will be available) is based on Yamaha’s relationship with the FIAT “Abarth” performance division, a brand reference largely unknown in the United States. The […]
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KTM Introducing Fuel Injected, Two-Stroke Enduro Bikes (Bike Reports) (News)
KTM still manufactures two-stroke dirt bikes, of course, but today announced that certain 2018 models will be fuel injected. KTM claims “drastically reduced fuel consumption”, and other benefits described in the following press release. Note that these new models appear to be off-road only, and there are no claims regarding emissions. KTM is pleased to […]
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2017 Kawasaki Z900: MD First Ride – Part 2 (Bike Reports) (News)
If you read Part 1 of our report from the press launch of the new Kawasaki Z900, you already know we were thoroughly impressed by this latest member of the Kawasaki naked “Z” family. As the new flagship naked in the U.S. line-up, the Z900 surprises with its pricing, ranging from $ 8,399 for the non-ABS model […]
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