Norton Motorcycles unveiled earlier today the 650cc Atlas models pictured, including the Atlas Nomad and Atlas Ranger. Powered by a parallel-twin with a 270° crank, the Atlas machines have impressive performance specifications, which arguably eclipse competitive scrambler models from Ducati and Triumph. Claimed peak horsepower is 84 at a lofty 11,000 rpm, with 47 foot/pounds […]
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2019 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team – The Evolution of a Winner (News)
A few nights ago, we attended the 2019 Team presentation for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in Murrieta, California. As a decades-long supercross fan, I can attest to the fact that it wasn’t so long ago when the thought of a European motorcycle winning an AMA Supercross main event was far from anyone’s mind. The […]
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Aprilia Concept RS 660 Points to New Direction for Italian Brand (Bike Reports) (News)
Aprilia used the EICMA show in Milan to display a new concept, the RS 660. The company emphasizes that this is a step in a new direction, which will include mid-displacement models such as the 660cc parallel-twin Concept, with sporty looks and quality components combined with more relaxed, comfortable ergonomics. Here are some photos from […]
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Yamaha Unveils Ténéré 700: Lightweight, Dirt-Worthy Adventure Machine (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
After endless teasing, today at EICMA in Milan, Yamaha unveiled the production Ténéré 700, which employs a 689cc parallel-twin engine derived from the MT-07. The Ténéré 700 appears to be an adventure bike with genuine off-road capabilities. A radical-looking headlight features four LEDs, while the spoked wheels are dirt-ready at 21″ in front and 18″ in the […]
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Ducati Scrambler: The Birth of a Lifestyle Brand Continues at Huntington Beach, California (News)
While nearly everyone in the industry is wringing their hands in worry about the future of motorcycling, and the seemingly dim prospects of bringing Millennials into the fold, Ducati is busy pursuing its own strategy. That strategy seems to be working. Ducati Scrambler is now a brand of its own … by intention. It may […]
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All New BMW S 1000 RR Leaks – 207 Horsepower and Under 435 Pounds Wet (Bike Reports) (News)
BMW is scheduled to unveil several new models at the EICMA show in Milan next Tuesday, but one of those has apparently leaked early. The completely redesigned BMW S 1000 RR superbike (we showed you patent drawings here) is the subject of a leaked document (apparently, a single brochure page) that we first saw on […]
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