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Pierer Mobility Gains Majority Control of MV Agusta
Pierer Mobility has exercised its option to gain a majority control over MV Agusta, with Hubert Trunkenpolz replacing Timur Sardarov as CEO.
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Recall Alert: 2018-2020 Honda Gold Wing and CBRs

Honda is recalling Gold Wing and CBR600RR models from 2018 to 2020 and CBR1000RR models from 2018 to 2019 because of a problem with their fuel pump assemblies. The recall covers up to 17,374 motorcycles, with 1% estimated to have a defect.

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Voom Rolls into Florida

Floridians can now access Voom's innovative insurance platform.

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The Evolution of KTM’s Latest Powerhouse, the 1390 Super Duke R

KTM has released a new behind-the-scenes video exploring the development of its latest flagship naked bike, the 2024 1390 Super Duke R. Titled "Birth of the Beast 4.0", the video takes us into KTM's headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria, to hear from the engineers behind the project.

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The Yamaha R1 Is Going Away
Yamaha Racing’s latest statement doesn’t ease any concerns about the R1’s future
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2024 Road to Victory: Harley-Davidson's Factory Team for MotoAmerica

Harley-Davidson has unveiled its Factory Race Team for the 2024 season, highlighting the team's preparations and their new 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycles in a newly released video. These motorcycles, which are based on the latest touring platform, are tailored for the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers road racing series. Fans can view the video on the Harley-Davidson YouTube Channel and other social media platforms, showcasing riders Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli in action.

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MotoAmerica King of the Baggers Added to MotoGP COTA Round

MotoAmerica, the leading motorcycle road racing series in North America, has expanded its 2024 Mission King of the Baggers Championship by adding a new round at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. Scheduled for April 12-13, it will coincide with the third round of the FIM MotoGP World Championship.

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4 Takeaways from Harley-Davidson’s Q4 2023 Results
Harley-Davidson reported its fourth quarter and full 2023 results, reporting a net income of $707 million for the year. Here's what we learned beyond the numbers.
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Pirelli Launches SCORPION Trail III Adventure Tire

Pirelli SCORPION Trail III tires are now available at retailers, bringing a new advanced performance option for adventure-touring motorcycles. The third-generation SCORPION Trail is mainly intended for paved roads while also more than capable of tackling dirt routes, able to handle various riding conditions.

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Alpinestars Supertech R10 Racing Helmet – First Look
Alpinestars revealed its latest high-performance racing helmet, the all-new Supertech R10.
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Polaris Says Indian Motorcycle Turned A Profit For the First Time
Sixth straight quarter of growing gross profit margin
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2024 Honda CBR600RR Returns To The US…The Old One, Not The New One

We’re disappointed, but we can’t say we’re entirely surprised to report that the last-generation CBR600RR is returning to the U.S. for the 2024 model year, while the rest of the world gets the updated version announced at EICMA. The older CBR600RR model was one of several returning models confirmed today by American Honda, including the CBR1000RR, but not the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP which was also updated for 2024 for other markets.

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Suzuki GSX-8R Homolgated for 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup

For a couple of decades now, the Suzuki SV650 has been a fixture in Twins racing classes, but for 2024, Suzuki's newest two-cylinder sportbike has been homologated for the MotoAmerica Twins Cup. The fully faired GSX-8R will be eligible for the 2024 Twins Cup, as is its naked sibling, the GSX-8S.

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Ducati Introduces Factory MX Team and Desmo450 MX Prototype
After announcing its plans to compete in motocross racing last fall, Ducati has finally released the first photos of its new prototype racebike, the Desmo450 MX.
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Ricky Brabec Wins 2024 Dakar Rally

American Ricky Brabec has won the 2024 Dakar Rally after a gruelling 4,950-mile trek across Saudi Arabia. Racing for the Monster Energy Honda Team, Brabec claimed his second victory at Dakar, this time completing it with a time of 51 hours, 30 minutes and 8 seconds plus a 1 minute penalty.

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Aprilia and Cerutti Dominate in the 2024 Africa Eco Race

The 2024 Africa Eco Race was marked by a notable achievement for Aprilia, with Jacopo Cerutti steering the Aprilia Tuareg to victory. The race, spanning over 3,000 miles, witnessed the Italian team's dominance, leading the standings from the very beginning. This victory is particularly significant as it marks Aprilia Tuareg's first foray into African rallies, where it excelled despite stiff competition from seasoned riders familiar with the African landscape.

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Safety Recall: Essential Safety Information for BMW R 18 Series Owners

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling a number of its motorcycles due to a headlight issue that compromises visibility. This recall specifically involves the BMW R 18 B, and R 18 Transcontinental models produced between 2021 and 2024 and equipped with adaptive headlights. The problem lies in the attachment points of the headlight's low beam, which may break. This defect could lead to the reflector shifting out of its intended position, resulting in weakened illumination.

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Alpinestars Introduces Tech-Air 7x Airbag System

Longtime readers will know that we are big proponents of motorcycle airbag equipment here at Motorcycle.com. Our own Troy Siahaan experienced the benefits of the technology first hand, after the airbag on his Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 vest deployed in a collision with a car.

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In Its First Year, Ducati Diavel V4 Wins Numerous Awards

At the end of 2023, we awarded our Best Naked Bike award to the new Ducati Diavel V4. It was a controversial choice, sure, but as it turns out, there was a long list of publications and organizations from around the world that gave Ducati's reimagined muscle cruiser a tip of the hat. Of course, like any proud parent, Ducati made sure to compile all these different awards – and now they want to make the world know what they've accomplished. So, below, in the Ducati-supplied press release, you can see for yourself the different awards the Diavel V4 won and who granted those awards. As you'll see, some of these organizations are not ones we typically see handing out awards to motorcycles.

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Triumph Announces 20-City British Invasion Tour

Triumph Motorcycles is bringing its line of all-new 2024 models on a barnstorming tour across the U.S. throughout January and February. The "British Invasion Tour" kicks off today, Jan. 9, in Los Angeles, Calif., and runs through Feb. 21 in Orlando, Fla.

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Michelin Introduces Three New Road Tires For The Street And Track

Michelin has introduced three new motorcycle products at the EICMA trade show in Milan. These upcoming tires, scheduled for release in January 2024, will be targeted at road riders who like to enjoy various aspects of road riding.

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Ducati Celebrates 2023 Championships With Panigale V4 Replicas

Ducati is commemorating its outstanding success in the MotoGP, WorldSBK, and WorldSSP championships by unveiling five special collector's edition Panigale series motorcycles. These unique editions draw inspiration from the racing machines of Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martín, Marco Bezzecchi, Álvaro Bautista, and Nicolò Bulega, each representing a specific livery and racing number.

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NASCAR Team Trackhouse Enters MotoGP With Aprilia

NASCAR outfit Trackhouse Racing has entered a three-year agreement with Aprilia to take over its satellite MotoGP team. The American team replaces Aprilia’s previous partner, the CryptoData-owned RNF Racing, which was recently kicked out of the series for “repeated infractions and breaches of the Participation Agreement”. The Trackhouse Aprilia team will compete in the 2024 MotoGP season, retaining contracted riders Miguel Oliveira and Raùl Fernandez.

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Slingshot Announces 2024 Lineup

Love them or hate them, the Polaris Slingshot continues to be a popular seller. So much so that the lineup is getting some updates for 2024. However, those updates primarily include new paint, new audio, new wheels, and some new accessories.

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The KTM 790 Adventure Is Finally Coming To America For 2024

We ran the press release about the new KTM 790 Adventure when it was announced internationally last December, knowing all along that it wouldn't come here to America until 2024 model year.

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Insta360 Unveil Ace and Ace Pro: Its Smartest Action Camera To Date

Insta360 is pleased to introduce the release of Insta360 Ace and Insta360 Ace Pro, a pair of innovative wide-angle action cameras designed to offer enhanced action capture through AI technology and impressive image quality.

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Verge Motorcycles Unveils The California Edition At LA Auto Show

Finnish electric superbike comapny Verge Motorcycles has unveiled its latest creation, the California Edition electric motorcycle, at the 2024 LA Auto Show. The company is excited to introduce a bike that combines stylish, futuristic design with top-notch performance.

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Insta360 Returns To EICMA With New Motorcycle Kit

The International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition, better known as EICMA, is where Insta360 showcased its products for 2024. The display included the popular Insta360 X3 action camera and the new Motorcycle Kit, designed to enhance the experience for motorcycle enthusiasts and content creators. The Motorcycle Kit includes the handlebar clamp as well as the invisible, and extendable, pole to get drone-like shots all on your own.

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The Langen LightSpeed Is A Wild British Custom With An American Heart
The limited-edition LightSpeed is powered by a Buell 1190cc V-Twin and weighs just 407 lbs.
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Honda CR Electric Makes Racing Debut

Honda’s electric dirt bike prototype made its racing debut this weekend in Round 8 of the All Japan Motocross Championship in Saitama, competing against 450cc gas-powered motorcycles in the IA1 class.

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Official: Ducati is Going Motocross Racing

After months of speculation, Ducati has made it official, confirming it will go motocross racing and introduce a range of off-road motorcycles. The Italian manufacturer will follow Triumph as another major motorcycle manufacturer entering motocross, where they will compete against the likes of the Big Four Japanese brands plus Pierer Mobility’s three-headed monster.

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Bridgestone Launches Battlax Hypersport S23 Sport Tire

Bridgestone Corporation has unveiled the BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23, a new street-use sports radial motorcycle tire set to be available in January 2024.

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Off-Road Champion Cody Webb Prepares to Launch CW2 Training Online

Off-road racer Cody Webb has introduced CW2 Training, an online platform for off-road enthusiasts, set to debut next year. With a career over ten years and multiple championship titles, Webb is sharing his knowledge with a wider audience, aiming to help riders improve their off-road skills.

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Harley-Davidson Announces Its King Of The Baggers Line-up For 2024

The Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle factory racing team has confirmed its participation in the 2024 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers road racing series, fielding team riders Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli.

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Donate Now For A Chance To Win A Ducati DesertX

The BDR 'Cross Continent' Special Edition Ducati DesertX was created in celebration of the upcoming California BDR North route that will connect the BDR from Mexico to Canada.

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Danner Releases New Moto-Specific Boots for Guys and Gals

Danner just introduced the new Danner Moto GTX, an American-made boot that it says blends heritage and modern technology. Designed in collaboration with See See Motor Coffee Co and Vahna, this boot offers two outsole options suitable for urban or backcountry rides, and is available in both men's and women's sizes.

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Suzuki Announces Hayabusa Homecoming 25th Anniversary Celebration

Suzuki Motor USA is inviting Suzuki owners to participate in the Hayabusa Homecoming event, commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Suzuki Hayabusa. This celebration will take place at the In-N-Out Burger Finals of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series on November 11th at the In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip in Pomona, CA, one of the historic venues for professional drag racing.

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Husqvarna Norden 901 Receives Minor Tweaks For 2024

Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled the 2024 Norden 901, featuring minor updates for the new model year.

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KTM Releases Its 2024 SX Mini Line

The 2024 KTM mini-crossers are now even more closely aligned with the full-sized KTM Motocross machines, says KTM. The 2024 KTM SX Minis have been designed with a fresh approach to develop race-ready motocross machines for grassroots racing, following the lead from the KTM SX range.

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2024 KTM 790 Duke – It's Back, And Just Like You Remembered

For 2024, KTM is back with the 790 Duke, bringing its signature style and performance to the streets. First launched in 2017, the 790 Duke has made its mark in the worldwide market with its fun power and handling.

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Help Find Elvis Presley's Triumphs

Triumph Motorcycles Confirms Elvis Presley's Motorcycle Gift to Memphis Mafia in 1965

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Metzeler Roadtec 02 Is A Sustainable Sport-Touring Tire

Metzeler's latest tire offering, the ROADTEC 02, is set to hit the market in January 2024, following successful final development and testing phases.

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Triumph's New 250 Motocrosser Hits The Track In Los Angeles

Triumph unveiled its new 250cc motocross bike for the first time to the public at the SuperMotocross World Championship Final on September 23rd, held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California.

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Alex Buckan Takes Over As Head Of BMW Design

Munich – Alexander Buckan will succeed Edgar Heinrich as the new head of BMW Motorrad Design, commencing on 1 January 2024. Buckan will oversee the design of all BMW Group two-wheeled vehicles, rider's equipment, and accessories. Edgar Heinrich, who has led BMW Motorrad’s Design division since 2012, is retiring after a 35-year tenure at the BMW Group.

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The Ship Has Sailed: 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally Sold Out

Adventure enthusiasts rushed to secure their spot for the pre-order special stage of the 2024 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY, resulting in all 700 units being sold out in under three days on KTM.com. Concurrently, slots for the highly exclusive ULTIMATE KTM DESERT EXPERIENCE event were swiftly filled.

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2023 U.S. Motocross of Nations Team Prepares for Battle in France

Will the US team be able to build on last year's win?

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Yamaha Announces Revamped WR450F

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, has unveiled the 2024 WR450F, an enduro-focused motorcycle with goals to set new standards in the open-class enduro segment. Building upon recent updates to Yamaha's acclaimed YZ450F motocrosser, the 2024 WR450F boasts a slimmer profile, reduced weight, enhanced power, and improved tractability, delivering a more versatile and user-friendly experience for fast enduro riders.

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Cardo Releases Packtalk Edgephones

Cardo Systems, a leading global provider of wireless communication systems for powersports enthusiasts, has unveiled a new headset accessory designed for use with its advanced Packtalk Edge wireless communicator. This latest offering, known as the Packtalk Edgephones, has been specifically crafted for off-the-bike scenarios, providing a solution that operates seamlessly with the Packtalk Edge, maintaining the same top-tier mesh communication network without the need for a helmet.

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Mips Makes $7.3 Million Investment Into Quin

Helmet technology company Quin has successfully secured $9 million in Series A funding, with significant contributions from individual investors and helmet safety pioneer Mips AB (publ) (“Mips”). Mips has committed $7.3 million to acquire a 25% stake in Quin, a sensor-based technology firm specializing in event detection and data-driven emergency response protocols.

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MV Agusta Announces Brutale 1000 RR Assen

MV Agusta adds another chapter to its collection of limited-edition motorcycles with the unveiling of the Brutale 1000 RR Assen. This new motorcycle pays tribute to MV Agusta's remarkable history at the iconic Assen circuit, also known as the "cathedral of speed," where the brand has achieved thirty-five victories, making it the most successful Italian manufacturer and the third overall in terms of victories at this historic Dutch track.

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BMW Motorrad Announces Cloud-Based ConnectedRide Navigator

The new Navigator featuring seamless BMW Cloud integration makes navigating on a motorcycle a joy.

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Aprilia Introduces The All-New RS 457

In a significant stride towards innovation, Aprilia has introduced the RS 457, a motorcycle that not only represents a leap forward in technology but also widens its appeal to new demographics and markets. This move comes as a response to the ever-growing global demand for accessible yet exhilarating motorcycles, positioning Aprilia as a brand with something for every customer.

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KTM Announces 2024 890 Adventure R Rally Pre-Order

KTM introduces the 2024 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY, a testament to their rally racing success and engineering expertise. This special model is set for pre-order availability starting September 20. Alongside its release, KTM has launched the ULTIMATE KTM DESERT EXPERIENCE event, exclusively designed for new bike buyers.

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Ricky Carmichael Gives The Triumph Motocross Bike A Proper Test

Triumph has finally revealed pictures and videos of its new motocross bike getting a proper test by none other than the GOAT: Ricky Carmichael. Joined by fellow Triumph tester Evan Ferry, the two rip around the track and give their thoughts on this new surprise contender in the motocross world.

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Texas Formally Outlaws Lane Splitting

Photo by Kevin Wing

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Suzuki Rounds Out Its 2024 Lineup

We're looking at a whole bunch of bold new graphics for the remainder of the 2024 Suzuki lineup.

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Triumph Announces Electronic Seat Height Adjustment for Tiger 1200

Triumph Motorcycles has introduced a new feature to its advanced Showa semi-active suspension, enhancing the all-new Tiger 1200 range that made its debut in November 2021.

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Burt Munro Inducted Into Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame
Landspeed Racing Icon & Record-holder Immortalized for Lifetime Achievements
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Kawasaki Celebrates 70 Years Of Making Motorcycles

In September of 2023, Kawasaki Motors celebrates its 70th anniversary of making motorcycles, first making its forays into the motorcycle business in 1953. After the end of World War II, Kawasaki produced motorcycle engines under the name of “Kawasaki Machine Works.” Since then, Kawasaki has continued to Let the Good Times Roll and has strived to share “Fun to Ride” motorcycles with our customers around the world. Today, Kawasaki motorcycles are sold in more than 90 countries and regions.

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Triumph Extends Moto2 Partnership Until 2029

With this announcement, Triumph is committing to the Moto2 series for another five seasons. There's no doubt the lessons learned from this endeavor will directly or indirectly trickle down to the Street Triple 765 road model.

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