Wade Thiel

This Can-Am Electric Motorcycle Patent Has Everyone Scratching Their Heads

Can-Am’s electrified journey took a curious turn with a new patent that might reveal their next motorcycle. I know the Canadian brand has plans for at least two more platforms using its liquid-cooled electric powertrain, but this one’s got everyone scratching their heads.

At first glance, the design suggests a flat tracker. Compared to Can-Am’s Pulse, this concept sports a steeper rake, with controls positioned low and forward. The handlebars are wide and angled, evoking a retro dirt track vibe. Yet, there’s room for interpretation.

Check Out The Stauffenberg Custom Chopper by MB Cycles

Choppers are the rockstars of the motorcycle world. With their exaggerated lines, raked-out forks, and unapologetic attitude, they scream rebellion and individuality. But in a sea of stretched-out frames and ape hangers, most custom jobs miss the mark.

They’re either overdone or soulless. That’s where Martin Becker of MB Cycles flips the script. His Stauffenberg chopper is a head-turning masterpiece, proving there’s an art to getting it just right.

It Looks Like Harley-Davidson Got Hacked

Over the holiday season, Harley-Davidson, the iconic motorcycle manufacturer, found itself caught in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Yep, it seems Harley-Davidson got hacked. Reports from RedHotCyber (RHC) suggest that more than 66,000 customer records may have been compromised in a breach allegedly orchestrated by the notorious 888 group.

Known in the cyber underworld, 888 has a resume of high-profile data breaches, including attacks on Oracle and Accenture, which exposed thousands of employee records. But this time, the stakes are higher. The target isn’t employees—it’s Harley’s customers, making the alleged breach both larger in scope and potentially more damaging.

Three Investors Show Interest in KTM: A High-Stakes Race for Survival

KTM, the Austrian motorcycle powerhouse, finds itself in choppy waters. With a staggering €2.9 billion in liabilities, insolvency proceedings are underway for its three primary divisions: KTM AG, its R&D branch, and its components arm. Now investors show interest in KTM as things progress.

Among these, KTM AG shoulders the lion’s share—€2.7 billion—making its survival critical for the company and its 2,500 creditors. The restructuring administrator, Alpenländischer Kreditorenverband Europa (AKV), has outlined a plan to repay creditors 30% of their claims within two years, but questions loom over its viability.

Harley-Davidson X440 Is Selling Well in India and Elsewhere

Harley-Davidson—a brand as iconic as the rumble of its engines. Back in 2020, when Harley shook hands with Hero MotoCorp, India’s motorcycle powerhouse, skeptics wondered what would come of it.

Fast-forward to 2023, and the Harley-Davidson X440 silenced the doubters, roaring onto the scene as a resounding success in India and beyond. Hero’s Mavrick 440, launched a year later, only sweetened the deal.

Honda Gold Wing Patent Reveals Lidar Technology for Advanced Rider Assistance

Radar technology is rapidly becoming essential for modern touring motorcycles, with European and Japanese manufacturers vying for the most advanced features.

While BMW, Ducati, and KTM use Bosch radar systems, Honda lags behind, opting to develop its own radar technology for its flagship Gold Wing. Bosch’s advanced radar systems provide essential features like adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection, and Honda’s unique approach aims to integrate radar, cameras, and lidar for a 360-degree view of the surroundings.

Could a New Suzuki GSX-R600 Supersport Be Coming?

The supersport segment once dominated motorcycling dreams, with icons like the Honda CBR600RR, Yamaha R6, Kawasaki ZX-6R, and Suzuki GSX-R600 ruling the roads and tracks.

Over time, however, these machines began to fade as tightening emissions regulations in the EU and shifting rider preferences sidelined the high-revving, track-focused marvels. Riders lamented their loss, only realizing their value after they’d nearly disappeared.

Check Out This Retro Custom Yamaha T7 from Holy Moly Motorcycles

It takes a certain kind of madness—or brilliance—to take a perfectly good Yamaha Ténéré 700, rip it apart, and rebuild it into something straight out of the 1980s. Francisco Menezes of Holy Moly Motorcycles in Lisbon, Portugal, is that kind of builder.

When his rally-prepped T7 took a tumble and destroyed its front end, most would’ve reached for OEM replacements. Francisco, however, reached back in time.

Confirmed: The New 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra FLHXU

Harley-Davidson is gearing up to expand its 2025 lineup with the likely introduction of the Street Glide Ultra, designated as the FLHXU. While Harley has long offered Ultra touring models like the Road Glide Ultra and Ultra Limited, a Street Glide Ultra has never been part of the mix—until now.

This new addition was hinted at through updated homologation filings in Australia and Harley’s own parts listings, confirming the FLHXU code.

Quick Review: BILT Apex Helmet

The BILT Apex Helmet doesn’t just check boxes—it rewrites the playbook for entry-level gear. At roughly $100, this full-face helmet serves up features that punch well above its weight class, starting with the big-ticket item: safety.

With DOT and the coveted ECE 22.06 certification, it offers a level of protection typically reserved for helmets in much higher price brackets. This helmet is a real steal.