Wade Thiel

Aprilia Shiver 900 Returns! But Only for China

Resurrections are rare in the motorcycle world, but here we are: the Aprilia Shiver 900, a ghost of its former self, is back from the dead.

After being axed in 2020, the Shiver has found new life in China, built under the watchful eye of Zongshen-Piaggio. The catch? It’s Aprilia in name, but Chinese in everything else.

Indian FTR 1200 Discontinued

The Indian FTR, once heralded as a bold street tracker inspired by the brand’s racing legacy, has been quietly discontinued. Launched in 2019 as the FTR 1200, this V-Twin-powered machine (one of the best 1,200cc motorcycles) with its trellis frame was a standout in a sea of heavy cruisers and touring bikes.

Despite its promise, the FTR’s fate was sealed in an understated note buried in Polaris Industries’ Q4 2024 earnings report, which merely mentioned costs associated with winding down the FTR product line.

Does the Hyosung GV125X Stand Out Enough?

The Hyosung GV125X isn’t your typical beginner bike. Most 125cc machines play it safe—single-cylinder engines, lightweight frames, and a focus on practicality. But Hyosung had other ideas.

Instead of following the crowd, they dropped a 124.7cc, 60-degree V-twin into their latest cruiser, giving it a unique character in a segment dominated by thumpers.

Could This Aprilia Tuono 457 Design Come to the US Soon?

Aprilia’s at it again, stirring the pot of middleweight madness with the Tuono 457, set to hit Indian streets come mid-February 2025. But before the rubber meets the road, they’ve gone ahead and patented the Tuono 457 design.

Aprilia is staking its claim in a segment that’s already a bare-knuckle brawl featuring the KTM 390 Duke and Yamaha MT-03. My question is will this bike come to the US, and my best guess is, yes.

Despite Selling Well the Yamaha YZF-R15 Won’t Come to the US

Small-displacement sportbikes are a curious breed. They look like their big-bore brothers, carry the same aggressive stance, and promise the same high-adrenaline thrills.

But instead of unbridled power, they offer something arguably better: accessibility. And that’s why machines like the Yamaha YZF-R15 aren’t just popular—they’re essential.

Royal Enfield and Icon Team Up for a Limited-Edition Shotgun 650

Royal Enfield, the grand old name of big singles and classic iron, has joined forces with the boundary-pushing minds at Icon Motosports to create something rare—a limited-edition Shotgun 650.

And when they say “limited,” they mean it. Just 100 of these machines will roll off the line worldwide, with a mere 25 making it to European shores.

A New Ducati Diavel Is Likely Coming February 13

Ducati loves a good mystery, and this time, the plot thickens with a teaser for a February 13 reveal. The video teaser serves up a stormy sky, moody lighting, and a tagline dripping with drama: “True power belongs to those who rise to meet it.” Not exactly a spec sheet, but Ducati has never been one to hand over the full story before the curtain drops.

The biggest clue? A note sent to journalists describing a machine that blends “a bold, unmistakable personality” with Ducati’s performance pedigree, paired with the episode title: Feet Forward. Head Turning. That phrase alone practically screams XDiavel V4.

In 2024 Harley-Davidson Revenue Dropped Significantly

If you’ve been keeping an eye on Harley-Davidson’s numbers, you won’t be surprised by the latest update: it’s not pretty. The 2024 full-year report is out, and, well, it’s hard to sugarcoat—2024 Harley-Davidson revenue dropped significantly.

For Q4, Harley’s motor company division (HDMC) saw revenues plummet by 47%, landing at a mere $420 million. Even worse, it suffered a staggering operating loss of $214 million. Only its financial services division saw a modest 4% growth, while LiveWire, the electric arm, took a hit, down 32%.

Yamaha TMAX XX: Check Out This Custom TMAX Tech MAX

Custom motorcycles have long been the unruly poets of the road—machines built not just to ride, but to declare something about the soul behind the handlebars. But what about scooters?

Enter the 2024 Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX, or rather, what’s left of it after Ortolani Customs got their hands on it. Their latest creation, the Yamaha TMAX XX, isn’t just another tricked-out scooter—it’s a full-blown track-inspired beast, so wild that even Yamaha had to stop and take notice, giving it a nod on their official Facebook page.

2025 Honda Gold Wing: The 50th Anniversary Edition

Fifty years of Gold Wing. Half a century of cross-country hauls, iron-butted ambition, and the quiet hum of a horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine smoothing out the miles.

For 2025, Honda tips its hat to the legend with a 50th Anniversary edition, dressing the grand tourer in three commemorative liveries—Bordeaux Red Metallic, Matte Black Metallic, and Eternal Gold—plus a non-anniversary Light Silver Metallic for those who prefer their nostalgia without the extra garnish.