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Ariel Ace Production to Cease After 10 Years

Let’s tip our helmets to the Ariel Ace—a bespoke British marvel whose decade-long production run has now concluded with a flourish.

Ariel Motor Company has delivered the final Ace, a jaw-dropping roadster dressed in Gulf-inspired orange and blue livery. Somerset’s storied firm, with over 150 years of two-wheeled history, bids adieu to this chapter while teasing future possibilities.

Check Out the Limited-Run Panigale V4 Tricolore Superbike

The Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore is a masterpiece of Italian artistry and engineering, unveiled in Miami on December 8.

Limited to just 1,000 units, this £48,000 superbike celebrates Ducati’s heritage with a striking red, white, and green livery by Aldo Drudi, the visionary behind Valentino Rossi’s helmet designs. It’s more than a paint job; this machine is a symphony of performance enhancements and Italian craftsmanship.

Check Out the 2025 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350

Royal Enfield’s latest reveal, the Goan Classic 350, takes its celebrated Classic 350 and dresses it in full bobber regalia. This head-turner embraces nostalgia while blending modern touches, making it one of the most eye-catching 350cc motorcycles around.

Design-wise, the Goan Classic 350 retains the bulbous fuel tank, round headlight, and chrome details of its sibling but stands out with an ape-style handlebar, a solo bobber saddle, and forward-set footpegs.

Segway to Take a Bold Leap: Entering the 2025 Dakar Rally

Segway, the name that once brought you whimsical self-balancing scooters, is now shifting gears—literally—into the high-octane world of rally racing. On December 1st, the company unveiled its factory team for the 2025 Dakar Rally.

This marks its debut in the “Future Mission 1000” category, a proving ground for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies. Think of it as Dakar’s bold step toward an electrified future, and Segway’s boldest gambit yet.

Check Out the Chinese-Made Morbidelli T502X Adventure Bike

The Morbidelli T502X, an entry-level adventure bike, has arrived with aspirations to challenge segment staples like the CFMoto Ibex 450 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Despite its Italian-sounding name and roots, Morbidelli now operates under the Chinese Qianjiang umbrella, alongside brands like Benelli and Keeway.

The T502X is powered by a 486cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, producing 47 horsepower, and features off-road-ready components: spoked tubeless wheels (19-inch front, 17-inch rear), knobby tires, and a basic suspension setup with inverted forks and a preload-adjustable monoshock.

Check Out the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2 S

The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2 S arrive lighter, sharper, and more road-ready, armed with an 890cc engine and a claimed 40-pound weight drop. While it retains the unmistakable Multistrada “beak,” this redesign integrates it more fluidly into the aerodynamic bodywork.

The refined windshield and sleek side deflectors promise better wind protection and rider comfort, while clever air ducts in the radiator shrouds aim to send cooling air to your legs.

Check Out the 2025 BMW R 12 S

BMW’s new R 12 S is a nostalgic nod to the iconic R 90 S of 1973, blending retro aesthetics with modern engineering.

Arriving in Q1 2025 with a price tag of $21,590, the R 12 S shares its foundation with the R 12 nineT but stands out with its heritage-inspired design and fairing. It’s a truly beautiful motorcycle and a good addition to BMW’s lineup.

Check Out the 2025 Honda NT1100 Police

Honda is bringing its NT1100 sport-tourer to the U.S., but there’s a catch: it’s exclusively for law enforcement agencies. Dubbed the Honda NT1100 Police, this Africa Twin-based machine replaces the venerable ST1300 as Honda’s official police model.

Packed with practicality and Honda’s hallmark reliability, the NT1100 Police aims to excel in urban maneuverability and long-distance performance. I just wish they offered a non-police variant in the States.

Harley-Davidson and Tariffs: Revving Into a Trump Trade War Abyss

Tariffs might sound like abstract policy jargon, but they pack a punch for companies—and consumers. Imagine a product costing $20 to import and selling for $30. Now slap a 50% tariff on it. The cost to import balloons to $30, forcing the retail price to $40 to keep profits alive.

That added cost? It doesn’t come out of the exporting country’s pocket—it lands squarely on the consumer. The idea is to nudge companies into sourcing domestically, but when domestic costs match or exceed those imports, the price hike stays.

Damon Charts a Bold Path Forward for Electric motorcycles

Damon, the innovator behind groundbreaking electric motorcycles, is tackling the future head-on, as shared in a recent letter from CEO Jay Giraud. While challenges have been plentiful, the vision for safer, smarter motorcycling remains steadfast.

I’ve talked to Jay before, and it sounds like Damon has a bold, but doable mission in mind. They have some of the best minds in the business, and this latest press release lays out what the future of the business could look like.