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2023 KTM 690 SMC R and Enduro R Gets New Colors and Graphics

There’s nothing like a good enduro thumper to get your heart pumping.

KTM sells some killer thumper motorcycles, and the KTM 690 SMC R and Enduro R are some of the best. This coming model year they get some new graphics and colors to keep things fresh.

Volcon Inks Co-Branding and Distribution Partnership With Torrot Electric Europa

This is a good move for both companies.

Volcon and Torrot Electric Europa are now working closely together through an exclusive co-branding and distribution partnership. The partnership will sell a range of youth electric motorcycles throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

The Ducati Diavel V4 Debuts

Ducati gives the Diavel the V4 treatment finally.

The Ducati Diavel V4 was recently debuted and it appears to be one of the best new motorcycles of 2023. The bike features a 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine that makes 168 hp. This Italian power cruiser will compete with the others in its segment, likely near the top of the pack.

Harley-Davidson Reports Good Third-Quarter Results

Strong Q3 results show Harley is on the right path.

Harley-Davidson delivered good third-quarter results in 2022. This is good news for the company and signals a positive outlook for the rest of the year and the new year.

It will be interesting to see if Harley can keep up the positive momentum in 2023 and if HD can keep chugging along in the right direction.

CEO Jochen Zeitz has a plan and it seems like this plan is doing all the right things for the company. Check out the specifics below.

Garmin inReach Provides Important SOS Services for Adventurers, Including Motorcyclists

Garmin’s inReach systems are a necessary lifeline for the unexpected.

Garmin recently released some data that showed its inReach devices assisted in 10,000 SOS incidents, helping save thousands of people.

For those that don’t know, the Garmin inReach GPS systems offer an irrefutably valuable lifeline for when things don’t go as planned. This can be perfect for motorcyclists, especially those who go off the beaten path.

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is the one I’d recommend for riders of all kinds, but any of the company’s inReach GPS systems will get the job done. Keep reading to learn all about how these systems helped in 10,000 SOS incidents around the globe.

New 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S and Streetfighter V4 SP2

Two new Streetfighter models for 2023.

Ducati isn’t slowing down in 2023, the company has a new Streetfighter V4 S and Streetfighter V4 SP2.

The motorcycles take the Streetfighter family to all-new heights with an improved chassis and improved electronics.

Keep reading below to see all the important details about these two new high-powered motorcycles.

Arch Motorcycle Launches New Arch 1S

A great new motorcycle that defies classification.

Arch Motorcycles, co-founded by Gard Hallinger and Keanu Reeves, has now released the new Arch 1s model.

This new model features influences from power cruisers and sportbikes to make a killer cafe-racer-esque machine.

Orders are now open on this cool machine if you have the dough. Read on the check out the full release from Arch Motorcycles.

BDR And Zero Partner Up for Electric ADV Riding

This is a great partnership for both companies.

Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) and Zero Motorcycles have announced a multi-year partnership to get electric motorcycle riders out adventuring.

The companies say this will raise awareness for electric ADV riding and help grow the network of charging stations along the existing and future BDR routes.

It’s an interesting partnership and something I expect to see more of as companies try to navigate the new electric world of motorcycling.

Updates for 2023 YZ450F Yamaha Power Tuner App Launch

Yamaha continues to innovate.

The Yamaha Power Tuner App for the 2023 YZ450F received updates recently, meaning you’ll be able to better fine-tune the bike’s engine performance.

The app features a new intuitive setup, lap timer, traction and launch control tuner, and other bike setup guides.

This is a great way to get the most out of your machine, and it’s good to see Yamaha innovating here.

AIMExpo 2023 Will Have the Largest Ever E-Bike Pavilion and Indoor Demo Course

With e-bikes and electric motorcycles becoming more important, AIMExpo wants to get them front and center.

For AIMExpo 2023, it sounds like electric bikes and electric motorcycles will be a major focus.

The expo will bring the largest e-bike pavilion ever and a huge indoor demo course with plenty of bikes for the attendees.

Below you’ll find the full official press release about the upcoming event. Get excited if you can make it. It should be a good one.