Kawasaki’s did it, just like I said. It turned up the heat in the two-wheeled world with the official announcement of the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX. You’d think stuffing a bigger engine in there might balloon the price, but no, Kawasaki’s kept it steady at $13,699, just like the outgoing Ninja 1000SX. Now, if you’re looking for something a little more dressed up, there’s an SE version with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes, all for a neat $15,399.
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The 2025 Ducati Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition Will Come Soon
Ducati’s Scrambler is turning ten, and what better way to celebrate than with a special edition? Enter the 2025 Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition, confirmed by none other than the California Air Resources Board.
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In a world obsessed with tech-heavy, feature-packed motorcycles, the name Meguro might barely register on anyone’s radar. But if you dig into history, you’ll find this Japanese brand laid down the roots of motorcycling back in 1924, influencing the machines we see today. Now, a century later, Kawasaki, which absorbed Meguro in the ’60s, tips its hat to this legacy with the Meguro S1.
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Yamaha’s been dangling a tantalizing carrot in front of motorcycle enthusiasts lately, dropping hints about the long-awaited 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 sportbike. With teasers lighting up social media, the big reveal is slated for October 9, and the buzz is palpable.
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There’s something electric stirring the streets, and it’s not just your average humdrum commuter. India’s Ultraviolette is making waves, and their F77 electric motorcycle isn’t just for utility—it’s here to stir the soul.
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Ah, KTM’s at it again, tinkering in their workshop, cooking up a new lineup of the 390 Adventure. If you’ve been keeping tabs, you’ve probably seen them putting miles on two test models already – the adventure and enduro variants.
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Well, folks, it looks like NIU’s ready to kick up some dirt and maybe a little pavement with their new XQi3 electric dual-sport bike. Officially rolled out in June, the NIU XQi3 has now landed at NIU Mobility San Diego, part of the brand’s expanding dealer network out West. And it’s not just another e-bike; this one’s street-legal and trail-capable.
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When you think of rare and raw power, Ducati’s 1299 Superleggera is already something special in terms of sportbikes. But this one? Well, it’s got a little extra flavor, courtesy of Paul Hollywood, yes, the British Bake Off guy with a surprising knack for collecting serious motorcycles. This isn’t just one slice of his garage pie, either. His 1199 Superleggera will also be crossing the auction block at the NEC Classic Motor Show.
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The Yamaha semi-automatic transmission enters the brand into a new arena. Its new Y-AMT debuts on the 2024 MT-09. This system, standing for Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission, is a significant stride in the evolving world of self-shifting motorcycles and is set to roll out across several models in the near future.
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There’s a stone cottage tucked away in Netherton, Angus—a piece of Scottish soil teetering on the edge of history and modernity, once the home of Alexander ‘Sandy’ Davidson and his wife, Margaret. Their son would go on to father William A. Davidson, a name that would soon be synonymous with the unmistakable roar of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. That little house—the Davidson Legacy Cottage—now marked for demolition, holds a link to the birth of an American icon.
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