Seat belts on motorcycles? Apparently, CFMoto thinks this could be a good idea. The company recently filed a patent application for that exact thing. This is some new territory, though CFMoto isn’t the only company experimenting with new safety tech.
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Here are the latest motorcycle industry news stories that you need to know about.
Motorcycle news happens all the time, but I tend to only cover the big news stories. These are the things you need to know.
Valerio Boni Rode 766 miles in 24 hours on a 45-Year-Old Vespa, Setting a Record
Old Vespa scooters remain some of the coolest ways to get around on two wheels, and Valerio Boni recently rode his 1979 Vespa 50 Special a whopping 766 miles in 24 hours to set a Guinness World record.
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The Benda Napoleon 250 is a unique bobber-style cruiser motorcycle with a V-twin engine and a funky front suspension setup. I’m sure it’s heavier than it needs to be, especially for a 250, but gosh it is cool looking.
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The Yamaha electric motocross bike is coming. A month ago, Cycle World reported about some early stages, and now the new patents surfaced. This likely means it’s getting closer to a production model.
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Erik Buell’s electric motorcycle is ready for you.
I’ve written briefly about the FUELL Flow electric motorcycle that is the brainchild of the legendary Erik Buell of Buell Motorcycles. Now, you can officially submit your FUELL Flow orders.
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CARB filings reveal a new version of the bike.
Ducati’s DesertX is one of the most exciting adventure bikes on sale today, and now news comes of a 2024 Ducati DesertX Rally. In recent CARB filings, the bike was confirmed.
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A new baby Harley enters the fray.
The Harley-Davidson X440 has been a long time coming. I remember reporting on the fact that a small Harley was coming to the Indian market years ago. Then there were some leaked images. Well now, with the help of Hero MotoCorp the little single-cylinder Harley is here.
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These two new 400cc machines are a great addition to Triumph’s lineup.
Triumph has two new motorcycles for the 2024 model year that I’m pretty stoked about. The company recently released all the info for the new Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X. These smaller bikes look fun, beautiful, and affordable.
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Here’s a look at the new 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator.
Back in April, I reported that Kawasaki had filed CARB Certification paperwork for a new Eliminator. Now, that bike is official. The bike is listed on the company’s website, and it looks pretty good.
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The baby HD for the Indian market looks good.
Harley-Davidson is making a small bike and the model will be produced in India. Some images of the Harley-Davidson X440 recently surfaced, and the bike honestly looks pretty cool.
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