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TVS Will Launch an Electric Subsidiary

It appears TVS will have an electric branch soon. The company recently acquired Ego Movement, a Switzerland-based electric bicycle company. In July it announced a focus on electrified vehicles.

Now the company has announced it will launch its own TVS electric subsidiary. This subsidiary won’t just sell electric bikes, it will conduct business at every level from conception vehicles to sales.

TVS is a major player in the Indian motorcycle and scooter industry, and it owns many well-known brands including Norton.

Buell Sets Reservation System Live on November 1

Buell is back and it’s opening with a Buellvana online reservation system.

This new reservation system will enable customers to place an order, confirm their reservation, and make a final payment and arrange delivery.

This system makes buying the new Buell easy.

Revzilla Launches Rider’s Alliance Program

Revzilla has officially launched its Rider’s Alliance Program. This is a new initiative to showcase new riders and storytellers within the motorcycle community.

These riders are from various backgrounds and riding styles from ATVs, street motorcycles, track riders, and more.

Here’s some more information about the riders in this program.

Ducati and MotoE World Cup – Ducati Becomes Sole Supplier Starting 2023

Ducati doesn’t have a typical electric motorcycle just yet, but the company has committed to becoming the sole supplier for the all-electric MotoE World Cup starting in 2023.

The company’s agreement will put Ducati in the limelight with MotoE, which runs alongside MotoGP, from 2023 to 2026.

Previously, Energica was the company that filled this role, but it announced its partnership was coming to an end.

Approval Documents and Photos Show Benelli Middleweight Adventure Bike

Italian firm Benelli has some future adventure bikes in the works. Recently photos and details for the new TRK702 and TRK702X leaked, according to Cycle World.

This new adventure bike will seek to take on BMW’s F800 GS and Yamaha’s Tenere 700.

This new 702, which has been type-approved in China, from Benelli will utilize a CFMoto-produced engine. The company has its own 700CL-X and Benelli is using that for the TRK702.

Kawasaki Motorcycles Is Going All-Electric by 2035

In a somewhat shocking move, Kawasaki said it’s going to make all of its bikes electrified by 2035 in developed countries.

According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Kawasaki wants to be the green leader in developed countries.

This move comes after the motorcycle company spun off of the parent company. This repositions the motorcycle business, but there are still huge hurdles ahead.

Kawasaki Hydrogen Motorcycle Plans Revealed

Hydrogen-powered cars have been a thing for a little while now, but motorcycles utilizing a hydrogen powertrain haven’t existed. Kawasaki wants to change that.

According to a new report by Cycle World showing images from AutoBy Kawasaki is working on an engine that will be internal combustion and utilize hydrogen for fuel.

Let me explain what I can about how this came to be.

2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Order Period Open Now

Kawasaki officially opened the order period for all three versions of the Ninja H2.

The company offers the Ninja H2, the Ninja H2 Carbon, and the Ninja H2R. I’m a day late in announcing it, but I figured it’s still relevant news, and if you want one of these you need to act.

Kawasaki is not accepting orders after December 17 for the various versions of the supercharged sportbike.

CAKE Delivered the Kalk AP for Anti-Poaching Efforts in Africa

Cake has delivered its first batch of electric anti-poaching bush bikes to Africa.

The motorcycles were delivered to the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC). The SAWC is now using these bikes to increase the efficiency of combating poaching.

This is a great initiative by Cake and its motorcycles—specifically the Kalk—are uniquely positioned to make a difference here.

Combat Motors Launches its First America Tour

Ernest Lee invites all Combat, Confederate, or Curtiss Warhawk motorcycle owners to join Combat Motors’ first America Tour.

The tour begins in Jacksonville, Florida, and follows the I10 corridor to Las Cruces, New Mexico, and then on to Las Vegas, Nevada, and then on to to the LA Auto Show.

The goal is to arrive at the show on November 18, 2021. This is a ride all the way across the southern United States.