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Meet the Kawasaki Meguro S1 and W230

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.

Teaser: New 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Will Debut October 9

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.

The Ultraviolette F77 Electric Motorcycle Is Ready for Europe

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.

KTM Is Testing Next Gen 390 Adventure in India

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.

New NIU XQi3 Dual Sport Electric Bikes Are Now Available

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.

Paul Hollywood’s Ducati 1299 Superleggera (and 1199) Are For Sale

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.

The New Yamaha Semi-Automatic Transmission Debuts on the MT-09

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.

There’s a Fundraiser to Save the (Harley) Davidson Legacy Cottage

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.

Ducati Multistrada V2 Could Get a Totally New Engine

According to some spy shots from a German publication, the Ducati Multistrada V2 will get a new engine, but it doesn’t sound like that is all that’s new for this bike. This is surprising to me because the Multistrada V2 isn’t that old, but hey, Ducati has to keep things moving along.

Husqvarna Updates the TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro

Ah, Husqvarna. The name alone conjures visions of wild trails and the promise of dirt-soaked exhilaration. Their latest updates to the TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro are like throwing gasoline on the fire that is competitive off-road racing.