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Zero Motorcycles Adds More ‘Go Electric’ Program Incentives

Get your new electric bike in May of this year and save big.

Zero Motorcycles is stepping up where the government failed. It’s offering additional incentives to increase the effectiveness of its Go Electric program. Expect $4,500 off Zero bikes or a $0 down, 0% financing offer for up to 60 months through Zero’s financing partner, FreedomRoad Financial.

A Look Back at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Best of Show Bikes

Some amazing motorcycles have appeared in the past, and there’s more to come!

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is one of the best events for motorcycles in the entire world. This year the 13th iteration of the event will be held at the Quail Lodge & Golf Course in California. However, before that event happens, I thought I would take a look at the previous Best of Show winners.

Motocross Bikes Are Getting More Aerodynamic

An interesting use of aerodynamics for off-road bikes.

MotoGP bikes aren’t the only machines that can benefit from advanced aerodynamics. More and more special aerodynamic features are being found on motocross and dirt bikes, helping to improve performance.

The Kawasaki Eliminator Is Back

It’s good to see a new Eliminator.

The Kawasaki Eliminator has been out of the lineup for several years, but now it’s returning for 2023. The bike will come back to the Kawasaki lineup as a 400cc cruiser motorcycle with a sleek look.

Can-Am Files Patent for Motorcycle With Hub-Steering That’s Gasoline Powered

I hope this bike makes it to production.

Can-Am has been home to reverse trikes, but the company will come back to two-wheeled motorcycles with some electric models. That said, the brand recently filed a patent for a unique gasoline-powered motorcycle with hub steering.

Wuling Motors Reveals the Serpol No. 1 Cruiser Motorcycle

An interesting cruiser for the Chinese market similar to Honda’s Rebel.

If you’re a fan of neo-retro styling, then you’ll really like the Serpol No. 1 cruiser motorcycle, which comes by way of Wuling Motors. the bike has a large full fairing and has borrowed styling cues from metric cruisers out there.

UBCO 2×2 Special Edition AWD Electric Motorcycle

If you’re looking for a rugged off-roader you can easily take with you anywhere you go, check out the UBCO 2X2 Special Edition AWD electric motorcycle. This bike is really more of an electric bicycle than a motorcycle. That said it’s excellent, and frankly looks military-grade.

Zero Motorcycles and Huge Moto SR-X Concept Motorcycle

This is a beautiful electric motorcycle.

Zero Motorcycles makes cool bikes, but with the help of Huge Design, the company has managed to put together one of the coolest motorcycles in perhaps decades. Meet the Zero Motorcycles and Huge Design SR-X.

Honda Wants to Add Crash Detection System to Its Motorcycles

Honda wants to alert emergency services if you go down.

Honda is trying to up the ante on its motorcycle safety features with a crash detection system. This system will call for emergency services in the event of an accident, which is a legitimately good idea. However, it’s not especially novel. The technology has existed for some time and has been used by other companies.

Brabus and KTM Team Up for the Brabus 1300 R Edition 23

Based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo, the new and dazzlingly gorgeous Brabus 1300 R Edition 23 is the latest collaboration between KTM and Brabus. The bike brings the LC8 1,301cc V-twin engine from KTM’s portfolio to a special-edition, modern-cafe-racer-looking bike.