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It’s Likely That Damon Motorcycles Is In Trouble

Damon Motorcycles burst onto the scene promising a two-wheeled revolution—200 horsepower, 200 miles of range, and safety tech that could give fighter jets a run for their money.

But after years of shifting deadlines, factory relocations, and high-profile executive departures, the dream seems stuck in neutral. If you’ve placed a deposit on a Damon HyperSport or HyperFighter, the odds of ever seeing your bike roll into your garage are getting slimmer by the day.

Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew Reloads for 2025 King of the Baggers

Indian Motorcycle is turning the throttle wide open for 2025, stacking its King of the Baggers lineup with enough talent to make even Harley-Davidson sweat.

The legendary Wrecking Crew—a name steeped in history—returns to the tarmac with a fresh three-rider factory team, led by reigning champ Troy Herfoss, two-time titleholder Tyler O’Hara, and MotoGP veteran Loris Baz.

The 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4 Is Here Now and Awesome

Some bikes whisper, some growl, and then there’s the new 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4—a machine that bellows from the depths of a V4 engine with all the menace of a thunderstorm rolling over the Dolomites.

Ducati’s cruiser is not here for a Sunday afternoon toddle down Main Street. It’s here to flip the script on what a cruiser can be, planting one boot in the realm of muscle bikes and the other in the land of high-performance Italian exotica.

Aprilia Shiver 900 Returns! But Only for China

Resurrections are rare in the motorcycle world, but here we are: the Aprilia Shiver 900, a ghost of its former self, is back from the dead.

After being axed in 2020, the Shiver has found new life in China, built under the watchful eye of Zongshen-Piaggio. The catch? It’s Aprilia in name, but Chinese in everything else.

Indian FTR 1200 Discontinued

The Indian FTR, once heralded as a bold street tracker inspired by the brand’s racing legacy, has been quietly discontinued. Launched in 2019 as the FTR 1200, this V-Twin-powered machine (one of the best 1,200cc motorcycles) with its trellis frame was a standout in a sea of heavy cruisers and touring bikes.

Despite its promise, the FTR’s fate was sealed in an understated note buried in Polaris Industries’ Q4 2024 earnings report, which merely mentioned costs associated with winding down the FTR product line.

Does the Hyosung GV125X Stand Out Enough?

The Hyosung GV125X isn’t your typical beginner bike. Most 125cc machines play it safe—single-cylinder engines, lightweight frames, and a focus on practicality. But Hyosung had other ideas.

Instead of following the crowd, they dropped a 124.7cc, 60-degree V-twin into their latest cruiser, giving it a unique character in a segment dominated by thumpers.

Could This Aprilia Tuono 457 Design Come to the US Soon?

Aprilia’s at it again, stirring the pot of middleweight madness with the Tuono 457, set to hit Indian streets come mid-February 2025. But before the rubber meets the road, they’ve gone ahead and patented the Tuono 457 design.

Aprilia is staking its claim in a segment that’s already a bare-knuckle brawl featuring the KTM 390 Duke and Yamaha MT-03. My question is will this bike come to the US, and my best guess is, yes.

Despite Selling Well the Yamaha YZF-R15 Won’t Come to the US

Small-displacement sportbikes are a curious breed. They look like their big-bore brothers, carry the same aggressive stance, and promise the same high-adrenaline thrills.

But instead of unbridled power, they offer something arguably better: accessibility. And that’s why machines like the Yamaha YZF-R15 aren’t just popular—they’re essential.

Royal Enfield and Icon Team Up for a Limited-Edition Shotgun 650

Royal Enfield, the grand old name of big singles and classic iron, has joined forces with the boundary-pushing minds at Icon Motosports to create something rare—a limited-edition Shotgun 650.

And when they say “limited,” they mean it. Just 100 of these machines will roll off the line worldwide, with a mere 25 making it to European shores.

A New Ducati Diavel Is Likely Coming February 13

Ducati loves a good mystery, and this time, the plot thickens with a teaser for a February 13 reveal. The video teaser serves up a stormy sky, moody lighting, and a tagline dripping with drama: “True power belongs to those who rise to meet it.” Not exactly a spec sheet, but Ducati has never been one to hand over the full story before the curtain drops.

The biggest clue? A note sent to journalists describing a machine that blends “a bold, unmistakable personality” with Ducati’s performance pedigree, paired with the episode title: Feet Forward. Head Turning. That phrase alone practically screams XDiavel V4.