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Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 24, 2020

Bajaj, Triumph, Cleveland CycleWerks, and Harley-Davidson in the News

I write daily motorcycle news coverage at Web Bike World, and I like to do an end-of-the-week news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week, there’s some really good stuff in the news, including a partnership between two big companies, more details on an electric motorcycle, and a big phat-ass V-twin from the king of V-twin motorcycles.

Let’s dig in.

5 Best Open-Face Motorcycle Helmets Under $100

Usually, I’d recommend a full-face or modular helmet, but I recognize that some folks like to wear an open-face helmet from time to time. Heck, I do, too. That’s why it’s important to find the best open-face motorcycle helmets out there.

I also don’t like to spend a boatload on my motorcycle gear. I value safety, but that safety can be had at very reasonable prices. There are plenty of motorcycle helmets out there for prices that won’t break the bank

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the best open-face motorcycles under $100. Note that these helmets have an MSRP of under $100 or right at $100. Many sellers have discounts that would put the actual price to you below that dollar amount.

KTM 950 Desert Sled by FabMan Creations

The KTM 950 Desert Sled by FabMan Creations Is a Killer Supermoto Machine Turned Scrambler

KTM is making some of the best motorcycles right now, and it has been for the last several years. The company’s 950 SMR was used to make this KTM 950 Desert Sled made by FabMan Creations.

The KTM built here takes the supermoto to new levels. The bike now looks like something more akin to the BMW GS models out there. It’s a tough and cool scrambler.

Spidi Firebird Jacket

The Spidi Firebird Jacket Is Soft, Comfortable, and Protective

I love a good bomber jacket, and the Spidi Firebird Jacket brings the bomber styling to a legit motorcycle jacket.

Spidi crafts some seriously good motorcycle gear and this jacket is a perfect example of what makes the brand’s gear worth buying.

Harley’s Upcoming Electric Scooter Looks Kinda Like My Mini Bike

Harley Moving Forward By Looking Back?

Harley-Davidson is in the throes of a rough time, but the company has a long-term plan to revitalize itself, connect with a new audience, and draw in a whole new slew of buyers. Part of that shift will be away from cruisers and towards electric bikes, like the upcoming Harley electric scooter.

I’m not opposed to Harley putting out electric bikes. I think Harley could achieve its goal of attracting a new customer base with gas-powered bikes, but if it wants to go electric, that’s fine by me.

However, I noticed it’s new electric scooter concept looks a lot like the silly minibike I race.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 17, 2020

Harley, Ducati, and BMW are in the News This Week

This has been a busy week for me. I spent it hanging with GMC and doing some autos writing about their new products, but motorcycles are where it’s really at, so let’s take a look at the motorcycle news from this week.

Harley has a new scooter, and BMW and Ducati made waves this year in terms of sales. Woot! Let’s dig in.

Dainese New Drake Air Textile Pants

The Dainese New Drake Air Textile Pants offer a lot of features and protection for the money.

Too often we go out on the bike in a regular pair of jeans. There’s no reason to. There are plenty of comfortable and attractive riding pants out there. The Dainese New Drake Air Textile Pants are a perfect example.

Are there other pants out there? For sure but these Dainese pants offer a whole heck of a lot for the money.

Motobécane Mobylette SP90 Cafe Racer Moped by XTR Pepo

An awesome cafe racer Motobécane Mobylette moped.

When you think cafe racer, you probably don’t think of a Motobécane Mobylette moped. However, that’s exactly what this awesome little bike is.

Pepo Rossell of Spain’s XTR Pepo is the man behind the machine. It’s a bike that’s unlike the others. There are so many awesome cafe racers out there, but this one is special.

5 Best Motorcycle Boots Under $100

Motorcycle boots tend to be pretty expensive. Well, good ones at least, but there are some motorcycle boots out there that aren’t very expensive at all.

The following motorcycle boots are some of the most affordable options out there. The boots below are not sold at a discount at the time of this writing.

While you might be able to find motorcycle boots on sale at certain vendors for less money, you won’t find many good boots with a lower MSRP than the ones listed below.

Icon Motorcycles Rebirths the Triton

Norton featherbed frame and the Triumph Bonneville engine makes the Icon Motorcycles Triton.

If you didn’t know what the 60s and 70s Triton motorcycles were, the bikes featured the Norton featherbed frame and Triumph Bonneville engines to make one special cafe racer. Icon Motorcycles wants to remake that.

The company is planning to do the same, but with a modern engine. The Dutch company doesn’t have prices on the bike just yet, but you can expect these will be pricey machines.