Icon 1000 Axys Gloves

A killer two-tone glove for mild to cold weather. 

Icon makes some seriously good motorcycle gear, and I recently came across their Icon 1000 Axys Gloves. 

The Axys Gloves offer a modern look without a whole bunch of dumb or obnoxious colors. It’s a simple two-tone glove with ample protection

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New Study: 1 in 5 Motorcycle Riders are Women

A shift in motorcycle ownership makes some in the industry take note.

Historically, men have dominated the motorcycle scene. Now it seems Women motorcyclists are becoming more common.

A new study performed by the Motorcycle Industry Council showed that the number of women riders is on the rise.

That increase could mean motorcycle manufacturers need to adjust their focus in the future.

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Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 Pricing Announced

Husqvarna’s Svartpilen 701 latest addition to its line up is cheaper than the Vitpilen.

The Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 got everyone going at EICMA. Now it’s pricing for the UK version of the bike is set.

Husqvarna’s PR folks told RideApart that pricing for the North American market will be pretty much the same.

It’s not a cheap bike, but it’s probably worth it.

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Meet the 2019 Genuine G400C

The scooter company takes a shot at the motorcycle crowd.

If you’ve been paying attention to the scooter scene, you’ll notice that Genuine Scooter Company has a pretty good reputation.  Well, now the company is trying its hand at motorcycles with the G400C.

It’s a standard, old-school-styled bike that should appeal to a wide variety of bikers.

Commuters, hipsters, countryside cruisers should all love this thing.

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2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Updates

Kawasaki made updates to its Ninja ZX-6R for the 2019 model year improving on an already killer bike.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was already an awesome motorcycle. For 2019 Kawasaki wanted to make it even better.

The company decided to up the styling drama a bit. It also added in some new technology and equipment.

It should help the bike stay competitive.

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The Ottobike MCR2 is a Usable Electric Mini Motorcycle

Ottobike improves the design of its little electric bike.

Taiwanese company Ottobike came out with its MCR motorcycle last year, the bike looked good and got people interested, but it wasn’t perfect.

Now the company has a new version of the motorcycle, aptly named MCR2.

It’s an improved version of the electric bike in just about every way, and could hint at what most motorcycle companies will be looking to produce in the future.

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Will the BMW Motorroad Concept 9cento Bike Go to Production?

The sharply styled sporty adventure concept bike could become a production bike sooner than expected.

The BMW Motorroad Concept 9cento bike wowed earlier this year. Now it may become a legit production bike.

According to Motorcycle News, spy photographers captured the bike being tested.

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Honda Shows Off the CB125X and CB125M Concepts in Milan

Two awesome little 125s from Honda’s Rome R&D center.

The new concept bikes are appropriately called the CB125X and the CB125M.

Honda has always made great little 125cc motorcycles. In Milan at Eicma, the company showed off two new concept bikes based on the Honda CB125R.

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GG Retrofitz Rocket Street Kit Turns Your Yamaha YFZ-R3 Into a Cafe Racer

Don’t like the modern sportbike styling of your R3? Make it a cafe racer with GG Retofitz Rocket Street.

The GG Retrofitz Rocket Street that will turn your Yamaha YFZ-R3 into a retro-styled cafe racer.

Sometimes you want a modern bike, but you don’t want modern looks and that’s where this affordable kit comes in.

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The Honda CRF450L Rally Concept Looks Awesome

Honda’s latest off-road bike concept looks stellar, though details are scarce.

There’s a lot to love about Honda’s off-road and dual-sport bikes, and the CRF450L Rally Concept could be the company’s next addition to its lineup.

The concept bike is a little more suited for the road than the backcountry, but the Dakar-inspired bike still boasts a lot of off-road equipment.  Continue reading “The Honda CRF450L Rally Concept Looks Awesome”