Suzuki Ends the GSX-1300R Hayabusa After 20 Years

The Busa is no more. 

Back in 1999, the Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa had every bro chanting “Busa” as they dreamed of riding a motorcycle at 194 mph. 

The company has now decided to end production after 20 years. 

This move comes as a little bit of a shock. The Hayabusa is still such a dominant force. 

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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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