World Ducati Week Returns in 2022
Ducatisti from around the globe visited the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit for the return of the World Ducati Week celebration. (Ducati Motor Holding/) After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Ducati Week gathering returned to the Marco Simoncelli Misano World Circuit in eastern Italy. Last held during the summer of […]
What’s Selling a Motorcycle on Bring a Trailer Like?
Thinning the herd: My Kawasaki H1 awaits its new owner and home. (Anders T. Carlson/) Chances are you’ve spent time on Bring a Trailer. For most of us, it’s not about actually buying or selling a used motorcycle or car. It’s about watching other people go through said process with noteworthy vehicles. Then commenting on […]
An Italian Adventure Bike War Is Brewing
Our man got an exclusive ride on the 9.5 prototype in Italy. (Milagro/) Imagine if MV Agusta, a dedicated manufacturer of insanely focused, ridiculously beautiful Italian sportbikes, decided to do something completely different. Imagine if, just for once, it decided to build a bike devoid of 17-inch wheels, razor-sharp geometry, and uncompromising short-stroke suspension, replacing […]
Motorcycle Lego Sets Help You Relive Your Childhood
Roll out the cityscape play rug! Lego has teamed up with motorcycle and scooter manufacturers to create impressively intricate playsets for all ages of two-wheeled enthusiasts. The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Lego set nails the iconic beaked profile of the real deal. (BMW/) The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Lego set was first sold […]
Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 and Tri Glide G.I. Edition
These two Harley-Davidson models look ready for battle and are awesome tributes to the US armed forces. (Harley-Davidson/) As a way to honor the brave men and women who serve and defend this country, Harley-Davidson will sell special military-themed editions of the Pan America 1250 Special and Tri Glide Ultra. The rugged look of the […]
Ducati’s Ultimate Track Machine, the Panigale V4 SP2
Riding the new SP2 alongside a standard V4 S at Italy’s Misano MotoGP racetrack. (Lorenzo Concari/Photohouse/) Ducati has always made its SPs truly special. From the 851 through the 916 to the V4 Panigale, they’re the poster bikes for successive generations of the marque’s superbikes. And this updated Panigale V4 SP, the SP2, will make […]
2023 Vespa Primavera Pic Nic Scooter Preview
Picnic-outing ready. The 2023 Vespa Primavera Pic Nic edition is coming to the US in August. (Vespa/) Vespa scooters have always been a great alternative to getting through congested city streets, making the around-town errand run as carefree as can be. Now the Italian scooter manufacturer is working to make life even more of a […]
2022 Yamaha XSR900 Review
Custom cafe racers were all the rage when the Yamaha XSR900 debuted for 2015. If that wasn’t evident in the XSR’s classically shaped tank, round headlight, and optional seat cowl, then the ’70s-esque paint schemes certainly drove the point home. Try as it might, however, the XSR900’s cafe racer aspirations never quite gelled with the […]
2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster Review
The all new Harley-Davidson Nightster connects past to present with classic Sportster styling elements and the modern, modular Revolution Max engine platform. The Nightster has an airbox cover that’s shaped like a peanut tank, a round air cleaner cover on the right side of the engine, and dual exposed rear shocks. It has a solo […]
New Colors and a Name Change for 2023 Triumph Motorcycles
Bonneville T100 – Meriden Blue and Tangerine (Triumph/) What’s in a color or model name? Not much, unless it happens to be the new motorcycle you’re considering. Or if you’re a Color Explorer, the actual job title for those who name colors for a living. In the spirit of brand identity and press releases, Triumph […]