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Zongshen plans motorcycle with wheel hub steering and power steering based on RA1000
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (671+ words) The starting point for development is the Cyclone RA1000, which is now on the market almost five years after its first appearance as a concept vehicle. The naked bike uses a 996 cm" DOHC V2 engine based on an earlier Aprilia design. It…...
Watsonian conversion kit for Triumph Rocket 3 from 2020 presented
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) For many years, the Triumph Rocket 3 has been one of the preferred base motorcycles for sidecar conversions in the UK. With the current model change to the generation offered since 2020, the traditional sidecar specialist Watsonian has now responded by developing…...
TVS eFX 3O: Electric motorcycle concept patented in India – series production possible from 2027
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (516+ words) Following its presentation at EICMA 2025, TVS Motor Company is continuing to pursue its electric strategy in concrete terms. The design patent that has now been published provides a detailed look at the design and technical layout of the eFX 3O. Even…...
Aprilia patent shows leg wings for road motorcycles
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (451+ words) The components shown in the patent are large aerofoils located directly behind the rider's feet and lower legs. Unlike pure racing machines, these elements are not permanently integrated into the rear fairing. Instead, they are to be attached to the…...
Hero Vida VXZ: Design patent reveals details about the new electric motorcycle
1+ week, 3+ day ago (380+ words) With the VXZ project, Hero MotoCorp is expanding its electric motorcycle portfolio toward a model suitable for the mass market. Following the concept premiere at EICMA 2025 in Milan, the design patent that has now been published provides concrete clues about…...
KTM DUKE model year 2026: Completely redesigned naked bike series with new 990 DUKE R and 1390 SUPER DUKE top model
2+ week, 5+ day ago (780+ words) KTM is systematically expanding its DUKE family for the 2026 model year. The naked bikes now cover almost every displacement and application. The range extends from compact single-cylinder bikes for urban mobility to uncompromising hyper naked machines with V2 power. Design, technology,…...
Bradley Smith on Harley-Davidson baggers: Between powerful torque and weight disadvantage
3+ week, 4+ day ago (661+ words) After joining the American King of the Baggers series in 2025, former MotoGP rider and test rider Bradley Smith gained extensive racing experience on the heavy Harley-Davidson racing machines for the first time." Compared to the highly tuned prototypes from MotoGP,…...
1907 Curtiss V8: The motorcycle that redefined speed
3+ week, 5+ day ago (484+ words) The name Glenn Curtiss is closely associated with the early days of motorcycle and aviation history. Curtiss began building his own motorcycles in 1902 and quickly made a name for himself as a designer of lightweight, powerful engines. The V8 motorcycle was…...
Harley-Davidson model year 2026: Further innovations announced for January
3+ week, 6+ day ago (493+ words) For the 2026 model year, Harley-Davidson is opting for a staggered presentation of its new motorcycles. After already showing the first part of the new portfolio, the Milwaukee-based manufacturer has announced the next unveiling for mid-January. This will include additional touring…...
Benelli BKX 125 2026: New entry-level adventure bike for the A1 class
4+ week, 1+ day ago (503+ words) With the BKX 125, Benelli is expanding its portfolio in the A1 segment with a model that is visually and technically based on classic adventure motorcycles. The new model is designed to appeal specifically to young riders and fill a gap in…...