- June 6, 2023
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Kawasaki Introducing 451cc Parallel-Twin Powered Eliminator Models
An all-new 2024 Kawasaki model was announced earlier today. The Eliminator is powered by a 451cc parallel-twin engine, which is based on the same motor found in the smaller displacement Ninja 400. The extra displacement comes from a 6.8 mm longer stroke. There is both a standard Eliminator and an Eliminator SE. These models have […]
Kawasaki Announces Revised 2024 Ninja ZX-6R
The demise of the supersport category is apparently exaggerated … at least, according to Kawasaki. Introducing a significantly updated Ninja ZX-6R for the 2024 model year, Kawasaki may be sensing a comeback for sport bikes. All of the changes are described in the following press release, but they include a revised 636cc four-cylinder engine, along […]
- June 5, 2023
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Honda Brings SCL500 Scrambler to U.S. Market
After hearing about the European launch of the cool little CL500 Honda scrambler, we immediately wondered whether the bike would be available in the U.S. market. We now know that it will be with the slightly different name SCL500. With an MSRP of $6,799, the SCL500 appears aimed at novice riders and experienced riders who […]
- May 31, 2023
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2022 BMW K 1600 GT: MD Ride Review
There aren’t a lot of pure luxury touring motorcycles. At the top of the list, perhaps, is Honda‘s iconic Gold Wing, but BMW has its own unabashed luxury tourers in the form of the K 1600 family. The K 1600 has been around for a while now, and its most noted feature is the inline […]
- May 17, 2023
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Japanese Manufacturers Form Association to Research/Develop Hydrogen Engines
There are many technical challenges to the use of hydrogen as a power source for vehicles, including both automobiles and motorcycles. The Japanese are not giving up on this approach, however. In the automobile world, Toyota seems committed to mainstreaming hydrogen vehicles. It already has several thousand hydrogen fuel-cell powered Mirai models on the road. […]
- May 14, 2023
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Le Mans MotoGP Results
Just as Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) appeared to be pulling away from his competitors in the MotoGP championship, a disastrous day at Le Mans sees his lead cut to a single point over today’s race winner Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati). A collision early in the race between Bagnaia and Maverick Viñales (Aprilia) ended the race for both […]
- May 13, 2023
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Le Mans MotoGP Sprint Results
Jorge Martin (Ducati) rode to a convincing win in the MotoGP Sprint Race earlier today at Le Mans. Brad Binder (KTM) charged from a poor grid position to finish second, ahead of Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) who dropped from pole position to third place at the flag. Stay tuned for MD’s report on the full Sunday […]
- May 11, 2023
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BMW Introduces R 18 Roctane
The latest member of the R 18 family was introduced by BMW earlier today. The R 18 Roctane is, according to BMW, “a cruiser, a bagger, and everything in-between.” This new model gets a 21″ front wheel, 18″ rear and mid-rise handlebars. Starting price is under $19,000, and includes paint-matched hard side cases. Considering the […]
- April 30, 2023
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Jerez MotoGP Race Results
Following yesterday’s Sprint race, the same three riders visited the podium today after the full-distance event. The finishing order was slightly different, however, with Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) picking up the win today ahead of second place Brad Binder (KTM) and third place Jack Miller (KTM). The KTMs look awfully good now … with Pecco the […]
- April 29, 2023
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Jerez MotoGP Sprint Results
The half-distance MotoGP Sprint race was held earlier today at Jerez. KTM shined by capturing three of the top six positions, including the win. Brad Binder (KTM) followed teammate Jack Miller before taking the lead with a few laps remaining. Binder held on to win, while Miller was relegated to third place after being passed […]
