Hero Considers Adding Idle-Stop-Start I3S Technology to More Motorcycles
1 Apr 2014, 11:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / After introducing the idle-start-stop (ISS) technology in their Splendor iSmart small-displacement motorcycle, Indian motorcycle manufacturer Hero Motocorp is exploring the possibilities of expandi...
Hyosung GT250R Receives Cosmetic Upgrades
31 Mar 2014, 10:22 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Korean manufacturer Hyosung announces the new livery of their quarter-liter sportsbike, the GT250R. On the technical side, it appears like the Hyosung GT250R remains unchanged, and all the upgrades ...
Yamaha Plans Special Edition YZF-R15 for Asia
18 Mar 2014, 15:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha is said to reveal a special edition of their popular small-displacement sport bike YZF-R15. Indian sources claim the bike will be unveiled soon, but no official date has been mentioned yet. ...
2015 Yamaha SR400 Makes It to the US in May
13 Mar 2014, 15:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ready your old-school leathers, ¾ helmets, scarves and goggles, the new Yamaha SR400 is said to arrive in US dealerships in May, as an early 2015 model. Can things be any cooler? Of course th...
Hero Splendor iSmart Uses Idle Start-Stop Technology
13 Mar 2014, 13:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Helped by the fresh way to put things Erik Buell Racing brought in, things are on the move for Indian motorcycle manufacturer Hero. Even though you most likely did not see this one coming, here&rsq...
Honda Trademarks CB300F Name
11 Mar 2014, 14:34 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / One more small-displacement bike name has been reportedly registered as a trademark, but this time it’s Honda and the CB300F, in Europe. Sources mention that the CB300F has been registered wit...
M1nsk M 125, Yes They Still Make It
9 Mar 2014, 08:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Believe it or not, the M1nsk M 125 is still in production! The Belarusian manufacturer has taken bold steps in the business and teamed up with Chinese makers, such as Zongshen for creating modern ma...
KTM RC390 Expected in Second Half of 2014
7 Mar 2014, 09:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / It looks like the KTM RC390 is just around the corner, finally, in case the second half of 2014 can be referred to as a close date. Anyway, Indian sources report that the bike is scheduled to arrive...
Bandit9 Shows Eve, an All-Chrome Breathtaking Sport Moped
6 Mar 2014, 16:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / China is not exactly the first place to think about when custom motorcycles come into discussion, but this county is home for one of the truly spectacular bike builders: Daryl Villanueva, better kno...
Kawasaki ER-2n Patent Filed in Europe Means a New Small Naked on Its Way?
6 Mar 2014, 13:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Apparently Kawasaki has filed a patent request for a new naked bike, we could name ER-2n, to retain the naming patterns the House of Akashi uses. That is, this might mean that Kawasaki has plans to ...
Piaggio Launches Vespa S in India As Well
26 Feb 2014, 15:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Piaggio group announces the launch of the Vespa S scooter in India, complementing the existing line-up. So far, Vespa sells the LX125 and VX in India, with good prospects of growing numbers in t...
New Honda Grom Color for Europe
23 Feb 2014, 13:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The 2014 Honda MSX125 or Honda Grom, as it is often referred to, will receive one more color option for the European markets. The 4th color scheme is Candy Pisces Blue, and it looks extremely sob...
2014 Honda PCX125 and PCX150 Upgraded
22 Feb 2014, 10:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda PCX125 is the best-selling scooter in the UK and has a solid following around Europe, as well. Both the 125 and its bigger, 150 sibling are being upgraded and updated for 2014, for even more f...
Good Bye Kawasaki Ninja ZX150, Final Special Edition Announced
22 Feb 2014, 10:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Anther chapter ends in the history of Kawasaki, as July 2014 is said to be the end-game date for one of the acclaimed small-displacement two-wheelers, the Ninja ZX150 2T. This moment also marks t...
Kawasaki Shows New 250cc Ninja, Only for Asian Markets
18 Feb 2014, 14:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As rumored, Kawasaki announced a new 250cc Ninja, but it will slot under the current 300cc bike. That is, for the sake of drawing more customers who are looking for cheaper bikes with decent power a...
2014 Honda CBR300R Delayed for Unknown Reasons
18 Feb 2014, 11:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Sad news for those waiting for the new 2014 CBR300R: Honda announced that the bike will not become available in march as initially advertised. A new effective launch time was mentioned, somewhere...
Kawasaki KLX110 Recalled for Fuel Leaks
16 Feb 2014, 12:23 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Kawasaki recalls more than 10,000 bikes in the US to repair a fuel leak issue. The problem affects model year 2010, 2011 and 2012 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles, but no accidents or inju...
M1nsk X 200, One Cool Street-Legal Off-Road Bike
16 Feb 2014, 08:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The M1nsk X 200 looks like a very fun budget bike and an excellent machine for new riders, as well. The Belarusian manufacturer is apparently making a joint effort with the Chinese from Zongsheng an...
M1nsk Shows ERX 250 Dual-Sport Machine
15 Feb 2014, 09:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If you're looking for a small-displacement enduro machine with street-approved equipment and a full-fledged off-road nature, it's well worth taking a look at the new M1nsk ERX 250. This...
M1nsk CX 200, Small-Displacement Supermotard Fun
14 Feb 2014, 17:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Belarusian manufacturer M1nsk has updated the line-up with a supermoto machine, the CX 200. Now, even though some of you will laugh, a well-tuned 200cc bike can be almost as fun as a bigger one, in ...