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MV Agusta Rosso Range - The Most Affordable MVs Yet

Brutale 800, Dragster 800, and Turismo Veloce have now come down in price MV Agusta has decided to streamline three key models – the Brutale 800, Dragster 800, and Turismo Veloce 800 – in order to bring costs down and provide consumers more affordable options into the MV family. The trio of models are part of the MV Agusta Rosso Range and will come in any color you want as long as it’s…red. From an engine and chassis standpoint, all three models retain the same 798cc three-cylinder engine, as well as the trellis frame, adjustable suspension, and Brembo/Nissin brake package.

MV Agusta's Stunning Superveloce 800 Is Going Into Mass Production

You spoke, MV Agusta listened In July, MV Agusta announced the Superveloce 800 Serie Oro was going to be made in extremely limited quantities – 300 units to be exact. Those units sold immediately. We can only imagine feedback for that gorgeous piece of motorcycle art went through the roof; enough so that MV Agusta announced at EICMA 2019 the mass production of the Superveloce 800, minus the Serie Oro accoutrement.

2020 Piaggio Beverly 350 Tourer First-a Look-a

The Beverly’s been around the block more than once, starting way back in 2001, but it retains its place at the head of the world’s largest scooter manufacturer’s table. Piaggio showed three versions of the latest Beverly at EICMA – Beverly, Beverly S and Beverly 350 Tourer – but only the Tourer will be coming to America, complete with a sporty smoked windshield and a capacious 36-liter top box. And make no mistake: With its 30-horsepower 330 cc single and 16/14-inch tires, these scooters can scoot.

Husqvarna Norden 901 Adventure Bike Concept

Husqvarna revealed an adventure bike concept called the Norden 901. If that alone wasn’t enough to get our juices flowing, there’s the fact the Norden is based around our Motorcycle-of-the-Year winner, the KTM 790 Adventure R. Join our Husqvarna Norden Forum Husqvarna didn’t exactly come right out and say that, it’s clear from looking at the engine, the frame and the 790 ADV’s distinct low-slung fuel tank that the Norden shares much of its DNA beneath the rally bike styling.

Vespa Elettrica 70 KM/H Makes Its Debut At EICMA 2019

You'll never guess what the new top speed is When Ryan Adams finished riding the 2019 Vespa Elettrica, he came back with one glaring complaint: it’s too slow. Vespa must have taken his words to heart, because at EICMA 2019 there’s a new version – the Vespa Elettrica 70 km/h – upping the top speed to, you guessed it, 70 km/h (or 44 mph for the US crowd). Vespa says this new top speed is the result of optimizing the current components already on the Elettrica and not through any change of hardware.

2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel First Look

Announced at EICMA 2020, Moto Guzzi has unveiled the V85 TT, a touring-oriented version of the popular V85 adventure bike made up of items plucked from the Moto Guzzi parts catalog – not that that’s a bad thing. Up front, a higher touring windscreen offers greater protection from the wind, thanks to a surface area 60% larger than the standard V85 screen. Out back you’ve got two panniers, capable of holding a ton of stuff – 37 liters for the right case (big enough for a full-face helmet) and 27.5 liters for the left – both lockable with the same key.

2020 Moto Guzzi V7 III Stone S And V7 III Racer First Look

V7 III Stone S Moto Guzzi debuted a special, limited edition version of the V7 III Stone – named the V7 III Stone S – at EICMA 2020, paying homage to sporty Moto Guzzis from the 1970s like the 1974 750 S and 1971 V7 Sport. Being a limited edition, only 750 units of the V7 III Stone S will be made, in honor of the 750cc engine displacement. Each unit will have its serial number engraved on the handlebar riser.

2020 MV Agusta Rush 1000 Revealed

A drag racing-inspired motorcycle based on the Brutale 1000 RR How does 208 hp strike you? Well, if you add the non-homologated exhaust and updated ECU, you can bump that to 212 hp. That’s what the MV Agusta Rush 1000 is about.

2020 Indian Challenger Review – First Ride

Is it the Ultimate American Bagger? Credit: Photos by Barry Hathaway and John Burns What exactly the hell is the meaning of this, letting a 30-year old kid be the Powertrain Project Engineer for an all-new bagger? What could a callow youth who roadraces a 15-year old GSX-R600 and rides a Tuono on the street, possibly know about the bagger mentality?

New intrigue: Ducati unveiled the crossover Multistrada V4

An all-terrain motorcycle with an engine from the Panigale V4 sportbike will be included in the 2021 model year palette. But there is something else to it. The Multistrada V4 will not replace the well-known Multistrada 1260 and 950, but will be offered alongside them.

Indian PowerPlus is Here

What’s old is new again in the American V-twin wars. The original Indian PowerPlus ran from 1916 to 1924. The new PowerPlus isn’t a bike at all; it’s an engine – an all-new 108-cubic inch (1769 cc) liquid-cooled 60-degree V-twin, and it’ll be powering a new fixed-fairing bagger called Challenger, “the highest-performing American V-twin ever developed,” says Indian.

New KTM 1290 Super Adventure Gets Active Cruise Control

The Austrians are testing a prototype of an upgraded large "nomad", which will receive an unprecedented electronic system. The design of the front of the modern Super Adventure a la “giant mutant insect” still raises questions from the faithful fans, and the closer it gets to the presentation of the new features the more concerns there will be - a huge slot will appear below between the headlights. This is not a design whim, but a technological necessity.

Time to get a 'naked': Yamaha has introduced the new MT-125

Recently, the company showed a fresh MT-03, and now is the turn of his younger brother. Stylistically, the MT-125 shares a common style with other street hooligans from Yamaha according to the marketing concept of The Dark Side of Japan. Well, the technical filling is identical to that of the YZF-R125 sportbike.

2020 Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse Review – First Ride

The new American V-Twin muscle champ Credit: Photos by Barry Hathaway, Indian & Eric Putter Indian rolled into the octagon with a newly pumped-up Thunder Stroke 116 powerplant that threw down 126 lb-ft of torque, riding off with the 2020 Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (MMA) American V-Twin Muscle Grudge Match. In this piston-swinging, bigger-is-better cage match – which has become an intrastate contest of competing claims – the freshly minted 1890cc Thunder Stroke engine bested Harley-Davidson’s 1917cc Milwaukee-Eight 117 by a single foot-pound of torque. Talk about one-upmanship!

Combat mask: Kawasaki has upgraded the Ninja 650

Now the Ninja 650 is stylistically similar to the Ninja 400, the ZX-6R, and the 'one-liter' Versys. The optics are LED, the visor is narrower and higher. The second upgrade is a new 4.3-inch TFT instrument panel that can connect to a smartphone via the Rideology app.

Little brother: Honda introduced a "nano version" of the X-ADV scooter

The model is called ADV 150 and, despite its similarity with the X, it has nothing to do with it. The engine is a single-cylinder with a volume of 149.3 "cubes", developing 14.2 hp at 8500 rpm and 13.8 Nm at 6500 rpm. Suspension is a regular telescopic fork and two Showa rear shocks.

Writer's Choice: MO's WSBK Sport-Touring Showdown

Help MO pick a winner between the Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory, BMW S1000R, Ducati Supersport S, KTM 790 Duke, MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso SCS Credit: Photos by Evans Brasfield | Videos by Sean Matic Usually when we have a shootout here at Motorcycle.com, the participants are somewhat defined for us. First, we choose a class of motorcycle, and then, we put the latest versions of those bikes in a head-to-head-competition. This time we’re doing something a little different.

Ducati won the elegance pageant with color effects

Ducati's designers' maneuver is elegant, efficient and simple - it is based on the Hypermotard 950, which received new design elements from the company's catalog, a different subframe and an original color scheme that is especially striking. These touches were enough to transform the bike and win an award, despite the fact that there is nothing conceptual in it. But what the hell - it's a beauty!

21.3 million euros in a few days: MV Agusta exclusive sold out.

The Varese company announced that 300 copies of the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro supernaked and the same number of Superveloce 800 Serie Oro retrosport bikes found their owners a few days after the pre-orders opened.

2020 Husqvarna EE 5 Electric Dirt Bike Enters Production

Husqvarna has entered the electric motorcycle market, launching the new EE 5 electric dirt bike as a 2020 model. The 2020 Husqvarna EE 5 is designed for young riders, with an all-new electric powertrain that claims an equivalent performance level to a 50cc gasoline-powered dirt bike. Perhaps the biggest surprise about Husqvarna’s first electric model was that the EE 5 is not based on KTM’s e Freeride platform.

The Hollywood actor became the representative of the Moto Guzzi tour enduro

In fact, our old sport Ewan McGregor is not only a Hollywood star but also a big fan of motorcycles, including Moto Guzzi products. In 2013, he was honored to represent the California 1400 and is now an ambassador for the V85 TT touring enduro (Tutto Terreno). The V85 TT is an interesting and powerful model that has been ordered by more than ten thousand bikers around the world even before its introduction.

MV Agusta will launch an amazing retro model

The Superveloce 800 sportbike, with 1970s flair, is the new a 2020 model. The Superveloce 800 is based on the F3 with an 800cc three-cylinder engine but masterfully disguises its origins with a carbon fiber fairing with a round headlight, a spectacular tail with a round lamp and a marvellous 3-1-3 exhaust system instead of the usual vertical rank of pipes.

Yamaha will give a third wheel to its scooter

The Japanese did not have enough unusual Niken bikes so they patented the design of a new 3-wheeler scooter. The device will probably be called the Tricity 300 and will presumably be powered by a 292cc engine from the 28hp XMax 300 maxi-scooter. We're looking forward to the debut of the production version at the end of the year at EICMA.

Indian has registered a new name

What lies behind the promising Challenger name? The Challenger evokes strong associations with the Dodge muscle car but obviously the world will have to expand its consciousness for the foreseeable future - apparently, Indian is preparing a motorcycle of the same name. This is indicated by a patent dated March 27.

Aprilia will present a new sportbike this autumn

The company confirmed to the French publication Moto-Station that such a significant event will take place in the autumn at the EICMA Milan show. However, the final look of the motorcycle remains a mystery. Judging by the not too legible photo of the prototype that was recently caught on camera during tests, there will still be a difference between the exhibition and the road copy.

2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 Review – First Ride

In this case, less really is more Credit: Videos by Sean Matic Husqvarna’s US media guy, Andy Jefferson, is a little worried about Husqvarna’s name recognition in the States, though worried is probably not the right word. More like “interested in” or “amused by.” Husqvarna’s been selling bikes in the US for decades (Andy raced them in the early ’80s), but it still seems like the few Americans who do recognize the name Husqvarna associate it with chainsaws and sewing machines. Dirtbike people have no excuse since Husky’s won a couple of US championships lately.

2019 Vespa Elettrica Review - First Ride

The Electric Wasp. We were turned loose, a silent swarm of nocuous moto-journos descending upon the city, sneaking up on the unsuspecting fashion-forward folk of Milan, only to be seen as a flash of silver and blue as we sped by. An exaggeration?

2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Review – First Ride

Moto Guzzi heritage with an injection of modernity in a retro-styled package Credit: Photos by Milagro The Paris-Dakar rally, a true test of endurance, the ultimate adventure. I’m referring to, of course, the Paris-Dakar of old, when it ran from France to the west African capital of Senegal, Dakar. It was a time when men were men and women were women and the rally itself was more of an adventure, where “winning” was simply finishing.

Famous rider Zef Eisenberg will try to beat the current world record and squeeze 320 kmh out of the Hayabusa compressor

Eisenberg survived the horrendous crash and set the sand speed record last year, but that wasn't enough for him. The brave guy will attend the Ice Speed ​​Weekend event which will take place on the ice of an eight-kilometer lake in Sweden on March 1 and 2. The current record is 300 km/h but Zef intends to significantly surpass this result.

Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition Review - Video

Braaaaping on a really fast chainsaw Videos by Sean Matic You may have noticed at Motorcycle.com a relative lack of motocross coverage. This isn’t because we don’t want to, but rather because none of the staff – except for Brent Jaswinski – feel they are qualified to really give MX machines a proper shake. The problem, of course, is Brent is (sadly) no longer a part of our crew.