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Yamaha Unveils Updates to 2025 Off-Road Lineup

Yamaha introduces 2025 off-road motorcycle lineup Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has introduced its new lineup of 2025 off-road motorcycles, catering to riders of all levels, from beginners to professionals. The 2025 lineup highlights the new YZ250FX and WR250F models, both designed for competitive off-road riding. The YZ250FX, based on Yamaha’s YZ250F motocrosser, features suspension and engine tuning suited for cross country racing.

MV Agusta Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro - First Look

Only 500 examples of this aesthetic powerhouse will be made MV Agusta is nothing if not exotic, and the company introduced its new limited edition Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro to its assembled group of journalists exactly how you’d expect: by emphasizing its beauty. Sure it’s powered by a 200-plus horsepower four cylinder with titanium connecting rods and radial valves, but that’s not really the star of the show here. According to MV’s Stefano Campaci, the Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro had to appeal to both motorcyclists and even non-motorcyclists alike.

How to Replace Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Handlebars

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about riding your motorcycle? Not to get too sappy about things, but a good portion of us will probably picture grabbing the handlebars and thumbing the starter switch before what’s hopefully an epic ride – even if it’s only to the office. The handlebars are the main connection point to our machines, where the all-important throttle, brake, and clutch controls call home.

MV Agusta Chairman Hubert Trunkenpolz Interview – Part Two

Alan Cathcart recently sat down with Hubert Trunkenpolz, new chairman of MV Agusta to discuss the Italian brand, and how it fits within the larger Pierer Mobility family. In the first part of the interview, Trunkenpolz talked about how the deal came about and how MV Agusta is modernizing its manufacturing processes. Read More: MV Agusta Chairman Hubert Trunkenpolz Interview – Part One Pierer Mobility Gains Majority Control of MV Agusta What Does The Future Have In Store For MV Agusta?

2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery – First Look

Adventure-ready variant priced at $19,995 Ducati announced a new DesertX variant that comes standard with a number of accessories to make it more adventure-ready. With an MSRP of $19,995, the 2025 Ducati DesertX Discovery offers a middle-ground between the $17,995 baseline DesertX and the more hardcore $22,995 DesertX Rally. The DesertX Discovery comes standard with reinforced handguards, engine guards, a radiator grill, water pump protection, and a beefier bash plate than the standard DesertX.

BMW and Tom Tom Join Forces

TomTom, the location technology specialist, has announced that it will provide its comprehensive navigation stack to BMW Motorrad’s global lineup. Utilizing TomTom's maps, navigation, and real-time traffic services, BMW Motorrad's new models will offer an advanced built-in navigation experience. This system can also be accessed via the BMW Motorrad Connected App, available for both Android and iOS.

MV Agusta Chairman Hubert Trunkenpolz Interview – Part One

Back in the Black Photos by Fabio Polimeni In November 2022 Italian trophy brand MV Agusta, wholly owned since 2019 by Russian entrepreneur Timur Sardarov and his family, and Pierer Mobility AG – KTM’s parent company – reached an agreement on ‘future strategic cooperation’, as a result of which the Austrian firm headed by Stefan Pierer would acquire a 25.10% stake in MV Agusta via its KTM AG subsidiary. At the first meeting of the newly constituted MV Agusta board on November 15, a capital increase of €30 million was agreed, denoting the sum KTM had paid to acquire its new minority shareholding in the company. As part of this strategic alliance KTM took charge of purchasing all components needed to manufacture MV Agusta’s entire range of models, as well as responsibility for marketing, distribution and after-sales service for MV Agusta on a global basis outside Italy.

Yamaha Joins the Automated Manual Transmission Club

Expect Y-AMT on the MT-09 and other sporty streetbikes Yamaha announced a new automatic transmission system, joining the list of manufacturers introducing some form of electronic gear shifting technology following Honda, BMW, and KTM. The Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT) system allows for quick shifting without the need for a manual clutch lever, with Yamaha claiming more consistently faster and precise shifting than the latest quickshifters currently available. Y-AMT isn’t Yamaha’s first foray into automatic shifting.

World Supersport 300 Championship to End After 2025 Season

A new entry-level class will debut in 2026 The World Supersport 300 championship is on its penultimate lap, with the entry-level racing series set to end following the 2025 racing season. According to an announcement from the Superbike Commission which sets the regulations for production-based racing, the 300 class will be replaced by a new entry-level series for 2026 and beyond. At a micro level, the news is not entirely surprising.

2024 Verge TS Pro Electric Motorcycle Review – Quick Ride

First impressions of a unique e-bike from Scandinavia Photos by Nic de Sena Every good story needs a hook, and Verge certainly has one with its hubless rear wheel design. They’re leaning into it so much that even the company T-shirts say, “Reinventing the wheel” on the back. But what is the Verge TS, anyway?