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The KTM 1190 Adventure motor
Shot by German motorcycle journalist Jochen Vorfelder, this is the first photo of the new liquid-cooled v-twin used in the KTM 1190 Adventure. Based on the RC8's powerplant, the LC8 here develops 148bhp and 92lb/ft of torque. "They started to work on the engine two years ago, based on the LC8 V-twin engine that they use for the RC8 superbike," Jochen tells us. "148 HP 110 kW is correct. The engi...
A new engine for little Moto Guzzis
Moto Guzzi is refreshing the V7 range with an all-new engine. Claiming a 10 percent improvement to the current 48.8bhp output as well as more torque, improved fuel economy and lower emissions, the engine is distinguished by it’s seriously attractive new valve covers, which eliminate the plug leads, leading to a cleaner look. Elsewhere, the engine remains true to Guzzi heritage, the crank is long...
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Indian's New Chief: Interview with Polaris CEO Scott Wine
Poor old Indian. Just when it looked like the grandest nameplate in American motorcycling was about to make its troubled comeback stick, another speed bump. Stellican Ltd., the British-based investment house that purchased the Indian name at bankruptcy auction in 2004 and rolled out a much-improved Chief in '08, was having trouble selling the stylish, skirt-fendered heavyweight cruisers. Thi...
Retro: 1983 Honda XLV750R
We were reminded of the Honda XLV750R when we saw the red frame and forks of Cobra’s RS750 Scrambler concept last month and it's been sitting on our to-do list ever since. Now, with the Dakar rally reminding everyone that standing up is the best way to cover distance, we figured the time was right to take a look at Honda’s first, odd foray into adventure touring. Despite conventional wisdom th... Cobra turns Honda Shadow RS into proper lemonade
While the 2011 Honda Shadow RS is finally acceptable enough to ride without wearing a brown paper bag, the 45hp Japanese V-twin still verges dangerously close to uncoolness. Working directly with Honda, aftermarket accessories maker Cobra Engineering has released 5 concepts to show the Shadow's potential, 2 of which are knockouts. The CL72-based high-pipe Scrambler and especially the Bubba Shober...
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Buell 1190RS gets official, marketing gets officially weird
This whole guerrilla slow-release-marketing-teaser-video thing that bike makers have finally caught on to might be going a bit too far. As usual, there's not a lot to go on, but what we know so far is the Erik Buell Racing 1190RS will be seen in a teaser video of some sort on Tuesday, September 14th. Plus the dude from Queensryche is involved, and is debuting his new band's hot upcoming single. No...
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Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman Racer returns!?
I know, I know. We all got worked up last time only to get our hearts ripped out and stomped on, but don't worry. This news comes from somebody who's definitely not just an intern, and it happened like this. I was asking about a possible V7 aftermarket parts project and that "somebody" responded with: "No progress on the V7 project. With a potential launch of the V7 Racer from Milan we may let tha...
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Harley Davidson Reactions, FTW
Before you get excited, no. No, you will not see anything near this smart in the United States, land of All three images are taken from the view-point of the rider on a random street, possibly at a stop light in some suburban setting. As you've noticed, there are two glaring omissions these print ads. The product is never shown, nor is there a single line of copy ...