Ducati North America is excited to introduce the newest model in its successful Hypermotard family; the Hypermotard 796. A brand new model for 2010, the Hypermotard 796 incorporates many new features requested by Ducatisti worldwide; striking color selections, lighter weight, lower price point, lower seat height, and the inclusion of a super-light action APTC clutch. Whether it's dicing through the daily commute or attacking the open roads, the 796 perfectly balances Ducati’s unrivalled twin-cylinder power and sportbike heredity with the lightweight and minimalist Supermotard ...Read more.

Suzuki chose the prestigious Bol D’or 24 hour endurance race, in Magny-Cours, France, to unveil two new models the 2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA and the 2010 Suzuki Bandit 1250. 2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA The new Suzuki GSX1250FA is a fully-faired motorcycle based off Suzuki’s Bandit powerplant. The fuel-injected Inline-Four reaches a 1255cc displacement via 79mm bore x 64mm stroke, with 10.5:1 compression ratio. Liquid-cooled the GSX1250FA motor is tuned for peak torque in low rpms, divvying out its juice through a six-speed constant mesh transmission and final chain drive. The full ...Read more.

Shortly after following the Australian launch of the classically styled Boulevard C109RT, Suzuki has announced the release of the 2010 Suzuki Boulevard M50. Suzuki's 2010 Boulevard M50 muscle cruiser has a new look and it all starts with more chrome! The tail section and engine get some shiny new metal and other enhancements such as a new headlight cowl, reshaped seat, new rear fender and optional new tail section cover at the rear. Silver finishes have also been added to the 16-inch front and 15-inch rear wheels. Integrated within the headlight cowl, the Boulevard M50 features a new ...Read more.

When it comes to helmet quality and craftsmanship, Ruby is hands down the finest brain bucket you can buy. Until recently Ruby only made open-face helmets, but now you can ride in luxury and protect your mug! Les Atelier's Ruby Belvedere helmet keeps your dome safe under a luxurious shell of candy-painted carbon fibre, a padded interior with Nappa lambskin and also features an articulating visor which comes in three different tints that are included with the helmet. It is a comfortable as it is good looking and its lines are at once classic, yet attain a modern minimalism that accentuates ...Read more.

The Mission Motors, Mission One all-electric motorcycle is greased lightning! At the 2009 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the Mission One hit single pass speeds as high as 161 MPH and a two-pass average of 150.059 MPH! These speeds were good enough to set the Land Speed Record for all Electric Motorcycles and even achieved a top speed higher than 70% of the gasoline powered entrants. "I give the credit for this achievement to our extraordinary engineering team. We set this record on our first visit to the Bonneville Salt Flats on poor salt conditions ...Read more.

The Rocket lll is the biggest-displacement mass-production motorcycle ever created! At 2294cc, the Rocket III's inline-triple is even bigger than some car motors. Since this bike puts out some serious performance, one would think that the manufacturing process video would be the same, but this is where you would be wrong. Follow the link below for a humorous "documentary" with such quotes as, "when creating the most powerful motorbike known to man, the key was to use and engine that wasn't previously know to man." and "Here you see an emergency stop for someone who has dropped their badger ...Read more.

The World's Largest motorcycle maker is rumored to be introducing cylinder deactivation for their touring bike's V4 powerplant in a move to keep fuel mileage at bay. Honda's upcoming VFR1200 motorcycle, which we believe will be the first to use the new patent will also feature a first with its new dual clutch gearbox. The patent application from Honda appears to cover the cylinder deactivation to unequal front and rear cylinder spacing. The latter technology may be implemented to help keep the engine running cool and reduce unwanted vibration. Patent applications are notoriously vague and ...Read more.

Chris Pfeiffer, the world-famous motorcycle stunt-rider and 4-times stunt-riding World Champion, who has performed in hundreds of shows internationally, has paid a visit to the BMW Headquarters where he let the wheel spin and performed some of his breath-taking tricks that were never seen before. If you want to know why his latest trick is really breath-taking, check out the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gLknpv9Ksc Sources say that BMW has confirmed this limited edition F800R Chris Pfeiffer stunt replica motorcycle and it will be available for sale. At this point, it's ...Read more.