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Last year rumours circulated about a Brabus version of the KTM 1290 Super Duke RR. Those rumours have gained more credibility as a test mule has been spied testing

Kawasaki already has a 250cc four cylinder engine in a sports bike for the Asian market but rumours claim that a 400cc model is on the cards. But will we see it in the west?

After the reveal of carry-over models in the Harley range, come leaked details of the 2022 Low Rider S which, if the rumours are to be believed, will get a bigger engine and more power.

Memories are strong of imported Japanese road bikes with screaming 400cc, in-line four engines. Kawasaki is now making a 250cc four but it’s unlikely we’ll see it here. This 400cc Chinese engine might make it, though.

If you’ve always fancied a Livewire electric bike but have been put off by the cost, then plans centred around the new Arrow platform could just be the answer.

Could 2022 be back to normal for the world? Who knows, but what we do know is that there is plenty to look forward to in motorcycling in 2022.

When you are getting bored with modern motorcycle design, head for the pages of Bike Exif and discover a whole new world of vision and craftsmanship.

Any rider can go fast in a straight line but the fastest riders can carry speed into, through and out of a corner. It’s not magic, but a technique that can be learned and perfected. This video gives some good tips.

Applying lube to your chain is one of the essential jobs you have to regularly do on your bike. If you don’t have a centre stand, however, what’s the best way?

Japanese air-cooled inline four-cylinder engines are a popular choice for custom builders but rarely are they as perfectly formed as this supercharged CB550 from Popbang Classics

Despite a history dotted with uncertainty and financial troubles, the iconic Italian manufacturer has survived for 100 years. Here’s a potted history of an idiosyncratic manufacturer.

Having separated the electric Livewire brand from the parent Harley Davidson brand, the company has now revealed its future plans.

There have been many significant Italian motorcycles, but the Ducati 916 has a strong claim to being the most iconic.

Damon Motorcycles is specialising in high-performance electric bikes stuffed to the hilt with technology. The Hyperfighter Colossus is the naked version of the Hypersport superbike.

It’s constantly amazing how some custom builders have the vision to create something special from a stock product. This Indian Super Chief Limited was given a full makeover by Brat Style’s Go Takamine

Hot on the heels of the V4SV superbike, comes news of a naked café racer version from recently revitalised British manufacturer Norton.

Hot on the heels of the KB4 retro-styled sports bike, Bimota CEO announces that the Tesi platform will be the base for more new models, powered by the Kawasaki H2 supercharged motor.

German tuning house Brabus is better known for its completely over-the-top Mercedes and....er.....Smart Cars! Now, could they be turning their hand to motorcycles?

The BMW R18 is a very good motorcycle, especially for a first effort from the Bavarian manufacturer. But, as good as it is, there is one big problem: it might just be too good!

Indian automotive company Mahindra has announced that it is to revive the BSA brand, via its subsidiary Classic Legends, which has already revived the Jawa name.

Yamaha goes hard core with the Ténéré 700 Raid Prototype. Detail changes to suspension, cooling and a full complement of rally equipment is included. Not for sale to the public at the moment, but will that change?

After the excitement around the track-only KTM RC 8C came disappointment that the Austrian manufacturer wasn’t making a road-going version. That may be about to change.

The recent announcement that Ducati would be supplying bikes for the MotoE race series in place of Energica from 2023 came as a shock but would the series have benefitted from more than one supplier?