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Going the polar opposite way of its rivals, Kawasaki has announced that it’ll be bringing back the Ninja ZX-6R for 2023, with the production of motorcycle already underway.

This leaves the ZX-6R, one of the few MY23 Supersports on sale in the country, and with barely any supersport rivals, especially after Yamaha strangled the neck of the YZF-R6 last year, the stage is set for Ninja to wipe the floor with it.

Yamaha has a long lineup of motocross bikes in its stable and for 2022, the Japanese giant is upping its game.

A case in point is their all-new Yamaha YZ125, the company’s first substantially revised 125cc motocrosser in..wait for it..15 YEARS!

QJMotor, one of China’s leading bike makers, after showcasing its bikes at the 2021 EICMA show has now finally set foot in Europe. One of the bikes in QJ’s European lineup is the sporty naked motorcycle, dubbed the SRK700, and it falls right in the crosshairs of the Yamaha MT-07.

Polaris, parent company of Indian Motorcycle, has revealed a huge drop in profits in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same time in 2021. This includes a 30% drop in revenue for Indian Motorcycle.

For a long time, the Chinese have had a well-deserved reputation for plagiarising other manufacturer’s designs but perhaps the time has come to reassess their products

You might be surprised to learn that there are different types of motorcycle rider. A Belgian study has identified the differences between us all: apparently there are many!

Italy is home to some of the most premium and gorgeous motorcycles in the world, most of which are fairly expensive big bikes.

But what about the entry-level segment? Well, FB Mondial, an Italian bikemaker with a prestigious racing heritage in the world championship, took matters into its own hands, creating these two stunning 125cc motorcycles called the HPS 125 and Pagani 1948 Sports Classic 125.

Let’s take a look.

Ask any enthusiast and they’ll tell you what a riot pocket bikes are. After all, these bikes basically let you test your skills and push your limits in a much safer and more inexpensive way than a full-sized motorcycle.

One such bike is the 2022 Benelli TNT 125 which hails from Italy and looks well-capable of dethroning the popular Honda Grom. Let’s take a look.

Adventure bike tyres have a hard brief to fill: they must offer grip on two completely different surfaces, while resisting wear on the blacktop sufficiently to give good life. Has Metzeler got the balance right with the Karoo 4?

If you’re a motorcycle rider, there’s a high chance you’d want your kid to follow the same path and there’s no better way today than doing it in an eco-friendly way.

Meet the Honda CRF-E2 electric motocross bike which does exactly this.

Catered towards young motocross enthusiasts, this is a result of Honda’s partnership with Greenger Powersports who is responsible for the design, distribution, and manufacturing of the CRF-E2. Yet, the bike remains an official licensed Honda product, so no need to fret about quality and reliability. Let’s take a closer look.

A new study shows that motorcyclists are less stressed and more fulfilled than people who drive cars. Tell us something we don’t know!

The Yamaha Vino has been a popular scooter in the Japanese market since the late 1990s and has established itself as an easy-going city scooter for the masses. And to make this already likable package more delectable, Yamaha has updated it for 2022. Though the update is mainly visual, it is still a welcome update that adds to the scooter’s appeal.

The 250-300cc motorcycle segment has a plethora of options from all leading two-wheeler companies. And the only way to be successful in this tight space is by regularly updating the bikes.

This is exactly what Chinese bikemaker CFMoto has done for 2022, as both the fully-faired 300SR and the streetfighter 300NK have been updated with new color options and features.

MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov is the most prominent Russian in motorcycling at the moment and he is speaking out against Russian President Vladimir Putin and the whole Ukraine invasion.

Ducati has taken the wraps off of their 2022 Multistrada V4. The bike packs a handful of subtle updates. However, most of it remains as is, which isn’t a bad thing at all, considering the Multistrada V4 was Ducati’s highest-selling motorcycle last year.

Livewire is debuting a whole new concept in showrooms, the Livewire Experience Centre in Malibu, with more set to appear across the country

After too many years, Harley Davidson is posting good revenues and profits and this is only the first year of its five-year ’Hardwire’ strategic plan.

Despite the world still reeling from the Covid pandemic, Ducati posted its best sales figures in its history in 2021.