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Local manufacturing has allowed the Norden 901 to grace Philippine shores. At the 2023 Makina Moto Show in the Philippines, the distributor and manufacturer of Husqvarna in the region have just announced the official availability of the Norden 901 adventure bike. Destined to go up against other middle-to-heavyweight rivals in its segment, it also marks a couple of firsts for the brand in the country.

The Eliminator goes to Thailand, making its second debut since the Osaka Motor Show 2023. Kawasaki’s been on a roll lately, not just in Japan, but also in the Thai market, putting out models like the Ninja ZX-4R/RR and an update to the Versys 650. Still, the Osaka Motor Show 2023 held a little surprise in the form of a Ninja 400/Z400-powered cruiser of a motorcycle, the Eliminator. The model also made its debut at the Bangkok Motor Show, serving as the brand’s third announcement for the weekend.

It's built on the same foundation as the Triumph Bonneville-rivaling Cromwell 1200. Brixton Motorcycles Unveils The Cromwell 1200 X Scrambler. Over the course of the past five years or so, we've seen Chinese motorcycle manufacturers level up their product offerings, not just in China, but in the global market, as well. Once obscure brands like CFMOTO and Voge have now hit the global stage with models that are close to, if not at par with, models from Europe, the U.S., and Japan.

A new facelift highlights the production model. Daytona Bike Week is in full swing. This time last year, Buell Motorcycle finally revealed its SuperTouring 1190 prototype to the world. After fueling hype and anticipation, the physical concept didn’t quite deliver on the model’s digital renders. Buell isn’t repeating the same mistake this time around. Instead, rolling out the production-ready SuperTouring 1190 at the 2023 Daytona Bike Week in highly-refined form.

This Chinese cruiser has a lot in common with the Honda Rebel 500. Chinese Automaker Wuling Launches The Serpol No. 1 Cruiser . Lots of Chinese motorcycle manufacturers have been launching new, small to mid-displacement cruisers designed for the Asian market. Thanks to their low seat height, cruisers make for a solid starting point for height-challenged beginner riders looking to move up the displacement ranks. We've seen it from the likes of QJ Motor, Voge, and even Moto Morini. This time around, yet another Chinese brand is looking to make an entrance to the market.

A high-revving 400 for the 21st century? On February 1, 2023, Kawasaki officially launched the all-new Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition in the U.S. Is it an answer to the enthusiasts here who like to moan about all the cool, smaller-displacement bikes we don’t get? Let’s dive into the specs and see.

market. Italian motorcycle manufacturer SWM recently made a comeback in the European market with its beginner-friendly road bikes. Known for its decades-long history in the world of off-road racing, the brand continues to market enduro models today, but has gained renewed popularity among first-timers thanks to its stylish and technologically advanced beginner-friendly models.

Middleweight bike fans there should have some new options to choose from in the near future.

This neo-retro roadster is an affordable and stylish way to kickstart your two-wheeled journey. Spanish motorcycle brand Wottan is a new player in the world of two wheels, and operates mostly within the beginner-friendly segment. With operations in Spain and Italy, the company is looking forward to expanding across the old continent, and has a number of really attractive offerings, particularly because of their affodable price tags.

This high-capacity, three-wheeled maxi-scooter puts an emphasis on comfort and performance. At EICMA 2022, Kymco gave us a glimpse into its future—both near and distant. On the one hand, its electric concept bikes the RevoNEX and SuperNEX dazzled attendees with their radical styling and impressive performance, signifying that there is indeed an electric future for performance-oriented two-wheelers. On the other hand, Kymco also showcased its upcoming models for the 2023 model year.

The Storr adventure bike and Layback electric scooter are anticipated to enter production soon. Brixton is an Austrian-owned motorcycle company who sources its models from China. Just a few years ago, the company was regarded as a beginner-focused brand with most of its offerings occupying the 125cc space. These days, however, Brixton has leveled up with bigger, more performance-oriented models, with a focus on style. The brand demonstrated this at EICMA 2022 with the introduction of a new concept bike called the Storr.

Each numbered bike will come with a dedicated racing kit for riders eager to test its mettle at the track. To say that MV Agusta lit the motorcycle world aflame when it first introduced the Superveloce Serie Oro isn’t really an overstatement. It was, after all, that rare bike that draws the attention of even people who probably couldn’t care less about motorcycles. It was utterly Beautiful, with a capital B. Although the idea of beauty is usually highly subjective, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t appreciate this design. 

The lovable little Grom gets squeezed in with color updates, too. The Honda CMX1100 Rebel was clearly a step forward not just for Honda, but for the cruiser segment as a whole. For the longest time, very few noteworthy cruisers rolled out of Japanese manufacturer's assembly lines, until the Rebel 1100 stirred the pot by ushering in a new level of technology in the big-displacement cruiser game. Now, at EICMA 2022, Honda has introduced a special Touring version of the Rebel 1100. 

Street Triple R, Street Triple RS, and limited-edition Moto2 Edition are here to light up your ride.

Only 100 examples commemorating the historic endurance race will ever see the light of day. We are sure all of you would agree, that among the big four Japanese manufacturers, Suzuki is one of the least exciting in terms of its new and inventive models. No, I’m not hating on Suzuki at all, in fact, I really like their bikes. But hey, despite a good number of its models sporting engines more than a decade old, this hasn’t stopped the company from at least rolling out limited edition models of certain bikes.

The V4 Granturismo engine is here to take your power cruising to the next level. Since Ducati has been livestreaming its World Premiere episodes, it’s loved giving little clues to what bike it’s going to reveal in the individual episode titles. The title for Episode 6, scheduled to stream on October 28, 2022, was Dare to Be Bold. The teaser image was a glimpse of what appeared to be an interesting LED taillight array, close-up and mostly shrouded in shadow. What could it be?

The brand hopes to infuse $250M into its new EV vertical. Royal Enfield has flirted with the idea of introducing an all-electric motorcycle for some time now. Back in November, 2019, then-CEO Vinod Dasari confirmed the existence of an electric prototype at the firm’s UK tech center. Since then, the Indian brand has maintained a slow and steady development pace, reiterating that stance in August, 2022.

This sharp commuter scooter flaunts sporty and futuristic styling. There is no dispute that scooters rule the roads in the majority of Asian countries. Scooters are logical given the rising cost of gas and the worsening traffic situation; they are also inexpensive to operate and maintain. In regards to scooters, there are in fact two schools of thinking. The first is stylish—conjure up a Vespa—while the second is futuristic and sporty. The MMBCU, the newest product from SYM, fits within this second group.

Apart from the revised color options, the maxi-scooter retains all its features. Maxi-scooters are a popular alternative to motorcycles in multiple Asian and European markets. This makes a lot of sense, as these welterweight scooters offer the ease of use of a regular scooter along with the power and long-distance capability of a full-size motorcycle. Among all the maxi-scooters available in the market, the Yamaha XMAX has to be one of the most popular models.

Technically classified an S-Pedelec, the ISSIMO 45 can hit a top speed of 28 miles per hour. Fantic is considered by many as a boutique Italian motorcycle manufacturer known for its capable, retro-style dual-sport bikes. Indeed, its bikes like the Rally and Scrambler have gained much acclaim in multiple markets. In fact, I’ve spent some time with Fantic’s bikes, and can say that they’re awesome through and through. Surprisingly, we’re not here to talk about Fantic’s motorcycles, but rather, a unique two-wheeler called the ISSIMO 45.