Category : Motorbikes

In Paris, France, the newest Piaggio MP3 models have just been presented. Since three-wheel scooters have long been a favorite among Parisian motorcyclists, it should come as no surprise that the Piaggio MP3, which has sold more than 230,000 units worldwide in its 16 years of production, has enjoyed tremendous success in France.

The SG650 Concept design appears to not have been far off the mark. Things are clearly hopping over at Royal Enfield’s R&D department. It’s no wonder, considering that the company set itself the ambition to produce a new bike every quarter for the next few years. I mean, even if you’re working from existing platforms, that’s still a lot of bikes.

Here's how the configuration shown in the Vision DC Roadster Concept would work. When you think about BMW Motorrad, what comes to mind? The first two things most people will say are the GS series bikes and Boxer engines—and the order in which they’ll say those two things is debatable. After all, BMW has been putting its signature boxer engines in bikes for generations, well before the first GS ever left the factory.

The military-inspired livery pays tribute to active and prior service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Harley-Davidson's military roots date all the way back to the early 20th century when the brand supplied motorcycles to the U.S. Armed Forces in World War I and World War II. The Motor Company quickly became intwined with military culture, with many a G.I. remaining true to the Bar and Shield after leaving the service.

A no-frills, all-electric commuter. Electric motorcycles have been charging into the mainstream, particularly in Asia and Europe, where the demand and practicality of these machines is highest. India, in particular, has become a melting pot of innovation, where new manufacturers pop up left and right, all of which hoping to establish themselves as the next big thing in e-mobility.

Germany's Interschutz 2022 event for firefighting professionals set the stage. BMW Motorrad has long made specially outfitted motorbikes available to fire protection and law enforcement patrols, and its latest models in 2022 are no different. Take Interschutz 2022, which is a six-day event hosted by German firefighting associations in Hanover, Germany. From June 20 through 25, 2022, Interschutz will bring together firefighting professionals from all over the region—and many will get to see the new BMW CE-04-P and F 850 GS-P up close and in person.

Participants should find a very competent package for the wilds of Albania in September. Way back in January, 2021, BMW Motorrad announced that its upcoming 2022 International GS Trophy would take place in the beautiful land of Albania. That was 2021, though—and January, to boot. Full details weren’t available yet, but as we head to the end of June, 2022, all the important things are coming into focus.

Could we finally be seeing the TVS Zeppelin R we’ve been waiting for so long? TVS Motor Company is one of India’s largest motorcycle manufacturers. Outside of India, the brand has made a name for itself, particularly in the Asian and South American markets. In the western world, you may be familiar with the TVS brand as BMW Motorrad’s partner in the development and production of the G 310 series of bikes. That being said, the Indian company is expected to launch a new cruiser platform in its home country. Could it have the potential to make it to the global market, too?

Available in two distinct colorways. Great Britain’s CCM is in a class all its own. The Bolton-based brand favors middleweights but gives each model the flagship treatment. CCM balances that ultra-refined fit and finish with street-worthy performance, and its extensive Spitfire family is a testament to that approach.

The Taiwanese manufacturer is expanding its maxi-scooter model range to cater more to on-the-go city-dwellers.

It’s powered by a 90-degree, 645cc V-twin engine. QJ Motor is one of those motorcycle companies that seems to never run out of ideas when it comes to releasing new models. Not too long ago, the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer issued patents for a new V-twin powered adventure bike that would slide in squarely in the rapidly increasing mid capacity adventure bike segment.

Mokwheel is a California-based company that finds its forte in making one-of-a-kind and intelligent electric bikes. The Basalt e-bike, the brand's newest product, is more than an ordinary electric bicycle. Basalt is boldly billed as the world's first power station and e-bike fusion, and is offered in step-through and step-over versions.

The company is receiving government funding as part of a broader U.K. electrification initiative.

The 600cc inline-four supersport flaunts redesigned bodywork and a slight bump in performance. QJ Motor, a Chinese motorbike manufacturer you may be familiar with as the partner of the likes of MV Agusta, as well as the Chinese parent company of Benelli, has completely revamped the 600RR motorcycle for its 2022 iteration. The 600RR was launched back in 2020 as QJ Motor's first four-cylinder-powered model, encapsulating the foundations of the Benelli TNT600i in a fully-faired sportbike package.

Customers have a total of three scooters and one cafe racer model to choose from. Horwin is a relatively new electric motorcycle manufacturer which produces electric vehicles designed primarily for urban mobility. The company has been hard at work coming up with innovations in the increasingly popular, yet highly experimental electric motorcycle market. In fact, in 2020, the earlier iteration of the EK3 electric scooter received the Red Dot design award. Now, in 2022, the company continues innovating by further refining its model range to offer some of the best options in the urban mobility sector.

Triumph’s modern-classic lineup suffers no shortage of models. From the T100 to the Speedmaster, from the Bobber to the Thruxton RS, the Bonneville-based range totals nine iterations in all. To help simplify all those different model names, Triumph will rebrand the Street Twin and the Street Scrambler as the Speed Twin 900 and Scrambler 900, respectively, in 2023.

Indian Motorcycle’s Challenger and Chieftain baggers already put riders in the lap of luxury, but the brand’s Elite trim takes those accommodations and amenities to the next level. Whether you prefer the performance-oriented 108ci PowerPlus V-twin or the familiar feel of the pushrod-actuated Thunderstroke 116 engine, the two top-tier models should provide the utmost comfort and convenience for long-distance travelers.

The Spyder RT Limited is Can-Am’s fully loaded touring model, with generous rider and passenger accommodations, ample luggage capacity, and many other comfort and convenience features.

All results will be revealed to the world in July, 2022. Triumph announced some exciting news about its Project TE-1 electric prototype at the beginning of February, 2022. That’s when the House of Hinckley first showed off its working prototype demonstrator. The bike was built after months of careful collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Limited, and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick. Together, the team announced that it would be entering Phase Four—the final planned stage before the reveal, where the prototype would undergo thorough testing.

Indian Motorcycle, now in its ninth model year since being relaunched under Polaris ownership, continues to expand its range of American-made V-Twins. Less beholden to tradition than Harley-Davidson, Indian has embraced liquid-cooled engines since the introduction of the Scout for 2015. The air-cooled Thunderstroke V-Twin is still available on Indian’s Chief, Springfield, and Roadmaster models, but radiators are found across the Scout cruiser and FTR street-tracker lineups, and the liquid-cooled PowerPlus 108 powers the Challenger bagger that was introduced for 2020.