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2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim First Look

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Harley trims down its Fat Boy for the new addition to its Softail line, the 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim.

2012 Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two First Look

Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Harley-Davidson rolls back the clock for styling cues on its latest 1200cc Sportster, the 2012 Seventy-Two.

Husqvarna Baja Concept First Look

Friday, January 20, 2012
Continuing to build off the iconic machines of the past, Husky is introducing a dual-sport Baja Concept that sources a liquid-cooled 650cc four-stroke engine.

2013 Victory Judge First Look

Friday, January 20, 2012
Victory introduces the latest addition to its stable of cruiser motorcycles, the 2013 Judge, a bike inspired by American muscle cars with its drag bars, meaty tires, mag-like wheels.

2012 Honda NC700X First Look

Friday, January 20, 2012
Honda brings its NC700X to American shores, the first of four new models from Big Red making use of a new 670cc Parallel Twin and its Dual Clutch Transmission.

2012 John Deere Gator XUV 550 S4 First Look

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
John Deere has introduced a pair of new utility vehicles with the 2012 Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4 which bring midsize performance to the Gator family.

2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition First Look

Thursday, January 05, 2012
KTM replaces its aging 450 motocross bike with the 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition.

2012 Polaris RZR XP 4 900 First Look

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Polaris introduces a four-seat version of the wildly popular and high-performance RZR XP Side-x-Side. It's a little late but this baby will definitely be on the last-minute Christmas list.

Husqvarna Strada 650 Concept First Look

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Husqvarna Motorcycles keeps expanding its street offerings, revealing its Strada 650 at the Paris Motor Show.

2012 Victory Hard-Ball First Look

Friday, December 09, 2011
With DNA borrowed from the best-selling High-Ball, Victory introduces its new bagger/tourer/cruiser, the 2012 Hard-Ball.

Tokyo Motor Show: Yamaha RYOKU

Thursday, December 01, 2011
Every bike show features quirky concept models. This is one of our favorites from the Tokyo Motor Show – the Yamaha XTW250 RYOKU.

Vespa Quarantasei '46' Scooter First Look

Friday, November 11, 2011
Vespa's new concept scooter, the Quarantasei, draws upon styling cues from the 1945 MP6 prototype but updates the design with an electronically fed four-stroke engine.

Honda RC-E Electric Superbike First Look

Friday, November 11, 2011
The Honda RC-E is an electric concept motorcycle that tips the hand of the motorcycle manufacturing giant.

2012 KTM RC8R First Look

Friday, November 11, 2011
The KTM RC8R sportbike continues to evolve for ’12. Find out more about this European liter-bike in this preview report.

CRP Racing Debuts Energica at EICMA

Thursday, November 10, 2011
CRP Racing presented the first Italian-made production electric superbike, the Energica, to the crowds attending the EICMA show in Milan.

2012 KTM Freeride E First Look

Thursday, November 10, 2011
KTM has released details on its first electric off-road motorcycle. Read on for more information on the KTM Freeride E.

2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE First Look

Thursday, November 10, 2011
With the release of Ducati’s next generation 1199 Panigale Superbike, 2012 will undoubtably be the final year of the 848 Superbike. To commemorate this, Ducati is offering an up-spec traction control-equipped version dubbed the 848 EVO Corse SE.

2012 Ducati Diavel Cromo First Look

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Ducati brings its Diavel back in four different forms for 2012, indluding the 2012 Diavel Cromo with its chromium-plated tank panels, classic logos, and new 14-spoke machined wheels.

BMW C 600 Sport and C 650 GT Unveiled

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
BMW turned rumor into reality when it entered the realm of scooter manufacturers today as it introduced its BMW C 600 Sport and C 650 GT in Milan at the EICMA.

Husqvarna MOAB Concept First Look

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Husqvarna pays homage to scrambler motorcycles of the past with its stripped-down Concept MOAB street design.

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer First Look

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Powered by a new 1215cc Triple, the 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer takes on the booming Adventure Touring Class with its technologically advanced AT motorcycle that is sure to be a hit among riders looking for something a bit different.

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 First Look

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Kawasaki quashed rumors today with the release of its 2012 Versys 1000, the sport-minded adventure-touring motorcycle receiving traction control to go along with its 1043cc Inline-four engine.

2012 Honda Crosstourer Debuts at EICMA

Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Big Red debuts the production version of its Adventure-Touring concept at EICMA 2011 with the 2012 Honda Crosstourer.

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale First Look

Monday, November 07, 2011
Ducati broke wraps on the 2012 1199 Panigale today, a sophisticated superbike featuring Ducati's riding modes, traction control, engine brake control, and a quick-shift system in a motorcycle with a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio.

2012 MV Agusta F3 Details Announced

Thursday, November 03, 2011
The 2012 MV Agusta F3, touted as a 'new work of art on wheels' is finally entering production. With that announcement comes some details on MV Agusta's new 675cc triple.

2012 Honda Integra First Look

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Honda has unveiled the Integra, a new model that offers the performance of a motorcycle with the comfort and protection of a scooter.

2012 Triumph T100 Steve McQueen Edition

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Triumph will release a limited number of Steve McQueen Replica Bonneville T100 motorcycles. The retro bikes will have a military theme and McQueen signature.

2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 First Look

Monday, October 24, 2011
Suzuki takes the wraps off its mildly updated 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 sportbike. Learn more about this motorcycle in this First Look review.

2012 Triumph Speed Triple R First Look

Monday, October 24, 2011
Take a sneak peak at the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple R which offers upgraded suspension, wheels and brakes to give the street fighter a new attitude.

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer First Look

Monday, October 24, 2011
Triumph reveals a new open-class adventure touring motorcycle with the 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer. This multipurpose motorcycle is a flagship model for the British manufacturer.

2012 BMW S1000RR First Look

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Only two years since it released the class-leading S1000RR Superbike, BMW gives the 2012 S1000RR a technical update.

2012 KTM Freeride 350 First Look

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
KTM unveils the 2012 KTM Freeride 350 enduro motorcycle. This new KTM dirt bike is a trail-riding motorcycle with light weight and friendly power.

2012 Kawasaki Vulcan Cruisers First Look

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
We take a first look at Kawasaki's 2012 cruiser line of motorcycles, including the addition of the Kawasaki Air Management System on the 2012 Voyager and the return of its popular bagger, the 2012 Vaquero.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki is perfecting the Ninja 650 design for 2012 by utilizing a revised frame and added comfort to its middleweight competitor.

Ducati 1199 Panigale Superquadro Engine Info

Monday, October 10, 2011
Ducati releases technical data on its all-new 1199cc Twin-cylinder engine that will power the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki adds more power to its name in 2012 by overhauling its flagship open-class sportbike model, the Ninja ZX-14R.

2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki ushers another green monster into its ranks for 2012 with the introduction of the all-new Teryx4 750 4x4 RUV, complete with four seats and a 749cc V-Twin.

2012 Honda Shadow 750 Cruisers First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
Honda introduced its 2012 lineup of Shadow 750 cruisers, from the roadster-like 2012 Shadow RS to the blacked-out 2012 Honda Shadow Phantom.

2012 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR features new Big Piston Fork, Balance-Free Rear Shock, lighter wheels and revised styling aimed at giving the venerable liter bike a new look that Honda hopes will help it on both the sales floor and the race track.

2012 Honda Fury First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
Honda released its list of cruiser motorcycles today, and the raked-out factory custom chopper they call the 2012 Honda Fury is back for a curtain call.

Ducati Names 2012 Superbike 1199 Panigale

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ducati gives us a teaser of its 2012 superbike, the Ducati 1199 Panigale, and lays out its racing plans for the next two years on the World Superbike stage.

BMW Concept e Scooter First Look

Friday, September 16, 2011
BMW debuts its Concept e electric scoot design at the Frankfurt International Motor Show with claims of competitive acceleration and range.

2012 Star Raider SCL First Look

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Star Motorcycles extends its presence in the factory customs market with the launch of the 2012 Star Raider SCL as part of its new Star Custom Line.

2012 Yamaha WR450F/WR250F First Look

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Yamaha broke wraps on its 2012 off-road motorcycles highlighted by the 2012 WR450F which is now fuel injected, runs on a bilateral beam frame like the YZ250F and has slimmer bodywork.

2012 Yamaha R1 Gets Traction Control

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Yamaha R1 gets electronic updates for the new model year, set to battle its 2012 Superbike rivals with traction control.

Husqvarna Debuts E-go Electric Concept

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Husqvarna takes a stab at the burgeoning electric motorcycle segment with its E-go concept, targeted at the entry-level youth market.

2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 First Look

Monday, September 12, 2011
Ducati confirms the long-rumored expansion of its Streetfighter lineup with the announcement of its 2012 Streetfighter 848.

2012 Indian Motorcycles First Look

Friday, September 02, 2011
While the influence of new parent company, Polaris Industries, won't show up in Indian Motorcycles this year, the 2012 lineup of Indians consists of three models - the Chief Vintage, Classic and Dark Horse.

2012 ATK Cruisers Sturgis Debut

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
We take a ride out to the Broken Spoke Saloon and through Vanocker Canyon during Sturgis on some of ATK's 2012 cruiser motorcycles.

2012 Husqvarna Motocross Lineup

Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Husqvarna is shedding light on its 2012 line of Motocross bikes, which feature BMW-inspired updates for more power and durability.
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