Craftsman ups tool versatility

Check out this new hybrid ratcheting wrench set from Craftsmen. On the open end, a spring-loaded tooth grips as you rotate right and loosens as you rotate left, allowing the wrench to work as a ratchet. Simple and useful, as … Continued

The KTM 1190 Adventure motor

Shot by German motorcycle journalist Jochen Vorfelder, this is the first photo of the new liquid-cooled v-twin used in the KTM 1190 Adventure. Based on the RC8′s powerplant, the LC8 here develops 148bhp and 92lb/ft of torque.

Workwear, the road trip

“You don’t need much for a motorcycle road trip,” begins Long Live The Kings, a short film documenting a trip aboard old BMWs that seems to take place through both the Alps and the American southwest, simultaneously. There’s also a … Continued

KTM 1190 Adventure R: first official photos

This is the first official photo of the all-new KTM 1190 Adventure R. It’s differentiated from the KTM 1190 Adventure (no R) that we showed you yesterday by the fitment of a 21-inch front wheel, a one-piece seat, shorter screen … Continued

2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 gains spec, color

Ducati is up-specing the Ducati Multistrada 1200 for 2013, adding various accessories and this new Pikes Peak-rep color scheme. The big news though is the addition of “Skyhook” semi-active suspension which will adjust damping settings on the fly to deal … Continued

KTM 1190 Adventure leaks with 148 HP

This image of the new KTM 1190 Adventure appeared for a brief time earlier today on KTM’s own website. In addition to the…functional looks, the image obviously reveals a number of mechanical details, including the 148bhp power figure, 518lbs (wet) … Continued

Mopeds tackle the alps

Every September for the last three years, hundreds of mopeds have gathered in Switzerland to tackle the mountain passes there. This year’s Red Bull Alpenbrevet saw 770 entrants compete in the rally.