2012 Honda Crosstourer: Shamu goes off-road

Honda UK just announced that last year’s Honda Crosstourer concept will be unveiled in production form at EICMA next month. The “adventure sports tourer” uses the same 1,200cc V4, aluminum beam frame and optional DCT transmission as the VFR1200, adding … Continued

Roland Sands, fast motorcycles and fashion

“Much of what is on the market is either over branded, overpriced, ultra tech or just ugly,” explains Roland Sands of his new apparel line. “We wanted to get back to the basics of what a great motorcycle jacket is. … Continued

The age of universal traction control is upon us

First used on a production car in 1971 (Buick full-sizes) and on a production motorcycle in 1992 (Honda ST1100), Traction Control has long since evolved from a dorky safety aid to a sophisticated, desirable performance enhancer. TC makes it possible … Continued

2012 Yamaha TMAX: a commuter, refreshed

2012 is shaping up to be a big year for maxi scooters. Even while BMW plans to unveil two new bikes based on last year’s Concept C and Honda looks to be replacing the Silverwing with a 17-inch wheel, DCT, … Continued

Spy Photo: Triumph Explorer 1200

This is the clearest spy photo yet of Triumph’s much-rumored big new adventure tourer. Said to be equipped with a 1200cc triple producing around 130bhp, the Triumph Explorer 1200 is shown here with an exposed tubular frame, bodywork and big, … Continued

Spy Photos: Kawasaki Versys 1000

These photos, captured by French website Moto-Net.com, appear to show a Kawasaki Versys equipped with the alloy beam frame and 1,043cc inline-four from the Z1000. Aside from the engine and frame, which wear different color finishes to the Z, this … Continued