KTM 1290 SuperDuke: teaser images

KTM today released these dark, moody images of the new SuperDuke, saying, “The special creation boasts an engine unit bored to 1290cc, has ride-by-wire, a new frame and swingarm, super-fine WP suspension, trick wheels and a throaty roar.” The KTM … Continued

Benelli goes Chinese

This is the new Benelli BN600. It’s also the Keeway RK600. Designed and manufactured in China, for its domestic market, by the QianJiang Group. Once the proud maker of unreliable Italian motorcycles, Benelli is now just an exercise in selling … Continued

The future of Vespa is beautiful

Here’s the first image of the production Vespa 946. Like the new Moto Guzzi California 1400 (both Vespa and Moto Guzzi are owned by Piaggio Group, along with Aprilia), it’s a masterclass in retro-futuristic design, in this case adapting the … Continued

Moto Guzzi California 1400: first production-spec photo

You’ve seen the all-new Moto Guzzi California 1400 before, but you haven’t seen it in finalized, production form. Until now, this is it. A unique blend of classic and retro-futuristic styling cues, the bike employs Guzzi’s new “big block” motor. … Continued

Which new KTM does this engine note belong to?

KTM is teasing a new model it plans on unveiling at EICMA next week by releasing a recording of its engine note. That recording, which you can listen to on the Austrian company’s blog, is…epic. So what is it?