This is the 2012 KTM 690 Duke

Ah, the increasingly bizarre world of motorcycle teaser videos. Since the concept of tipping off professional spy photographers as to the location of prototype testing appears lost on bike makers, they instead assemble promo footage which often fails to actually … Continued

MV Agusta teases the Brutale 675

Ahead of its official debut next week, the MV Agusta Brutale 675 is being teased in this video. What’re they showing us? Well, it looks like a regular Brutale with that sexy three-exit, low-mount exhaust from the MV Agusta F3. … Continued

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

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

Italy: the world’s favourite motorcycle brand

Italy is facing crisis. In the news almost daily, the dire economic situation of the world’s 8th largest economy is crushing the country. There is talk of default, of exiting the Euro and the government of prime minister Silvio Berlusconi … Continued

KTM Freeride 350: accessible off-roading

At just 99kg/218lbs, this all-new KTM Freeride 350 is set to create a new type of dirt bike. Not only is this four-stroke’s weight roughly equivalent to the Austrian firm’s two-stroke 125 enduro, but it comes in a street-legal package … Continued