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Ducati’s Diavel V4 gains quickest-yet RS model

September 15, 2025

Ducati’s new Diavel V4 RS arrives ready to rock for 2026. It is looking like the fastest Diavel ever made and Ducati’s quickest accelerating bike yet. Desmosedici Stradale power At the heart of the Diavel V4 RS is the 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4. This engine descends from Ducati’s MotoGP programme and powers the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4. In its latest form it produces 133kW (179bhp) at 11,750 rpm and 119Nm at 9500 rpm. It uses a dry clutch and Ducati’s latest quickshifter system. Final drive ratios are lower for...

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Volkswagen Group aims for solid-state battery by 2030

Volkswagen has started testing solid-state cells in a Ducati electric motorcycle and says the technology can apply equally to cars....

by Peter Louisson

September 9, 2025

Bikes

BSA NZ confirms new Bantam 350 is arriving soon

The BSA Bantam is making a comeback, reimagined for a modern era, and priced to sell well. The Bantam 350...

by Peter Louisson

August 28, 2025

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2025 CFMoto 675NK Review

CFMOTO has built its first in-line three-cylinder engine, and stuffed it into this tasty streetfighin’ middleweight. Meet the ornery 675NK....

by Alex Schultz

August 21, 2025

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Baby Thruxton is set to join the Triumph 400 model line-up

Triumph has another distinct model based on its Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X platform. Known as the Thruxton 400,...

by Peter Louisson

August 12, 2025

Aprilia

Aprilia names its price for Tuareg Rally

Following its win in the Africa Eco Race, Aprilia has unveiled the Tuareg Rally, due here soon. Based on the...

by Peter Louisson

August 6, 2025

Bikes

Anniversary model celebrates 40 years of Suzuki GSX-R

The Suzuki GSX-R has often set the superbike standards, especially during Summer Racing series in New Zealand. Now Suzuki is...

by Peter Louisson

August 2, 2025

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BSA releases Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350

by Peter Louisson

July 31, 2025

BSA has launched its second model, the BSA Scrambler 650 and a new bike, the Bantam 350. The BSA Scrambler 650 uses 650 Gold Star mechanicals, and will go on sale in Europe and here this September. BSA’s newest model benefits from an easy riding position, wide handlebars and good low down torque. It is optimised for urban commuting and occasional...

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Vespa turns 80 soon and invites you to party in Rome

In 2026, Vespa will turn 80. And it intends to celebrate this milestone in Rome between the 25th and the...

by Peter Louisson

July 30, 2025

Bikes

Is LiveWire heading for trouble?

Visordown reports that LiveWire execs are offloading shares amid mounting financial losses. As other electric motorcycle brands fail, the long-term...

by Peter Louisson

July 25, 2025

Bikes

New Royal Enfield bobber is a goer

Royal Enfield is about to launch its Goan Classic 350cc model, a bobber based on the standard Classic 350. Cue...

by Peter Louisson

July 24, 2025

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2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review

The current Stelvio is essentially a V100 Mandello turned scrambler/tourer. So it’s a gem. I guess we shouldn’t really be...

by Alex Schultz

July 23, 2025

Bikes

Kiwi investors rescue electric bike maker UBCO from receivership

Tauranga-based electric motor bike company, UBCO, has been bought out of receivership by a group of investors, some of whom...

by Peter Louisson

July 23, 2025

Bikes

Sam Sunderland attempts world record circumnavigation

Two-time Dakar Rally Champion, Sam Sunderland, is attempting become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. He...

by Peter Louisson

July 13, 2025

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Ducati’s Diavel V4 gains quickest-yet RS model

Volkswagen Group aims for solid-state battery by 2030

BSA NZ confirms new Bantam 350 is arriving soon

2025 CFMoto 675NK Review

Baby Thruxton is set to join the Triumph 400 model line-up

Aprilia names its price for Tuareg Rally

Anniversary model celebrates 40 years of Suzuki GSX-R

BSA releases Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350

Vespa turns 80 soon and invites you to party in Rome

Is LiveWire heading for trouble?

New Royal Enfield bobber is a goer

2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review

Kiwi investors rescue electric bike maker UBCO from receivership

Sam Sunderland attempts world record circumnavigation

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