BMW's E-Power Roadster could be their missing link 09 December 2019 by Jordan Gibbons BMW have been quietly working on an electric motorcycle project for the last two years. The result is this: the E-Power Roadster Concept – a sort of halfway point between the DC Roadster concept we... Read more ...
Riding a MotoE-spec Energica Ego Corsa electric motorbike at Valencia 25 November 2019 by Michael Neeves Most people think battery motorcycles are heavy, slow, boring and lack soul. As for electric racing bikes – well they’re just plain dull, aren’t they? Well, after riding Energica’s MotoE racer at... Read more ...
Is your Ducati 1299 Panigale too slow? This bolt-on hybrid kit could be the answer… 20 November 2019 by MCN news A new hybrid conversion kit has been shown at the 2019 Eicma show, in Milan, for the Ducati Panigale 1299 superbike, claiming to boost peak power to around 295bhp and torque to 221ftlb. Called the... Read more ...
New tech could soon replace conventional helmet liners 10 September 2019 by Jordan Gibbons A major breakthrough in helmet safety could save your skull in a crash and keep your head cooler than current lids. Virtually every motorcycle helmet currently uses an EPS (expanded polystyrene)... Read more ...
Exploring the tech inside the 2020 Yamaha R1 10 September 2019 by Jordan Gibbons Yamaha have pulled off a minor miracle with the new R1 by creating a modern superbike that meets the stringent Euro5 emissions regs, remains reliable and does not lose a drop of power. Related: full... Read more ...
Exploring the technology behind cornering ABS and traction control 10 September 2019 by Ben Purvis A technological revolution is transforming biking as cornering ABS and lean-sensitive traction control, powered by inertial measurement units (IMUs), become the norm even on mundane models, all thanks... Read more ...