2024

Year: 2024

Month: ALL

Clever air intake design brings more zing and better soundtrack to upcoming CB1000 Hornet

28 June 2024 by Ben Purvis

Although Honda’s CB1000 Hornet was first shown late last year, the company are yet to announce detailed technical specifications or pricing. In fact, all we really know is that it’s due later in...

Finger on the button | Yamaha launch switchgear operated Y-AMT semi-automatic gearbox technology for next generation motorcycles

25 June 2024 by Nye Davis

Yamaha are the latest large-scale manufacturer to join the transmission tech arms race, revealing a new semi-automatic gearbox system said to improve dynamic and sporty riding. Both KTM and BMW...

BMW go clutchless with Automated Shift Assistant prototype fitted to an R1300GS

02 May 2024 by Alan Dowds

BMW are looking to revolutionise the way we change gear by launching a new automatic transmission, dubbed Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) offering both a manual and full auto setting. The...

Engine development experts Ricardo explain the challenges of Euro5+ emissions regulations

04 April 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Back in February, it was announced that the Yamaha R1 superbike would be going track-only in Europe from 2025 – having made the decision not to update the 197bhp, 998cc four-cylinder engine to meet...

Ducati’s wheelie assist helps riders keep it up for longer, but how does it work?

21 March 2024 by Ben Purvis

Wheelie control systems have been around for several years with the express aim of preventing or minimising front wheel lift and maximising acceleration. However, Ducati’s new Hypermotard 698 Mono...

Bosch bring scaled-back versions of lean-sensitive electronics to smaller and cheaper bikes

23 January 2024 by Phil West

We’ve become used to sophisticated electronic safety aids, with lean-sensitive cornering ABS, traction control, and even radar-guided cruise control now becoming part of everyday biking lingo. But...

Hybrid future | Getting under the skin of Kawasaki’s pioneering new hybrid powertrain

22 January 2024 by Ben Purvis

Hybrids may have become commonplace in cars over the last 25 years, but the difficulties of incorporating the idea into motorcycles mean Kawasaki’s achievement in creating the world’s first ‘strong...