MILWAUKEE – LiveWire became “the first publicly traded EV motorcycle company in the U.S.” today and marked the occasion announcing that it’s now taking orders for a production version of its urban-oriented, dirt track-inspired S2 Del Mar electric model. The “Launch Edition” of the model sold out in a 18 …

VARESE, ITALY – Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta is getting a higher profile in North America. Under a commercial agreement announced today, Austrian manufacturer KTM will distribute, promote and service MV Agusta models in the United States, Canada and Mexico. MV Agusta primarily builds high-end sport bikes that are as …

TORRANCE, CA – Honda has announced plans to “accelerate electrification of its motorcycle models” and will introduce 10 or more battery-powered models globally by 2025. Honda’s goal announced earlier this week is to “increase annual sales of electric models to 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 …

SANTA CRUZ, CA – Styling-wise, it’s not unlike other models in the adventure category. It has loads of clearance under the power plant and a requisite (if abbreviated) beak. At first glance, the new Zero DSR/X model unveiled today looks like it will fit right in. That is, until a …

BOLOGNA, ITALY – Ducati’s Streetfighter V4 S doesn’t come cheap. The 2022 edition has a price tag of $25,495. That’s almost chump change, though, when compared to the buy-in for a limited edition, numbered 2023 version of the model. Ducati has teamed with car builder Lamborghini on the more exclusive …

MILWAUKEE – Inspired by its 1983 FXRT model and with a $27,999 base price that will entice an upscale buyer, Harley-Davidson on Thursday announced a limited-edition Low Rider El Diablo sport touring model. Due out in autumn with a hand-painted, multi-red color scheme that reflects the season, the Low Rider …

MILWAUKEE – Royal Enfield is bringing its Himalayan-based 2023 Scram 411 to the United States. The model was revealed back in March, but it wasn’t until Wednesday night that Royal Enfield announced that it will be sold in North America. Described as an “adventure tourer,” the single-cylinder, 411cc model will …

YORK, PA – Union workers at Harley-Davidson’s factory here approved a new five-year contract with the motorcycle manufacturer on Tuesday night. They received wage increases and improved benefits as well as the elimination of a two-tier wage system. The contract ratification vote came two months after workers unanimously rejected a …

(Updated at 2:56 p.m.) NEW HYDE PARK, NY – The viability of Gold Coast Motorsports has been in doubt for years given its less than ideal store location and its dwindling lineup of brands, but it now appears that the high-end dealership on Long Island could be teetering on closure …

CONCORD, NH – The commercial truck driver charged with the deaths of seven motorcyclists in a June 2019 accident in New Hampshire has been acquitted on all counts by a jury that deliberated less than three hours today. Volodymyr Zhukovskyy had pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of negligent homicide, …

VALCOURT, QUEBEC – More than five months after announcing its intention to build electric motorcycles, Can-Am has now revealed two models that will be in dealer showrooms in mid-2024. One’s a dual purpose model. The other is designed for urban commutes. While specs won’t be released for another year, parent …

BRIDGEPORT, CT – It’s keeping a low profile until all the set-up work is completed, but motorcycle gear and apparel purveyor Union Garage this week quietly opened its new flagship retail showroom at 162 Elm Street in downtown Bridgeport. It was roughly six weeks ago that Union Garage announced plans …

WATERBURY, CT – It’s a short video produced by Doc’s Motorcycle Parts and posted Tuesday on YouTube that every rider needs to watch, if only to gape. Not only is the story amazing in several respects, it’s also a reminder that the warning “let the buyer beware” is always wise …

IRVINE, CA – It’s minimalist, lightweight, relatively low-priced but also a bit lacking in range. Yet there’s something intriguing about the inaugural Anthem model from new electric motorcycle manufacturer Ryvid. Maybe it’s the bike’s bare appearance or maybe it’s the bike’s functionality. Due to be launched Aug. 14 by the …

It’s another edition of Oil Drippings, the catch-all post for recent items from near and far that maybe don’t warrant a stand-alone story or, ahem, got overlooked at the time of release. Here goes: Auction To Offer 150 Bikes, Plus Parts, Etc. An auction of the contents of Jim Hoellerich’s …