Ducati MH900e – Mike Hailwood 900 Evoluzione With Phil Aynsley This motorcycle history feature takes us back to a New Year’s Day 25 years ago to take a look at the the first motorcycle to be offered for sale directly by a major manufacturer via the internet – the Ducati MH900e (Mike Hailwood 900 Evoluzione). Ducati…
The Ride Departing from Cross River shortly after dawn, the overcast sky with several dark clouds threatening rain made it feel much earlier than it was. The Beeline Moto’s compass indicated 19.7 miles as the crow flies to the destination in Connecticut on the BMW R18 Classic. See our article on discovering new roads with…
The Kawasaki 500-cc Mach III (a.k.a. H1) earned a place in history as a legendary two-stroke triple. The H1 was renowned for its raw power and record-setting top speed but feared for its flimsy chassis and grossly inadequate brakes. Introduced in the early 1970s as part of Kawasaki’s revolutionary Mach III lineup, Cycle World famously…
Honda CB500 Hornet Review Quite the little charmer this one. The CB500F has long been a favourite here amongst all of us at MCNews.com.au. And now its continued evolution sees it join the Hornet family, alongside the terrific CB750 Hornet we tested back in mid-2023 (crikey time flies!). Honda CB500 Hornet Review – Image RbMotoLens…
Since the release of the Royal Enfield 650 twin platform in 2017, the Indian powerhouse has made continuous development a habit. Enfield’s upward trajectory has seen the addition of adventure bikes, cruisers, and modern street bikes. Enfield has continued to produce classically styled single-cylinder models throughout this evolution, which have been the basis of their…
1962 Aermacchi 250 Ala d’Oro DS With Phil Aynsley Aermacchi’s first four-stroke model was the 1956 175 cc Chimera. The OHV motor was soon used for competition in the form of the 1957 175 Ala d’Oro (Golden Wing). This produced 16 hp at 8000 rpm and went on to be the main competition to Morini’s…
The Ducati Monster 821, introduced in 2014, is part of the iconic Monster family that revolutionized the naked bike segment. This custom iteration of that same model is the work of French builder Jérémie Duchampt, aka Jerem Motorcycles. Sporting drastically revised proportions and a vibrant new color scheme it’s a far cry from Miguel Galluzzi’s…
There’s something undeniably magical about the classics. In the early eighties, BMW released its K100RS. The landmark sport tourer was powered by the manufacturer’s inline 4 ‘brick’ motor and benefitted from a raft of engineering updates that greatly improved performance and ease of servicing. It wasn’t without flaws, but these could easily be overlooked once…
About ANCEL ANCEL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD has carved out a niche in the automotive and powersports industry, known for their diagnostics, detection and analysis systems, and automotive-related products for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Founded in 2013, their product line ranges from handheld scanners to full-system diagnostic tools, and their catalog of offerings is aimed…
The greatest gift a father can give his son is to believe in him. Wido Veldkamp is an industrial design engineer and the frontman of the Netherlands-based workshop WiMoto. Wido considers his father Alfons to be his biggest fan. After his retirement, Alfons joined Wido at his workshop weekly where they would work on motorcycles…