Its official! The Honda CBR500R has been updated for 2016, and it is all set to make its global debut at the American International Motorcycle Expo in Florida, US next week. While no technical information has been disclosed, Honda has released a few teaser images to give us a glimpse at how the bike will look. From what we can see, the 2016 Honda CBR500R is going to look much more aggressive than the existing model. The whole design of the bike looks sharper, and gets complemented by a massive exhaust canister. Honda says that in addition to what we can see, the 2016 CBR500R gets new dual LED headlight setup and “numerous refinements” to the motorcycle. Technically, we are assuming that the bike will be carrying over the current chassis and engine setup with possible tweaks to improve performance and fuel consumption, but yet again, they are just our assumption. That said, let us stay tuned and wait for Honda to officially unveil the 2016 CBR500R next week and see for ourselves how much the bike has changed.

Triumph has released a teaser video for what looks like the new Boneville. The video, which runs for 30-seconds long shows a mixture of design sketches, drawings,  shots of classic Bonnevilles, as well as glimpses of the new bike. From what we can see, it looks like the Triumph Bonneville is going to be offered in more than one version – standard, scrambler, and what appears to be a cafe racer.

While no technical details have been disclosed, rumour has it that the new Bonnie will be powered by a liquid-cooled 1,100cc mill. The only two things confirmed as of now, from what we have seen in the teaser is that there is definitely a new Bonneville, and it is going to be revealed on the 28th. That said, let us stay tuned and be hopeful that more details of the new Triumph Bonneville will surface within the next couple of weeks.  

Dutch students unveil groundbreaking electric-powered Storm Pulse experimental touring bike.

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I write this just as I am drying off after being caught in the typical Malaysian thunderstorm. Soaked, I am still grateful for the rain as it offers a much deserved respite from the haze. There are no hard facts to support this, but it is probably okay to say every motorcyclist has had to ride in the rain at least once before. There is no getting away from it. (more…)

Zainal Baharudin and his wife Celeste have already travelled half-way across the planet on their bike, and they are not showing any signs of slowing down.  (more…)

Suzuki could preview next generation GSX-R model with newly-teased Suzuki GSX concept bound for this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.

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