Barcelona-based startup Stark Future became the overnight darling of the electric motorcycle industry when it debuted the VARG e-motocrosser in 2021. Ten thousand pre-orders and widespread critical acclaim followed soon after, solidifying the upstart’s position within a segment where others before it had not survived. Now, Stark Future hopes to expand upon that success by introducing its first […]
Author: William Gual
Harley-Davidson’s name dragged into talk of tariffs
When it comes to symbolism, it seems no products are more American than bourbon and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. At least it feels that way — because when talk of trade wars and retaliation starts up, as it is right now, whiskey and motorcycles get targeted. When president-elect Donald Trump recently talked about putting a 25% tariff […]
2025 BMW R 12 S: The rebirth of the R90S?
That’s what I blurted when I opened the press release for the 2025 R 12 S. Last year, BMW introduced the R 12 cruiser and rebranded the R nine T as the R 12 nineT. Now, the lineup earns a third model with the arrival of the cafe-styled R 12 S. Racing roots BMW considers the R 90 […]
The winter storage myth that hurts your motorcycle.
Many riders believe that when your bike is in storage, starting it every month or maybe even every few weeks is a good idea to keep the battery charged, circulate oil so the engine is properly lubricated, and help keep the fuel system from gunking up. Those all sound like good things, except they’re accompanied […]
Aprilia shows a Rally, a baby Tuono, and wings
Aprilia made a big splash of its performance this year in the Africa Eco Race, which runs on some of the original routes of the Dakar Rally back when it took place in Africa. Italian rider Jacopo Cerutti won the race on a prepped Tuareg 660. Aprilia is leveraging that success and introducing a Rally […]