Interesting notes and facts about motorcycles.
First shown in 1967, the Commando evolved with riders’ expectations. Isolastic mountings, the 850 models and practical changes for 1975 mark the journey.
Read full article Norton Motorcycles / Cycle World (1968, 1975); photo: WikiMoto (public domain)
For its 1993 sport-tourer, Yamaha paired an unusual chassis with electronic fuel injection, aiming for stable handling and comfortable travel with a passenger.
Read full article Yamaha Motor; photo: Mike Schinkel, crop: San Andreas (CC BY 2.0), unchanged
Along Hardangerfjord, bends, ferries and waterfall stops shape the journey. Plan the ride in sections and leave time to explore on foot.
Read full article Norwegian Scenic Routes; Visit Norway; photo: Per Magne Handegaard (CC0)
Massimo Tamburini’s early Ducati project concealed much of its machinery behind flowing bodywork. The Paso shows how a fairing can define a motorcycle’s character.
Read full article Ducati Heritage / Cycle World (1986); photo: RegionVisitor90 (2025, CC0)
Grândola hosts more than 500 riders from 30 nations on October 12–17. A week of sand and rocky trails will finish with racing on the beach in Sines.
Read full article FIM 6DAYS — Portugal 2026 entry, spectator programme and course preview
Before his 1964 Formula 1 title, John Surtees dominated with MV Agusta. His career connects two very different Grand Prix worlds.
Read full article MotoGP / Formula 1 — John Surtees; photo: Anefo / Nationaal Archief (1971, CC0)
The 1980 R 80 G/S joined boxer power to the touring-enduro concept. Its Monolever suspension and Dakar success helped establish the model’s identity.
Read full article BMW Group Classic / BMW Motorrad — R 80 G/S history; photo: Gastair (public domain)
August brought 7,538 new motorcycle registrations, up 17.1% year on year. The Adventure category recorded particularly strong growth.
Read full article MCIA — August 2026 L-category registrations and press statistics
Kolkja, Varnja and Alatskivi offer a day of lakeside scenery, Old Believer heritage and time away from the saddle.
Read full article Visit Estonia — Onion Route and motorcycle touring; photo: Mark A. Wilson (2007, public domain)
Kawasaki puts mid-range response at the centre of its latest Ninja H2 update. Brakes and instrumentation also change.
Read full article Kawasaki — Ninja H2 2027; photo: Rikita, Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2015), CC BY-SA 4.0, unchanged