Vyrus 986 M2 Street Bike Now Priced at €38,000 It is apparently more difficult to sell a kidney than I had previously thought (type o- / non-smoker / non-drinker…if you happen to be in the market), which isn’t good news when you are trying to get together some scratch for a Vyrus 986 M2 – […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Roars into Action in Argentina Maverick Viñales sets the tone, Valentino Rossi struggles and secures 16th place Movistar Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales set the tone at the first two free practice sessions, Valentino Rossi struggled to find the right feeling and secured 16th… Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Roars into Action in Argentina (image) […]

Honda NM4 Scooter Returns for 2018 For its first on-road announcement of the 2018 model year, American Honda has selected the anime-styled NM4. Honda’s anime-styled NM4 scooter will return to the lineup for the 2018 model year. Do you love it or do you hate it? Honda NM4 Scooter Returns for 2018 (image) For its […]

New Product: CruzTools Roadtech Tool Kit for KTM Motorcycles A handy tool roll designed with your KTM in mind. We all know having the right tool for the job is a must—and the next time you’re making a roadside repair to your KTM motorcycle, CruzTools is here to help! New Product: CruzTools Roadtech Tool Kit […]

The 2017 Lexus IS Interior’s Big Annoyance: Form over Function Form and function are two often competing for the same space. Form, the beauty and style of an object, can prove hard to retain when adding functionality, the ingrained usability of an object. The is a perfect example of an automotive battleground where these two […]

The WorldSBK Season So Far, Part 1 – Rea vs. Davies Jonathan Rea and Chaz Davies went toe-to-toe and bar-to-bar in both races at Aragon, and while they shared the spoils with a win apiece, it was clear that Aragon could be a defining moment in the 2017 World Superbike season. Over the course of […]

April Fools: Aprilia Engaging with Future Motorcyclists Get them while they’re young. It worked for the tobacco industry, it worked for Michael Jackson, and it is the new mantra for Aprilia Motorcycles, as the Italian marque is getting aggressive with its offerings for young and future motorcyclists. Regular Asphalt & Rubber readers will know that […]

Recall: KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Confirming our earlier report, KTM North America has issued a recall of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT street bike, a recall that affects 487 units which were sold for the 2016 and 2017 model years. As we reported earlier, the recall centers around a pre-formed fuel hose that can […]

WSBK: Jonathan Rea Wins Race 1 at Aragon World Superbike Race Results from Aragon Motorland, Spain – Race 1: Pos. Rider Team Bike Diff. 1 J. REA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R – 2 M. MELANDRI Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Ducati Panigale R 4.058 3 T. SYKES Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 7.512 […]

This Jet Ski Is Powered by Zero Motorcycles The idea of an electric personal watercraft is a little troubling at first, I mean…we are talking hundreds of volts and hundreds of amps surrounded by water, in an inherently unstable vehicle…what could go wrong, right? But, for those who aren’t adverse to a little wake-up jolt, […]