Zero Motorcycles is recalling all 2012 Zero S and DS models as well as the DSP police bike, because of a problem that can cause an electrical short in the battery, creating a fire risk. Due to the nature of the issue, Zero will be buying back all models from owners, or offer a financial […]

Honda is recalling 2017 CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP models because of a potential leak in the fuel filler cap that can let water into to tank. The recall affects 2,443 units in the U.S. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the fuel tank cap seal may swell, creating a gap […]

British racer Dan Hegarty has died following a high side crash during the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix road race. The 31-year-old from Nottingham, England, leaves behind his partner Lucy Draycott and two sons. Hegarty was thrown into the barriers in a corner known as Fisherman’s Bend on the sixth lap of the race, with his […]

BMW will present several new 2018 models at this weekend’s International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, Calif. For many of these models, the event will be their U.S. debuts following their global reveals last week at EICMA. These include the K1600B Grand America and C400X scooter (pictured below). Also confirmed for Long Beach are the […]

It hasn’t been a good summer for BMW when it comes to motorcycle recalls. Already, we’ve reported on recalls for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure, C650GT and C Evolution scooters, as well as a recall on the police-spec R1200RT-P Authority. We can now add the R NineT to the list of recalled BMW motorcycles, to […]

BMW is recalling the 2017 C 650GT and C Evolution scooters because their front wheels may be missing the required DOT markings. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 Sections 5.2(b) and (c) require rims to bear markings with the rim size and DOT designation. These markings are important as they specify the correct tire size […]

Earlier this month, we wrote about this “service campaign,” to repair the 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure. The service bulletin is now officially a worldwide recall, affecting 14,626 motorcycles in the U.S. alone. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the fixed fork tubes on affected GS models may separate […]

Harley-Davidson reported its second quarter 2017 results and the numbers aren’t pretty. H-D sold 6.7% fewer motorcycles worldwide (and 9.3% fewer in the U.S.) during the second quarter compared to the same period in 2016. Motorcycle shipments were down 7.2%. Overall, Harley-Davidson reported a net profit of $258.9 million, down from a profit of $280.4 […]

KTM is recalling 2016 and 2017 690 Duke models because of possible fuel leaks. The recall affects 718 units in the U.S. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fuel can seep out from the fuel filler cap area of the tank, creating a fire risk and potential damage or injury. […]

BMW is recalling R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure models produced from November 2013 to June 2017 to correct a problem with the front fork. Or at least, in Germany there’s a recall; everywhere else, at least, as of this writing, BMW is calling it a “service campaign” as explained in this Facebook post: PR semantics? Perhaps. […]