Yamaha is recall certain 2018 MT-07 and XSR700 models because the change guards attached to the swingarms may come loose. The recall affects 3,493 units in the U.S. As of this writing, the MT-07’s predecessor, the FZ-07, is not included in the recall, despite sharing a similar swingarm design. According to documents released by the […]

Michael Rutter broke John McGuinness‘ TT Zero lap record by more than 20 seconds and became the first rider to lap the Isle of Man TT‘s Mountain Course on an electric motorcycle with an average speed of more than 120 mph. Riding the Mugen Shinden Nana, Rutter averaged a speed of 121.824 mph. To put […]

Scottish racer Adam Lyon has died after crashing during the first Supersport TT race in the 2018 Isle of Man TT. The incident occurred on the third lap, just past the 28th mile marker. Lyon, 26, is the second rider to be killed in this year’s TT, following the death of Dan Kneen last week. An […]

Polaris is recalling certain 2017-2018 Slingshot three-wheelers because of a problem that can cause the brake pedal to separate from the master cylinder. The recall affects 4,342 units in the U.S. and another 320 in Canada, and possibly more around the world. The recall affects the base model Slingshot, the SL, SLR, GT LE and […]

Manx racer Dan Kneen, 30 has succumbed to injuries following a crash during a qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT. Kneen is survived by his partner Leanne. Kneen was the first rider in Wednesday’s Superbike qualifying session, and crashed during the approach to Churchtown. The Tyco BMW racer died at the scene. A […]

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 […]