Category: Two-wheelers

With the “V3” engine, Honda astonishes once again

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In 2010, Honda introduced the “DCT” (Dual Clutch Transmission), adapted from the automotive world, ushering in a technological evolution poised to replace mechanical gearboxes with robotic systems. With “DCT,” Honda solidified its image as a technically leading brand in the motorcycle world. However, since then, the company had not followed up with high-level innovative proposals comparable to the groundbreaking “DCT.” Now, Honda returns to its roots and regains a technological leadership position with the launch of a supercharged “V3” engine featuring an electrically powered centrifugal compressor, a technology matured through…

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From the engine to the motorcycle

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After introducing its first hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine in 2022, Kawasaki has now moved on to road and track testing. The engine, derived from the supercharged unit powering the “Ninja H2 Supercharged” model, has been installed on a modified version of the same bike, renamed for the occasion as the “Ninja H2 HySe.” The motorcycle made its public debut during the Suzuka 8 Hours race. What stands out are the large rear side panniers, which house the hydrogen cylinders and the associated storage system—a setup that is obviously not market-ready…

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DaVinci motor “Dc100”: geometric, but exclusive

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If you ask a motorcyclist why they prefer an unstable and uncomfortable vehicle like a motorcycle over a comfortable and safe sedan, you always get the same answer: “I like it, I have fun.” In fact, there’s nothing logical about traveling on a vehicle that constantly leaves its occupants exposed to the whims of the weather and environment. This is why those who use two wheels only for logistical reasons, to minimize travel in urban areas, tend to use scooters, holding the same affection for their vehicles as they do…

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Bmw automatic clutch: one less lever, one more button

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BMW has developed a new version of its gear shift assistance system, “Motorrad Shift Assistant Pro,” which completely eliminates the need to use the clutch lever to change gears. Renamed “Automated Shift Assistant,” the system is expected to be available this year. Slowly but surely, automatic transmissions are becoming prevalent in the motorcycle world. With the rise of scooters, even the most die-hard bikers have begun to appreciate the ability to change gears without using the clutch, while motards have started to value the true automatic transmission. This allows them…

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Igus “Rcyl,” the first urban bike made with 90% recycled materials

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The “Rcyl” bicycle, designed and manufactured by Igus, a German company specializing in the production of high-performance plastic components, is now in production and on sale for around 1,200 euros. Active for some time in various industrial sectors as a component supplier, the company decided in 2022 to launch the “Igus-Bike” project, aimed at creating a bicycle made with the highest possible percentage of recycled plastic. After two years of development, the project has taken shape, resulting in a product that is 50 percent constructed from plastic derived from recycled…

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On or fff road: the Mv Agusta “Lxp Enduro Veloce”

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Mv Agusta Lxp Enduro Veloce

In 2023, street enduro motorcycles have proven to be the best-selling models on the market. So much so that, out of the ten best-selling motorcycles, eight are enduros. In fact, it’s eight and a half, as in third place, behind the Benelli “Trk 502” and Honda “Africa Twin,” is the Yamaha “Tracer 9,” which straddles between street enduro and touring bike. This trend makes it inevitable for major manufacturers to maintain a presence in this segment with at least one model, and has even prompted MV Agusta, a brand traditionally…

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