BMW HP4 takes on Ariel Atom V8, Rallycross Citroen DS3

The BMW HP4 weighs 169kg and its 1,000cc inline-four produces 190+ horsepower. The Ariel Atom V8 weighs 550kg and its 3.3-litre V8 kicks out 475bhp, while the Citroen DS3 Rallycross weighs 1,300kg and its 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine produces about 560bhp. Let the mayhem begin...

2013 Triumph 675 Daytona road test

So, just how good is the new, 2013-spec Triumph 675 Daytona? Very, it seems!

Jay Leno rides the Aprilia 850 Mana

Jay Leno gets to grips with the Aprilia 850 Mana and its 7-speed automatic transmission. Is this the almost-perfect sports-touring motorcycle for grown-ups...?

2013 BMW F 800 GS Adventure: First official high-res pics, specs, video

If you really wanted to, we suppose you could ride across Africa on a Peugeot moped. The BMW F800GS Adventure, however, just might be a bit more suited to the task...

Based on the off-road-oriented F800GS, the new BMW F800GS Adventure takes things a bit further and, according to BMW, offers “an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality and off-road capability.” The German company claims that the new F800GS Adventure “provides off-road-oriented touring aficionados, world travelers and enduro fans with an authentic GS Adventure experience in the mid-size segment.”

The F800GS Adventure is powered by a liquid-cooled fuel-injected 798cc four-valve twin-cylinder engine (the same engine that you’d find on the F800GS), mated to a 6-speed transmission. With 85 horsepower and 83Nm of torque from the engine, 24-litre fuel tank and a robust tubular-steel chassis, the F800GS Adventure is probably adequately equipped for Continent-crossing journeys. And, of course, it comes with the inevitable suite of electronics – ABS is standard, while stability control (ASC) and electronic suspension adjustement (ESA) are optional extras.

Compared with the regular BMW F800GS, the Adventure version has a bigger fuel tank (which extends range by about 120km), bigger windscreen, revised bodywork, reworked seat that’s been optimized for long-distance comfort, wider ‘enduro’ footrests, an adjustable foot brake lever, an engine protection bar and a pannier rack that serves as a tank protection bar. At 229 kilos (unladen weight), the Adventure is also 15kg heavier than the regular model.

On Two Wheels: 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 road test

The 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 is put through its paces on Motor Trend's On Two Wheels show. We have to say, the bike looks and sounds beyond awesome...
Huge collection of high-res pics of the BMW HP4, after the jump >

Boys Toys: History Channel documentary on motorcycles

History Channel takes a look at the last 100 years of motorcycle culture and life of two wheels. From Harleys to motocross, there's something for most of us here...

Kawasaki flicks get awarded at New York Festivals World's Best Television & Films competition

This spectacular promo video for the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R won a gold award in the 'best event venue' category at the NYF World's Best Television and Films competition

A promotional video for Kawasaki that was filmed on the Isle of Man last year has been recognised as being among the best of its kind at New York Festivals World's Best Television & Films competition. The film achieved first place in the ‘best event venue’ award category.

Now in its 55th year, New York Festivals is recognised as a major event by those involved in television and film industries on a global scale. “For the new ZX-6R, we used the iconic Isle of Man TT course as the location and engaged a top TT rider to star in the video. Spurred on by positive public reaction, we decided to enter submissions in several categories of the New York Festivals awards, including best venue, in the hope that they would be perhaps be selected among the finalists. To achieve this and then go on to win a total of two golds, one silver and a bronze award was quite simply amazing,” says Senior Brand Officer for Kawasaki Motors Europe, Frank Zoontjes.

With a judging panel comprised of over 200 directors, producers, journalists, writers, actors, creative directors, art directors, filmmakers, composers and programming executives who are award-winners themselves, the decision making process was rigorous. “We have been working with Kawasaki for a number of years and felt the videos were worthy of wider recognition. To have each win the top award in a major category is an amazing feeling which makes all the hard work of the team involved worthwhile,” says Kawasaki film maker Tom Moran.

2013 dual-purpose motorcycle slugfest: BMW vs Yamaha vs KTM vs Triumph

This time, it's the new BMW R1200GS vs Yamaha Super Tenere vs Triumph Explorer vs KTM 1190 Adventure R. Which one do you think should win...?

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In pictures: 90 Years of BMW Motorrad

So, yeah, BMW have been making motorcycles for 90 years now. And some of those bikes are actually rather cool. We actually still want that K1...

2014 Honda CRF250M supermoto unveiled

The 2014 Honda CRF250M supermoto looks quite interesting...

Honda have announced the new CRF250M, an ‘affordable’ supermoto based on the Honda CRF250L dual-purpose machine. Compared with the CRF250L, the 250M sits 20mm lower and features revised front and rear suspension with heavier springs, 17-inch wheels at both ends fitted with wider, street-spec tyres, and a more powerful braking set-up at the front.

As with the CRF250L, the CRF250M is powered by a 250cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine that produces 23bhp and 22Nm of torque. This fuel-injected engine delivers up to 34km/l in terms of fuel efficiency and with the bike’s 7.7-litre fuel tank, provides a range of up to 250km. The CRF250M’s 6-speed gearbox features slightly taller ratios compared to the 250L for more relaxed cruising.

Other bits on the 2014 Honda CRF250M include an oval-section steel frame, aluminium swingarm, 43mm Showa USD fork at the front, Pro-Link suspension (Showa monoshock) at the back, 296mm front brake disc with twin-piston calipers, 17-inch wheels wearing 110/70 (front) and 130/70 (rear) tyres and a digital instrument cluster. Kerb weight is 145kg and colour options for the bike include red and black.