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Motorcycles   Vehicle Manufacturer   Worldwide   2025-12-05

DesertX MY26

The Ducati Testastretta V-twin engine is about to be consigned to the history books as Ducati has confirmed that the last model left with that engine, the DesertX, will be replaced early next year. That model will be replaced by the DesertX V2—referring to the engine type, not the second version.

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Independent writer.
Motorcycles   Vehicle Manufacturer   Worldwide   2025-11-28

Bajaj seizes control of KTM

Bajaj have formally taken the reins at KTM after completing a long-planned deal to buy the remaining shares in the Austrian brand’s parent company.

Avatar João Pereira
Independent writer.
Motorcycles   Vehicle Manufacturer   Worldwide   2025-11-06

Summary of some major announcements at EICMA 2025

EICMA 2025 is the 82nd edition of the show, held in Milan at Fiera Milano Rho from 4–9 Nov. One particularly strong theme: the growth of the adventure and “motorcycle tourism” segment. The show includes a dedicated “Adventouring” area which highlights event-organisers of adventure rallies, motor-tourism, historic and off-road rides. The major shifts in the ADV market: more middle-weight models (≈450–1000 cc) ...

Avatar SWISSTWINRIDER
Independent writer.
Motorcycles   Vehicle Manufacturer   Worldwide   2025-11-05

BMW Motorrad presents the BMW F 450 GS

The much anticipated BMW 450GS is our! "Playful in handling, versatile in use – ultimate GS expertise for the 48 hp class."

Avatar João Pereira
Independent writer.
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