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Harley-Davidson Introduces Wild One Accessories For The Sportster S

The Harley-Davidson Sportster S marks a shift of direction of the American motorcycle company.

First launched in July 2021, Harley-Davidson overhauled the Sportster platform with the all-new Sportster S.

The company’s oldest production model gets a liquid-cooled 1250 Revolution Max V-Twin engine that offers better performance at lower emissions.

Meanwhile, in an attempt to allow owners to personalize the Sporster S, Harley-Davidson has launched the Wild One accessories collection.

The Wild One accessories line consists of bolt-on parts that allow customers to add something extra to the new cruiser.

According to H-D, each piece features an anodized/gloss black finish along with machined aluminium components.

The Wild One accessories line includes:

Wild One Alternator Plug Cover
Wild One Mirrors
Wild One Hand Grips
Wild One Heated Hand Grips
Wild One Rider Footpeg
Wild One Timer Medallion
Wild One Sprocket Covers
Wild One Clutch Medallion

The Wild One accessories are retailed at USD49.95 to USD229.96.

2023 Honda ST125 Dax Breaks Cover – 107kg, 9.25hp

Honda has officially announced the return of the Dax to its MiniMoto portfolio alongside the Monkey and MSX125 Grom.

Japanese publication, Young-Machine, revealed the so-called ‘speculative’ render image back in February, but boy, the finished product looks suspiciously similar.

At this point, we firmly believe they have someone working on the inside.

Back to the bike, which has been missing from Honda’s lineup for more than 40 years, the ST125 Dax returns with a 124cc SOCH air-cooled motor that makes 9.25hp and 10.8Nm.

While power is delivered to the rear-wheel via a four-speed gearbox, the bike also comes with a centrifugal clutch.

The Dax weighs 107kg and gets a 31mm upside-down fork, twin-rear shocks, 12-inch mini bike wheels wrapped around with balloon tyres and a full LED light setup.

Other notable features include an LCD and chrome handlebars.

Despite the miniature size, Honda fitted the Dax with a pillion grab rail since the bike is designed from the get-go to support up to two people with the help of the steel frame.

Additionally, the 2023 ST125 Dax will come with single-channel ABS paired to a 220mm front disc, 190mm rear disc and hydraulically-operated brake callipers.

The ST125 Dax is available in two colour options; Pearl Nebula Red and Pearl Cadet Grey.

CFMoto 1250 TR-G Grand Tourer To Arrive In Europe Soon

CFMoto is set to expand its reach in the European market with the 1250 TR-G.

First introduced as a police vehicle in China, CFMoto made the 1250 TR-G available to the public last year.

Now, CFMoto plans to introduce the big tourer in Europe, as reported by Motorrad.

The 1250 TR-G features a reworked KTM LC8 V-Twin engine with new castings and different internal dimensions. The displacement now sits at 1279cc from the 1301cc V-Twin fitted on the 1290 Super Adventure and makes 140hp and 120Nm.

The power figures put the 1250 TR-G in the same segment as its European rivals; the BMW R 1250 RT that puts out 134hp.

Away from the motor, the 1250 TR-G gets wet, multi-plate slipper clutch, 6-speed gearbox, electronic throttle and four riding modes; Athletic, Sport, Street and Rain.

Other notable components include the trellis frame, Marzocchi front fork (130mm travel), Marzocchi rear shock (128mm travel), aluminium swingarm, 320mm floating front disc, and single 270mm rear disc and Brembo brakes.

The motorcycle also features electronic aids, including the fancy Bosch Cornering ABS.

The CFMoto 1250 TR-G is currently on sale in China for CNY99,980, translating to RM66k.

Honda Welcomes All Fireblade Owners To Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli On April 23

In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the iconic CBR Fireblade, Honda invites all proud owners of the legendary superbike the opportunity to experience a day of testing at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

Dubbed the Fireblade Day, the iconic track will be reserved exclusively for all Honda Fireblade owners – from 1992MY to current – to enjoy their bikes to the fullest.

However, only CBR900RR, CBR1000R, CBR1000RR-R with stock exhaust or homologated race exhaust with dB-killer can enter the track.

Participants will have access to the track for three rounds of 20 minutes each, with timing service and transponder rental included in the EUR60 (VAT included) fee.

A tyre change service is also available at the track.

Those who are interested in participating in the Fireblade Day on April 23 2022, can signup via https://www.honda.it/motorcycles/experience-honda/eventi/fireblade-day-2022.html and download the attached application form.

Patent Drawings Unveil What The Honda CL500 Scrambler Could Look Like

A few weeks ago, a Japanese publication, Autoby claimed that Honda plans to expand the 250 and 500cc range with an all-new scrambler-style motorcycle.

Japanese render artist Shinji Miyakubo also recently created a CG render of the CL250 and CL500.

However, in the latest report by another Japanese publication Young-Machine, patent drawings from 2018 could relate to Honda’s anticipated CL500 Scrambler.

Using Honda’s design concept all these years, YM has created their version of the rumoured CL500.

YM suggest that the CL500 will maintain most of the components from the CL250, particularly the brakes and suspension. However, the frame will be adjusted to accommodate the larger displacement engine similar to the Rebel 500.

In fact, the patent drawings showcased a similar resemblance with the Rebel.

The patent drawings also show a flat saddle, square fuel tank and a conventional shape exhaust compared to Miyakubo-san’s high-mounted twin pipe.

Meanwhile, it is safe to assume that the CL500 will carry the same 471cc DOHC parallel-twin engine that makes 46.9hp @ 8,500rpm and 43Nm @ 7,000rpm.

At the moment, there are absolutely zero words coming from the Japanese firm regarding the rumoured scrambler range; however, when YM is on to something, those rumours tend to carry something tangible.

(Source: Young-Machine)

FIRST LOOK: 2022 Indian FTR Championship Edition

Indian Motorcycle welcomes its latest addition to the FTR range with the Championship Edition to celebrate the FTR success at the American Flat Track race series.

The FTR Championship Edition debuted last week during the opening of the AFT season at the Volusia Half-Mile. With just 400 made, the 2022 FTR Championship Edition features a mechanical combination of existing FTR models.

First and foremost, the FTR CE gets the Scrambler tall seat height, longer suspension travel and 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels, fully adjustable Sachs front fork and piggyback shocks.

The FTR CE also fitted with the same ride mode selection, ABS and TFT instrument cluster with touchscreen capability found on the S and the R Carbon variants. This, in turn, made the FTR CE a different variant altogether, not just an esthetic upgrade.

Nevertheless, FTR Championship Edition does not fall short on the cosmetic end either as it gets exclusive red spoked wheels, red frame, colourful tank and tail accents, and a championship commemorative bezel mounted on the tank.