Summer time is correct across the nook, the snowdrops are on their manner out, and bikes throughout Zones 4-6 are busy dusting off their two-wheeled machines of selection for a tune-up and a yoink in regards to the yard.
Naturally, our good trade has accompanied our antics with a positive lineup of stories for this week:
- Harley-Davidson has lifted the covers on their new limited-edition CVO Highway Glide RR – and it’s their costliest bike but.
- In the meantime, Harley’s competitor continues toiling away on the proverbial lab in pursuit of an ARAS System.
- BMW has formally filed for an R 1300 R, an R 1300 RS, and even an R 1300 RT!
- Yamaha has birthed their very first Hybrid bike, and he or she’s a wee factor.
- Keanu Reves’ “Visionaries” Docuseries got here out March seventh
- Showa and Nissan have partnered as much as save much more braking energy through a nifty idea involving redirection of air through a motorbike fork.
I, for one, am dying to talk about Harley’s current publishing of their priciest energy pony but. Let’s begin with that one, we could? 🙂
Restricted and Beautiful: Harley-Davidson and the CVO Highway Glide RR
Would You Pay $110,000 for a Harley Bike?
Simply once I thought Harley bikes couldn’t get dearer, they went the route of an ultra-light, ultra-powerful CVO Highway Glide with all the additional fixin’s – probably the most {powerful} Milwaukee-Eight engine ever factory-installed on a Harley street bike, truly.
To a CVO HOG fan, this bike is an authorized moist dream weighing 750lbs, wrapped in carbon fiber and impressed by the uber-trendy King of the Baggers (KOTB) collection – and there’ll solely be 131 of those bikes made for the lots.
In accordance with MCN, Harley-Davidson will manufacture 131 CVO RRs stems as a manner of referencing the bike’s energy plant, an absolutely-unneccesary-but-oh-so-fun 2147cc Screamin’ Eagle 131 V-Twin engine full with 150.6lb-ft of torque @ 4750rpm. The brand new CVO Highway Glide RR beats her sisters by a honking 50lbs whereas sustaining a Redline spike as much as 6500rpm.
We’re additionally anticipating the CVO RR to reach bristling with a bevy of accouterments harking back to the KOTB circuit, together with the next record of perks:
- Revised camshaft profile.
- Massive air consumption.
- Full Akrapovič titanium exhaust system.
- New billet swingarm for improved stiffness.
- 43mm Öhlins FGR 253 Hypersport Superbike entrance forks.
- Öhlins twin rear shocks.
- CNC machined Brembo GP4-RX entrance calipers.
- T-Drive entrance discs.
- CNC ported cylinder heads.
- CNC machined combustion chambers and ports.
- Constructed-in audio system
- full-color TFT display screen
Naturally, Harley-Davidson’s CEO is greater than a little bit happy at the results of what has possible been years within the making:
– Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, CEO and President of Harley-Davidson (MCN) |
Harley-Davidson’s dedication to KOTB is obvious, with a three-rider manufacturing facility lineup together with former MotoGP star Bradley Smith. Their 2025 season began robust on the Daytona 200, with Kyle Wyman profitable each races and British racer Bradley Smith – a earlier MotoGP star – securing a superb second-place end.
– Bradley Smith, “Harley Davidson Construct CVO Highway Glide Costing $110,000.” (MCN) |
Would you drop $110,000 on this limited-edition Harley? For extra particulars on Harley’s costliest bike and Harley’s successes at KOTB, try MCN’s protection right here:
Techy Stuff: A Take a look at Indian Bike’s New ARAS Tech
New Superior Rider Help System Slotted to Enhance Rider Security
Superior Rider Help Techniques (ARAS) are revolutionizing bike security, and Indian Bikes has determined to maintain tempo with its rivals by dabbling in a system for its personal bike line.
In accordance with the ever-incomparable Ben Purvis over at CycleWorld, a patent has emerged exhibiting a radar system full with lean sensors and accelerometers. Indian has been engaged on a radar system for some time – that’s to say, filings have been floating about exhibiting a extra passive monitoring system so far as 4 years in the past – however Indian’s submission of a entrance and rear radar system means the corporate should actually be taking this new step in superior tech severely.
We’re advised that this patent’s front-and-rear-facing radar system can be used for blind-spot monitoring and tailgating warnings, in addition to extra sotto voce monitoring methods to keep watch over indicators and different autos. Indian’s patent additionally reveals a intelligent construction for the sensors themselves. Within the occasion {that a} rider is joined by different bikes at shut proximity, the facet radar on Indian’s new ARAS tech will modify relying on the place of the rider, thereby avoiding system alarms when the bike has assumed a typical staggered formation.
Monitoring may also be adjusted when going round a nook, making adaptive cruiser management all the simpler to align with Indian’s new bike lineup of the long run.
For extra info on Indian’s new ARAS patent, try CycleWorld’s protection beneath:
Quick Filings: BMW Registers R 1300 R, R 1300 RS, R 1300 RT
Sub-header: New Bikes Slotted for MY2026
In positive kind, our good Bavarians proceed to take heed to their using group!
As of yesterday and because of the up to date certification date courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Safety Company (discovered by the excellent Dennis Chung at Motorcycle.com), we now know that BMW is increasing its R 1300 lineup for MY2026.
The additions embody the next:
- 2026 BMW R 1300 R bare roadster variant
- 2026 BMW R 1300 RS faired roadster variant
- 2026 BMW R 1300 RT sport-touring variant
Because of an identical certification because the R 1300 GS and R 1300 GS Journey, we perceive all three bikes to hold BMW’s bangin’ 1,300cc air- and liquid-cooled Boxer engine from the R 1300 GS. Horsepower and Torque are nonetheless up within the air, although we will estimate an identical set of figures to at this time’s R 1300 state of ~145 hp and 110 lb-ft.
Count on these beauties to additionally carry Automated Shift Assistant (clutchless shifting), in addition to a brand new sheet metallic foremost body and an extended swingarm.
Different bikes licensed in the identical doc record embody a 2026 BMW R 12 G/S, which is predicted to be constructed off the R 80 G/S and shares its 1,170cc air/oil-cooled DOHC Boxer engine with the R 12 nineT and R 12. There’s potential right here for the addition of longer journey suspension and a 21” entrance wheel.
Whereas the certification knowledge confirms these fashions are coming, time will inform on when BMW plans on releasing these bikes.
For extra info on BMW’s incubating R 1300 R, R 1300 RS, R 1300 RT, and BMW R 12 G/S, please confer with Motorcycle.com’s protection beneath:
The Hybrid Hype: Yamaha Unveils 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid Bike
… Out there in India Solely
Yamaha has formally joined Kawasaki within the trek towards a sustainable future!
In accordance with protection from IAmABiker, Yamaha has simply dropped the covers on their very first try at a hybrid bike. Christened the 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid, this bike might not sport the higher-power options of Kawasaki’s Ninja 7 and Z7 hybrid bikes, however at 149cc, the FZ-S Fi is definitely sufficient for the streets of India, the market into which this bike has debuted.
Priced beginning at ₹1,44,800 (or roughly $1,700 USD), Yamaha’s 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid options the next record of perks:
2025 Yamaha 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid Options
Engine and Hybrid System:
- 149cc Blue Core engine.
- OBD-2B regulation compliant.
- Yamaha Good Motor Generator (SMG).
- Cease & Begin System (SSS).
- Hybrid energy help.
- Quieter begins with battery-assisted ignition.
Design and Ergonomics:
- Refined design with sharper tank cowl edges.
- Built-in entrance flip alerts inside the air consumption space.
- Optimized handlebar place for improved ergonomics.
- Adjusted swap placements for higher accessibility.
- Repositioned horn swap for ease of use.
- Airplane-style gas tank cap (hooked up throughout refueling).
Know-how and Instrumentation:
- 4.2-inch full-color TFT instrument cluster.
- Smartphone connectivity through the Y-Join app.
- Flip-by-turn (TBT) navigation (linked to Google Maps).
- Actual-time route steering (together with intersection particulars and street names).
Shade Choices:
- Racing Blue.
- Cyan Metallic Gray.
We’re advised that this bike’s been fitted with quieter begins due to that nifty Cease & Begin System (SSS), whereas gas effectivity is optimized by way of automated engine shutdown at idle and revs are supplemented by the marvels of conventional gasoline combustion mated to digital zip energy.
Whereas the 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid comes out there in Racing Blue and Cyan Metallic Gray, we’re keener on seeing how this machine does with elements alternative and shall be protecting a climate eye on dealership notices and – heaven forbid, however wants must-recall boards.
For extra info on Yamaha’s 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid Bike, try the corporate’s devoted web site:
Bikes on the Large Display screen: Keanu Reeves’ “Visionaries” Docuseries
Hosted with ARCH Co-Founder Gard Hollinger
Have you ever ever been impressed by a man obsessive about the colour black that responds to the identify Neo? How about John Wick, a man we’re dying to ship to remedy so he can recover from his canine? For those who’re a fan of both the Matrix or the John Wick franchises, you might be possible a fan of Keanu Reeves and, by compulsory proxy, the bike firm he based along with his good friend Gard Hollinger.
You’re additionally in all probability loving the brand new docuseries labelled “Visionaries,” now streaming on Roku.
In accordance with Visordown, each the ARCH Bike founder and co-founder spend this docuseries touring the world, searching for inspiration from inventive people within the pursuit of constructing the last word bike.
Episodes embody the presence of an area rocket builder a visible artist James Turrell with a literal volcano as his observatory, and even a deep-sea dive in a submersible.
Reeves himself has been excited to share this collection with the world, imparting the next beneath:
– Keanu Reeves, “Keanu Reeves syncs up with creatives in bike collection ‘Visionaries’.” (Reuters) |
We hope you get pleasure from this unbelievable addition to the digital display screen house as Reeves and Hollinger use curiosity to drive their journey.
For extra info on Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger’s docuseries, try Visordown’s contributions beneath:
Nissin and Showa Assume Up Revised Bike Brake Cooling System
Design Permits Forks to Feed Air to Brake Calipers
The mum or dad firm of Showa and Nissin is growing a revised brake cooling system that can use the fork to redirect air to the bike’s caliper!
In accordance with CycleWorld, Hitachi Astemo – that’s the identify of Showa and Nissin’s mum or dad firm – has lately filed a patent utility for a manner to enhance braking stoppage by an entire 5%. This will likely not seem to be so much for normal street-goers, however for the circuit, this might definitely make some fascinating waves; in actual fact, it made the stage at EICMA 2024 as certainly one of Yamaha’s highlighted tech initiatives.
However again to the design itself.
We’re advised that Hitachi Astemo is using a redesigned decrease fork with aerodynamic consumption ducts. Each the fork backside and brake caliper – an simply accessible bolt-on brake caliper – are apparently machined from a single aluminum block, enhancing warmth dissipation by 5% and making future upkeep duties a cinch.
Because of the facet plates attaching the decrease fork portion to the axle holder, a gap is created for airflow; Astemo is proven to be at the moment fidgeting with this concept, as there are additionally a number of variations of the design that embody extra consumption ducts and finned plates for airflow management.
For extra info on Astemo’s revised brake cooling system, try CycleWorld’s article beneath:
*Media sourced from Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycles, BMW, New Atlas, Spectrum News and CycleWorld*
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