BMW Motorrad and BMW M are celebrating the Nürburgring’s centenary with three limited-edition motorcycles, each capped at 100 units worldwide.
The M 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and M 1000 XR all carry “100 Jahre Nürburgring” badging, exclusive Nürburgring Green paint, and carbon wheels. They arrive in late 2027 alongside six BMW M cars in the same anniversary collection.
Continue reading “BMW Marks Nürburgring Centenary With 100-Unit M Editions”In 1983, Yamaha released the RD350 YPVS, a two-stroke giant-killer that embarrassed many a 750 on both road and track. Known as the RZ350 in North America, the 370-pound, 55-horsepower smoker carried the Yamaha Power Valve System, a variable exhaust port valve that delivered low-end torque without sacrificing top-end power.
The model never enjoyed the suspension, braking, and materials advancements that transformed sportbikes in later decades. That gap makes the RD350 a natural restomod candidate, and previous custom RD350 builds have explored the same potential.
Tomas Gurrieri of Brothers Garage had wanted an RD350 YPVS since childhood. When he finally found a 1990 model, it had been abandoned for over 15 years.
The chassis and engine were salvageable, but everything else needed replacing. Gurrieri sourced a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750 for the swap.
The entire front end, including USD forks, brakes, clip-ons, master cylinder, and wheel, came from the Suzuki. Out back, the GSX-R donated its swingarm, wheel, brakes, footpegs, and rear brake master cylinder.
Gurrieri fabricated one-off carbon fiber pieces for the fuel tank, tail section, and front side fairings. A larger aluminum radiator improves cooling over the stock unit.
The front fender is a modified GSX-R750 piece adapted to the RD’s proportions. A custom-built GPS speedometer sits inside the original gauge housing, converted from mechanical to digital.
The exhaust is custom-made and modified. The engine itself remains factory spec, with only gaskets, clutches, and routine maintenance addressed.
Gurrieri estimates four or five extra horsepower from the exhaust. All that carbon and aluminum dropped 25 kilograms from the original weight.
The “Black Widow” sits at 140 kilograms, or roughly 310 pounds. That is 55 pounds lighter than the stock bike.
“With the larger tires and upgraded brakes from the GSX-R750, the riding experience is like that of a track bike, only much lighter,” Gurrieri said. “It has so much torque that the front wheel lifts off the ground in the first three gears.”
Gurrieri runs Brothers Garage from Málaga, Spain, where he moved from Argentina three years ago. His YouTube channel documenting the build has surpassed 750,000 views.
I always appreciate when a builder keeps the engine original and focuses on chassis and weight instead. Gurrieri preserved the two-stroke soul and built modern hardware around it.
He credits his brother, Lucio Gurrieri, as a constant partner in the project. The result is a 310-pound two-stroke with superbike-grade brakes and suspension.
Source: BikeBound
Sidecar racing will return to the Isle of Man TT in 2027 after organizers suspended the entire class following terrifying crashes during qualifying at this year’s event.
The TT confirmed a three-year commitment to the category through 2029, but only with a complete overhaul of the technical regulations that have governed the sport for decades.
Continue reading “Why the TT’s Sidecar Overhaul Matters for 2027 Racing”Suzuki has pulled the wraps off an ultra-exclusive GSX-R1000R Stealth Edition at the Turin Motor Show, and just 10 will ever leave the factory.
The special model is available only through Suzuki Italy’s online ordering system at €21,690 including VAT, roughly $25,000 at current exchange rates.
Continue reading “Suzuki Reveals GSX-R1000R Stealth as 10-Unit Italy Exclusive”Stark Future has taken its already lightweight VARG SM electric supermoto and shaved another 2.4 pounds off the total. The result is the Sköll, a limited-edition version that weighs just 272 lb.
That figure makes it the lightest VARG SM Stark has built. The weight came off not by drilling holes in the battery or stripping components, but through a targeted titanium diet.
Continue reading “Stark’s VARG SM Sköll Hits 272 Lb With Titanium Upgrades”Honda just dropped the first episode of a behind-the-scenes YouTube series documenting the V3R 900 E-Compressor project, and the timing is no accident.
The series launched September 14, less than eight weeks before EICMA opens its doors in Milan on November 5.
Continue reading “What Honda’s V3R E-Compressor Means for Naked Bikes”Benda’s Rock 707 cruiser has arrived at European dealers with a feature set you would not expect at this price point. The Chinese manufacturer is asking €9,999 in Germany for a 692cc V-twin with an electronic clutch and adaptive air suspension.
The Rock 707 produces 73 hp at 9,000 rpm and 68 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. That is a high rev peak for a cruiser, where low-end torque usually does the talking.
Continue reading “Benda Rock 707 Brings Electronic Clutch to European Cruisers”TVS just launched its Apache RTX 300 adventure bike in Europe, and the spec sheet reads like something from a much more expensive motorcycle.
The Indian manufacturer, which owns Norton, priced the RTX 300 at €4,890 for the Essential trim and €5,290 for the Adventurer. That works out to roughly $5,700 and $6,150 at current exchange rates.
Continue reading “TVS RTX 300 Packs Big-Bike Tech Into a $5,700 ADV”Triumph has issued a stop-ride recall for every 2025 and 2026 TF450 off-road model sold in the United States and Canada. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on September 10, 2026, covering approximately 1,560 motorcycles in America and another 171 in Canada.
The problem traces to the engine rocker arm, which can seize or stick during operation. That friction can force the exhaust valves to stay open or snap entirely, causing a sudden loss of engine performance or a full stall mid-ride.
Continue reading “Why Triumph’s TF450 Recall Demands New Cylinder Heads”Jack Miller is leaving MotoGP for the World Superbike Championship, and Yamaha just handed him a factory seat.
The Australian signed a two-year contract covering 2027 and 2028, taking over for Xavi Vierge alongside Andrea Locatelli in the Pata Maxus Yamaha squad.
Continue reading “What Yamaha’s Jack Miller Deal Means for the R1’s WorldSBK Future”
