Rumors Archives - Asphalt & Rubber https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/category/rumors/ Motorcycles Distilled Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:52:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/512-55149f05v1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Rumors Archives - Asphalt & Rubber https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/category/rumors/ 32 32 20999162 Bimota About to Debut a “TERA” Supercharged Adventure Bike? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bimota-tera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bimota-tera https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bimota-tera/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:52:08 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214908

Our spies tell us that the new Bimota Tera is about to debut at EICMA. It is a 200hp+ fire-breathing ADV bike with a funny front-end. Prepare yourselves.

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Bimota BX450 Dirt Bike Leaks Ahead of EIMCA Debut https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/bimota-bx450-dirt-bike-leaks-eimca-debut/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bimota-bx450-dirt-bike-leaks-eimca-debut https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/dirt/bimota-bx450-dirt-bike-leaks-eimca-debut/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 04:22:39 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=214876

Our Bothan spies have been working hard to bring you the first pictures of the Bimota BX450 dirt bike, ahead of its release at the EICMA show in Milan.

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Here Is Our First Look at the New Honda Hawk11 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/honda-hawk11-osaka-teaser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honda-hawk11-osaka-teaser https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/honda-hawk11-osaka-teaser/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:11:57 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=210315

An Africa Twin powered sport bike is coming to Honda's lineup, with the Honda Hawk11 set to debut this weekend at the Osaka Motorcycle Show.

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A New Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 / V4 R Coming Soon? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-panigale-v4-sp2-v4-r-2022/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ducati-panigale-v4-sp2-v4-r-2022 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-panigale-v4-sp2-v4-r-2022/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2022 23:28:35 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=209399

Digging around Ducati's website tips two more Panigale V4 models coming for the 2022 model year, and they won't be cheap!

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KTM Is Bringing Two New 890 Models in February https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ktm-890-duke-models-february/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ktm-890-duke-models-february https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ktm-890-duke-models-february/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:07:08 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208883

KTM is bringing two new naked bikes to market this month, with an updated KTM 890 Duke R and new KTM 890 Duke GP coming in the next few weeks.

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Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid Spotted in European Patents https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/yamaha-tenere-700-raid-patents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yamaha-tenere-700-raid-patents https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/yamaha-tenere-700-raid-patents/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:28:16 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208551

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 Raid has been spotted in European patents looking very production-ready. Will we see the ADV bike debut later this year?

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Danilo Petrucci Headed to MotoAmerica for the 2022 Season? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/danilo-petrucci-headed-motoamerica-2022-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=danilo-petrucci-headed-motoamerica-2022-season https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/danilo-petrucci-headed-motoamerica-2022-season/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:53:39 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=208331

Danilo Petrucci is all but confirmed to race in the MotoAmerica series for 2022. He has even tipped the news in a recent interview at the Dakar Rally.

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Bimota Is Working on a “Tesi” ADV Bike with Hub-Center Steering https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bimota-tesi-adventure-touring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bimota-tesi-adventure-touring https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/bimota-tesi-adventure-touring/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:31:21 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=207816

Bimota is working on 220hp, hub-center steering, "Tesi" adventure-touring bike. It should be out in two year's time, and it looks awesome already.

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MV Agusta Confirms Its “Lucky Explorer” ADV Project https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/mv-agusta-lucky-explorer-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mv-agusta-lucky-explorer-project https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/mv-agusta-lucky-explorer-project/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:40:17 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=206364

MV Agusta will debut not one, but two ADV bikes at the EICMA show this year, with a heavy link to their Dakar Rally past.

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MV Agusta Is Working on a 950cc ADV Bike, And It’s Coming Soon https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/mv-agusta-950cc-adv-bike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mv-agusta-950cc-adv-bike https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/mv-agusta-950cc-adv-bike/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:28:55 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=206137

MV Agusta is working on a 950cc, three-cylinder adventure-tourer with a 21" front wheel and long-travel suspension, and it is coming soon.

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Is This the New Yamaha MT-10 for the 2022 Model Year? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-yamaha-mt-10-leak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-yamaha-mt-10-leak https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-yamaha-mt-10-leak/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:02:36 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=205853

Murmurings on the internet of a new iteration of the Yamaha MT-10 have been gathering as of late - we may even seeing the bike as early as tomorrow.

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The “Pikes Peak” Ducati Multistrada V4 Is Coming Tomorrow https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-multistrada-v4-pikes-peak-teaser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ducati-multistrada-v4-pikes-peak-teaser https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-multistrada-v4-pikes-peak-teaser/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:11:35 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=205014

Tomorrow, Ducati will unveil a new Multistrada V4 with a single-sided swingarm and 17" wheels. What will it be called, and what features will it have?

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A Honda Africa Twin Based Sport-Tourer Is Coming October 21st https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/honda-nt1100x-teaser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honda-nt1100x-teaser https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/honda-nt1100x-teaser/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:16:57 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=204368

It looks like Honda is getting ready to debut a new sport-tourer based off its Africa Twin ADV bike. Look for it to drop on October 21st.

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Is a New Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Coming for the 2022 Model Year? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-coming-2022-model-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-coming-2022-model-year https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-coming-2022-model-year/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2021 23:51:04 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=204056

In the coming months, Kawasaki is set to debut eight new motorcycles. Is one of them a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R? We take a look at that possibility.

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Get Ready for the Liquid-Cooled Ducati DesertX Adventure Bike https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-desertx-teaser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ducati-desertx-teaser https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-desertx-teaser/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:48:16 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=203825

The Ducati DesertX just got teased out with a new name, a 21" front wheel, and a liquid-cooled 937cc v-twin engine full details coming December 9th.

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Does a Ducati Streetfighter V2 Cometh? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-streetfighter-v2-rumor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ducati-streetfighter-v2-rumor https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-streetfighter-v2-rumor/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:48:13 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=203493

Spy photos tip us that a Ducati Streetfighter V2 is in the works. Here is what we expect from the middleweight naked sport bike from Bologna.

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We Get a Better Look at the Triumph Speed Triple RR https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/triumph-speed-triple-rr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=triumph-speed-triple-rr https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/triumph-speed-triple-rr/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:47:36 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202984

With another teaser video out, we get confirmation that the upcoming Triumph Speed Triple RR will be a retro-inspired café racer with a half-fairing.

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New Triumph Tiger 1200 on the Way with “Significantly Lighter” Weight and More Power https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-tiger-1200/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-triumph-tiger-1200 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-tiger-1200/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:46:15 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202722

A new lighter and more powerful Triumph Tiger 1200 is being teased for the 2022 model year.

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Is Andrea Dovizioso Set to Race with SRT Yamaha in 2022? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/andrea-dovizioso-set-race-srt-yamaha-motomatters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=andrea-dovizioso-set-race-srt-yamaha-motomatters https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/andrea-dovizioso-set-race-srt-yamaha-motomatters/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:29:26 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202173

The Sepang Racing Team has a new structure for MotoGP next season, with rumors pointing to Andrea Dovizioso and Darryn Binder on the bikes.

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Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Gets Teased – A Cheap ADV Sport Cometh https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-tiger-sport-660-teaser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-triumph-tiger-sport-660-teaser https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-tiger-sport-660-teaser/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:21:53 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202115

Triumph is not being bashful about its upcoming new models, teasing today what will be the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 adventure bike.

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Triumph Speed Triple RR Coming Soon with Half-Fairing https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-speed-triple-rr/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-triumph-speed-triple-rr https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-triumph-speed-triple-rr/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:34:22 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=202035

Triumph surprised us today, showing a teaser video for a Speed Triple RR model, which appears to be a half-fairing retro-modern café racer.

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Here Is Our First Glimpse of What the New KTM RC390 Will Look Like https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-ktm-rc390-leak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-ktm-rc390-leak https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-ktm-rc390-leak/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:13:57 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201816

Photos of the 2022 KTM RC390 have just leaked onto the internet, with nods to visual and mechanical changes for next year.

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An Up-Spec Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP Cometh? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-ducati-streetfighter-v4-sp-rumor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-ducati-streetfighter-v4-sp-rumor https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/2022-ducati-streetfighter-v4-sp-rumor/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 23:20:34 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201685

EPA documents are tipping that an up-spec Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP model is coming, likely with a bunch of go-fast goodies and a price tag to match.

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Could Jonathan Rea Be Headed to MotoGP with Petronas Yamaha? https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/jonathan-rea-petronas-yamaha-motogp-rumor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jonathan-rea-petronas-yamaha-motogp-rumor https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/jonathan-rea-petronas-yamaha-motogp-rumor/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:47:39 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201680

WorldSBK paddock rumors say that Jonathan Rea is talking to the Petronas Yamaha squad, about moving into MotoGP for next year. Will he go?

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Ducati Teases a Troy Bayliss Special Edition Motorcycle https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/troy-bayliss-ducati-panigale-v4-teaser/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=troy-bayliss-ducati-panigale-v4-teaser https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/troy-bayliss-ducati-panigale-v4-teaser/#comments Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:33:55 +0000 https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/?p=201475

Ducati is teasing an announcement for Thursday, which surely going to be news of a special Troy Bayliss edition of the Ducati Panigale V4 S.

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