2023 Honda Gold Wing line will be available in November

The 2023 Honda Gold Wing is nearly here. 

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Gold Wing Family Returns for 2023

Honda’s iconic touring model delivers unforgettable road riding memories

September 27, 2022 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia –In a model announcement today, American Honda confirmed that the Gold Wing family returns for the 2023 model year. For nearly five decades, Honda’s legendary flagship touring machine has starred in long-distance road rides the world over. For those who enjoy covering mile after mile on two wheels, nothing compares to the model that literally invented the touring category. Comfort, smoothness, technology and surprisingly nimble handling: these are the ingredients that make for memorable motorcycle touring, and the Gold Wing has them all in spades, along with a long list of available accessories. Available in four different trim levels, three of which feature Honda’s exclusive Dual Clutch Transmission, the Gold Wing is ready to deliver inspiring touring adventures for the new model year.

The 2023 Gold Wing line will be available in November.

GOLD WING

Known for its smooth power, comfortable ride and high-tech features, Honda’s Gold Wing family continues to define the modern touring category, as exploring long, picturesque roads with good company is exactly what this luxury cruiser is designed to do. Equipped with substantial luggage capacity, a premium sound system and convenient navigation software, the Gold Wing makes taking the scenic route the obvious choice. The comfortable seat and unparalleled suspension performance promote rider and passenger comfort for long, multi-day rides, while the Gold Wing’s agile handling and available DCT gearbox offer exceptional performance on open highways and winding backroads.

Colors

  • Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT: Candy Ardent Red
  • Gold Wing Tour DCT: Black; Candy Ardent Red
  • Gold Wing Tour: Black; Candy Ardent Red
  • Gold Wing DCT: Matte Gray

MSRP

  • Gold Wing Tour Air Bag DCT: $32,900
  • Gold Wing Tour DCT: $29,600
  • Gold Wing Tour: $28,600
  • Gold Wing DCT: $25,600






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Honda: Gold Wing Family Returns for 2023

Honda‘s legendary flagship tourer is back for 2023 – and the semi-centennial celebration of substantial scoots continue!

The goals on the Gold Wing docket for this year are “comfort, smoothness, technology and surprisingly nimble handling,” along with the addition of Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission on three (of the four) trim levels. 

The Honda Gold Wing, which is returning for 2023. Media sourced from Honda.
The Honda Gold Wing, which is returning for 2023. Media sourced from Honda.

The new 2023 machine will be available as of November of this year, with the following obligatory perks (as per the official press release): 

  • Substantial luggage capacity
  • Premium sound system
  • Convenient navigation software
  • Suspension performance
  • Available DCT gearbox
The Honda Gold Wing, which is returning for 2023. Media sourced from Honda.
The Honda Gold Wing, which is returning for 2023. Media sourced from Honda.

Colors continue to skip this side of the rainbow, with the following schemes available in the following variants: 

Candy Ardent Red

  • Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT
  • Gold Wing Tour DCT
  • Gold Wing Tour
A view of the bikes (and riders) connected with the Vintage Motor Cycle Club. Media sourced from the VMCC's Facebook page.

Black

  • Gold Wing Tour DCT
  • Gold Wing Tour

Matte Grey

  • Gold Wing DCT
The Honda Gold Wing, which is returning for 2023. Media sourced from Honda.
The Honda Gold Wing, which is returning for 2023. Media sourced from Honda.

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*Media sourced from Honda’s press release*

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

LiveWire S2 Del Mar to be Delivered in Spring 2023

The LiveWire S2 Del Mar should start popping out of Harley-Davidson’s York, PA facility early next year. 

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LIVEWIRE™ READIES LATEST S2 DEL MAR™ ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

Reservations Open September 27th for the Production S2 Del Mar, Expected to Begin Deliveries Spring 2023

LIVEWIRE S2 DEL MAR

 

MILWAUKEE, WI (September 27, 2022) – As the company becomes the first publicly traded EV motorcycle company in the U.S., LiveWire™ is opening reservations for the production version of the all-electric S2 Del Mar™ motorcycle, the first LiveWire model to feature the new ARROW architecture, and the first bike to sit next to the LiveWire ONE—the company’s flagship electric motorcycle.

  • The production S2 Del Mar will deliver immediately after the Launch Edition, which sold out this past May in 18 minutes.
  • Priority delivery will be given to customers with confirmed reservations, which can be placed now at livewire.com for expected delivery in the spring of 2023.
  • The Del Mar Launch Edition models will feature 3 unique colors; Pacific Gray, Nightfall Blue, and Asphalt Black at an MSRP of $16,999.
  • Performance highlights include expected outcomes at production of output of 80 horsepower (59.6 kW), 184 ft-lb of torque, 75 minute 20%-80% recharge time using L2, and 431 pounds of weight, delivering projected 0-to-60 mph times of 3.1 seconds.
  • Del Mar range in city riding is targeted to be 110 miles. *

“Today we are pleased to be opening reservations for the production edition of the S2 Del Mar – our second LiveWire motorcycle and the next step in the evolution of the LiveWire Brand,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO of LiveWire Group Inc. “The modular ARROW architecture underpinning the Del Mar, developed in-house at LiveWire Labs, demonstrates our ambition to lead in the EV space and establish LiveWire as the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. We’re excited about the future at LiveWire and look forward to the company creating the path to the electrification of motorcycling.”

Advanced LiveWire ARROW Architecture

LiveWire’s scalable ARROW architecture with proprietary battery, motor, charging, and control systems debuts on the Del Mar model and was designed at LiveWire Labs in Mountain View, California. The ARROW architecture is intended to be modular and serves as the central component of the motorcycle chassis.

LIVEWIRE S2 DEL MAR

Del Mar is designed to offer its rider thrilling performance with a targeted output of 80 horsepower (59.6 kW), delivering projected 0-to-60 mph times of 3.1 seconds. City range is expected to be 110 miles.* The Del Mar model weight target is 431 pounds. 

The Mark of Urban Riding

Built for agility, and soulful by design, S2 Del Mar is the mark of urban riding and beyond. The newest electric riding experience form LiveWire presents an upright position for a comfortable and controlled riding experience. Equipped with custom developed LiveWire Dunlop DT1 tires equally capable on paved and dirt surfaces, the capabilities of Del Mar are uncompromised by road condition.

Production Model

Equipped with L1 and L2 charging capabilities, over-the-air updates, and a 4” TFT LCD display, the riding is immediately different and instantly familiar as LiveWire. The 10.5 kWh pack that powers the bike is the central component of the Arrow architecture, and first clean sheet, in-house design from LiveWire. Complete performance highlights and equipment specifications will be published at the time of retail launch.

LIVEWIRE S2 DEL MAR

The production S2 Del Mar debuts with an MSRP of $16,999. Delivery of the production version is planned to follow the Launch Edition, with an expected timeline set for the spring of 2023. All LiveWire S2 Del Mar motorcycles will be assembled at Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, PA.

To learn more about the LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition motorcycle visit: livewire.com/delmar.

*Range estimates are based on expected performance on a fully-charged battery and are derived from SAE J2982 Riding Range Test Procedure data on a sample motorcycle under ideal laboratory conditions. Actual range will vary depending on personal riding habits, road and driving conditions, ambient weather, vehicle condition and maintenance, tire pressure, vehicle configuration (parts and accessories), and vehicle loading (cargo, rider and passenger weight).


About LiveWire

LiveWire is soulful by design, transforming the everyday into urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade of learnings in the EV sector, LiveWire’s ambition is to be the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. With a dedicated focus on EV, LiveWire plans to develop the technology of the future and to invest in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling. LiveWire benefits from Harley-Davidson’s engineering expertise, manufacturing footprint, supply chain infrastructure, and global logistics capabilities. Innovating by design and attracting industry-leading talent, LiveWire is headquartered virtually, with initial hubs in Silicon Valley, CA (LiveWire Labs) and Milwaukee, WI.

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Titanic battles and Thailand just go hand-in-hand!

On our most recent visit to Chang International Circuit in 2019, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) sealed his eighth world title with victory, but only after a sensational last lap battle with a then-rookie Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™). That epic fight was the icing on the cake of a brilliant weekend in Thailand, which the 226,000 fans in attendance, the largest that season, can attest to.

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Nagashima to replace Nakagami at Thai GP

After Sunday’s Japanese GP race, Takaaki Nakagami consulted with a specialist in Japan, and after a scan on Tuesday morning has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in his little finger. The Japanese rider will undergo further surgery on Friday and hopes to return for the Australian GP, pending further evaluation.

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2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 First Look Preview

The 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 in Metallic Triton Blue.

The 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 in Metallic Triton Blue. (Suzuki/)

In keeping with the theme of Suzuki’s recent announcements, the 2023 GSX-S1000 gets only  a color update for the coming year. It will be available in either Metallic Triton Blue or Glass Sparkle Black. The bike also gets a slight tweak to the instrument panel as well, with background lighting changing from blue to bright white to make it easier to see all the details. A brand-new GSX-S1000 will cost $11,499, up $200 from the 2022 edition.

While the lack of updates to the GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000 for 2023 extends a long string of years since the last major overhaul, the GSX-S1000 is nice and fresh. The bike got significant attention for 2022, with a new Euro 5–compliant engine, ride-by-wire system, more traction control modes, increased fuel capacity along with a quickshifter and slip/assist clutch. The engine revisions themselves included new camshafts, throttle bodies, airbox, and valve springs to enhance low-end torque.

The changes marked the first major update since the model launched back in 2015.

Our first ride on the revamped 2022 model confirmed the quality of the upgrades, which gave us a bike with great acceleration throughout the rev range. Small tweaks to the chassis made the machine feel even more at home on track, and the new quickshifter proved its merit straight away. One of our only gripes about the bike had to do with how difficult it was to see information on the display, so here’s to hoping that the change to a white background will do the trick.

Aesthetic improvements were also well-received, and the sleek new bodywork introduced last year carries on into 2023.

2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 Technical Specifications and Price

Price: $11,499
Engine: 999cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-4; 16 valves
Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 59.0mm
Compression Ratio: 12.2:1
Fuel Delivery: EFI; ride-by-wire
Clutch: Wet, multiplate, SCAS-equipped
Transmission/Final Drive: 6-speed/chain
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension: 43mm USD KYB fork, fully adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension: KYB shock, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.1 in. travel
Front Brake: 4-piston Brembo Monoblock calipers, dual 310mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake: 1-piston Nissin caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear: Cast aluminum; 17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear: Dunlop Roadsport 2; 120/70-17 / 190/50-17
Rake/Trail: 25.0°/3.9 in.
Wheelbase: 57.5 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal.
Claimed Curb Weight: 472 lb.
Available: 2023
Contact: suzukicycles.com

2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 in Glass Sparkle Black.

2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 in Glass Sparkle Black. (Suzuki/)

Pricing for the new 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 will start at $11,499.

Pricing for the new 2023 Suzuki GSX-S1000 will start at $11,499. (Suzuki/)

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

COMING SOON: The Ducati Decision – Part II

It was a fascinating story, and one that we have tracked extensively throughout 2022. Get a first-hand account from the key players, including exclusive interviews with Bastianini, Martin and Ducati Sporting Director Paolo Ciabatti. Utilising unseen footage, the miniseries illustrates how whilst the battle for the seat has been won, and how the battle to be the nation’s favourite has only just begun.

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Team orders or no team orders – That is the question

Bagnaia and Bastianini may not have exactly tread on eggshells in their last lap Ducati duels at Misano and Aragon, but they showed ample respect for each other. Teammates may not receive orders but do not wreck their Championship ambitions by doing something stupid at a vital moment – just ask Dani Pedrosa. Nobody will forget and especially the Repsol Honda team that afternoon at Estoril in 2006. It was the penultimate round of the World Championship. Leader Nicky Hayden arrived with a 12 point lead over Valentino Rossi and was comfortably placed third in the race behind the Yamahas of Rossi and team-mate Colin Edwards. His Repsol Honda team-mate Pedrosa was right behind as they raced into that tricky left hand at the end of the back straight with twenty-three laps remaining. The 250cc World Champion Pedrosa left his braking too late, ran onto the kerb, locked the front wheel, with his sliding Honda skittling down teammate Hayden.

Source: MotoGP.comRead Full Article Here

KTM to Distribute MV Agusta Motorcycles in North America

MV Agusta
The new MV Agusta hypernaked 1000cc Rush.

KTM AG announced a collaboration with MV Agusta to start distributing MV Agusta motorcycles in the North American region. The motorcycles will be available at select KTM dealers as well as existing and new MV Agusta stores. For more information, read the press release below from KTM North America.


KTM AG, a subsidiary of Pierer Mobility AG, and MV Agusta have signed a commercial agreement for the distribution of the iconic Schiranna motorcycles in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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The deal, extending over several years, focuses on the distribution, promotion, and customer service of the MV Agusta range of motorcycles by KTM AG’s North American subsidiary. The strength of the brand and the exclusivity of its motorcycles, a symbol of Italy’s design and engineering excellence, and KTM AG’s extensive and solid commercial organization will support the growth of MV Agusta in the North American region.

The agreement is part of MV Agusta’s strategic plan, which envisions significant growth in the coming years. The KTM AG group will create a dedicated U.S.-based legal entity that will be in charge of all MV Agusta operations in North America. Going forward, MV Agusta motorcycles will be distributed through both select KTM AG dealers as well as existing and new MV Agusta stores.

Timur Sardarov, CEO at MV Agusta Motor, said he was “thrilled” by the agreement between the two European motorcycle manufacturers.

“I am confident that KTM’s extensive and professional sales organization paired with the strong appeal of our brand in the region will bring great benefits to both companies,” Sardarov said. “Thanks to our cooperation, we will create synergies that will enable us to accelerate our growth strategy in North America.”

Hubert Trunkenpolz, member of the Executive Board at KTM AG, echoed the excitement about starting a new partnership with “such a historic motorcycle brand.”

“Our brands are going from strength to strength everywhere in the world, particularly in North America where we will exceed 100,000-unit sales in 2022 with the KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycle brands,” Trunkenpolz said. “Taking on the distribution of the MV Agusta brand will complement our extensive premium motorcycle range. With the addition of the most iconic Italian luxury motorcycle brand to our KTM North America operations, we are able to ensure support to all North American motorcycle enthusiasts as well as bringing exciting new business opportunities to existing and new dealers.”

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