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Popular Weise retro-styled textile jacket returns with RE ZRO armour and enhanced weather protection. The Michigan has been a firm favourite with riders who want timeless looks – and the air of a classic leather jacket – backed by thoroughly modern textile weather protection, comfort and practicality. Re-engineered for 2026, the Michigan 2.0 keeps that character intact and upgrades the substance underneath. Protection is updated with removable RE ZRO® protectors at the shoulders, elbows and back. Developed in the UK, it is lighter and more flexible than conventional protectors and is the world’s first biodegradable motorcycle armour. It’s protection you’ll barely notice, on the bike or off it. Added to the tough 600D outer shell, it means the Michigan is certified to the latest EN17092-3:2020 AA safety standard. A new full-length storm liner sits behind the main zipper, with its own zipped closure, sealing out wind and rain. A waterproof, windproof and breathable drop liner, and re...

Portugal’s ‘Mugen’ streetfighter named as winner of the 2026 Honda Customs ‘Battle of the Twins’ customisation competition What began on the shores of Biarritz at the 2026 Wheels and Waves festival has reached its conclusion. Following months of online voting at Hondacustoms.com , Europe’s motorcycle community has selected its favourite creations from the eclectic line-up of custom CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp builds, bringing an exhilarating end to this year’s ‘On Road vs Off Road’ Battle of the Twins. Emerging victorious from a field of ten remarkable customs is ‘ Mugen ‘, the striking CB750 Hornet created by Portuguese dealer Mototrofa ( @mototrofa ). With a marked increase in votes cast this year, the competition continues to grow in strength and reach with votes cast from a total of 102 countries. Building on the success of previous years, 2026’s edition featured another new element, with the builds reviewed by the designers of the original bikes – Valerio Aieillo ( Transalp...

BYD has recalled all 36,000+ Shark 6 pickups that were sold in Australia. The defect relates to a faulty spare wheel support. If it fails, the spare wheel could become detached. BYD made a shock entry into the pickup space with their plug-in hybrid Shark 6. But despite going head-to-head with established competitors, the model has proved popular, not least in the land of the UTE, with Australian consumers buying over 32,000 examples in the two years since it was launched. But every one of those Shark 6s has been issued a recall (32,009 to be precise) and it’s all because the spare wheel could fall out. It’s one of the largest recalls that the brand has had to issue within Australia . Meanwhile, customers have been advised to remove the spare wheel from its mounting until the fix is applied. Read: The Shark 6 Couldn’t Tow Like Other Mid-Size Pickups, So BYD Made One That Can The defect stems from the potential for abnormal wear of the...

Rider-designed artwork takes center stage as Ruroc opens voting to the public on Facebook to decide which community design will be produced for Summer 2027. Ruroc , the disruptor brand known for redefining motorcycle and snow helmets with bold, aggressive aesthetics, today announced the final stages of its “Leave Your Mark” Design Competition. The community-driven campaign gives artists, riders, and fans the rare opportunity to transform their original artwork into a limited-edition Ruroc helmet. (From left to right: SHANGRI, ARCANA, PARTY GIRL, CYBER LILY) The contest has now narrowed down to a bracket-style tournament featuring four quarterfinals and two semi-finals, culminating in the Final Vote on September 22nd and the winner announced on September 24th, 2026. To allow the broader global riding community to participate, the official voting hub on the Ruroc Motorcycle Gang Facebook Group has been temporarily set to Public . Anyone can view the entries and cast their vote for ...