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MV Agusta opens Tokyo showcase with limited-run LXP Orioli adventure bike
Italian brand MV Agusta opened its "Motorcycle Art Gallery" exhibition on August 7 at Gateway Studio in Tokyo's Takanawa Gateway City. The event displays six models, including the world-limited 500-unit "LXP ORIOLI," and offers free demo rides on August 8-9. New importer Koshida Tech is launching full operations in the Japanese market.
BikeJIN WEB (培倶人) · 8/7/2026
OGK Kabuto's Limited Carbon Adventure Helmet GEOSYS-R Lands in September
OGK Kabuto will launch a limited-run carbon adventure helmet, the GEOSYS-R, this September. Its A.C.T.-2+C carbon shell construction balances light weight and strength, paired with a 5-stage adjustable visor and a one-touch top vent. It's priced at 93,500 yen (tax included), spans sizes XS-XL, and meets Japan's JIS safety standard.
ForR · 8/6/2026
BMW's R1300R Boxer Twin Makes 145HP With ShiftCam Variable Valve Timing
Japanese outlet webオートバイ profiled the BMW R1300R in its imported-bike guide. The 1,300cc air/water-cooled boxer twin uses BMW's ShiftCam variable valve timing to produce 145hp, with a curb weight of 244kg. It comes in three trims: the base R1300R from 2,119,000 yen, the Touring version from 2,448,000 yen, and the Touring ASA from 2,571,000 yen.
オートバイ · 8/6/2026
Kumamoto Earthquake Forces Postponement of BIKE LOVE FORUM
The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake has forced the postponement of the 14th BIKE LOVE FORUM, which had been set for September 11 in Kumamoto's Ozu area. The related Kinasse! Kumamoto Touring Campaign (August 1-November 30) and a commemorative stage event on September 12 are also called off, with organizers targeting 2027 or later once recovery in the affected area allows it.
Webike · 8/6/2026
2rinkan and Naps Reveal June 2026 Best-Selling Motorcycle Boots Rankings
MotoMegane has published a June 2026 sales-based ranking of popular riding shoes and boots from Japan's two major motorcycle gear chains. 2rinkan's top pick was the Henly Begins DS-504, while Naps' was WILDWING's thick-sole Swallow boot. RS TAICHI landed four models on 2rinkan's list, with waterproof and BOA-fit function-focused models dominating the upper ranks.
モトメガネ · 8/6/2026
Japan Winding-Road Journal, Part 3: The November 30 Deadline, and the Road You Can't Ride
Motorcycle expressway discounts have an end date. Here's how to plan an autumn ride by working backward from those deadlines — the Touring Plan and the flat-rate discount — and about the road waiting past Shirakawa-go that you simply can't ride on two wheels.
MotoBook編集部 · 8/5/2026
Webike Owner Feature: The Super Cub 110 Feels Surprisingly Like a 'Real Motorcycle'
In Webike's owner-bike feature, commuter Shinobu Sagi's Super Cub 110 impresses with a hydraulic front brake that stops 'several times better than expected' and cast wheels that smooth out the ride. Its longer-stroke engine lets it accelerate naturally without full throttle up to 60 km/h. Riding it 50 km each way to work daily, Sagi says the 110 delivers plenty for the price difference.
Webike · 8/5/2026
BMW S1000XR and M Package: A Quick Guide to the 170PS Sport-Adventure
BMW's S1000XR pairs a 999cc inline-four derived from the S1000RR superbike with an upright touring position, producing 125kW (170PS) at 11,000rpm and 114N·m of torque at a curb weight of 238kg. Pricing starts at ¥2,697,000, while the M Package version costs ¥3,130,000 and raises seat height to 850mm.
オートバイ · 8/3/2026
Saori Oku Leads a Scorching-Hot 'Second Izumisano Touring' to Put the Town on the Biker Map
Izumisano city PR ambassador Saori Oku held the second Izumisano Touring event on July 18, aiming to establish the Osaka town as a destination for riders. In 37°C heat, two influencers joined her for a seafood barbecue at the fishing-port diner Kikunoya, where the owner surprised the group with two boat-shaped sashimi platters, before a second stop for tart and smoothies at the old-house cafe Irodori.
モーサイ · 8/3/2026
KTM Japan Adds ¥350,000 Support and Up to 60-Month 0% Loan for 890 SMT
KTM Japan will run a purchase-support campaign for the 2024 890 SMT from August 1 through October 31. Buyers who contract and register a new bike during the period receive ¥350,000 including tax and can choose either a 0% loan for up to 60 months or a 0.9% loan for up to 84 months. Eligible bikes also receive up to four years of manufacturer warranty at no extra cost.
モトメガネ (MotoMegane) · 7/30/2026
KTM Japan Offers ¥350,000 Support and Low-Rate Finance on 2024 890 SMT
KTM Japan will run a purchase-support campaign for the 2024 890 SMT from August 1 through October 31. Buyers who contract and register a new bike during the period receive ¥350,000 including tax and can choose either 0% financing for up to 60 payments or 0.9% for up to 84. Stock is limited, and qualifying bikes also carry up to four years of manufacturer warranty.
BikeBros · 7/30/2026
Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500 Tested: 451cc Twins Balance Ease and Agility
MotoSai road-tested the Japan-spec Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500. Their 451cc parallel twin produces 53ps and 43Nm, with a 785mm seat; the Ninja weighs 171kg and the Z 167kg. The test praised both for stronger low-to-midrange response and agile cornering, while favoring the Ninja for wind protection and the Z for urban manoeuvrability.
モーサイ · 7/29/2026
NAPS Home Sale Bundles a Garage House With a Kawasaki GPZ900R
NAPS and Yokohama Style have begun selling the NAPS HOME Kamiooka II Building B motorcycle-garage house. Buyers who contract directly with the seller and meet the stated conditions receive a Kawasaki GPZ900R, an initial service and invitations to NAPS events. It is the first project in an initiative that packages the home, secure storage and motorcycle as one riding lifestyle.
BikeBros · 7/29/2026
EVATEK's Electric Seat Opener Makes Refuelling the CT125 Hunter Cub Smarter
EVATEK, a brand from Koken, has released an electric seat opener made specifically for the Honda CT125 Hunter Cub. The distinctive routine of pulling the main key at the pump and swapping it into the key cylinder beside the seat can now be done electrically with a single switch. The design keeps opening by the original key as a fallback, and it costs 16,500 yen.
バイクブロス · 7/27/2026
One-Month Rookie: Car Writer Iona Se Dives Into XPLORER Camp Meeting 2026
Automotive writer Iona Se, who has been riding for just one month, attended the XPLORER Camp Meeting 2026. Her report captures the appeal of an event blending touring and camping, seen through fresh, beginner eyes.
タンデムスタイル · 7/26/2026