It's a Triumph motorcycle, it has Sport in the name, but don't get too excited about the new 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport just yey. We're talking about the venerable old Triumph Tiger, now usurped in the range by the properly competent Triumph Explorer, Okay, so the 'new' Triumph Tiger Sport has been given a 10 horsepower boost and revised suspension, but we're talking about a motorcycle which never could attract large crowds from the day it was launched back in 2007.

The 2013 Triumph Tiger Sport's new bodywork gives it an aggressive new look, and the new single-sided swingarm is a nice addition to the machine (as well as helping to route the exhaust system better).

The Triumph Street Triple R gets updated for 2013, with some major changes to the chassis, as well as a reduction in weight. The all-new frame improves the centralization of weight, and the new low-slung exhaust for the 675cc triple-cylinder engine replaces the familiar under-seat design. ABS is now standard, and it can be disables for those who prefer the Do It Yourself method of traction control while braking. The already steep front forks have been tucked in farther, and the KYB suspension is fully adjustable at both ends.

Although it has the same unusual engine size as the Triumph Street Triple R, the Triumph Daytona 675R is a significantly different motorcycle, with different geometry (shorter wheelbase, steeper forks) and the 2013 engine is more oversquare, revs higher and puts out more power. Plus, of course, the ergonomics are completely different.

The BMW Group is realigning its BMW Motorrad business. In the context of changing motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmental demands, BMW Motorrad will expand its product offering to exploit future growth potential. The focus of the realignment will be on urban mobility and e-mobility.

By restructuring the segment, the BMW Group will concentrate on expanding and utilising the resources of the BMW Motorrad brand. Therefore the BMW Group signed a purchase agreement with Pierer Industrie AG (Austria) for the acquisition of Husqvarna Motorcycles. The acquisition will proceed subject to approval by anti-trust authorities. Both companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Unveiled at the 2012 EICMA motor show in Milan Italy, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R confirmed two things: you don't need bodywork to look good and this motorcycle will undoubtedly be the cause of countless tickets across the globe.

According to a KTM media relations manager, “The nakedbike market is very popular in Europe. It has not been as strong in the rest of the world but the KTM 1290 Super Duke R could help change that. It's a ways off as it's still is in concept stages... possibly in 2014.”

To celebrate 60 years of motorcycle production and the production of one millionth Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle, Suzuki is soon launching the One Million Commemorative Edition of he Suzuki GSX-R1000 in limited edition.

Apart from a special serial number-plate, the Suzuki GSX-R1000 comes with red anodized front fork caps, golden outer fork tubes and red monoshock suspension spring. The black Brembo brake callipers use red letters in this special edition GSX-R1000 along with spin striped white alloy wheels with a standard 'R' emblem.

Zero Motorcycles has made major upgrades to its impressive line of electric motorcycles, making the new Zeros lighter and boasting a longer range. Plus, we will be able to order this electric Zero motorcycles in Thailand pretty soon.

The first new model from the famous electric motorcycle company is the Zero DS, which has quite a few changes to the model for 2013, making it a very practical dual sport motorcycle, with a long range, low-seat height, passenger foot pegs, and large tires. Suspension of the Zero DS is short, although just under 180mm travel is plenty for low-impact dual sport riding the Zero DS will likely see.

Weight a curb weight of 135kg is a bit more than previous specifications, but you get a higher capacity battery – the new ZF11.4 power pack gives the Zero DS a claimed range of up to 203 kilometers in the city, and 123 kilometers on the highway, along with a top speed of 153km/h. The ZF8.5 version reduces weight and range and will be lower in price.

The urge to get some more market share in Asia, Hero MotoCorp is on a fast lane as the latter prepare to unveil their indigenously developed 250cc sportsbike pretty soon.

The new Hero MotoCorp sportsbike is developed in close collaboration with their USA technology partner, Erik Buell Racing (EBR), the new Hero sportsbike promise to bring along cutting-edge technology and next-generation styling with the motorcycle and seem to be determined to counter and grab some market share in the quarter-liter segment.

Currently the key players in the 250cc sportsbike segment are Honda with the CBR250R, Kawasaki with the Ninja 250.

The Suzuki Hayabusa is a name quite familiar to every motorcycle enthusiast in the world. Over the years this iconic motorcycle has stuck to its design pattern DNA. Although many modifications have taken place over the years, the Suzuki Hayabusa always remains the same simple machine. Suzuki are all set to revamp the Hayabusa with a few mechanical changes.

The 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa will sport ABS as standard and monobloc Brembo callipers to make this an even technically advanced and faster motorcycle like rest of its siblings from the Suzuki stable. The 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa will also be equipped with three selectable riding modes for better performance on any road condition.

Sophisticated electronic components are the next great phase of emphasis in Thailand’s robust automotive industry. As consumers demand increasingly smarter vehicles, the R&D and production activity in the country’s automotive electronics sector continues to expand, with unlimited high-tech investment opportunities.

Still, most such components currently used in Thailand are sourced abroad, meaning there is ample space for entrepreneurs to come in and start up production facilities that would reduce the import dependency.

A sector wide open for business growth, Thai automotive electronic components can be concentrated in several categories: systems for controlling power or engine and transmission electronics, safety systems, chassis and suspension electronics, driver assistance such as collision avoidance warning and night vision sensing, passenger comfort, information systems and in-car entertainment. As technologies converge, a modern car now has more than 100 electronic control units, each with the potential to function better and better through constant innovation.

As one example, for higher and higher levels of reliability and functionality, breakthroughs in power performance can involve better fuel injection, shift changes, emission control and lubrication. Safety is also ripe for investment by developers of improved anti-lock braking, traction control, air bags, hill descent control, blind spot detection, automatic wipers and headlamp beams that adjust on their own.

In 2013 BMW Motorrad turns 90 and to celebrate their ninth decade in the motorcycle business the German automotive giant will launch a new model that will mark 90 years of their existence.

The new model, which is already developed, is slated for an early 2013 launch. It is speculated to be based on the R1200, but BMW has not yet announced its specifications or any other details. This new model is expected to feature the same 1200cc, air-cooled boxer twin engine that serves the BMW R1200.