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KTM Japan Offers Up to ¥430,000 in Purchase Support for the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R EVO
KTM Japan is running a campaign through October 31 offering up to ¥430,000 in purchase support alongside special low-interest financing (0.9% for up to 60 months or 1.9% for up to 84 months) on the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R EVO. Buyers also receive KTM's premium manufacturer warranty, extended to four years at no extra cost.
Mr.Bike BG · 8/5/2026
Red Baron on Why It Invests in Technician Training and 600,000 Parts in Stock
Red Baron, which runs over 300 stores nationwide in Japan, detailed its post-purchase support system. Its Technical Center, opened in 1999, trains new hires, over 70% of whom start with no maintenance experience, through a three-month, roughly 500-hour program. The company stocks 600,000 parts across about 3,700 models and dismantles 3,000 vehicles a year to recover reusable parts.
モトメガネ · 8/5/2026
Honda X-ADV Holds No. 1 Resale Value Spot for Sixth Straight Ranking
Bike-O & Company's research arm has released its 57th resale-value ranking, with Honda's X-ADV taking first place for the sixth consecutive time with a score of 139.5. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT placed second and the NC750X DCT third, with Honda models filling 8 of the top 10 spots overall.
BikeJIN WEB (培倶人) · 8/5/2026
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
BMW Recalls 1,034 K1600 Models in Japan Over Reverse-Unit Fire Risk
BMW has filed Japanese recall No. Gai-4217 for 1,034 K1600GT, K1600GTL and K1600B motorcycles. Insufficient sealing may let moisture enter the reverse unit, corroding electrical contacts and causing overheating, malfunction and, in the worst case, fire. Five defects and no accidents have been reported. Replacement of the unit with a conforming part began July 30.
Webike News · 7/30/2026
Harley's Mid-License-Friendly X350 Ends Production, Leaving a Legacy of Overturning Assumptions
Harley-Davidson Japan has announced the end of production for the X350, a parallel-twin model under 400cc. Sales will end once stock is depleted, with no further supply planned. Launched in late 2023 and drawing attention as "the Harley you can ride on a standard motorcycle license," the ambitious model wraps up a short active life.
バイクのニュース · 7/25/2026
Thai-Spec Honda Scoopy i Prestige Draws Buzz in Japan for Being Lighter Than the Dio110
Silverback, which imports and sells Thai-built Honda and Yamaha motorcycles, began selling the Thai-model Honda Scoopy i Prestige scooter on June 11, 2026. Lighter than Honda's own Dio110 and sporting a cute design, the model has been drawing attention on social media, with comments suggesting it could win over Japanese riders.
バイクのニュース · 7/23/2026