News Cycles: November 2, 2018

Nov 02, 2018

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Welcome to News Cycles, Common Tread’s roundup of what’s happening on our servers and everywhere else. Every Friday, look for a collection of news, stories, and all things moto from around the web. This week: bizarre crime, Royal Enfield's secret project, and a goose.

2019 Triumph Thruxton R — If you ordered, say, a Thruxton R with custom parts, Triumph'd let you watch them build it. Triumph photo.

Triumph’s tech overhaul lets customers to watch their bike being built

Triumph is investing in new data technologies to streamline their business and bring new benefits to the customer. The changes will allow increased customization of motorcycles, better tracking of custom-ordered models, and, my favorite, streamable “video feeds showing the progress of their custom-made bikes as they are assembled in the factory.”

Police lights — One less roadway hazard. Geralt photo via Pixabay.

Uh, what? “Serial dirty-diaper dumper caused a motorcycle crash,” brought to justice

A 68-year-old New Jersey man was charged last week with dropping soiled diapers around local roadways. His months-long spree claimed at least one motorcyclist, who sustained injuries and totaled his bike in June. Stay classy, New Jersey.

BMW Xmoto art — This BMW Xmoto was lost at sea, then found again. SWNS photo

BMW motorcycle from sunken ship becomes art installation

In 2007, the MSC Napoli went down in a storm off the coast of Dorset. Its cargo washed up on the beach, and locals gathered to salvage what they could. 17 new BMW motorcycles were aboard, including an Xmoto that three friends pulled out of a container and pushed home. Artist Christian Kosmas Mayer sought out the stories from that night, as well as the treasures the storm brought locals. “Those three men still live around there and consider that night one of the best nights they ever had.”

RE bobber — That doesn't look like a typical Royal Enfield. Royal Enfield photo.

More retro twins news for EICMA: Royal Enfield’s new model gets interesting

Just yesterday, I wrote about some retro twins we’d be seeing at EICMA. A new teaser appeared today, showing slightly more of the new model. Rumors about the powerplant are running wild, with new information suggesting a V-twin around 830 cc. Supposedly, Polaris and RE parent company Eicher Motors quietly collaborated on an engine as part of an alliance deal.

Video: Goose takes out a motorcycle at Phillip Island

Spoiler alert: Goose dies at the end.

Thanks for reading; that's all for this week! If you've got feedback or moto news you'd like to share, shoot an e-mail to commontread@revzilla.com. Check back for more News Cycles every Friday.