General Motorcycle News
This is really a pretty big deal because until now, the big 4 Japanese manufacturers have stayed away from stunt riding and its bad boy image. But it is becoming more mainstream with factory support for teams from Harley Davidson/Buell (Illconduct) and BMW (Christian Pfieffer). In addition, companies like Icon Read more…
HD introduced a cool new Sportster at the dealer show in Orlando called the “Nightster”. The name is a little cheesy, but the bike looks great. Super low seat and a blacked out look give it a very Mad Max look. You can check it out at Harley. From Harley: Read more…
Moto Guzzi is a brand you don’t hear much about in the US, but they produce some of the coolest bikes. WebBikeWorld has the details on the new 1200 Sport and if you are into the all around do everything street bike, you should take a look. Pretty bike with Read more…
Here is a video of a BMW K1200S at Nürburgring- just a little Sunday afternoon ride! _uKsfo7z-To Autoblog also has this BMW produced video about the famed 15 mile Nürburgring race track linked and if you have 20 minutes to spare, it is well worth watching. It has some great Read more…
Victory announced 2 new models today, and they are to say the least “dramatic”. Motorcycle Daily has the press info and a few more pictures. I think the styling will be either love or hate, but if you want a big twin that doesn’t look like all the others, this Read more…
The New MV Agusta F4CC will debut this weekend at the Cycle World Show in NYC. Should be a good show. New Ducati 1098 and new MV Agusta… tastey. Also on display will be the world’s fastest production motorcycle, the 2007 MV Agusta F41000R that set land speed records at Read more…
Ducati North America has announced their 2006 figures, and sale were up 16% overall and a whopping 50% for Canada. As might be expected, the Monster line-up led the brand in sales with the S2R 1000 being the most popular Ducati. 2007 should be another great year with the introduction Read more…
BMW posted strong sales for 2006 and even December, normally a slow month due to cold weather was up 36% over last year. They have a really nice line-up of bikes which is obviously helping. From a press release- Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 11, 2007… There may be a Read more…
Motorcyclist has their year-long calendar of events on-line here. Lots of event info and race dates so you can program your tivo months in advance!
Stewart (Kawasaki) won the opening round of the AMA Supercross series as expected. Speed has all the coverage- To no one’s surprise, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart, the man who supercross fans everywhere expect to fill the void left by Carmichael’s active retirement from supercross and motocross to pursue a Read more…
Lots of good info over at Bikes in the Fast Lane on the Dakar Rally. Some great pictures and lots of coverage. It is worth the jump if rallies are your cup of tea. If not, check out the next post.
If you are looking for some new info/pictures/tech data on the new 1098, head on over to Ducati and watch the flash intro. Nicely done with some good wallpaper downloads. I’m looking forward to when I will get a chance to custom paint one of these!
Triumph has released their 06 sales figures, and they are steadily growing with over 10,000 bikes sold this past year. With a very cool line-up of bikes that include everything from the 675 Sportbike to the retro style Thruxton and Bonneville, they have been growing every year. The Auto Channel Read more…
Well, another year has come and gone- We had a lot of good times last year and with all the new bikes just around the corner, it looks like it will be another great year. Ride safe and have fun!
Sport Rider has a new project bike that they are “updating” to give it a few more years of life. As much as we all love new bikes, the reality is that most people are going to have to make do with something older and used. Sometimes really used! Even Read more…
Ducati has announced some new color schemes for the 1098. The black/red frame is particularly good looking. In addition to classic Ducati red, the 1098 will also be available in two other colors—yellow and black, depending on the model. The vibrant yellow scheme, available on the standard 1098, is matched Read more…
I suppose you can sort of call it a scooter, but with a 75hp V-twin and a 120mph top end, the Gilera GP 800 might define it’s own class- SuperScooter. Suzuki started the big scooter wars with it’s Burgman, and since then the manufacturers have taken off the gloves for a scooter Read more…
Bikes in the Fast Lane linked the new KTM RC8 teaser page as well as some other good stuff. The new KTM looks to be of the angular/Stealth Fighter shape that Ducati stepped away from with their new 1098. Still, it will be best to withhold judgement until the final product Read more…
From the “that seems highly unlikely” category, Autoblog has a post up on the Chinese using highly modified Goldwings as tow vehicles. Since most cities in China have massive traffic problems, this was the solution they came up with to get a “towtruck” past the gridlock to the car causing Read more…
The AMA has set the dates for the popular Vintage Motorcycle Days event at Mid-Ohio. As the average age of motorcyclists increases, so does interest in vintage motorcycles. For a lot of us, it is just the fun of remembering our first bikes, and for some it is the fun Read more…
With the recent announcement of the 1098 on the front page of everything motorcycle, you might have missed the launch of the new 695 Monster. Improved in every way, it looks to be a great sport/commuter in the SV650 vein but with the Ducati name and personality. Nice colors, too. Read more…
Speed has an article up about the new V-Max concept bike that Yamaha showed at the Long Beach bike show. Styling is in keeping with the original and it keeps the classic power cruiser look it pioneered. 1/4 mile times are rumored to be in the 9’s with a longer swingarm Read more…
Movie_0001.wmv Here is a short video that my friend Wayne did from some footage he shot of me doing touch and go’s. I shrunk it down so it will stream OK so the quality is not great, but you will get the idea. Check out the awesome sunset in the Tennesee mountains.
If you want some nice 1098 wallpaper pictures for your computer, Sport Rider has some courtesy of Ducati. I am so glad that the 999 is gone and Ducati once again has a beautiful bike for their flagship.
The AMA has a good review up on the new CBR, and they like it- a lot. The bike was introduced recently over at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL which might be one of the best places on the planet to ride a sportbike. I’m leaned way over on Read more…
Well, we (my friend Wayne, and I) picked up the ultralight Monday and got back to Atl that night. 14hrs of driving plus the time it took to load it up made for a long day. I took it to the hangar today and we set it up, but didn’t Read more…
I’ve been trying to get this post up for a couple of days, and for some reason, the server was down and nobody seemed to know why. So I apologize if you couldn’t get to the site. Anyways, if you like pictures of motorcycles- race bikes in particular, you will Read more…
I’m off to pick up my Ultralight “trike” up in North Carolina. Pictures and details when I get back!
If you like pictures, and who doesn’t- head on over to the AMA Superbike Photo Gallery for high quality photos from each of the Championship rounds. Lots of good stuff for a very cool screensaver. If you need a good screensaver slideshow program, I recommend gPhotoShow. I use the freeware Read more…
If you have ever gotten a new bike and wondered where to begin with all the suspension setting, Sport Rider has an excellent guide/database with all the recommended settings for most of the current and older bikes. This is a huge list that is organized by brand/model/year. You will probably Read more…
Landing.wmv Well, in the ongoing saga of my learning to fly an ultralight “trike”, here is a short video of the last landing of the afternoon on Sunday in Rome, Ga. It was a perfect 70deg day with no wind. Pure fun. I was attracted to trikes because they appeal Read more…
Well, you have to see this to believe it- WebBikeWorld has a great article up about an artist who does unique sculptures. In this case, he takes old bikes and transforms them into WWI replica fighter planes. Sounds crazy, but it is a very cool thing if you are into Read more…
Motorcyclist has the Press Release from Ducati with a few pictures and the new Superbike replacement looks to be killer. The styling is more in line with the beautiful 916/998 bikes and will undoubtedly be more popular than the current 999. The new starting price of 14,995.00 USD will certainly help sales Read more…
Check out the article on one of the winningest bikes in AMA Superbike history. I had a street version of this bike, and it was a great bike. In fact, the VFR’s might be the most liked bikes ever if you’ve read all the magazines “10 Best” articles over the Read more…
Head over to the AMA site and check out their 07 member sweepstakes. How would one of these look in your garage! Heck, I would put it in my living room. Just take a look at that MV Agusta F4-1000 above. It’s a $22,995 rolling sculpture that some consider Read more…
One of my jobs is repairing and restoring bikes and one of the things I’ve noticed in the past couple of years is that most of the late model sportbikes I fix are “wheelies gone bad”. So check out this video if you haven’t already seen it. Keep it safe Read more…
Head on over and bid on some cool stuff- the proceeds go to help fund the museum. There’s a good chance you might find that gotta have item that you won’t get anywhere else- like an MV Agusta T-shirt signed by Agostini. Lots of other cool stuff and it is Read more…
If you are new to riding or know someone who wants to start, the AMA has a good article about where to begin and some basic info everyone needs to know or “re-know”. I made that word up, but you get the picture. Lots of good links and resources. People Read more…
I saw this posted up over at WebBikeWorld and thought you Ducati fans would like a link. You can check and see if your phone and carrier offer the game and look at some screenshots/trailers. It actually looks really good if you want a racing game on your phone. The Read more…
Well, this is the kind of stuff that people love to argue about but really means nothing. Still, it is great fun to watch. Autoblog had this linked up and it apparently took place over in Serbia. Proof that all three would be lots of fun. R0nWAmKAbHY&eurl
From Motocross, to Indy cars and now Supermoto, 45 year old Jeff Ward is still winning big. It is crazy to think that a 45 year old guy can beat all the younger guys that are in their prime, but he just keeps on winning. the AMA racing site has Read more…
If you are like me and never really warmed up to the 999, there may be cause to rejoice. Cycle World has some pics and a video of what looks to be the 999 replacement during testing. It is all duct taped up, but you can see that they went back Read more…
Well this picture has been making the rounds, and we can only hope that Harley puts it into production. What a sweet looking bike. This is the bike that a lot of people have been waiting for- a cross between a Harley and a Buell. No doubt, Buell is responsible Read more…
The new US Transportation Secretary has targeted motorcycle saftey as an area of concern. A motorcyclist herself, Mary Peters has put motorcycle safety on the to-do list for the Dept of Transportation. U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters put the national spotlight on motorcycling safety recently when she visited the Harley-Davidson Read more…
Photo: Motorcycle Daily Scooters can be blast to ride, but no one (at least sportbike types) wants to be seen on one- just not cool enough. But in terms of practicality and economy, they are a great alternative to a full on street bike. Plus, they are really comfortable to ride Read more…
The AMA website is having a “Most beautiful bike of all time” soundoff on their site. A large number or extremely varied opinions are expressed. Fun to see what other people think. My vote goes to the Ducati 916/998. Beautiful, but a torture rack to ride for any distance. Funny Read more…
Photo: Getty Images / Javier Soriano If you haven’t heard or seen yet, Nicky Hayden won the MotoGP Championship today with his 3rd place finish at Valencia. As it turns out, Rossi didn’t figure into it after he crashed on lap 5. The big surprise was the 1-2 finish of Read more…
I saw this Dunlop site linked over at Autoblog and thought some of you guys would really like some of the videos. There are 2 Isle of Man TT videos that are good, and some of the car stuff is pretty entertaining too.
Some of the world’s rarest and obviously most expensive motorcycles were auctioned off after the death of Otis Chandler. He had an amazing collection of antique and classic cars and bikes. Chandler, publisher of the Los Angeles Times from 1960-80, died earlier this year at age 78. A strapping “man’s Read more…
Here is a short comedy clip that is worth watching. Pretty good, but he forgot Kawasaki and Ducati… 5018898527763902989&q