General Motorcycle News
Femmoto arranges track days so that the ladies can also hone their riding skills in an obviously male dominated sport. I like the picture of the “umbrella guy”. With so many women getting into motorcycling, I think we will see more of these kind of things. It is pretty Read more…
I saw this over at Autoblog and thought that it would be a good video for the bike world even though it is actually a 4 cyl car engine. Since the principles are exactly the same for a motorcycle engine, it is a great video that shows what is involved in Read more…
Photo: MOTO-ST/Brian Cleary Endurance races are great for the sport, but they aren’t all that fun to watch- especially an 8 hour race. Maybe if you tune in at the end and can figure out where everyone is and what lap they are on it might be fun to watch Read more…
From Honda’s Media Newsroom- The 2007 CBR600RR doesn’t merely extend the performance envelope in the class. It redefines what a middleweight sportbike should be: smaller, lighter, narrower, more powerful and amazingly agile compared to current class standards. Moreover, in keeping with a tradition Honda established with the introduction of the Read more…
The AMA site has a article up that looks at the new Kingpin, but also shows some of the new stuff that Victory has in the works. They have apparently done a good job at staying focused on their market, and it is paying off with nice bikes and good sales Read more…
Kenny Coolbeth finally won the AMA Flat Track Championship after a 3 week weather delay. Sounds like a very happy guy- “This is just the greatest thing ever, first getting the Factory ride, now the Grand National Championship. I’ve wanted this, my whole life.” said Harley-Davidson Motor Company / Screamin’ Eagle’s Read more…
Nicky Hayden is probably still pinching himself to see if he can wake up from the nightmare in Portugal. His teammate crashed him out of the race and left him 8 pts down to Rossi with one race left in the season. For Hayden to win the championship, he will Read more…
Annual Concours d’Elegance was held last weekend in Ohio and they had some great bikes there including the world record holding BUB streamliner which set the 2 wheel land speed record last month at 350mph. Check out some of great pictures and info on other vintage and classic bikes that Read more…
Press Release fron BMW- BMW Motorrad is making a proud appearance at the 2006 INTERMOT Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany, with the widest and most varied model range in the history of the Company. The all-new single-cylinder model series is making its world debut with a fascinating range of three Read more…
This bike should be in showrooms by November according to Ducati. If you are into classic cafe racer styling, the Sport Classic 1000 S should be right up your alley. It is a successor to the Paul Smart bike and has 2 up seating if you remove the seat cowl.
In Europe, that is. Cycle News has the story, but basically Harley is prepping some Europe only models that take into account the different tastes and riding styles in Europe. This bike would actually appeal to a lot of American riders as well, I think.
The AMA has produced a Public Service Announcement to raise the awareness of car drivers to motorcyclists. The aim is to get drivers to be more aware of the bikes that are on the road with them. The more of these type of PSAs that they can get aired on Read more…
As you can see from the picture, his garage is pretty full- but check out the 81 Ducati Darmah that his wife got him for his birthday. Good wife- and the bike is sweet too. This is one of 40 that were imported into the US that year, so it is Read more…
Sport Rider has a short video clip showing how they do their drag strip testing. Not much real info, but entertaining none the less. Seems to play best using Quicktime.
Motorcycle Daily has a good review on the ZX14 from an everyday street riding perspective. It is big, fast and a bit heavy, but that is what makes it a great bike for certain types of riding. Lots of good info here- http://www.motorcycledaily.com/27september06_kawasaki_zx14.htm
Literally- It is a retro style motorized bike called a Whizzer that is based on an old bike of the same name. Of course now they are made in Taiwan, but they are true to the originals in style and would be great in downtown urban settings or maybe for Read more…
Well, this is one of those stories that reminds you just how big (and small) the world is. The Guam Club is celebrating their 13th year and it is cool to see motorcycle fanatics literally everywhere. From the Pacific Daily News– It was ‘hawg’ heaven this weekend for members of Read more…
Motorcyclist has the specs on the new GSXR and it is way more than just an update. Lots of changes- You can’t stay at the top of the food chain by being lax and complacent, but it is doubtful that any street rider can use even a fraction of what Read more…
Photo: Brian J. Nelson Ben Spies won the AMA Superbike Championship Sunday at Mid-Ohio. Basically, all he had to do was finish to win, and he did that comfortably. Speed has the whole story. This sets up next years series as a real shoot-out between Spies and his Suzuki teammate Read more…
If you are wondering what that new BMW you want is going to cost you, the wait is over! Here is the 07 MSRP list for the BMW line-up. From BMW Press Release- F – Series Models Model Year Model MSRP 2007 F 650 GS $7,525 2007 F 650 GS Read more…
Motorcyclist has all the stuff on the new Triumphs straight from Triumph. Head on over and browse the info and pictures if you are interested. If you are into the retro 60’s and 70’s look, no one does it better than Triumph. Lots of cool old looking bikes with modern Read more…
Well, most people don’t associate the word “classic” with a Suzuki Katana, but that is only because they don’t look far enough back. Today, Katanas are mentioned in the same sentence with “cheap, starter bike, and outdated” but way back in 1982, Suzuki started the sportbike paradigm shift with the Read more…
Here is a nice 4 min video that gives you a good feeling for Ultralight flying- my new obsession.-4073173858510555759&q
Riding isn’t exactly the right word since a Skycycle is an Ultralight aircraft, but that is sort of what it feels like- very cool. After another lesson last week, I am pretty hooked. I am fortunate to have a really good instructor who not only really knows Ultralight trikes (also Read more…
Photo: Getty Images/Kazuhiro Nogi Nicky Hayden looked to have a good grasp on the MotoGP championship a few races ago, but with his 5th place finish in Japan, he is holding on to a slim 12pt lead with 2 races to go. Speed has all the details, but it isn’t Read more…
Well, the drama is over and Nicky Hayden announced that he will be staying with Honda for the next 2 years. He said he had some good offers from other teams but in the end, he wanted to stay with the team that had brought him this far. Cycle News Read more…
The NTSB is looking at bike crash and fatality statistics and it worries them because the trend is not good. Older riders on large cc bikes are a huge risk factor. In the last 10 years, there has been a 230 percent increase in fatalities among motorcycle riders who’ve reached Read more…
Motorcycle Hall of Fame has a good article on the 1920’s Indian Chief and its development over the years. Interesting to see that Indian was at that time the largest motorcycle company in the world and Harley was just getting started. How times have changed… Say “Indian Chief,” and you Read more…
Triumph showed their 2007 line-up at the North American dealer show this past weekend and one of the all new bikes is the Tiger. It is no doubt headed in a sportier direction with the 1050cc motor, braced swingarm, radial mount brakes and other sportbike type enhancements. You can see Read more…
Honda has told it’s dealers that 2007 will be the last year for 2 stroke dirt bikes. As you can tell by their press releases on the new CRF150R and CRF250R there is a big shift coming in dirt bikes. I wonder how long it will take for 2 stroke dirt Read more…
Ducati has launched the 1100 and 1100S Mulitstrada’s as early release 2007’s. These are one on the most fun all around bikes you can ride, and they have that Ducati “personality” that you either like or dis-like.– 2007 MODEL EARLY RELEASE The Multistrada 1100 S earns its ‘S’ status by Read more…
Bikes in the Fast Lane has a crazy video of the police chasing a bike somewhere in Europe. The guy had cameras mounted on the front and back of his bike and is obviously toying with the police. Not recommended for safety/legal reasons, but the video is worth watching. It seems Read more…
Well, After wanting to do this for a few years, I finally went and started taking lessons to learn how to fly a weight-shift ultralight- usually called “trikes”. They are basically hang glider wings with a seat and motor. It really was amazing since you are not enclosed in a Read more…
Here is a quick picture from the Guinness World Record setting burnout up in North Carolina a couple of weekends ago. Lots of smoke.
Yes, Wings are often called 2 wheeled cars and with good reason. The have all the comforts of a car (minus a roof!). When Honda introduced their new models last week, the one I didn’t pay much attention to was the Gold Wing. But it has some amazing technology available Read more…
Speed has a good article outlining the remainder of the season and who has to do what to win. Nicky Hayden really has control, but as we all know, in racing anything can happen. Malaysia, Australia and Japan are the next destinations of the 2006 Motorcycling World Championship, that will Read more…
In addition to the completely new CBR600RR, Honda showed us what the 07 Interceptor will look like, and it is basically the same as last year but with a very cool 25th anniversary color scheme available. I have had, maybe a dozen VFRs over the years, and for an all Read more…
Honda has posted details of some of their new 07 models, and the CBR600RR looks like it is going to be amazing. With a claimed dry weight of 341 lbs, and new everything from the wheels up, it may be the bike to beat this year. Pricing is listed at Read more…
Ducati announced a new 07 Monster today and it looks awesome. The Monster 2007 range is now bigger and better with the new S4R Testastretta. This new bike gains the famous 130 hp Testastretta low sump L-twin engine, previously mounted only on the top version S4Rs Testastretta. They have also Read more…
As long as there have been motorcycles, cars, toys, etc, stuff like this has been happening. Kind of cool that it has hit the mainstream media. Maybe someone will help the guy out and he can keep his bike. Funny in an odd sort of way. Steve Dyer is getting Read more…
Motorcycle Daily has an article on the new CVO Harleys and exactly what they are. One thing is for sure- they are expensive and exclusive. Check out the article here. Some nice pictures too.
Speed has an article about riding buddies and who we like to ride with. I actually, ride alone most of the time because most of my friends don’t ride. One friend who does ride is a stunt rider for Buell and always seems to be doing “stuff” that might get Read more…
Photo By Jean Turner Well, the 16 year old 2 wheeled speed record was shattered at Bonneville today when Team Ack Attack set the bar at 342.797mph- 20mph faster than the old record. That is moving on no matter how many wheels you have- heck, that’s fast in an airplane. Since there Read more…
Suzuki swept the top 3 spots at Road Atlanta Sunday with Mladin, Spies and Yates on the podium. The Suzuki’s have been pretty much unstoppable all year, and with one race left, it looks like Spies will win the overall championship even with a broken hand. Superbike Planet has the Read more…
SportRider has the specs and some pictures of Buell’s new race only XBRR. The bike competed in the Formula Extreme race at Virginia, and is racing this weekend at Road Atlanta. This is mainly a testing and learning session for Buell in anticipation for next season. It is always good Read more…
WebBikeWorld has an article on a portable tire changer that can mount to the trailer hitch on a truck. It is a little pricey, but if you have a bunch of friends that ride, it might be possible to split the cost. The benefits are many, including the ability to Read more…
Motorcycle Daily has an article up with some ideas on what the new GSXR1000 will be like and they are predicting continued dominance as Suzuki integrates new technology. Still guesswork at this point, but with the new model announcements coming in the next few weeks, it is fun to prognosticate. Read more…
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame has a great look at one of the first motorcycles to make it big in the USA- Indian. It was the heyday of early motorcycle transportation, and George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom were building a name for their Indian machines. With basic chassis designs Read more…
Speed TV will cover the Land Speed Record attempts at Bonneville next week. The are bringing in helicopters and the big gun announcers like Dave Despain for the event. If you like things that go fast, this will be a must see program. From Cycle News– Chris Carr and the Read more…