BMW K1600GTL – Long-Term Wrap-Up The easiest 10K ever.

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From the first ride CW got on the K1600GTL at the South African press introduction to the exclusive first testbike we received in the U.S. to the last few feet we rode the bike while loading it on BMW’s truck after more than 10,000 miles, we were amazed at the ease, security, comfort and speed [...]

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Spied in the U.S.: 2012 Yamaha SR400 Manufacturer plate on a Japanese-market SR400 Single in Southern California.

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There are a few key elements that come into play when I select a location for a CW photo shoot: a twisty road, clean surface, eye-pleasing scenery and low traffic levels. It would appear motorcycle manufacturers search for the same qualities on their evaluation loops. At least it sure looked that way when I was [...]

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eBay Garage Enables Enthusiasts a Personalized Experience

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Ebay Press Release: eBay Motors, the largest online marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive, announced the launch of eBay Garage, an online community and personalization platform designed with enthusiasts in mind. eBay Garage enables people to showcase and share their vehicles, connect directly with other auto fans, view vehicles within the community to [...]

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Ducati 1199 Panigale boasts an Impressive Year

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Ducati Motors Press Release: For motorcycle enthusiasts, 2012 will undoubtedly go down in history as “the year of the Panigale”, the Italian manufacturer’s high-tech model generating massive interest since its first public appearance and opening a new chapter in the company’s long and successful history. Ducati collected the “Best Bike of the Show” award for [...]

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Help Riders Spread Holiday Cheer This Season

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Riders For Health Press Release: While Santa readies to deliver gifts by sleigh, Tsepo Ketele, a Health Assistant in the Maseru District of Lesotho, prepares to deliver a most essential gift, health care, to families by motorcycle. Before Riders for Health, Tsepo travelled the rocky road of this mountainous country by foot. He was only [...]

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AMA: 2012 Championship Banquet Nominees Announced

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AMA Press Release: The American Motorcyclist Association announces the nominees for 2012 year-end awards for standout individuals and organizations involved in AMA-sanctioned competition. The awards will be presented at the 2012 AMA Championship Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Aladdin Event & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. “The AMA, our promoting partners and chartered [...]

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Polaris Acquires KLIM Technical Riding Gear

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Polaris Press Release: Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the acquisition of Teton Outfitters, LLC, a privately owned, Rigby, Idaho-based company which designs, develops and distributes KLIM Technical Riding Gear. Calendar year 2012 sales for KLIM are anticipated to approach $30 million. KLIM is an industry leader in technical riding gear. This acquisition adds KLIM to [...]

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AMA: 2012 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Announced

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AMA Press Release: The American Motorcyclist Association announced today its AMA Motorcyclist of the Year: AMA member and president of KTM North America Jon-Erik Burleson. Awarded annually, the AMA Motorcyclist of the Year designation recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling community in the previous 12 months. “Jon-Erik’s [...]

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2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback – Dyno Test

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Watch Road Test Editor Don Canet performance testing the 2012 H-D Switchback on the Dynojet i250 dynamometer.

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Hayes & Crutchlow To Sign Autographs At International Motorcycle Show

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Yamaha Motors Press Release: Two of Yamaha’s best motorcycle road racers and fan favorites will be on-hand next weekend at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach California. Three-time and defending AMA Pro Road Racing SuperBike Champion Josh Hayes, along with former Yamaha World Supersport Champion and MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow will both be signing [...]

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