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Three-Time World Champion Dani Pedrosa Named MotoGP Legend In Valencia

Diminutive Spaniard packed a knockout punch in 18 seasons of Grand Prix racing

What Is The Secret Importance Of A Motorcycle Airbox?

These big, black plastic things look like Samsonite train cases, but...
Three-Time World Champion Dani Pedrosa Named MotoGP Legend In Valencia

Diminutive Spaniard packed a knockout punch in 18 seasons of Grand Prix racing
2019 Vespa Elettrica First Ride

A blast through Milan, electrified
New AFT Technical Rules Create Controversy

American Flat Track changes the game

Bikes

Why Do I Love The Japanese Engine Starter Clutch?

“I just think it’s an awfully neat device!”

By Kevin Cameron posted Nov 14th, 2018

Kevin Cameron explains why the use of starter clutches on Japanese motorcycle engines—like this one from a Honda CBR600RR—have always tickled him.
Ienatsch Tuesday

NYC Norton’s Kenny Cummings

Amazing Nortons and fast vintage racing

By Gregg Bonelli posted Nov 13th, 2018

Kenny Cummings began with a broken Norton Atlas and a blog; he now sells beautiful examples of Nortons while racing them.
Bikes

MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov Interview

Sardarov speaks on MV Agusta’s future and the F3 Superveloce 800

By Bruno de Prato posted Nov 13th, 2018

Bruno dePrato speaks with Timur Sardarov, MV Agusta CEO, about the F3 Superveloce 800.
Racing

How Important Is Fitness In American Flat Track Motorcycle Racing?

Talent will take you to the front, but long hours of training carried me to my first podium

By Cory Texter posted Nov 13th, 2018

Do you have what it takes to hang for 25 laps with Jared Mees? In American Flat Track, you’ll need more than buckets of raw riding talent to win.

EICMA 2018

New Motorcycles are being announced, follow all the breaking news from EICMA 2018.

EICMA 2018

Racing

Champion Roadracer JD Beach Is Racing American Flat Track In 2019

MotoAmerica Supersport champion will join the AFT Twins class with Estenson Racing

By Andrea Wilson posted Nov 12th, 2018

Where will JD Beach be racing in 2019? The two-time MotoAmerica Supersport champion answers part of that question in this interview.
News

Indian Tuning Legend Passes Away At Age 97

I’ll miss Bob Nichols

By Kevin Cameron posted Nov 12th, 2018

Kevin Cameron recounts the life of Indian tuning legend Bob Nichols.
Bikes

2019 Indian Chieftain Limited Review

Reviewing the redesigned Indian touring motorcycle from the cockpit

By Morgan Gales posted Nov 12th, 2018

Riding Indian Motorcycle’s flagship touring model and reviewing the 2019 Chieftain Limited while in the saddle!

Racing

Ducati Reparto Corse Is Open For Business 24 Hours A Day Seven Days A Week

Gigi Dall’Igna has combined the best attributes of two cultures to achieve success in MotoGP

By Manuel Pecino posted Nov 12th, 2018

Ducati understood years ago that the era of mechanical veterans as team leaders needed revising. Gigi Dall’Igna has done something about it.
Bikes

2019 Yamaha YZ450F Dyno

How much power does it make?

By Andrew Oldar Video By: Bert Beltran posted Nov 10th, 2018

We put the 2019 Yamaha YZ450F on our in-house Dynojet dynamometer to find out how much power Yamaha’s flagship motocross bike makes.

Racing

Shayna Texter Targeting 2019 American Flat Track Singles Title

Husqvarna factory racer turns beach bum for a weekend

By Matthew Miles posted Nov 9th, 2018

“Hey, is that Shayna Texter in my rearview mirror?” American Flat Track’s most successful female racer rides Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 401 streetbike.
Bikes

Top 5 Concept Motorcycles From The 2018 EICMA Show

Oh, if only these five bikes were put into production

By Michael Gilbert posted Nov 8th, 2018

Several manufacturers used the 2018 EICMA show to pull covers off drool-worthy concept bikes. We wish these five motorcycles were put into production.
Bikes

Aprilia Concept RS 660 May Be What The Sportbike World Needs

A midsize Italian twin sportbike concept

By Bruno dePrato posted Nov 7th, 2018

Aprilia uncovered a parallel-twin concept at EICMA called the Concept RS 660.
News

A Conversation With Ducati’s Claudio Domenicali At EICMA 2018

Ducati’s CEO talks engine configurations

By Bruno dePrato posted Nov 7th, 2018

On the heels of Ducati’s release of a handful of new and updated models, Bruno dePrato talks engines with Claudio Domenicali.
Bikes

Benelli 752S Parallel-Twin Roadster First Look Review

Chinese-owned Benelli offers a parallel twin to take on the likes of Yamaha’s MT-07, though probably at a lower price

By Bruno dePrato posted Nov 7th, 2018

To take on the likes of Yamaha’s low-cost hyper naked MT-07, Chinese-owned Benelli debuts a sporting standard called the 752S.

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Bikes

Aprilia Concept RS 660 May Be What The Sportbike World Needs

A midsize Italian twin sportbike concept

By Bruno dePrato posted Nov 7th, 2018

Aprilia uncovered a parallel-twin concept at EICMA called the Concept RS 660.
News

A Conversation With Ducati’s Claudio Domenicali At EICMA 2018

Ducati’s CEO talks engine configurations

By Bruno dePrato posted Nov 7th, 2018

On the heels of Ducati’s release of a handful of new and updated models, Bruno dePrato talks engines with Claudio Domenicali.

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Bikes

Ducati Reveals Details Of The 2019 Multistrada 950

The most affordable Multi

By Bruno dePrato posted Nov 7th, 2018

Ahead of the big press day at EICMA, Ducati released details of the updated Multistrada 950.
Bikes

Why Do Engineers Cut Grooves In Crankshaft Bearings?

Here is another example of engine parts that tell an important story

By Kevin Cameron posted Nov 7th, 2018

Why do the connecting rods in this Honda CBR600RR engine look so bright and shiny? Kevin Cameron answers that question in this video.
Bikes

2019 Ducati 950 Hypermotard Lineup Turns Up The Supermoto Stoke

New looks, lighter weight, and more power for the Bologna wheelie king

By Joseph Gustafson posted Nov 6th, 2018

Revised 2019 Ducati 950 Hypermotard rounds out a comprehensive showing from Ducati at EICMA.