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MotoGP Kicks Off Season In Qatar
The start of the 2013 MotoGP season picked up right where 2012 left off – with Jorge Lorenzo on top of the podium. The Yamaha rider led the motorsports event from start to finish, eventually opening up a nearly six-second lead over his competitors and cruising to a win in Qatar. “I’m really happy, really [...]
Get Ready For MotoGP’s Return To The Track
After months of team changes, retirements and testing sessions, real MotoGP racing is finally returning to the world of motorsports. All eyes will be on Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa, the two top finishers from last year’s season. Spectators shouldn’t look past newcomer Marc Marquez or veterans Cal Crutchlow and Valentino Rossi, as all have [...]
Triumph Recalls Nearly 3,800 Bikes In The US
Triumph has been forced to recall almost 3,800 of its motorcycles due to a manufacturing error that could impact the lighting on several models of its bikes. The 2012 and 2013 versions of the Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triples and Tiger 800 are all affected by the recall, and riders could see problems arise with their motorcycle [...]
BMW Bikes Are Low On Reliability, High On Customer Satisfaction
A motorcycle is a big investment, so it’s natural for prospective owners to shop around and look at all factors when considering different bikes. According to a new study from Consumer Reports, popular brands like Harley-Davidson and BMW are not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts like Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda, but that hasn’t stopped [...]
Vintage Rally Returns To The US This June
Fans of classic bikes have probably had June 8 and 9 circled on their calendars for some time. That’s the weekend when Vintage Rally 2013, the annual celebration of the tradition of motorcycles and motorsports, returns to the U.S. for the third time. The National Motorcycle Museum is hosting the event in Anamosa, Iowa, this [...]
Celebrate ‘AMA Go Ride! Month’ This April
Now that nicer spring weather is on the horizon, more motorcyclists will be gearing up to hit the road and enjoy warmer temperatures. To celebrate this time of year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is organizing its second annual “AMA Go Ride! Month” this April. “Every spring, millions of riders roll out of the driveway or [...]
Yamaha One Two At MotoGP Jerez Test
Valentino Rossi Returns To The Top In Jerez The second day of the final pre-season MotoGP test was again played out in difficult weather conditions yesterday with riders having to splash through a water-filled morning before being able to enjoy some dry track time later in the afternoon. Valentino Rossi was finally given the conditions [...]
Laconia Motorcycle Week Turns 90
The famous Laconia Motorcycle Week will celebrate its 90th anniversary this summer with what should be its best running to date. Known as America’s Original Riding Rally, Laconia is one of New Hampshire’s signature motorsports events. The action begins Saturday, June 8 with a memorial ride, a kickoff party, bike building contest and more. All [...]
Motorcycle Maniac: 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A
When it comes to street bikes, few manufacturers stand taller than Yamaha. A long-time favorite of mine, the venerable brand recently rolled out an update of one of its most beloved bikes, the FJR1300.
Julien Da Costa Joins Suzuki Endurance Racing Team
Reigning World Champions Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has signed Julien Da Costa for the 2013 World Endurance Championship to ride alongside Vincent Philippe and Anthony Delhalle. Suzuki’s 12-times Endurance World Champions will run an all-French permanent team from its Le Mans, France base in the four-round series that starts on April 1st with the Bol [...]
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