Speed is reporting that it is likely that Ducati will not have a team for next years AMA Superbike series. They cite mechanical restrictions and sponsorship as reasons for the decision. Read the whole article here- Paolo Ciabatti, director of the Xerox Ducati Corse racing program in World Superbike and Read more…
Kevin Cameron at Cycle World has updated their blog with a good engine tech article on the problems of windage and crankcase pressure in high rpm engines. If you’re a gearhead you’ll like it. If not, the pictures are cool and you can scroll down and read some of the Read more…
Monday on American Chopper (Discovery) you can watch as Bill Murray’s new bike comes together with classic Caddyshack themes. Should be a really fun episode with Murry in it. NEW YORK (AP) — Try to imagine the motorcycle that Bill Murray’s classic “Caddyshack” character Carl Spackler would ride. Would it Read more…
From BMW- Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 2, 2006… Once again, BMW motorcycles have earned high-fives from editors of Motorcyclist Magazine. In the publication’s September issue, the BMW R 1200 GS is named Best Adventure Bike for 2006, while the R 1200 RT captured top honors in the Touring category Read more…
Speed is reporting that Motorcyclist has selected Dunlop’s Qualifier “Q” Sportbike tires as their product of the year. This is a really big deal since that award usually goes to a bike of some sort. I talked with my friend at Dunlop who does most of their testing after he Read more…
Cycle World has an article about the new Indian exhibit in Pomona, California. When I say “new” Indian, I am speaking of a new exhibit of old original Indians, not an exhibit of the new revived Indian nameplate. Burt Munro’s “World’s Fastest Indian” is on display also. Some amazing bike Read more…
Honda printed the wrong toll free number in the owners manuals for some of their cars and motorcycles. Pretty funny. From the AP. Honda Motor Co. said it incorrectly published an 800 prefix, rather than an 888, on a toll-free vehicle safety telephone number in 1.2 million manuals for 2006 Read more…
If you are into vintage or retro style bikes, you will probably like Ducati’s new SportClassic. With standard seating position and the big V-twin, it should be a great commuter and day trip bike. From Ducati– The shapes of the GT1000 are modern interpretations of the classic lines of the Read more…
Well, this picture comes all the way from Mexico. Perhaps not a more unique and highly customized bike exists anywhere. I’m actually not sure what it is. I never took the time to look closely at the engine, etc to determine what it started out as. If anyone knows, email Read more…
If you are into the vintage motorcycle scene, 2 of the auctions you really want to go to are the ones at Daytona and Mid-Ohio. The AMA site has the results of this weekend’s auction on their site with the most interesting sale probably being this 1962 MV Agusta GP Read more…