BMW has announced a new Boxer for their 2008 line-up called the HP2 Sport. It has some very nice specs and looks to be the most sport oriented in the line. Here is the press release- The dream of many Boxer fans has come true: With the new BMW HP2 Read more…
Suzuki Biplane Autoblog has some pictures of a couple Suzuki concepts that will be shown at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Show. Some very neat looking stuff and the fuel cell powered bike (Crosscage) shows that they are thinking ahead. Everyone from Ford to Ferrari are working on next gen concepts Read more…
Today has a little interview with George Clooney about his bike accident this past Friday. He and his girlfriend had minor injuries, but it does seem as if the big name people are in bike accidents more often than the regular guy. Clooney told police that the car had signaled Read more…
Check out the latest Lambo in this Fifth Gear video. They pit a new 1098 against the Gallardo in a trio of tests including a 2 lap road race. I won’t spoil it for you, but suffice it to say that it was very close and lots of fun to Read more…
Here is a video posted on Google of the new configuration at Little Talladega. This is a really nice, fun road course that gets its name from being just down the Interstate from the big famous track. You don’t need to watch the whole thing if you just want to Read more…
This was at the Brno MotoGP race this past weekend. You think it is bad enough when the first guy crashes, but the second one really hurts to even watch. [youtube]Ia3Syd8kpeU[/youtube]
I finally have some pictures of a Ducati 916 that I painted last winter. The owner had crashed the bike pretty good and it needed a whole set of bodywork. I recommended that he order a set of carbon fiber panels from QB Carbon in England. They make some very Read more…
[youtube]i3_Z96lxyUo[/youtube] This is a good video that shows the first steps in learning to do wheelies. Good to see these guys are off-road and wearing good protective gear. The road in front of your house is not a good place to try this stuff even if your girlfriend is watching. Read more…
Every year they hold the Meadow Brook Concours In Rochester, MI. This year they had an excellent class of vintage motorcycles that you can view over at the Autoblog site. There were some really rare and beautiful motorcycles but the winner was a 1938 Indian. Check out the pictures of Read more…
… … … … A few years ago, I had some VFR’s that had been wrecked and all the bodywork was destroyed. Honda stuff is expensive to begin with, but VFR stuff is crazy. Since the VFR was basically a street version of the RC45 racebike, I decided to see Read more…
I have to admit, that in my business, I get to ride a lot of different bikes and most of them are pretty forgettable like the EX500 I rode Sunday. But one of my all time favorite bikes is the 90-97 VFR750. It is a little heavy by today’s standards, Read more…
You might want to check out the new online magazine www.motivemag.com if you are like me and just love stuff with motors. Granted, it is a mostly auto oriented site so far, but they do have a good article on Harley’s V-Rod- the good the bad and the marketing behind Read more…
Check out this video of a SuperMotard race in Bulgaria. Pay special attention to the end when the two guys make contact in the air and both save it. Man is that track awesome… [youtube]WZnW_UrulIc[/youtube]
Well, today was the last day of the annual vintage meet at Mid-Ohio. Lots of cool stuff shows up at something like this and this is one of them. The American Best of Show winner was a 1950 Dynacycle, one of perhaps a dozen remaining in the U.S. Essentially a Read more…
Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images Well, after Sunday’s race, things are finally looking up for GP racing in the US. For the first time in a lot of years, a major motorcycle race was broadcast live on a major network (FOX) and attendance at Laguna Seca was reported at 115,000. Read more…
From a BMW press release… Munich. BMW will acquire the renowned motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, and the Italian industrialist Claudio Castiglioni signed a contract on 19.07.2007 in Italy. The contractual agreement will come into full effect upon final approval of the EU Read more…
The AMA is working to get a bill passed by Congress that would keep health insurance companies from denying benefits to people injured in motorcycle accidents. This is a really big deal, so take the time to contact your representative and let them know how you feel. With five minutes Read more…
If you haven’t seen it out yet, head on over to Buell’s website and check out the all new 1125R Sportbike. With almost 150 HP, it should be very entertaining. With a 54in wheelbase, it should be the proverbial wheelie machine. Cycle World as a good intro look at the Read more…
Ducati showed off it’s limited production, very expensive Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica at World Ducati Week in Misano. Wow, the lust factor is crazy… 200 HP wrapped in the beautiful 1098 skin should be enough- for now. WebBikeWorld has the story and a few more pictures. Nice, very nice. As Read more…
The old Concours was around a long, long time and it really showed. Well Kawasaki has fixed the problem with an all new bike that uses the ZX14 motor and it is a sweet sport touring machine according to the AMA tester. So what impressed me most? Looking at the Read more…
Suzuki had their annual dealer show last week, and they introduced several new and updated models. At the top of the list is the new Hayabusa. A perennial favorite of the big bore sport class, it is back with a vengeance and taking aim at Kawasaki’s ZX14 with a reported Read more…
From BMW Press Release- Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 25, 2007…For the second year in a row, the BMW K 1200 GT has been named one of the top ten motorcycles for 2007 by editors of Cycle World magazine. At the 32nd Annual Cycle World Ten Best Bikes awards dinner, Read more…
Here is a really pretty bike and it is owned by the VP of Marketing for Tesla Motors– the new electric car manufacturer. I’ve had a bunch of Monsters and they really are just soo much fun to ride. And they sound good too. Check out his other rides. Nice Read more…
WebBikeWorld has a great article on the custom/restoration of a 74 Ducati 750 GT. Lots of good info and tips as well as pictures. This diary captures the high points of finding, owning and “custovating” a 1974 Ducati 750GT. Custovation is my word for customizing and renovating the build of Read more…
If you live near any of these cities, you might want to head on over and snag a few rides on some cool bikes. Note the requirements- motorcycle license is required as well as normal safety equipment. Same dates apply to the Moto Guzzi demo rides. NEW YORK, June 20, Read more…
For those of you who like the older stuff, this press release from the AMA Museum is a reminder to save Sat June 30th for a look at some great vintage European bikes. On June 30, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum will host British & European Motorcycle Saturday, the Read more…
The AMA has an article up about the Denver city council putting restrictions on motorcycle exhaust systems that are far tougher than what they require for cars and trucks. Basically, they are requiring a bike to have the OEM exhaust system on it with the EPA noise certification stamped in Read more…
Especially if you remember the 80’s. I saw this over at Autoblog and had to share it. Not exactly bike related, but definately worth watching. [youtube]lNzNRTvE[/youtube]
There are some bike a lot of people will never get to ride- either because of cost or availability, or both. But here is your chance to ride some top shelf stuff for free on some of the best roads in America. Here is the press release for Aprilia: LACONIA, Read more…
Well, it is obvious that he has his home track wired. An impressive win considering his bad start. Poor Nicky Hayden is really fading fast. You do have to wonder what the problem is… From Speed: Valentino Rossi extended his domination of his home race with a heroic performance before 85,000 Read more…
As in liquid CO2 cool. This was posted over at Autoblog. I don’t know if it will work on a motorcycle gas tank or not, but I will definately test it out and let you know. Simply heat the dent with a hair dryer for about 1 min and then Read more…
Since it is Memorial Day here in the US, I thought I would post something that would at least make us think of the past and those who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. This picture is likely from WWI, I’m guessing, and shows how motorcycles have been Read more…
If you like the sound of 2 Strokes and you like twisty roads, you will like this video. Hit the link below- It should open in Media Player. These guys ride the Deals Gap run up in N Georgia and it is fun to watch them blow past the Harleys Read more…
This looks like something that might happen over at my friend Wayne’s house. Credit goes to Autoblog for posting the video. I wonder where the gas tank is? Maybe it is between his legs like on a bike…At least it would be easy to get out of if it caught Read more…
I have to admit that Streetfighters are my favorite type of bike now. When I was younger, I wouldn’t be seen on anything less than the latest and fastest Sportbike. But as age, and some back problems have caught up with me, I really look for comfort over style now- Read more…
[youtube]9f5NOTZlbzI[/youtube] This one is in a real bike. Granted, it is turbocharged, but it is still quite impressive to see the speedo pegged as the tach keeps climbing. There is a reason that the Hayabusa has the reputation it does. This video has been making the rounds on the internet, Read more…
Autoblog had a post about this car, and it is worth watching the video. Pretty impressive and the engine sounds awesome. [youtube]3Xdks-j3yt0[/youtube]
The AMA asked for suggestions from readers about how to increase motorcycle safety and awareness. Here are some of the responses. The best one was simply to email all your family and friends with this pdf file and ask them to send it on to their family and friends too. Read more…
Casey Stoner on the new Ducati has won 3 of the 4 rounds so far, and his ride in Shanghai proved that he is the real deal. Rossi was right there, but couldn’t get past him. Speed has the whole account as well as results. Nicky Hayden got hit in Read more…
Well, if you’ve always wanted an Aprilia but just couldn’t quite come up with the cash, their new lease program might just get you that exotic, expensive Italian masterpiece you always wanted. Leasing has its advantages if you are of the type who always want the newest toy available, but Read more…
Well, at least for the first quarter. They will no doubt rebound from the February strike in the second quarter as they make up for the lost production. Topix has the story- Sagging U.S. sales and a three-week strike at Harley-Davidson Inc.’s largest production plant caused the motorcycle maker’s profit to Read more…
Cycle World has a short interview with Nicky about the rest of the GP season. he seems pretty upbeat considering the problems he has had so far- “Definitely hasn’t been the best start to the season (referring to an eighth-place finish in round one at Qatar). I feel bad for Read more…
The AMA has another good article posted with tips for being a smart motorcycle collector. Some of these are common sense, but it is really good to go into it with as much info and advice as possible. One thing I have always believed is that it is cheaper to Read more…
The AMA has an article on the new G series bikes from BMW. All the specs are there and riding impressions. With 3 models that range from dirt to street, it should satisfy any of the thumper crowd. As usual with BMW, there is a price for admission… On the dirt-to-asphalt spectrum, Read more…
At least one guy thinks so and he has put a lot of time and money into it. Cycle World has an article on Walter Roehrich’s new bike and the possibility of it going into production. The problem I see, is that it is an expensive niche bike with no volume and Read more…
What a difference a year and new bikes and everything else makes. Rossi was his old masterful self at the Spanish Grand Prix. What is surprising is how poorly Nicky Hayden is running. It’s not just that he is a little off the pace, he is struggling on the new bike. With Read more…
Tomorrow’s race at Jerez should be one of the best ever if qualifying is any indication. Pedrosa has the poll with Rossi second, but the top 10 were seperated by a mere .3 sec. That is crazy… From Speed– Home hero Dani Pedrosa will start his factory Honda RC212V from pole Read more…
Being closer to 50 than 40, I can really appreciate this. Very cool to see these guys clean up. Also, it was surprising to see a Kawasaki EX650 win instead of the tried and true SV650. Check out the whole story over at Cycle World. Somebody check the sponsors list. Read more…
My friend’s Ducati Darmah won it’s class in the Ducati Day show in Daytona. Congratulations to Jerry and Debbie. The bike is an unrestored original in really nice condition. We were very surpised the Darmah won best bevel in the show. There were other bikes that were rarer or in Read more…
Autoblog has been covering the Geneva Auto Show, and one of the more interesting vehicles is the Monotracer. I’m not sure who would want one of these for the $50,000.00 asking price, but I sure there is someone. Since they are only going to make 100/year, all you need is a Read more…