Yamaha WR250R
We have to admit we were a bit surprised when Yamaha announced in September of 2007 that it has invested heavily in a new engine and chassis for a dual sport and supermoto displacing 250cc. Why? This is not a category that other manufacturers have paid much attention to . . . particularly, here in the United States. Old tech motors and off-the-shelf components have been the rule here, not the exception.
n any event, I looked...
Suzuki GSX-R600
Looking over the press materials I received from Suzuki recently concerning the new 2008 GSX-R600 and 750, it is clear that Suzuki has moved the design of both of these iconic sport machines forward with careful refinement of both engine and chassis,
Both bikes received a three-position selectable engine mode (varying fuel injection, sub-throttle valve, exhaust valve and ignition settings) first appearing on last year’s...
KTM 690 Duke
Expanding the stable of 690 models, KTM has introduced the 690 Duke and 690 SMC for 2008. These are hard core, lightweight, powerful single-cylinder road bikes.
The 690 Duke, according to KTM is the most powerful street-legal single of all time with 65 horsepower from its 654cc powerplant. Unlike the big singles found in some competitors’ machines, this 654cc unit is state-of-the-art, lightweight, compact and extremely...
Suzuki Biplane
Suzuki released the following photos and text concerning two Tokyo Motor Show concepts. The Biplane is powered by a V4 engine and features radical styling and chassis technology. The Crosscage features a compact fuel cell and secondary battery power source. The show opens on the 29th. Here are the photos and text from Suzuki.
Feel the joy of riding motorcycle! Look at this motorcycle! This concept model “The Biplane”...
Moto Guzzi Stelvio Takes on BMW
We have been riding the new 2008 Star Raider for a couple of weeks now. We gave you the technical low-down in our article dated September 10, 2007. Take a look back at that article for all of the unique specifications of the new Star Raider.
The Milan Motorcycle Show opens early next week to the press, but Moto Guzzi has already released official photos of its new giant trailie, the Stelvio. The new Stelvio...
Star Raider
This story is about the riding experience. Obviously, what distinguishes the Raider from other Star Motorcycles most is the raked out front end and huge rear tire. The Raider is one of the most radically styled “custom” cruisers from any of the Japanese OEMs to date.
The challenge Star faced was delivering a radically styled production motorcycle that handled well, and was safe and easy to ride. Radically raked front ends...
NCR Leggera – The Ultimate Hypermotard
Do you have $66,500 burning a hole in your pocket? If so, and you want the ultimate Hypermotard, NCR just announced the perfect motorcycle for you. Read on:
LEGGERA – THE NEW NCR MOTORCYCLE
The quest at NCR is to always strive for the ultimate performance and ultimate lightness or “Leggera”. Today, NCR introduces its first street motorcycle using its racing expertise and ultimate...
Honda Rocks Milan With New CB1000R
Think Honda is too conservative for you? Think they won’t put a modern sportbike engine in a naked? Think again. The new CB1000R has radical styling and radical performance for the naked market.
Chassis features found on modern sportbikes include radial mount brake calipers, adjustable suspension and state-of-the-art inline 998cc engine bring the new Honda CB1000R front and center in the naked bike...
