A BSA Barn Find

I’ll admit it: I was vulnerable. I was in a weakened condition. In a rare fit of fiscal responsibility, I had sold my ’71 Triumph Tiger the previous summer. It was the perennial project bike. It was beautiful and wild, … Continued

How to prepare your bike for adventure, part 1

The thing about so-called “Adventure” bikes, is that they don’t tend to actually be ready for adventure out of the box. Getting them there typically takes thousands of dollars in add-on protection and performance parts. In this three-part series, we’re … Continued

The New 2014 BMW R1200RT

Source and Photos: MCN MCN has captured spy photos of the new 2014 BMW R1200RT in South France. It will be using the same engine from the new R1200GS — a water-cooled, 125 hp, 1170 cc engine. From the photo, … Continued

Real Rides: Kainoa’s SV650

Photos: Arturo Olmos A naked motorcycle is that has been stripped of its fairings, windshields and has an upright riding position. They are designed for comfort and great handling. The Suzuki SV650 is a fantastic naked bike and Kai bought … Continued

RideApart Review: Ducati 1199 Panigale R

“This is the ultimate representation of the performance motorcycle,” Ducati general manager Claudio Domenicali told us yesterday. He was riding alongside journalists at the launch of the flagship Ducati 1199 Panigale R at Austin’s brand new Circuit of the Americas, … Continued

2014 BMW R1200R Custom

Thanks to our friends at Oliepeil.nl for sharing this news. Looks like BMW Motorcycles has dropped a new motorcycle — the R1200R Custom in a café racer style. This bike represents 90th anniversary of the boxer engine, possibly named the … Continued

Keith Code is selling his fleet of S1000RRs

The California Superbike school is selling their 2011 BMW S1000RR fleet to make way for the new 2013 model. The bikes range from $9,500 to $12,000, making them a few grand to a couple hundred dollars cheaper than ones in … Continued