A roadster is a naked motorcycle that has performance and agility like a sport bike – they still have a comfortable riding position for the rider. They are not outright sport bikes but they do retain some of the specs … Continued
A superbike is a motorcycle that is optimized for performance — they often mimic racing bikes in terms of looks and ride. They are designed and engineered for speed, cornering, braking and all-out acceleration. The Ducati 916 debuted in 1994 … Continued
In a shock move, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer just bought Husqvarna from BMW, just five years after BMW itself acquired it from MV Agusta and pumped a ton of cash into development of new street models. What gives? Our friends … Continued
News of Husqvarna’s sale to KTM CEO Stefan Pierer was met with much skepticism yesterday. It shouldn’t have been. Here’s the official press release announcing the move.
Update: Nieuwsmotor.nl reports that the deal has been finalized, not between BMW and KTM, but with the Austrian company’s CEO, Stefan Pierer instead. That changes everything. MCN is reporting that a deal that would see KTM purchase Husqvarna from BMW … Continued
“Drive it like you stole it!” – GI Joe: Retaliation GI Jooooooooooooe! “GI Joe: Retaliation” continues from whence “GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra” left off — the Joes have defeated Cobra, placed Cobra Commander and his crew in prison … Continued
“If NASA built suspension for adventure motorcycles, they’d be happy with this one,” says Touratech Product Manager Matt Wilson. The company tasked its engineers with designing the absolute last word in ADV suspension, the Extreme Shock is what they came … Continued