Bad cell phone shots of the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR leaked last month. But, here’s the real deal; 62 high-res studio shots of the lightly updated model. “Lightly updated,” you ask? Same frame, same engine (it’s supposedly a bit smoother now) … Continued
The motorcycle is one of the most emotionally evocative objects on the planet; name another product that can be placed into film, television and advertisement to instantly create a mood or define a character. Cigarettes are the only other example … Continued
Opposite-side parking’s a bitch in New York City, and any experienced street-rat is steeped in the tactics and strategies of dodging the bright orange fuck-yous so plentiful during quota periods. There’s the velcro license plate trick; the impenetrable, locking, teflon … Continued
The Z1000 is a special bike. Its redline limited 159mph top speed is lower than the old model, but that doesn’t matter. Hit a freeway expansion joint at full throttle in sixth gear and the front wheel will go skyward. … Continued
“I thought it would be cheeky to show up to Sturgis with some silly two-stroke racer and see how the big American Harley biker dudes would take it,” says Drake McElroy. He built this silly two-stroke racer from his old … Continued
Imagine a production bike — more powerful than any v-twin before — benefiting from the recognition of Italy’s most popular sportsbike brand and also the star power of MotoGP’s most famous rider, a rider that just happens to be Italian. … Continued
KTM’s Duke-based world domination plans continue apace. Marked by the attendance of the Malaysian Prime Minister, the Austrian brand just launched a new-model Duke in Kuala Lumpur. The KTM 200 Duke will be priced lower than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 … Continued