KTM pulls Duke, SuperDuke from American market

KTM does not plan to import the 990 SuperDuke or 690 Duke to the North American market this year or next, citing unfavorable market conditions. In the case of the SuperDuke, the move is likely intended to clear dealer stock … Continued

51 studio photos of the Husqvarna Nuda 900R

So the Husqvarna Nuda 900R is a new naked sportsbike rival for the KTM SuperDuke from BMW’s Italian dirt bike brand. It even apes KTM’s angular, folded-paper design language, but instead of a sexy, fun v-twin it uses an upstroked … Continued

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200: Italian for hooligan

160mph indicated top speed. Leaned over power wheelies leaving almost every corner. A throttle response so addictive that you won’t be able to help yourself. It’s not a sportsbike, but it’s faster than a 600 everywhere except right at the … Continued

BRD RedShift MX and SM: as fast as a 250

The first products of fresh Bay Area startup BRD, this motocrosser and supermoto promise equivalent performance to 250cc four-stroke competitors. Making 40bhp and weighing 240lbs without lights, the BRD RedShift MX looks approximately equal to the KTM 250 SX-F, which … Continued

2012-2014 KTMs leak

This screen shot from the KTM North American dealer meeting lays out a promising future for KTM. Leaked way ahead of time, the lineup for the next three years is here for you to see.

Brammo makes it easier to go electric racing

It’s about to get a lot easier to go electric motorcycle racing. Electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has signed a deal to provide race-ready rides for the TTXGP electric racing series for the 2013 season. The bike will be a souped-up … Continued

The time Sean Smith saved my life

You’ve probably already read about it, but on Saturday I broke my left arm. Again. It happened 18 miles into the desert and hours from a hospital. But, you know what? It wasn’t a big deal. A big part of … Continued