Motorcycle racing is money wasted

It’s time for the motorcycle industry to have a serious think about its priorities, because they’re looking bizarrely skewed right now. The classic mantra tells us that winning on Sunday sells on Monday, but is this really true, or indeed … Continued

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R: a facelift at 28

Is this the most significant new bike this year? Kawasaki is replacing the 5th best selling motorcycle in America with a heavily revised new model. The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R just leaked; here’s 62 images. Update: It’s official, here’s Kawasaki … Continued

BMW HP4: a “factory” S1000RR

In 2008, BMW launched a bike called the HP2 Sport. It cost $25,500 and was arguably the most exotic, unique motorcycle on sale for a few years there. Based on the R1200S, it was essentially a completely different motorcycle, with … Continued

BMW’s electric scooter is nearly here.

This is the BMW C evolution, a “near-production prototype” for an upcoming electric scooter. Why should you care about yet another concept electric bike? Well, when a company with BMW’s engineering expertise, production numbers and budget decides to do this, … Continued

Best. Snake Crash. Ever.

“You gotta post up Rnickeymouse’s latest crash vid,” reads the text from Adey. “Guy rides up hillside, catches air, cracks engine case and tank. Now I’ve seen it all from that turn.” There’s not really much more to say. Bikes: … Continued

Win this limited edition Bell Star Carbon helmet

Want to win this sweet ass Bell Star Carbon helmet, complete with extremely limited edition paint that commemorates the US Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca? Tell us about your reading preferences in this survey and you’ll be entered … Continued

Testing the Dark Knight Rises motorcycle suit

It takes two people to dress one man in the Batman motorcycle suit. Not sure how many workers it takes to build the thing, but considering the myriad patches of leather that comprise its construction I guess the suit requires … Continued