The seven dumbest bikes of The 2009 AMD Custom Championship

Between all the drinking, boob exposing, Freebird listening, helmetless crashing and dying that takes place at the annual geriatric's convention in Sturgis, South Dakota, some attendees actually take the time to be enthusiastic about motorcycles. The AMD World Championship of…

Yoshimura GSX-R1000RR makes 176bhp at back wheel

According to an independent dyno test conducted by Cycle World, the Yoshimura GSX-R1000RR that we scooped last month makes 176bhp at the back wheel. By our reckoning and assuming a 15% driveline loss, that puts it in the 202-208hp range…

Photo Finish: pastoral living

Photo: Grant RayJuly 3, 2009. California. A rider and his bike deep in the back-country mountains southeast of Monterey ….

Want: Mr. Freedom's Mulholland Master

Mr. Freedom has a rabid following for a good reason. Based off vintage sports & work-wear from the turn of the last century and produced by Japanese label Sugar Cane for the upcoming Fall 2009 “Speed Safe Clothing for…

Photo Finish: front row

Photo: benvan1February, 2009. Paeroa, New Zealand. Onlookers hunker behind hay bales while sidecars race in the annual Battle of the Streets….

Photos: Yoshimura Suzuki celebrates Suzuka 8 Hours win

Yoshimura Suzuki won the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race in Japan today; these pictures just came in from the not-so-impromptu celebration in the pit garage afterwards. Stocking champagne in preparation for victory? We like that kind of confidence.Yoshimura…

2009 Triumph Daytona 675: Initial Report

The 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 is a little bit lighter, a little more powerful and a little more aggressive-looking. Can it still stand out by offering the punch of a 750 in a 600-sized package? We spent a couple…