AGV Stealth SV: full face, internal sun visor

We've always looked at helmets equipped with internal sun visors like the Schuberth C3 with envy, but never felt the trade-off in weight made them worthwhile. The fiberglass/carbon shell of the full-face AGV Stealth SV means weight shouldn't be an…

Vyrus 987 C3 4V: 185bhp, 155kg, hub-center steering

Equipped with a tweaked version of the Ducati 1198's engine, the Vyrus 987 C3 4V makes a claimed 185bhp and is said to weight just 155kg (dry) to the donor bike's 171kg. If you think that sounds fast, Vyrus plans…

S1000RR vs. the competition on the dyno

Last year, we told you that the BMW S1000RR made 183hp at the rear wheel. This chart, which shows the Japanese competitors' number on the same dyno, illustrates just how big a performance leap that is. And the torque? The…

Honda UK bans VFR800 owners from testing Shamu

Apparently fearing unflattering comparisons, Honda UK has effectively banned owners of the VFR800 and other previous VFRs from riding the 2010 Honda VFR1200. MCN, England's largest bike publication, had scheduled a loan of Shamu post media launch in order to…

Icon Variant: a dirt bike helmet for the street

Icon's satisfying a lot of rider's wishes by creating the Icon Variant, a helmet that combines off-road looks, ventilation and peripheral vision with street refinement. We've been impressed with the progress Icon has shown in quality; this helmet moves them…

2010 Yamaha FZ8: like an FZ1, but slower

In response to black and white images initially leaked by Motociclismo.it Yamaha has released this single full-color image of the 2010 Yamaha FZ8, but no firm details. The 2010 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer, which adds a dinky fairing, is also being…