Final 2013 MotoGP pre-test kicks off at Jerez
Race enthusiasts will be eager to take in this season’s final testing round for MotoGP this weekend prior to the season opener in Qatar. Reigning champion of Yamaha Factory Racing, Jorge Lorenzo said that whilst there was pressure on him this year to retain his title, it was something he has gotten used to, whilst […]
Yamaha adds a new Star for 2014
2014 Yamaha Bolt The comeback of the cafe racer has opened the market up for manufacturers to return to their design roots with modern technology. Designed with a low seat height (27.2″ or 690mm), this bike will appeal to both men and women. It is a 942 cc, air cooled V-Twin, with a 5-speed transmission. […]
Lorenzo back on top during testing
MotoGP™ World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and Yamaha Factory Racing returned to the top on the second of this week’s three days of testing at the Sepang International Circuit. Cal Crutchlow achieved a top three finish for Monster Yamaha Tech 3, splitting the Repsol Honda Team pairing of Dani Pedrosa and rookie Marc Márquez. Lorenzo’s fastest […]
Pedrosa records first season win at Sachsenring
The MotoGP™ classes encountered glorious sunshine, torrential rain and an incredibly dramatic last lap at the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring, where Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa took his first victory of the season in front of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso. It was Pedrosa who got the best start as he […]
Yamaha’s ‘His n’ Hers’ Custom Cruisers
By Marissa Baecker After overhearing two riders ‘ooo and awe’ as they stood before the bike I had just pulled in on, convinced it was a 2012 Yamaha Stryker when in fact, it was a 2011 Yamaha Raider, I questioned myself, “Did I just ride a Stryker or a Raider?” Stand before a 2011 burnt […]
What to ride in bear season? Grizzly? Kodiak?
By Marissa Baecker In the Okanagan, we are experiencing a fantastic Fall. While most of us have put our two wheels to bed for the winter, our Monet coloured landscape beckons us each day to come play in the outdoors. For some its hiking or hunting and loading that toy hauler trailer complete with dirt […]
Whoops – Huck – Bump – the 101 of Motocross
No matter what age you are, the motocross principles are the same I have to hand it to motocross riders and racers out there. A day of riding at the track is physically and mentally challenging. Kelowna Dirt Bike Club hosted Moto 101 at Bear Creek MX track and I was graciously invited to take […]
2011 Yamaha FZ8
By Marissa Baecker “This summer I plan to spend more time behind bars.” That was the slogan on the back of a rider’s t-shirt and it couldn’t be more fitting from behind the bars of the new 2011 Yamaha FZ8. Confidence, youthfulness, excitement and sex appeal are exuded while riding this easy to maneuver sport […]
Snap-On Tools for the motorcycle mechanic
So when you are out there working on your bike, you don’t want to scratch the paint so it is important to cover you tank for protection. Snap–on tools has just the thing for your bike with this Gas Tank Cover. The cover fits Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and Touring models as well as various Yamaha, […]