Ottawa Motorcycle Show – Feb 1 & 2, 2014
The Ottawa International Motorcycle Show February 1 & 2 – come visit the nation’s capital and take in the show!
2014 Yamaha FZ-09 – Test ride
By Marissa Baecker TEST RIDE – YAMAHA FZ09 I had just put the liners back in my riding suit for the cooler Fall temperatures when I got this email: “The new FZ09 is here, come ride it.” These words do not require a response but rather an appearance with a license, gear and a helmet. […]
2014 MotoGP schedule
Qatar’s Losail International Circuit will kick off proceedings with the annual evening race before MotoGP™ heads to Austin, Texas for the second time. Argentina will be on the race schedule for the first time since 1999, with the newly-built Termas de Rio Hondo circuit, whereas Brasilia joins with a September slot. The total number of […]
2014 Dark White BMW R1200R
A dynamic roadster with an exclusive design. Sept 23, 2013 (MUNICH) As a traditional roadster, the BMW R 1200 R offers an almost ideal synthesis of riding dynamics, agility and classic design within the boxer series with a spirited 81 kW (110 HP). It combines nimble handling with impressive good looks and balanced ergonomics, […]
FIM Women’s Road Racing Training Camp in Albacete attracts enormous interest
26/09/13 – 14:47 With support from the Spanish Motorcycling Federation, the Albacete Circuit and BMW Motorrad, the FIM and its Women in Motorcycling Commission are giving women riders from all over the world a chance to train with high-spec motorcycles and professional coaches on a major road-racing circuit. Promoting the presence of women in all […]
Rev’It Ventura designed for changing conditions
By Marissa Baecker Fall fashion is in high gear with back to school, runway shows, film festivals and red carpets. Who’s wearing what – what’s new for the season, etc. Motorcycle fashion is no different. As the manufacturers release their new model motorcycles, the motorcycle gear manufacturers are quick to keep up. Not only are […]
Learning the lean of MotoGP
As the MotoGP continues in Spain this weekend at Aragon, and with only five races left in the season, www.motogp.com has posted a video illustrating the lean angle of its riders using Yamaha Factory racer, Jorge Lorenzo’s bike. It is truly amazing to watch how these guys can manoeuvre these machines while clocking straight away […]
2014 Yamaha Bolt great bike for the smaller rider
The introduction of the Yamaha Bolt has blown the doors open for a more economical entry level cruiser but as fun as the model is to ride, Yamaha has a bit of work to do to fine tune the design. Introduced in 2014, even in plain black or white, the Bolt drew an audience. Visually […]
2014 motorcycle wear is stylish without sacrificing protection
Leaders in protective motorcycle gear now offering stylish choices while maintaining industry safety standards. There was a time when motorcycle wear was distinctly just that – motorcycle wear. If you were walking around while wearing it, there would be no mistaking that you were travelling on a motorcycle. . . .until now. Rev It The […]
2014 Ducati Superbike 899 Panigale unveiled in Germany
It feels like Christmas with all the new announcements coming from the manufacturers releasing the 2014 motorcycles and the latest comes from Ducati! Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 09 September 2013 – The highly-anticipated Ducati 899 Panigale has been unveiled at the VW Group Night in Frankfurt, Germany, on the eve of the IAA International Motor […]