The Littlest Ninja Gets Big Upgrades for 2008: Introducing Kawasaki's New Ninja 250R
Wednesday September 26, 2007
The Ninja 250 has long been the steed of choice for beginners and small-framed sportbike riders, and Kawasaki gives us even more reasons to love their micro-Ninja in 2008. Changes ... Read More
Fighting Fire with Fire: 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Challenges Hayabusa, Claims "Quickest and Most Powerful" Title
Tuesday September 25, 2007
The battle for supersport supremacy is escalating, and Kawasaki has responded to Suzuki's redesigned Hayabusa with a battle cry of their own: a souped up Ninja ZX-14. The ZX-14's lines ... Read More
George Clooney's Harley Crash Begs the Question: Are Celebs Good, Bad, or Irrelevant to Motorcycling?
Monday September 24, 2007
Last week's accident involving actor George Clooney has pushed the topic of motorcycling into the news, and mainstream media are abuzz about the misfortune that befell the star of Ocean's ... Read More
Retro-Styled Honda CB1100F, CB1100R, and Futuristic EVO6 Concepts Revealed!
Thursday September 20, 2007
Over a month in advance of the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, Honda has supported rumors of upcoming retro-styled CB motorcycles by releasing shots of CB1100F and CB1100R concept bikes which, ... Read More
Fifth Gear Pits $15,000 Ducati Against $220,000 Lamborghini
Wednesday September 19, 2007
Brits really do have a sense of humor.
Fifth Gear*, the cinematically styled automotive show, once staged a good natured Lamborghini Gallardo versus Ducati 999 battle royale. After the nail-biting racetrack ... Read More
Riding the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob: A Full Review of Harley's All-New Factory Custom
Tuesday September 18, 2007
You may have caught a glimpse of this all-new Harley with our 2008 Fat Bob photo gallery, which shows off the bike's unique Tommy Gun exhaust, huge chunky tires, and ... Read More
Electric Motorcycles Gone Wild: Would-Be Drag Racer Collides with Parked Minivan
Friday September 14, 2007
We're not sure how a helmetless drag racer manages to demonstrate smoky burnouts on a public sidewalk while riding a 400-horsepower electric motorcycle, but anything can happen in Los Angeles, ... Read More
Supersport Riders Over Three Times More Likely to Die
Thursday September 13, 2007
Though revered for their acceleration, stopping power, and maneuverability, supersport bikes-- street motorcycles based on racing platforms-- were heavily criticized in a recent Insurance Institute of Highway Safety report. The ... Read More
Kawasaki Teases the New 2008 Ninja ZX-10R
Tuesday September 11, 2007
Choosing to tease rather than unveil, Kawasaki has released only two studio photos of their 2008 Ninja ZX-10R-- appropriately enough in that familiar lean, mean shade of Kawasaki green.
With few ... Read More
Yamaha Unveils a Custom Cruiser for the Masses: The 2008 Star Motorcycles Raider
Monday September 10, 2007
Seeking to capitalize on the custom cruiser craze, Yamaha's Star Motorcycles division has unveiled a brand new bike for 2008: The Raider.
Featuring a fork raked to 39.2 degrees, a 113 ... Read More
Harley-Davidson Stock Takes Another Hit
Friday September 7, 2007
"They may be macho but they're not immune," reports Forbes in an AP-sourced story. "Harley-Davidson riders, like other consumers, are curbing their spending amid the credit crisis and economic uncertainty."
The ... Read More
Bargain Bobbers for the Rest of Us?
Tuesday September 4, 2007
Though defined by a less-is-more aesthetic that brings to mind bare bones economics, the cost of custom-built bobbers can be surprisingly steep.
If you're not handy with an arc welder and ... Read More