Sportbikes
Sportbikes include racing-derived models such as the Suzuki GSX-R600, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Yamaha YZF-R1, BMW S1000RR and Ducati 848 EVO.
Motorcycling has a history of attracting the go-fast crowd. Those who wish to go the fastest look to sportbikes. The most advanced motorcycles in the industry fall under the sportbike banner as these machines are designed for optimum speed, acceleration, braking and maneuverability. Sportbikes also rely on aerodynamics more than other motorcycles because these are the machines most often found competing on racetracks. Even those who don’t ever plan on racing can experience the thrill of braking deep into a corner by attending trackday at a local racetrack. Along with having the fastest motorcycles, sportbike riders are often found sporting the latest and safest motorcycle gear – especially if they’re flying around a track.
Motorcycling has a history of attracting the go-fast crowd. Those who wish to go the fastest look to sportbikes. The most advanced motorcycles in the industry fall under the sportbike banner as these machines are designed for optimum speed, acceleration, braking and maneuverability. Sportbikes also rely on aerodynamics more than other motorcycles because these are the machines most often found competing on racetracks. Even those who don’t ever plan on racing can experience the thrill of braking deep into a corner by attending trackday at a local racetrack. Along with having the fastest motorcycles, sportbike riders are often found sporting the latest and safest motorcycle gear – especially if they’re flying around a track.
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2013 MV Agusta F4 RR Review: Street Ride
The MV Agusta F4 RR straightens corners with formidable competence, and its ability to devour straightaways had us praying to Brembo, the god of deceleration, on a few occasions.
2013 Honda CBR600RR Review - Track Impression
Boasting the lightest weight and one of the best-handling chassis in the supersport class, the modestly updated Honda CBR600RR remains a force with which to be reckoned. We put it to the test in a recent media event at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
Suzuki GSX-R History
We take a look back at nearly three decades of GSX-R, highlighting some important milestones along the way. Thanks largely to the 1985 GSX-R750, today’s sportbikes are often considered “racebikes with lights.”
2013 Honda CBR600RR - First Ride Street Impression
While not a new model, the 2013 Honda CBR600RR is slightly improved for slightly less money. Compared to a few of its competitors, it’s missing some of the current technological catch phrases like TC and Ride Modes.
2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R Review - Video
The Ducati Panigale R takes all the best parts of the sensational 1199 S and adds titanium connecting rods, a lightened flywheel and an adjustable swingarm pivot to create the most capable Ducati sportbike ever seen.- 2013 Ducati Hypermotard 821 Review A slightly less hyper motard
- 2013 Hyosung GT250R Review Several upgrades for Korea's quarter-liter sportbike
- 2013 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC ABS and RSV4 Factory APRC ABS Review More power, updated electronics and ABS for Aprilia's championship-winning literbike
- Ninjapalooza Track testing the Ninjas: 300, 636, 650 & 1000
- 2013 MV Agusta F4 and F4 RR Review MV's superbike flagship gets a major-league rework
- The 10 Hottest Bikes of 2013 Take a look at the motorcycles we can't wait to ride this year
- 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R Review One of our faves gets even better
- 2013 Brammo Empulse R Review - Video The e-bike we've been waiting for
- 2013 Suzuki Motorcycle Lineup A brand, reinvented
- Six New 2013 Honda Models Announced for US Honda flexes it's feathered muscle, with the promise of more to come
- 2012 MV Agusta F4RR Corsacorta Review Elegance meets brute strength
- 2012 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Track Review World Superbike Champion... Again
- 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Review The 636 is back!
- 2013 MV Agusta F3 675 Street Review Fiscally responsible Italian exotica
- 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Review The little Ninja bulks up
- 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Preview The littlest Ninja grows up
- 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Preview A return to 636cc
- 2012 Suzuki Hayabusa LE Review Still blindingly fast
- 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 Review - Video The most capable sportbike ever built?
- Best Motorcycles of 2012 Spectacular bikes despite fewer new models
- 2012 Lightning Motorcycles Exclusive First Ride - Video Turning the sportbike world upside down...with electricity!
- 2013 MV Agusta F3 675 Review - Video A scintillating new middleweight sportbike makes exotica almost affordable
- 2013 Kawasaki Early-Release Models ABS now optional on Ninja 650, electronic steering damper added to ZX-10R, plus new graphics/colors
- 2012 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Review Diet plan and improved electronics highlight Noale's maxi-motard
- 2012 MV Agusta F3 675 Review Riding the hottest and most exclusive middleweight sportbike
- 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Review - Video A game-changing sportbike from Italy
- 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Review - Video Making the Gixxer thou better than ever
- Top 10 Hottest Bikes of 2012 These 10 motorcycles are sure to make waves in 2012
- 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Review: First Ride [Video] Sportier styling and a new chassis upgrade the modestly priced, user-friendly Ninja
- 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Review [Video] It's the same, but different
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2013 Honda CBR600RR - First Ride Street Impression
While not a new model, the 2013 Honda CBR600RR is slightly improved for slightly less money. Compared to a few of its competitors, it’s missing some of the current technological catch phrases like TC and Ride Modes.-
2013 MV Agusta F3 675 Review - Video
The F3 carries on MV Agusta's tradition of building sex on wheels but now includes high-tech sophistication at a price that almost seems inexpensive.
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2012 Lightning Motorcycles Exclusive First Ride - Video
The Lightning, without a doubt, is the fastest motorcycle I’ve ever ridden – gas or electric.
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2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 Review - Video
If the Japanese and Italian sportbike manufacturers weren’t yet quaking in their boots by the fabulously engineered BMW S1000RR, the HP4 will surely make them fret.
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2013 Brammo Empulse R Review - Video
Brammo has been teasing the world with its Empulse and up-spec Empulse R electric motorcycles for more than two years. Finally the wait is over. We’ve got our hands on a $18,995 Brammo Empulse R.
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2013 Beginner Sportbike Shootout - Video
With the 250cc sportbike market in America reaching a high point, we figured it was time to see which model stands out – the Honda CBR250R, Hyosung GT250R or Kawasaki Ninja 300.
2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R vs. 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750 vs. 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R - Vid...
When Kawasaki re-introduced the ZX-6R with its 636cc engine this year, we figured it was time to pit it against the Suzuki GSX-R750 and Triumph Daytona 675R in an Oddball Middleweight Sportbike shootout.
2013 MV Agusta F3 675 vs. 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R - Video
Triples, the ménage-à-trois of internal combustion cylinder arrangement, are making a comeback. Championing the format is Triumph has succeeded in making three-cylinders cool again. Now the Brits have competition from MV Agusta in the F3 675.
2012 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC vs. 2012 MV Agusta F4RR Corsacorta - Video
Over the past few weeks we’ve teased you with single-bike reviews of both the $22,999 2012 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC and the $25,000 2012 MV Agusta F4RR Corsacorta. Now it’s time to see how they perform in a head-to-head comparison.
2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R vs. 2012 Suzuki Hayabusa LE - Video
In the world of hypersport bikes – the fastest production motorcycles in the world – there’s a clear heavyweight battle raging between the Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki ZX-14R.
2012 European Literbike Shootout - Video
We tested the 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC, BMW S1000RR and Ducati 1199 Panigale S both on the track, on the street, and on the dyno to see which bike is the top dog in our 2012 European literbike shootout
2012 European Literbike Shootout Teaser - Video
We’re hard at work conducting our test of the exotic literbikes: Aprilia RSV4 R APRC, BMW S1000RR and Ducati 1199 Panigale S. We’re not finished yet, but here’s our first impressions about each bike after romping on them at the fantastic Thunderhill.
2012 Japanese Superbike Shootout - Video
Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha have all tweaked their respective contenders for 2012 – the CBR1000RR, GSX-R1000 and YZF-R1, have significant changes, while Kawasaki returns for 2012 with the same traction-control-equipped machine it introduced last year.![2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs. 2011 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC [Video]](/images/content/1r1-rsv-main1201_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs. 2011 Aprilia RSV4 R APRC [Video]
Some manufacturers have shifted their focus from generating more horsepower to making sure the power reaches the ground more effectively. Two sportbikes that exemplify that mindset are the Yamaha YZF-R1 and Aprilia RSV4 R APRC.![2011 Middleweight Sportbike Shootout - Track [Video]](/images/content/1track-main0623_rdax_166x83.jpg)
2011 Middleweight Sportbike Shootout - Track [Video]
We already brought you the street portion of our Oddball Sportbike shootout featuring the Suzuki GSX-R750, Ducati 848 EVO and Triumph Daytona 675R. Now it’s time to take these weapons to the track to see what they’re really made of.Find A New Sportbike
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Sportbikes Forums
- Honda Sportbikes Visit the Honda section of Sportbikes.net, one of the leading Sportbike forums on the Net.
- Honda 600RR Forum 600RR.net is the #1 forum for owners of the Honda CBR 600RR motorcycle of all generations.
- Honda 1000RR Forum 1000RR.net is the top forum for owners of Honda's literbike the CBR 1000RR.
- 1000RR.com This site is an up-and-coming resource for Honda 1000RR owners and enthusiasts.
- RC51 Forums This new Honda RC51 motorcycle forum provides a resource for owners of this popular Honda sportbike.
- R1 Forum This site is the leading Yamaha R1 forum on the Net with discussion on Yamaha R1 reviews, parts, events, news, videos, & more!
- R6 Forum This site covers everything Yamaha R6 related from discussions on R6 parts, modifications, photos, events & more.
- Yamaha R6 Forum This site is an up-and-coming resource for Yamaha R6 enthusiasts where discussion can be found on R6 modifications, tips, events, meets, & more.
- Yamaha R1 Forum This forum is dedicated to the Yamaha YZF-R1 owner with dialogue on the latest R1 news, modifications, how-to guides, & more.
- Suzuki GSXR Forum This site is the #1 Suzuki GSX-R forum on the Net with the largest population of GSX-R owners and enthusiasts. Find extensive information on the GSX-R1000, the GSX-R750, and the GSX-R600.
- GSX-R Forum This is an online community of GSX-R owners and enthusiasts where discussion can be found on Suzuki GSX-R news, events, tech and performance, & more.
- Suzuki Motorcycles Visit the Suzuki section on Twowheelforum.com for information on Suzuki motorcycle news, performance, tech, events, & more.
- Kawasaki ZX Forum This is a sited dedicated to Kawasaki motorcycles, including the ZX-6R, the ZX-10R, and the GTR 1400.
- Buell Motorcycle Forum This is an up-and-coming resource for Buell owners and enthusiasts where they can gather and discuss the latest in Buell news, events, tech information, & more.
- Yamaha R6 Forum R6messagenet.com is a gathering spot for the Yamaha YZF-R6 owner where they can voice their opinions and advice on R6 news, modifications, maintenance, technical information, & more.
