Wakan bikes from France
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 24, 2007
Sort of cafe racer -meets- the new Vmax. These bikes look pretty sweet... everything you would expect when naked French twins are involved.Read the rest.
Where are the Guzzi 850s ?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Guzzi has a Breva 850 and also a Norge 850 but no sight of them yet in the US. Anybody know if they will ever be available here ?
Street Squids, Explained
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 27, 2007
"The squid (motorcyclown squidus) is found for the most part in the northern hemisphere and tends to be most active during the warmer months in temperate climates. Although he comes in all shapes and...
Lucas, Prince of Darkness
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, April 20, 2007
I found this humorous link that past or current owners of Britbikes may find as sidesplitting as I did. I especially liked the one about how Lucas could bring peace on earth.
Why can't we all just...sniff...get along?
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, March 20, 2007
I'm anxious to get the opinions of all MOrons about the source of the apparent animosity between cruiser riders and riders of...well, any other street bike.
Another Dumb Sportbike rider
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 22, 2006
Portland Oregon: Yet another story about another unlicensed rider who thinks that twisting the throttle is big fun, like 150 mph fun. He apparently is a slow learner. Read the rest.
Michelin CEO Killed in Accident.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, May 28, 2006
ATLANTA (CNN) - Michelin CEO Edouard Michelin was killed Friday in a boating accident off Ile de Sein in Brittany in western France, the company's communications department told CNN.Read the rest.
Clever Custom Names
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 04, 2006
More 'time wasters' from MO readers.--MOJust in case custom bike builders are running out of ideas and names for their next frivilous contrivences, let's help them out. Here's my contribution: ...
Sidehack does 170 mph!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, August 14, 2005
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: A Kiwi set the world SIDE-HACK speed record. New Zealander Glenn Hayward, driving a 1000cc machine dubbed the Flying Kiwi, shattered the 19-year-old world speed record for...
The Art and Magic of Controlling a Motorcycle
posted by Steven Verschoor on Wednesday, July 27, 2005
The zen of riding a bike, that state of grace attained while spiraling through the countryside, where does that come from, and what's it all about? Is it speed? Maybe not...
State Patrol reminds drivers to watch for motorcyclists
posted by Steven Verschoor on Tuesday, July 26, 2005
This spring and summer, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is pushing motorcycle safety as part of its "Ride Smart. Drive Smart." partnership to help make it a safe and enjoyable riding season. ...
Bikers Empty Pockets for Shasta Groene
posted by Steven Verschoor on Monday, July 18, 2005
Well-wishers arrived on more than 500 Harley-Davidsons and other motorcycles to empty their pockets on behalf of the biker's daughter who survived a horrific abduction.
Ride to Work Day
posted by Steven Verschoor on Thursday, July 14, 2005
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 is the 14th annual Ride to Work Day.
Save Your Hearing and Your Wallet
posted by Steven Verschoor on Thursday, July 07, 2005
Kind and gentle MOrons. You do wear ear plugs when you ride, don't you? Good. Do you buy yours at the local drug store? They're almost $1.00 per set of ear plugs. Maybe that's not so bad, but how...
Consolation Videos
posted by Steven Verschoor on Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Welcome back from your holiday festivities. Getting back to work can be a real drag, so here are a few moto videos to console you...
Two up on a Bandit 600 through Europe
posted by Steven Verschoor on Friday, July 01, 2005
Travel dispatches through Europe from the back of a Suzuki Bandit 600, compliments of Slate.com, updated daily.
Victory Motorcycles Challenge
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, June 29, 2005
2005 Victory Challenge helps riders raise money for chronically ill children MINNEAPOLIS, June 29, 2005 ~ This summer, motorcycle enthusiasts across the country can take advantage of a fun and...
Haskovec Benefit Track Day - Thursday
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Tomorrow, (Thursday June 30) is the benefit track day at Streets of Willow, to raise funds for Vincent Haskovec's recovery from paralysis sustained at the Infineon AMA Superbike races. MO will...
Man Rediscovers Life on a Motorcycle
posted by Steven Verschoor on Tuesday, June 28, 2005
On impulse, Dick Schroyer went to Waukon. He was shopping for a big ticket item and found what he wanted. But it was too expensive. He was looking for a motorcycle but didn't tell his family...
Monday's Science Lab: V-twin Engines 101
posted by Steven Verschoor on Monday, June 27, 2005
And having brushed up on four-stroke engines, let's consider an engine layout which is near and dear to many of our hearts...
Monday's Class: Four-stroke Engines 101
posted by Steven Verschoor on Monday, June 27, 2005
Welcome back to the work week, fellow MOrons. Let's begin this week with some personal edification. Let's consider a subject which is near and dear to us all...
Horizons Unlimited
posted by Steven Verschoor on Friday, June 24, 2005
Are you a Motorcycle Traveller? Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing...
Victory/Polaris Opens New R&D Center
posted by Sean Alexander on Friday, June 24, 2005
This just popped up in my inbox. Wonder if they are going to attempt a competitive sportbike or motocrosser? --Sean *PRESS RELEASE* POLARIS OPENS NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN WYOMING,...
Tour Gaspé With Fred Rau
posted by Steven Verschoor on Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Join MO columnist Fred Rau for a special 2005 Gaspe Maritime Tour with Northeastern Motorcycle Tours. Swap riding stories with Fred every night for a week over gourmet dinners and enjoy the gorgeous...
Are You Riding The Right Bike?
posted by Steven Verschoor on Friday, June 17, 2005
Some people find pop psychology to be amusing and fun. Others think it's silly. I tend to side with the sillies, but hey, it's Friday... Here's a little psych quiz that aims to determine which...
Charity Track Day for Vincent Haskovec
posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, June 14, 2005
June 30th, 2005 at The Streets of Willow Hosted by California Speed Shop, Street Masters, and Trackdaz Team M4 Emgo Suzuki rider, local legend and all-around good guy Vincent Haskovec was injured...
A MOron with an Iron Heart
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 26, 2005
MOron Ethan Rutter set off across the arid desert of the Southwest with a couple of buddies, a mix of bikes and the resolve to ride for a good cause. And it's good for you, 'cause its free to read! ...
Around the World on an R1
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 22, 2005
Sjaak Lucassen has been all over the world on his R1. A friend of mine ran into him at the Rock Store in SoCal recently - says Sjaak is a reall nice guy. Have a look at Sjaak's travel video. It's...
Project Children Charity Ride in NJ
posted by Sean Alexander on Monday, March 21, 2005
MO Reader Kevin Byrne sent this letter in an attempt to raise awareness for the Project Children charity ride in Lebanon New Jersey. You can contact Kevin at belfasthog@optonline.net -Sean ...
Evans Brassfield - Book Signing in Burbank, CA
posted by Sean Alexander on Thursday, December 09, 2004
101 Sportbike Performance Projects Book Signing December 11 in Burbank, CA. To celebrate the release of 101 Sportbike Performance Projects, Evans Brasfield will be signing copies of his book at...
Tis The Season To Top-Off Yer Anti-Freeze
posted by Sean Alexander on Friday, December 03, 2004
I received this excellent reminder from Joe at Peak Antifreeze. The problem is that it contains a bit of Ad propaganda and is aimed squarely at cage drivers and SUV driving Soccer Moms. Therefore,...
Thanksgiving, Heroes, MO, You.
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Like many of you, I grew up on and around motorcycles. Like most men, my heroes consist of my father and assorted iconic figures from my past. My personal heroes are: My Father, Yvonne Duhamel,...
Easy Ride For Autism with Peter Fonda
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, October 07, 2004
Easy Ride For Autism With Grand Marshal, Peter Fonda October 10, 2004 EZ Ride starts with registration at 9:00 am Ride Begins at 10:00 am at Bartels’ Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd., ...
MO Teaches Dirtbiking
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, September 22, 2004
After witnessing the success of the Gary Semics Motocross School, Fonzie and I decided it was high time we made an official MOron Motocross Video. If you’d like to learn to ride like us, you can...
Free Online MX Training!
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, September 22, 2004
This sounds like a great opportunity to brush-up on our MX and off-road riding skills. -Sean *PRESS RELEASE* MOTOCROSS CHAMPION INSTRUCTOR OFFERS FREE 4-DAY MX TRAINING COURSE! As an incentive...
Keith Code's Tips for a Safer Street Ride
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, September 01, 2004
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TIPS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND RIDING! With 64 percent of motorcycle fatalities alcohol-related and 50 percent taking place at crowded intersections, both motorcyclists -- and the...
2005 Victory Motorcycles
posted by Sean Alexander on Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Victory has a couple of interesting new Vegas based bikes in the pipeline for 2005. The trick/custom Hammer and the striped-down 8-Ball both look quite promising. We just got our Press Kit and...
Her Favorite Biker Accessory
posted by Sean Alexander on Thursday, July 22, 2004
Ok, so this honest to god motorcycle industry press release is a little "out there". What else would you expect from a guy who's last name ends in alone? Sounds like a natural for some co-branded...
Ride To Work Yesterday!
posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
This is just a reminder that yesterday, Wednesday the 21st, was worldwide "Ride To Work" day. If you don't pass this on to at least ten other riders, you will find your sportbike handling like a...
13th Annual Worldwide Ride To Work Day Wed 7/21
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, July 14, 2004
The 13th annual Ride to Work Day is Wednesday, July 21st. The worldwide event involves hundreds of thousands of individual communting riders and scores of organized rider groups. Participation in...
MAN CRASHES TWO BIKES IN ONE ACCIDENT!
posted by John P Burns on Thursday, June 03, 2004
Nicely done. Wonder if this was an act of terrorism?
Farewell to Joe Glydon
posted by Sean Alexander on Friday, May 14, 2004
The Motorcycling Press and many thousands of literate motorcyclists were deeply saddened this week, after the passing of Joe Glydon. Glydon, the often controversial motojournalism legend, passed...
How to Buy a Motorcycle Online
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, April 08, 2004
We have all heard of fraudulent sales on Ebay and other internet sites that have left buyers up to tens of thousands of dollars of hard earned money stolen. Since there are good deals to legitimately...
Motorcycle.Com Bike of the Year
posted by Sean Alexander on Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Torrance, CA ~ The Editorial Staff and Readers of Motorcycle.Com (the world's largest motorcycle website) have named the Aprilia Tuono as the 2003 Motorcycle.Com Bike of The Year. In addition to...
The Museum That Runs
posted by Sean Alexander on Monday, October 27, 2003
On a recent trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway, I made a detour to Maggie Valley North Carolina. Not many things will get me off this most beautiful and challenging of roads, but I found one that was...
Touring Yellowstone
posted by Sean Alexander on Monday, October 13, 2003
Our man George Bradley (Longride to you and me) just got back from a beautiful trip on a borrowed Harley. He bares all for your reading pleasure. Luckily, "bares all" is just a figure of speach,...
Matt hears the voices...
posted by Sean Alexander on Friday, May 16, 2003
MO Reader Matt Cuddy rides a 59 Cushman Super Eagle, and he possesses a spooky level of mechanical sympathy. He sent us this little note this morning and I figured you all might like to read it. ...
FSCK'ing computers are THE DEVIL!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 29, 2003
That's right, computers are THE DEVIL! We're sure of it, and we hate them all. Read on, we'll tell you why MO was sooooo slow this AM and, if'n you're interested, find out why we're going to flog...
R.I.P. BUSTER
posted by John P Burns on Monday, October 28, 2002
Well, snooze and lose... I been trying since Fontana to find a time to go up and do a piece about Buster Roberts, patriarch of the Roberts motorcycle-racing clan. Buster ran Indians, he said. We...
Michelin Propaganda
posted by John P Burns on Wednesday, October 16, 2002
MICHELIN TIRES CONTINUE TO DOMINATE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACING The 2002 season has again seen Michelin tires dominate the competition at the highest levels of world championship road racing. For...
Steve Hislop seeks Donnington Glory
posted by Brent Avis on Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Following on from his superb double victory in the last round at Brands Hatch, MonsterMob Ducati rider Steve Hislop is looking to extend his championship lead when round three of the 2002 MCN...
Erik Buell inducted into Hall of Fame
posted by Brent Avis on Thursday, March 07, 2002
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - (March 6, 2002) Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer of Buell Motorcycle Company was inducted into the National Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame during Daytona Bike...
Pirelli on the gas at Daytona
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, March 05, 2002
From the good people at Pirelli "Last year, I estimated we had about 25% of the Daytona Formula-USA and CCS field," said Pirelli's U.S. Race Manager Rich Munson. "This year I'd say we have close to...
First profitable year for Big Dog
posted by Brent Avis on Wednesday, January 30, 2002
Big Dog Motorcycles announced today record financial results. Citing strong demand and increased production from their new facility, Big Dog Motorcycles reported a 49% sales increase for 2001 versus...
Arai announces new Astral
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, October 30, 2001
From Arai: Arai has announced the addition of a brand new model, the Astral, for 2002. Its biggest feature is its new interior fit shape to go with the longer shape of Arai's Signet GT and...
No More Movie Stupidity
posted by Brent Avis on Thursday, June 14, 2001
More and more each day, motorcycles are making their way into the mainstream media, hightening awareness of our beloved sport. It's a good thing, then, that after the absolute silliness that was so...
