As illustrated in the video below, self-driving cars may not always detect motorcycles splitting lanes in California. The video below features a Tesla, and each self-driving automobile manufacturer likely has its own, differing technology (even Tesla, apparently, has already announced an improvement in its self-driving related technologies). Of course, human beings are far from perfect […]
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MD Bike of the Year: Kawasaki Ninja 400 (Bike Reports) (News)
We rode lots of interesting new motorcycles this year. Among them was Honda’s incredible, redesigned Gold Wing – a bike we carefully considered in evaluating our BOTY. In the end, we decided a more significant introduction, at a dramatically lower price-point, should take the win. Light, relatively simple and inexpensive motorcycles have grown in popularity […]
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2019 KTM 790 Duke: MD Ride Review (Bike Reports) (News)
It’s interesting … some motorcyclists feel that more horsepower is always better, but the trade-off is typically more weight, less nimble handling and that somewhat intangible (not entirely) negative associated with the higher weight of the reciprocating parts in the engine (crank, cams, etc.). Many experienced riders end up drawing back, a bit, to a […]
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World Superbike Championship Finalizes 2019 Calendar by Adding Laguna Seca Round (News)
It was announced earlier today that the 2019 World Superbike championship will now include a Laguna Seca round during the July 12-14 weekend. An earlier calendar issued by the championship left Laguna Seca off, after an apparent dispute regarding the terms with the California track operators. Along with the World Superbike events, Laguna Seca will […]
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Triumph Announces Pricing for Scrambler 1200 Models: High-Tech Retro Doesn’t Come Cheap (Bike Reports) (News)
With components from Brembo, Showa, and Öhlins part of the deal, together with gorgeous styling (they even managed to get rid of the tank seams!) and that great motor from the Thruxton, you just knew the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC and XE wouldn’t come cheap. You were right. With the international press launch taking place […]
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Suzuki Hayabusa Will Remain in Production for U.S. Market (Bike Reports) (News)
Several recent media reports, including in the U.S., have indicated that Suzuki has discontinued production of the Hayabusa model. Yesterday, Suzuki issued the press release (below) clarifying that the Hayabusa will continue in production for the U.S. market. Here is the press release from Suzuki: Brea, CA (December 13, 2018) – Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. […]
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