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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There is Fast … and Then There is Fast; Or, Why You Don’t Need More Horsepower (News)
Most riders, frankly, will never understand this point, and that is okay. The point is this: for most of us (leaving aside elite racers competing against one another on a race track), rider skill is the single most important ingredient when it comes to going fast. Sure, equipment is important, but rider skill, once your […]
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Repsol Honda Teammates Marquez and Lorenzo Undergo Post-Season Surgeries (News)
Marc Marquez (Honda) won his most recent MotoGP title (his 5th) while riding with a shoulder that was very seriously damaged, which was able to pop out “in all directions” according to surgeon Dr. Xavier Mir. Mir performed surgery on Marquez earlier this week on both bone and ligaments to stabilize the left shoulder joint […]
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Triumph Unveils 2019 Speed Twin (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
Despite numerous, leaked photos, the official unveiling by Triumph earlier today of the 1,200cc Bonneville Speed Twin still hit us right between the eyes with the beautiful machine displayed in the high-quality images provided by the British manufacturer. This is the classic Bonneville with big power and relatively lightweight handling. Delivering 96 horsepower at less […]
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