- March 26, 2023
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Portugal MotoGP Results, Including Sprint and Full GP Race
A near perfect weekend for defending champ Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati). Edged out for pole position by a surprising Marc Marquez (Honda), Bagnaia took his front row starts in both the Sprint race on Saturday and the full GP race on Sunday to victories. Saturday’s Sprint saw an aggressive pack of riders unconcerned about fuel or […]
- March 21, 2023
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MotoGP 2023 Preview – The Usual Suspects … and More
Long gone are the days where three or four “aliens” won every MotoGP race and dominated every podium. We have entered a new era where numerous riders can fight at the front (as many as ten?). Last year, Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia came on like a hurricane in the second half of the series to overcome […]
- March 14, 2023
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2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR Promises Ultimate Naked Bike Performance
Limited to 500 units worldwide, the 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR promises ultimate naked bike performance from its 180 horsepower v-twin with massive torque and power available at street rpm levels. Carbon fiber bodywork and other measures minimize weight. Take a look at KTM’s website for additional details. Here is the press release from […]
- March 3, 2023
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Husqvarna Unveils 2023 Norden 901 Expedition
We loved the Husqvarna Nordon 901 when we tested it last year. Now, Husqvarna is offering a new version known as the Nordon 901 Expedition. Highlighting the new features is the premium WP XPLOR suspension with increased travel. The new bike will be in dealers later this month, according to Husqvarna. Here is the full […]
- March 2, 2023
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XR150L Joins CRF300L Models in 2023 Honda Line-Up
Honda has an all-new entry level dual-sport for 2023 called the XR150L. This bike (details in the press release below) will be available in April at a U.S. MSRP at $2,971. THE CRF300L models return for 2023 with an added version with a lower, standard seat. This is known as the CRF300LS. Here is the […]
- March 1, 2023
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Harley Offers $8,000 Crate Motor With 2,212cc and 130 Rear-Wheel Horsepower for Touring Models
Is your late-model Harley tourer too slow for your liking? Just get your credit card out and fork over $8,000 to Harley-Davidson for their new 2,212cc crate motor. In addition to the 130 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, you can enjoy 143 pound/feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. Harley says both of those numbers are measured […]
- February 27, 2023
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KTM 890 SMT Will Be Announced on April 24
Sport Tourers with upright, adventure-bike ergonomics and 17″, tubeless cast wheels are becoming more popular. BMW already makes two of these (including a 900cc twin and a 1,000cc four-cylinder), and Triumph has joined the party with a 660cc triple in theirs. Upright ergonomics with reasonable wind protection, slightly long suspension travel and 17″ wheels that […]
- February 21, 2023
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Indian Takes On Performance Cruiser Category with New Sport Chief
Indian’s roots are in racing, believe it or not, and the company currently owns the championship in both the King of the Bagger series and the American Flat Track series. It makes sense that Indian focus at least some attention on the expanding Performance Cruiser category. Enter the new Sport Chief. With performance-focused suspension and […]
- February 17, 2023
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Buell and Roland Sands Create the Super Cruiser With 175 HP V-Twin
Buell has apparently decided that sticking its iconic 1,190cc v-twin engine, which was originally designed for a sport bike, into a power cruiser will boost sales. Buell is referring to it as a 2025 model, designated the Super Cruiser. The Super Cruiser was designed, and engineered, in partnership with Roland Sands. The idea is to […]
- February 16, 2023
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2022 MV Agusta Brutale RR: MD First Impressions
Yesterday, MD took possession of a new, MV Agusta Brutale RR for a full test. You may recall that MV Agusta reached an agreement with KTM to “create a dedicated US-based legal entity, which will be in charge of all MV Agusta operations in North America.” This transition is already occurring, and MD picked up […]
