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If you ride somewhere with a real winter, you know the drill. The last warm Saturday comes and goes, the bike gets one final lap around the block, and then it sits. For a lot of riders, those months off the road feel like dead time. They don't have to be. Winter is the best ... T…
A closer look at the EPFA, GPFAX and new flagship GPFAX D2 motorcycle brake pad ranges. Whether riding on the road, enjoying the occasional trackday or competing at the highest levels of motorcycle racing, having the right brake pad is essential for delivering the performance, co…
Why do MotoGP riders sometimes give up the lead to manage front tyre pressure? Michelin’s Piero Taramasso explains why he backs the rule and why the lighter front Michelin built to reduce pressure swings never raced. The post MotoGP’s front tyre pressure row and the Michelin tyre…
From 20-rider main events to the lower 109db sound limit, Jason Weigandt gets the hows and the whys from the AMA's Jeremy Albrecht.
If you do long miles on a motorcycle, then sooner or later you’re going to find out that wind noise is a serious problem that damages your hearing, and earplugs can only help so much. That’s why active noise canceling is slowly coming to the world of motorcycle helmets—and now, S…
Exploring the world on two wheels is one of the most exciting and life-affirming things you can do. You can reach places no car could, ride terrain that would defeat a bicycle, and get under the skin of a culture in a way few travellers ever manage. It’s exactly why the team at R…
Expansion of SMX Next Program Combines Supercross, Pro Motocross, and SMX Next Australia Events to Determine SMX Next World All-Stars Postseason Field ELLENTON, Fla. / MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (November 3, 2026) – The SMX League has announced the expansion of the SMX Next program, enha…
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For a few years now, Honda has been talking about an anti-crashing electronics system it’s developing for motorcycles. They’ve revealed the latest generation of this at EICMA this week. They call the new system SENSING RIDE. Leaving aside the awkwardness of that name, not to ment…
Sound check limit, 20-rider main events, adjusted points structure, and more rule changes ahead of 2027. So, why were these changes made?
A lighter caliper, new tyres and a different braking challenge. Brembo’s Andrea Pellegrini explains the engineering behind MotoGP’s 850 cc brake package, from reduced thermal demand to preserving the hydraulic relationship riders rely on at the limit. The post Less heat, harder b…
Honda bursts onto the supersport scene having redesigned fully 75 percent of the components of their flagship Fireblade racing motorcycle. This CBR1000RR-R is the result of 34 years of predecessors; Honda’s CBR line started in 1992 and it is lighter, more powerful, and more tech-…
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This year at EICMA, the OEMs are introducing new street-oriented ADV rubber (see the Bridgestone Battlax A42 announcement from earlier today). The ContiTrailAttack 4 is a similar idea; a street-oriented tire that’s aimed at improving your adventure bike’s performance on paved roa…
Honda may be going all in on clutchless shifting these days, but they haven’t forgotten their dreams of converting the world to electric motorcycles. This year at EICMA, they’ve dragged their EV OUTLIER CONCEPT motorcycle for its first-ever display in Europe. The EV OUTLIER CONCE…
KTM is back at it with a long-anticipated, updated 1390 Super Duke GT sport tourer. Fans of the marque will note that due to some unpleasantness, there was no 2026 Super Duke GT, and depending on what part of the world you live in, no 2025 version either. So the ’27 release is we…
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No really, Honda says the Planned Production model of the V3R currently sits in the halls of EICMA in Milan. The bike is ready, they say, for its debut. All New This is a wholly new engine design set into a wholly new chassis. It’s a naked muscle bike, fully designed around not j…
Continental’s ContiTrailAttack 3 targets adventure riders who spend most of their time on bitumen. We examine its six key technologies, 22 fitment options and Australian tyre-pair pricing. The post Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 | Technology, sizes and Australian prices appeared …
The championship points leader gets to have their number plate background in red. This shows they are the championship points leader, multiple riders will get to hold this if there is a tie for the lead. I wondered how many instances or total races that riders have held the “red …
Planning on touring Italy in 2027? Changes to roads with crash barriers are taking place from April, and here’s what you need to know.
Which 450 Is Better on the Track? When comparing the 2027 Honda CRF450R and Yamaha YZ450F, you’re looking at two motorcycles that have different personalities on the track. Both machines are competitive, both have plenty of horsepower, and both can get around a motocross track at…
I would contend that when you’re riding can have as big an impact on your moto-adventures as where you’re riding. A road that’s easy in July can be downright challenging in October. Locally, even the four-lane highway is an adventure trip mid-January, when windchill or ice can br…
What began as one Birmingham builder’s ingenious solution to a common problem became one of Britain’s most successful sidecar manufacturers. Discover the remarkable history of Watsonian, from its pioneering folding sidecars to world championship success – and an ambitious attempt…
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling two motorcycle models because the fuel pump may malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or fire. Up to 4,206 Honda VT 1300 CX and VT750 motorcycles in total may be affected by this recall. Honda’s detailed, if not ove…
Posting this In hopes to save someone else from my headaches. I just helped my friend pick up one of these and it was running great for a bit but suddenly the ignition button only triggered the starter motor every once in awhile, took a lot of finagling, then it stopped doing any…
Aprilia’s technical director explains how new ideas reach the RS-GP, why riders sometimes have to adapt their technique, and what surprised him about the new 850 cc project. The post Making the beast less beast — Inside Aprilia with Fabiano Sterlacchini appeared first on MCNews .…
Rush hour on Wilshire, 6 p.m. The sedans aren’t going anywhere, and you’re already three blocks ahead on two wheels. That freedom is real. So is the trade-off. You get no doors and no airbags, and from an SUV driver’s seat, you’re an easy shape to overlook. In the city, safety ru…
Though it was mainly four-cylinder machines that the Pierce Motorcycle Company built, they made some quality singles too, as exemplified by this fabulous example. Simon Robinson reports… The Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company was established in 1901, but the motorcycle business was b…
This is what a day out here looks like. Big country, good company, and nowhere in particular to be but forward. Three questions come up more than any others, whether you’ve booked or you’re still weighing it up. What happens when we get to the accommodation? What happens with my …
A deep dive into modern motorcycle frame design with BMW. Explore chassis flex, aluminium casting, welding and the engineering behind superbike handling. The post A deep dive into modern motorcycle frame design and construction with BMW appeared first on MCNews .
