A few truly new bikes are coming to America in 2011. Here are my thoughts on which will succeed, and which will not. How do you think the Ducati Diavel, Yamaha Super Tenere, and Honda CBR250R will do here?
Comments on new bikes for 2011
November 29th, 2010Ducati unveils new models for 2011
October 5th, 2010New model information for 2011 from Ducati
Ducati Desmosedici RR To Be Raffled Off
June 22nd, 2010You say you can’t quite afford a Ducati Desmosedici, the world’s ultimate sportbike? Well, for 40 bucks you just might win one.
New Ducati Multistrada is Almost Here!
May 7th, 2010Here’s information on the soon-to-be-released 2010 Ducati Multistrada
Ducati Expands the Monster Family With the New 796 and the Monster Art Body Kits. Ducati’s newest Monster arrives with ten additional color selections
April 19th, 2010More new Ducati Monsters! And new body kits to give your Monster a custom look.
Eslick Jumps Start to Daytona 200 with No Penalty
March 6th, 2010Did the DMG make a good call on the restart of the Daytona 200 with Danny Eslick?
The Cycle Guys Go Green! FastPack For Electric Motorcycles
February 25th, 2010Carrying cargo on an electric motorcycles (Zero S, and Electric Motorsports GPR-S).
The Cycle Guys Sidemount Luggage System – The Future of Sportbike Luggage
February 24th, 2010The Cycle Guys announce a revolutionary way to carry saddlebags on your sportbike: The SLS: Sidemount Luggage System
Ducati Multristrada 1200 New Engine Technology
February 24th, 2010DUCATI’S NEW 11° ENGINE’S TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCES GROUND-BREAKING SERVICE COST REDUCTIONS Cupertino, Calif. (5 February 2010) – Ducati North America is excited to announce a significant milestone in the company’s engineering history: 15,000 mile major service intervals on the 2010 Multistrada 1200. The Multistrada 1200 is the product of Ducati’s most intensive development program ever. Entering [...]
Indy Powersports Trade Show 2010 Report
February 18th, 2010The Dealernews Powersports Expo 2010 trade show happened in Indianapolis. We were there. Here’s some fun stuff we saw.
A Life of Motorcycling
February 2nd, 2010I’m no kid. I’m 49 years old. Yes that’s right, 49. No matter how much I deny it, I’m old. So why do I feel like a kid every time I swing a leg over a motorcycle?
Riders and Pilots – Bikes and Planes – what’s the deal?
January 31st, 2010There’s a pretty big chance that if you fly a plane, you also ride a motorcycle. Why?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic – Bikehenge
December 2nd, 2009What to do if you’ve got too many bikes for one parking spot, and just one quarter for the meter?
Three Bikes That Changed My Life. Sort of.
November 16th, 2009No matter how many motorcycles you’ve owned, a few are bound to stand out. Which ones do you regret selling? Which ones taught you something useful? Which ones scared the piss out of you? In other words, which ones changed your life? Here’s my list.
Motorcycle Smack.com Bike Babe- There’s something about a woman in leather…
November 11th, 2009There’s something about a woman in leathers that we like.
Group Riding Advice
October 2nd, 2009You’ve just learned to carry mile-long wheelies on your ZX-10. Thinking about impressing your buddies on your next group ride? Think again.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic- a Classic of Wild Bill Gelbke and Roadog
September 2nd, 2009The legendary Roadog in all it’s glory. Ever wonder what it was like to ride this thing? Just ask John Burns.
Yeah but you shoulda seen the other guy’s car….
August 19th, 2009crashed red motorcycle – rear end wreck
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe – Furry R1
July 21st, 2009Babe in black on a rurry R1
How To Wheelie Video
June 28th, 2009This is a great little video to get aspiring stunters started.
Honda Fury!!
May 2nd, 2009Is the chopper boom over?
Streetfighters then and now, a brief history
May 2nd, 2009What exactly is a Streetfighter? I know one when I see one…
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of the Day
April 2nd, 2009Hondas or Yamahas? Brunettes or blondes? Decisions….decisions…
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
March 22nd, 2009Early Hayabusa Prototype Spotted. Not.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of the Day
February 6th, 2009Rub a dub dub…..the heck with washing the bike!
Cycle World Show Highlights
January 15th, 2009Highlights and lots of pics from the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of the Day
January 2nd, 2009This is one sexy Triumph Daytona 675
Doggie Dual-Sporter Spotted on Isle of Man TT Course
December 2nd, 2008Here’s a unique way of carrying your canine companion. Get this dog some goggles!!
Ride Review: The Lookout Roadhouse and Ortega Highway
November 2nd, 2008The Lookout Roadhouse is a must-visit if you are in southern California — great views, food, and like-minded company.
Random motorcycle pictures
October 2nd, 2008Random motorcycle pix we’ve collected — cool pix, action shots, and the strange.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of the Day
September 2nd, 2008Yellow bikini on green bike, at Myrtle Beach.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
August 2nd, 2008Gold Wing based custom motorcycle spotted on the way to Sturgis
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
July 2nd, 2008Streetfighter Babes are the Best!!.
Event Review: Long Beach Motorcycle Swap Meet
June 29th, 2008A wide variety of bikes were seen at the Long Beach Swap Meet.
Is the Isle of Man TT too dangerous to continue?
June 2nd, 2008Should the Isle of Man TT be shut down for the rider’s own good?
Robb Report honors Ducati Desmosedici RR with “Best Of The Best”
May 22nd, 2008The beautiful GP replica Ducati Desmosedici is honored by Robb Report. You didn’t expect to see this bike in Easy Riders, did you?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of the Day
May 4th, 2008Looks like this lovely lass really enjoys riding her Honda 900RR with D&D exhaust.
Roadhouse Review: Cook’s Corner, Trabuco Canyon, California
April 2nd, 2008Like the Lookout Roadhouse, Alice’s Restaurant, and The Rock Store, Cook’s Corner is a California roadhouse legend.
AMA Superbike – more of the same?
March 2nd, 2008AMA Superbike – more of the same?
Ducati Hypermotard First Ride – Believe the Hype!
March 2nd, 2008On a bright sunny Saturday morning the MotorcycleSmack.com editors got to sample the new Ducati Hypermotard. The Hypermotard either creates a new genre of streetbikes, or redefines the word “sportbike”, depending on your point of view.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2008 DAYTONA BIKE WEEK FESTIVITIES
March 1st, 2008Can’t make it to Ducati Island at Laguna Seca? You can be part of the very first Ducati Island at Daytona Bike Week. You too will be seeing red with all of the Italian marque’s activities during Bike Week.
Remember Anthony Gobert? This Bimota brings back some fond memories
February 13th, 2008This Bimota SB8R brings back memories……
MotorcycleSmack.com Biking Babe – Proud Lady on ZX-7R
February 6th, 2008black woman on green bike
Honda EV06 Concept Shown at Tokyo Show
February 2nd, 2008Honda EV06 Concept bike breaks cover.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of The Day!
February 2nd, 2008Blond on red bike.
Here’s one reason why the cops crack down on riders.
January 7th, 2008Here’s a somewhat disturbing video clip. Keep it up, guys, and the government will really start ruining our fun.
MotoGP To Be A Spec-Tire Class in 2008?
January 3rd, 2008Valentino_Rossi_Fiat_Yamaha_MotoGP_0.jpgThe bosses of MotoGP are mulling over a spec-tire rule for 2008, forcing all riders to use one brand of tires. Just like World Superbike. All this after just one year of Bridgestone dominating the podium. Is this a good thing?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
January 2nd, 2008White bikini, yellow bike.
New Line of ASV Levers for Street Bikes
January 1st, 2008ASV Inventions announces new line brake and clutch levers for street bikes.
Marco Melandri Signs with Ducati MotoGP for 2008 and 2009
December 15th, 2007Ducati has signed veteran MotoGP rider Marco Melandri to ride alongside young phenom Casey Stoner in 2008 and 2009. Read Ducati’s announcement here.
World Superbike to Allow 1200cc Twins in 2008. You’re Welcome, Ducati.
December 3rd, 2007Christmas came early for Ducati this year.
Notes from Laguna Seca 2007 – the Biggest Sportbike Event in the U.S.
December 2nd, 2007MotoGP at Laguna Seca each year is undoubtedly the biggest event in the U.S. sportbike rider’s calendar. We were surprised by a few things this year. Were you?
MotorcycleSmack.com Daily Bike Babe
December 2nd, 2007Blond on blue bike.
Has Retro Bike Fever Reached Honda?
December 1st, 2007Has retro bike fever gripped Honda? Will we soon see a recreation of the fabled 1969 CB750, the revolutionary first “superbike”? Don’t be surprised.
John Hopkins to Kawasaki MotoGP in 2008
November 18th, 2007The silly season is on! Hopkins signs with Kawasaki MotoGP.
Ducati Announces New Colors for 2008 Models
November 14th, 2007Like the new Ducati S4RS Tricolore? Wait till you see the Hypermotord in black.
New 2008 Ducati Models Announced
November 10th, 2007Some tasty new products from the boys of Bologna
New Bike Alert!! Kawasaki unveils the Versys
November 2nd, 2007New Bike Alert! Kawasaki Versys We Like This Bike!! Can’t wait to ride it.
2008 Buell 1125R First Ride
October 16th, 2007Just how good is the new Rotax-powered Buell 1125R? Find out here.
Neil Hodgson on Honda CBR1000RR in 2008 AMA Superbike Series
October 2nd, 2007Miguel Duhamel’s got a new teammate for next year. Where does this leave Jake Zemke?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
October 2nd, 2007Classic Valentino Rossi, congratulating himself on yet another victory!
MotorcycleSmack News: Yamaha Wins Chinese Piracy Case
October 2nd, 2007Zhejiang Huatian and two of their local distributors must pay damages for selling scooters carrying Yamaha’s brand name. The ruling also requires the companies to issue a formal apology to Yamaha.
I got a ticket
September 28th, 2007It just ain’t fair
New Honda Motorcycles for 2008 Announced
September 23rd, 2007New Honda’s announced at dealer meeting. Some very cool bikes.
2008 Honda CBR1000RR – Less Is More
September 9th, 2007This is what you’ve been waiting for: The all-new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR
Congratulations Casey Stoner, Ducati, Bridgestone
September 2nd, 2007Congratulations Casey Stoner, Ducati, Bridgestone
Triumph Announces Street Triple
September 2nd, 2007Triumph Motorcycles announced the addition of the Street Triple to their line of street motorcycles.
Burning Bikes: The Wacky, Weird Vehicles of Burning Man
September 2nd, 2007One of the most interesting parts of Burning Man, at least for this gearhead, is the wacky collection of vehicles. Not your basic choppers or streetfighters…oh no, those would be far too normal for a Burner (as many participants call themselves). Just like in the “default world”, all motorized vehicles must pass inspection by the DMV before they can be operated on the “playa” surface.
Ducati 1098 to be eligible for World Superbike in 2008
September 2nd, 2007The FIM just announced rule changes which will allow Ducati to run their new 1098 Superbike in the World Superbike Championship. Ducati has been campaigning for this change for quite a while, and finally got it.
Video: Ducs and Wings and Beemers: Images from Mid-Ohio Superbike Weekend
August 29th, 2007Random bikes in the parking lot at Mid-Ohio. This was taken on Saturday, you can tell cuz it ain’t raining!
AMA Supermoto Round Cancelled- further reason to question what is AMA doing?
August 27th, 2007AMA announcement about Supermoto in Oklahoma City.
It’s New, It’s Weird, It’s Cool, It’s Here- The 2008 Suzuki B-King
August 24th, 2007It’s new, it’s weird, it’s cool, it’s an aftermarket exhaust manufacturer’s dream come true. It’s the Suzuki B-King, and it’s almost here.
Fullerton Bike Night
August 3rd, 2007Bike Night in Fullerton?
American Disappointment at the Red Bull USGP Laguna Seca
August 2nd, 2007Despite a larger than usual number of American riders in the MotoGP race at Laguna Seca, the boys from the U.S. of A. didn’t fare very well on Sunday.
Red Bull USGP MotoGP Qualifying Results
August 2nd, 2007Qualifying results from the Red Bull USGP MotoGP:
Bayliss wins again at Misano WSB
August 2nd, 2007Troy Bayliss swept both race 1 and 2 of the World Superbike Championship round at Misano Italy today. Results:
Bayliss wins Round 1 at Misano WSB
August 2nd, 2007Troy Bayliss won by a large margin at the first World Superbike race at Misano Italy today.
AMA Superbike- We’ve got a couple of questions…..
August 1st, 2007We’re getting a little tired of AMA Superbike. Can you answer these questons?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of the Day
July 31st, 2007Expect no witty comments here. We are speechless.
Ducati Superbike Concorso Winners Announced
July 26th, 2007Wondering who won the second round of Ducati’s Superbike Concorso at Laguna Seca? Here you go.
2007 Red Bull US Grand Prix MotoGP Weekend Schedule
July 22nd, 2007Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest event in the 2007 racing calendar, the Red Bull US Grand Prix MotoGP Race!
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe – Do Blondes Really Have More Fun?
July 19th, 2007What a nice smile!
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe – Bike Wash
July 19th, 2007We just can’t get enough of bike wash pics. Can you?
NEIL HODGSON TO RACE LAGUNA AMA SUPERBIKE
July 18th, 2007Neil Hodgson, former World Superbike Champion, will ride for Corona Extra Honda Racing and THETRACKCLUB.COM at Laguna Seca AMA Superbike.
Sportbike Gangs Take Over Southern California Freeways
July 14th, 2007Hundreds of urban sportbike riders caused huge traffic jams on California freeways, stopping traffic and performing stunts. You can’t believe this stupidity.
Evel Knievel and Kanye West agree to mediation
July 12th, 2007Evel Knievel and rapper Kanye West have agreed to mediate a copyright lawsuit the motorcycle daredevil filed over a music video West made last year. See the full story.
Ducati Island Returns to Laguna Seca for Red Bull USGP
July 11th, 2007Riding a Ducati to Laguna Seca MotoGP? Check out the list of events Ducati is planning for Ducati Island.
Preview: 2008 Buell 1125R – Finally a Buell We Would Buy!
July 9th, 2007If you’re anything like us, you love the idea of spending your hard-earned sportbike dollar here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. But in many people’s opinion there have not been any American sportbikes worthy of competing with the Japanese and Italian brands. Until now, that is.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe – Brunette on Mini Roadracer
July 6th, 2007What a front end!
Smack News: Michelin Recalls 68,000 Motorcycle Tires
July 2nd, 2007Per Reuters, Michelin is recalling 68,000 Pilot Power motorcycle tires.
AHRMA RACE OF CHAMPIONS SET FOR AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS
June 29th, 2007A full gate of past motocross champions is expected for the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association vintage motocross race on July 28 during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the AMA and AHRMA have jointly announced.
New Resource: Motorcycle Fuel Economy Ratings
June 9th, 2007I’m interested to hear from Ninja 250 owners
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of The Day
June 2nd, 2007Spondon framed streetfighter spotted at the Isle of Man June 2007
Crazy Custom Bikes at the Isle of Man
May 2nd, 2007Here in the states we have a huge variety of bikes, in every shape, flavor and color. We have the choppers of course, and chromed out sportbikes with extended swingarms, repli-racers, vintage bikes, etc. But for a completely new take on the meaning of “custom bikes”, look around at the TT.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
April 2nd, 2007Aprilia Tuono Racing with Sidecar.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
March 2nd, 2007The Garage Company’s beautiful CB750 Cafe Racer, seen at the Long Beach Motorcycle Swap Meet.
Holy Bologna! Harley and Ducati Merger?
February 2nd, 2007According to the Financial Times, at FT.com, there is speculation that Ducati and Harley-Davidson could merge at “anytime”.
Motorcycle Sales Up for 14th Straight Year! Will it continue?
February 2nd, 2007Sales of two-wheelers continued showing consistent strength in 2006, ending in December with a 14th straight year of growth.
Event Review: Isle Of Man TT Races 2007
January 2nd, 2007For die-hard motorcycle roadracing fans, a trip to the Isle of Man TT races is an absolute must-do. No other race in the U.S., or even the world, quite matches the experience of seeing the TT in person.