I’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?
Archive for the ‘Bike Pix’ Category
A Life of Motorcycling
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Riders and Pilots – Bikes and Planes – what’s the deal?
Sunday, 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
Wednesday, 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.
Monday, 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.
Group Riding Advice
Friday, 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
Wednesday, 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….
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009crashed red motorcycle – rear end wreck
Streetfighters then and now, a brief history
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009What exactly is a Streetfighter? I know one when I see one…
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009Early Hayabusa Prototype Spotted. Not.
Cycle World Show Highlights
Thursday, 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
Friday, January 2nd, 2009This is one sexy Triumph Daytona 675
Ride Review: The Lookout Roadhouse and Ortega Highway
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008The Lookout Roadhouse is a must-visit if you are in southern California — great views, food, and like-minded company.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008Gold Wing based custom motorcycle spotted on the way to Sturgis
Event Review: Long Beach Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday, June 29th, 2008A wide variety of bikes were seen at the Long Beach Swap Meet.
Robb Report honors Ducati Desmosedici RR with “Best Of The Best”
Thursday, 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?
Roadhouse Review: Cook’s Corner, Trabuco Canyon, California
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Like the Lookout Roadhouse, Alice’s Restaurant, and The Rock Store, Cook’s Corner is a California roadhouse legend.
Ducati Hypermotard First Ride – Believe the Hype!
Sunday, 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.
Remember Anthony Gobert? This Bimota brings back some fond memories
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008This Bimota SB8R brings back memories……
Honda EV06 Concept Shown at Tokyo Show
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Honda EV06 Concept bike breaks cover.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe of The Day!
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008Blond on red bike.
MotoGP To Be A Spec-Tire Class in 2008?
Thursday, 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
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008White bikini, yellow bike.
World Superbike to Allow 1200cc Twins in 2008. You’re Welcome, Ducati.
Monday, December 3rd, 2007Christmas came early for Ducati this year.
MotorcycleSmack.com Daily Bike Babe
Sunday, December 2nd, 2007Blond on blue bike.
Has Retro Bike Fever Reached Honda?
Saturday, 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
Sunday, November 18th, 2007The silly season is on! Hopkins signs with Kawasaki MotoGP.
Ducati Announces New Colors for 2008 Models
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007Like the new Ducati S4RS Tricolore? Wait till you see the Hypermotord in black.
New 2008 Ducati Models Announced
Saturday, November 10th, 2007Some tasty new products from the boys of Bologna
New Bike Alert!! Kawasaki unveils the Versys
Friday, November 2nd, 2007New Bike Alert! Kawasaki Versys We Like This Bike!! Can’t wait to ride it.
2008 Buell 1125R First Ride
Tuesday, 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
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007Miguel Duhamel’s got a new teammate for next year. Where does this leave Jake Zemke?
New Honda Motorcycles for 2008 Announced
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007New Honda’s announced at dealer meeting. Some very cool bikes.
2008 Honda CBR1000RR – Less Is More
Sunday, September 9th, 2007This is what you’ve been waiting for: The all-new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR
Triumph Announces Street Triple
Sunday, 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
Sunday, 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.
Video: Ducs and Wings and Beemers: Images from Mid-Ohio Superbike Weekend
Wednesday, 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?
Monday, August 27th, 2007AMA Racing announced that the AMA Supermoto Championship round scheduled for Sept. 9, in Oklahoma City, Okla., has been dropped from the schedule. The Sept. 15 round at the Pacific Grand Prix in Seattle, Wash., will move to a new venue in Redmond, Ore., on Sept. 29.
The AMA sure does seem to have trouble [...]
It’s New, It’s Weird, It’s Cool, It’s Here- The 2008 Suzuki B-King
Friday, 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.
AMA Superbike- We’ve got a couple of questions…..
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007We’re getting a little tired of AMA Superbike. Can you answer these questons?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Babe – Bike Wash
Thursday, July 19th, 2007We just can’t get enough of bike wash pics. Can you?
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of The Day
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007Spondon framed streetfighter spotted at the Isle of Man June 2007
Crazy Custom Bikes at the Isle of Man
Wednesday, 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
Monday, April 2nd, 2007Aprilia Tuono Racing with Sidecar.
MotorcycleSmack.com Bike Pic of the Day
Friday, March 2nd, 2007The Garage Company’s beautiful CB750 Cafe Racer, seen at the Long Beach Motorcycle Swap Meet.