2022 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR First Look (8 Fast Facts and Specs)
The Yamaha YZF-R6 is back for 2022, though not for road use. Meet the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR, a track-only motorcycle stripped of DOT and EPA requirements and festooned with trick parts from the GYTR...
View ArticleJohn Hopkins’“Leathered” Audible Audiobook Review – Rider’s Library
Even if you have no interest in motorcycle racing, John Hopkins’ “Leathered” autobiography is a great listen. Yes, I actually listened. Although an autobiography, Hopkins opted for Canadian voice-over...
View Article2021 Ohvale GP-2 190 Review: Minimoto Roadracing Motorcycle
Building the next generation of riders and professional motorcycle road racers isn’t an objective with an easy blueprint. The American professional motorcycle road racing scene has struggled with this...
View Article50 Years Ago, Don Emde Made Daytona 200 History on a Yamaha TR3
Don Emde rode a 350cc Yamaha twin against 750cc triples and fours in the 1972 Daytona 200—What was he thinking? Today, Don Emde is an award-winning author and publisher, but there was a time when a...
View ArticleWe Ride the King of the Baggers Championship-Winning Harley-Davidson
What It’s Like To Ride Kyle Wyman’s Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide Special Until now, there was a context for every motorcycle I’ve ever ridden or reviewed. Whether it be a...
View ArticleThe Throttle Stop – May 2022: Saturday Morning Cartoons
Now that the dog days of summer are knocking on the horizon, most of the country has awoken from its winter slumber and is getting into the riding season swing. The snow is melting, the bird and bugs...
View Article2022 Aprilia RS 660 Review [Track Test at Laguna Seca]
Traditions are tricky to navigate. Stay the course, and progress is slim. Push things too far, too quick, and the clamor of clutched pearls is heard ’round the world. The Aprilia RS 660 is a recent...
View ArticleAlpinestars Stella Missile V2 1-Piece Suit Review [With Tech-Air 5]
The first motorcycle one-piece track suit I bought was the Alpinestars Stella Motegi. Back then, I was more concerned with the aesthetic features than the level of safety a suit could offer. Due to my...
View Article2023 BMW M 1000 RR First Look [12 Fast Facts + 30 Photos]
The BMW M 1000 RR is back with updates for 2023. The premium superbike enjoys a broad range of chassis upgrades to support the 205 horsepower delivered by its inline-4 powerplant. Let’s see what the...
View Article2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R First Look [13 Fast Facts; 47 Photos]
Inspired by Ducati Corse’s MotoGP and World Superbike efforts, the new 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R puts up impressive power production numbers in addition to its revolutionary chassis design. The latest...
View ArticleDunlop Sportmax Q5 First Look: [11 Fast Facts For the Track]
The latest iteration of the famed Dunlop Sportmax Q line of high-performance track-day tires is here. The all-new Dunlop Sportmax Q5 is a track-day tire that retains street legality while focusing on...
View Article2023 MotoAmerica Schedule [Race Calendar and Streaming Info]
The 2023 MotoAmerica Schedule runs from March 9 in Daytona to September 24 in Millville, New Jersey, featuring a calendar of 10 races across the United States. In addition to the premier Medallia...
View Article2023 Indian Challenger RR First Look [12 Fast Facts]
Capitalizing on its success in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series, Indian has released a track-only race replica—the 2023 Indian Challenger RR. Stripped of street-legal accouterments, Indian...
View Article2023 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo First Look (14 Fast Facts, 24 Photos)
After a successful introduction in Europe two years ago, the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo makes its way to America in limited numbers for 2023. A track-only motorcycle, the 2023 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo has...
View ArticleKing Of The Baggers S&S Cycle Indian Challenger Test
Where there is racing, there is rivalry, and healthy competition brings out the best in techs, mechanics, and racers as they work toward a common goal: victory. One of those classic feuds started...
View Article2024 Krämer GP2-890RR First Look [For Track Lovers Only]
Meet the 2024 Krämer GP2-890RR, the latest turn-key track bike from Krämer Motorcycles that will surely turn the heads of racetrack-focused riders. Given the current crop of incredible sport machines...
View ArticleRoadracing World Action Fund Superbike Ride: 2-Up For Charity
Whilst walking the tented areas at the MotoAmerica Superbikes at Brainerd race weekend in Minnesota, I discovered the Roadracing World Action Fund was offering fundraising two-up superbike rides around...
View ArticleBuild. Train. Race. – Royal Enfield Women’s Racing Initiative
The atmosphere was charged with both tension and warmth at Brainerd International Raceway. I was there amidst the various peaks and valleys of emotions unfolding within the pits of The Royal Enfield...
View ArticleJake Gagne Interview [MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Speaks]
You might not guess it from Jake Gagne’s mellow demeanor, but he has been the man to be for three years running in the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. Gagne’s dominance kicked off in the 2021...
View Article2023 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo Review [Laguna Seca Tested]
Race bikes are undeniably special. With no street-legal considerations to spoil the fun, the sleek, uninterrupted lines of track-ready bodywork give a glimpse into a designer’s idyllic vision, one that...
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