Suzuki confirms that the Busa ain’t going anywhere! Words: Allan Lane//Image: Suzuki Last week, the internet and social media were abuzz with rumors that Suzuki was ending the run of their flagship hyperbike, the Suzuki GSX-1300R Hayabusa. SBI reached out to Suzuki Motor of America during the storm of rumors and allegations for a comment […]
Rispoli is set to compete in the AFT event in March of 2019. Words: Allan Lane//Images: James Rispoli For the last few seasons, James Rispoli has competed in the BSB Series, finishing the 2018 season with seven podium finishes in the Supersport class. The competitive series did not a yield a seat for Rispoli in […]
Bill Melvins revives the American made EBR 1190 Superbike. Words: Allan Lane//Images: EBR EBR Motorcycles has announced that they will begin a limited production run of the EBR 1190 superbike. EBR will focus on building by hand “specialized and performance” bikes. The EBR 1190 is known by its undeniable design aspects that include an aluminum […]
As sharp as its namesake, Suzuki takes another stab at the Katana. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Suzuki The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana made its debut in 1981. At the time, its design was both modernist and futuristic. Throughout the years, the Katana fell victim to the design trends of the time that made it subject to the […]
PJ Jacobsen will make his MotoAmerica debut in 2019. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Stock After a ten year run of international competition that included a season in MotoGP 125 class, WorldSBK, WorldSS, and BSB, native New Yorker PJ Jacobsen will be returning to race on US soil. Jacobsen will pilot a Yamaha YZF-R6 in the 2019 […]
The British manufacturer returns with a “New Performance Icon.” Words: Allan Lane//Images: Triumph Triumph has released the details on their latest offering, the 2019 Bonneville Speed Twin. The specific Bonneville style is ever present with the new Street Twin: from its 3.8-gallon fuel tank, low-height custom style bench seat, side panels with aluminum badges and […]
Words: Eric Wood//Images: Brian J. Nelson, MotoGP.com Rain. For many people who ride the racetrack, it’s a four-letter word that rivals old age and taxes. Sooner or later it will be something you have to deal with. However, like many things in life, if you adopt the right attitude then riding in the rain can […]
The electric tilting four-wheel scooter will hit the market in 2019. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Quadro Vehicles SA Zero Motorcycles has partnered with the Swiss four-wheel scooter manufacturer Quadro Vehicles to provide the powertrain in an all-new electric four-wheel scooter. The new E-Qooder scooter, based on the Quadro Qooder platform, features a built-in hydraulic tilt system […]
The Italian company debuts a new parallel twin cylinder middleweight sportbike. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Aprilia The Aprilia Concept RS 660 is a departure from the Italian brand’s model lineup. Joining the likes of other brands that are producing rider friendly and multi-fun-faceted machines, Aprilia aims to offer riders a motorcycle that serves up sporty excitement […]
Kawasaki changes the game with their 2019 Ninja ZX-6R. Dollar for dollar, the most fun you can have for under 10K. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Kevin Wing When Kawasaki announced the manufacturer suggested retail price of the 2019 Ninja ZX-6R, $9999 (ABS $10,999, ABS KRT $11,299), the excitement was palpable. The only thing more apparent than […]
