In the spirit of their exclusive Triumph Factory Custom line, the British bike manufacturer has debuted their Thruxton TFC model. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Courtesy of Triumph The Thruxton TFC is a limited edition with a run of 750 bikes with 220 slated for North America. The TFC model offers ten more horses over the Thruxton […]
Australian rider Scaysbrook is staged to take on the mountain aboard an Aprilia Tuono. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Courtesy of Aprilia Aprilia has announced that they will be competing in the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, relying on the skills and talents of Australian racer and moto-journalist, Rennie Scaysbrook. Scaysbrook first ran the Pikes Peak […]
Fong will pilot the M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GXS-R600 in 2019. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Courtesy of Team Hammer Bobby Fong will make the transition from the 1000 Superstock class to join Team Hammer, competing in the MotoAmerica Supersport class for the 2019 season. Fong has compiled almost 40 podium finishes in five different classes over his […]
Wyman will pilot the Ducati Panigale V4R in his 2019 campaign. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Courtesy of KWR Kyle Wyman Racing has announced that their championship efforts will be made upon the Ducati Panigale V4R for the team’s fourth year of MotoAmerica racing. “I’m excited to be starting a new chapter for KWR, and fielding a […]
Words: B.T.//Images: Courtesy of MotoGP.com Let’s be honest. Award shows are boring. Same ‘ole categories, same ‘ole stuffy speeches. Blah, blah, blah! I decided to give you my version of MotoGP with my awards. These are categories I made up, hoping to bring a little laughter and an “Oh, Hells Yeah!” to my favorite Sport. […]
Yamaha’s second generation R3 is in a class all it own. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Brian J. Nelson The 300cc motorcycle class suffers from an epidemic that I call “300ism”. The first hurdle is the fact that a 300 looks like a 300. Visually, that is hard to shake, regardless of the bike’s performance specifications. Psychologically, […]
Brandon “The Revolver” Robinson is tasked as the pilot for this season in AFT. Words: Allan Lane//Image: Brent Pierce Kennedy Racing is returning to the American Flat Track series in the Vance and Hines Twins Class after a 2-year absence. Kennedy is relying on veteran racer Brandon “The Revolver” Robinson and former AMA Pro Racing Tuner […]
HJC Helmets will be Cal Crutchlow’s official helmet sponsor for 2019 through 2020 Words: Allan Lane//Images: HJC Helmets British MotoGP rider, Cal Crutchlow has signed a two year deal with HJC Helmets that will have the helmet manufacturer serve as his official MotoGP helmet sponsor beginning in 2019. “I am very pleased to announce my […]
Voodoo Custom Motorcycle Components restore a busted Busa and give it a new lease on life. Words: Allan Lane//Images: Jesse Gordon The act of resurrection is mostly reserved for discussions of all things legend or faith. Bringing something back from the grips of death, breathing new life into an entity is an uncanny act akin […]
Kyle Sliger breaks down the basic science of popping wheelies. Words: Kyles Sliger//Images: Courtesy of ICON The anatomy of a wheelie will change depending on the motorcycle you are using. But the basic principles remain the same. First, you need to understand that to maintain a perfect speed and controlled wheelie you will need to […]
