By Marissa Baecker Riding through the back roads of Abbotsford, B.C. I passed an outdoor concert venue where I saw The Road Hammers in big block letters. My first thought, “They’re back together?” I knew that members of the band were big motorcycle enthusiasts. I...
How fun does this look! At the end of the opening day at Intermot in Koln, Germany, Ducati pulled the covers of the all new highly anticipated 803cc six speed - The Scrambler. Powered by an air-cooled, L-twin engine, the Scrambler is boasting 88mm bore and 66mm...
By Marissa Baecker Supersport (aka "crotch rocket") bikes are historically designed for one purpose – racing. Built for speed, the rider triangle is intentionally compact and not necessarily conducive to taller riders and being that I stand at 5'11", I have...
By Marissa Baecker The world is changing. Everything about it from climate to business. Let's face it, technology is taking over. Don't believe it? Maybe you didn't know Google just introduced a car that doesn't require a driver or that a California police department...
In May 2013, Cardo Systems released new scala rider Q1 and Q3 Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle helmets. I admit I have always shyed away from communication systems because I relish in the solitude of riding. However, with the new technology offering to...
Although the Phillip Island programme of Monday to Wednesday was tyre-focused, as Factory riders worked alongside Bridgestone, Dall’Igna is also pleased with the general advancements of the team. "For sure, there are some options that are quite good for the race," the...
On the heels of last year's successful inaugural event, FIM is continuing the ladies only road race camps this season. In 2014, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), together with its Women´s Commission (CFM), will continue developing its Road Racing...
Get out your camera and grab your memorabilia because Chibs (Tommy Flanagan) and Tig (Canada's own Kim Coates) want not only to meet you but party with ticket holders Saturday night and share one heck of a hangover Sunday at brunch. You can purchase your tickets...
With the assistance of BMW and the S1000RR, Albacete was a huge success! The Spanish circuit of Albacete was host of an historic event supported by BMW Motorrad: the first ever FIM Women’s Road Racing Training Camp. Promoting the presence of women in all motorcycling...
Just as I was looking forward to planning a repeat trip, this statement gets released by Mazda. Raceway: For 25 years, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has served as the “home” for Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the United States, having staged 15 world championship Grands...
A dynamic roadster with an exclusive design. Sept 23, 2013 (MUNICH) As a traditional roadster, the BMW R 1200 R offers an almost ideal synthesis of riding dynamics, agility and classic design within the boxer series with a spirited 81 kW (110 HP). It combines...
As the MotoGP continues in Spain this weekend at Aragon, and with only five races left in the season, www.motogp.com has posted a video illustrating the lean angle of its riders using Yamaha Factory racer, Jorge Lorenzo's bike. It is truly amazing to watch how these...
The introduction of the Yamaha Bolt has blown the doors open for a more economical entry level cruiser but as fun as the model is to ride, Yamaha has a bit of work to do to fine tune the design. Introduced in 2014, even in plain black or white, the Bolt drew an...
There has been no shortage of MotoGP™ spectacle since the first half of the season ended at Laguna Seca, with the excitement coming in the form of off-track announcements. It is now time for Part 2 of this thrilling contest to resume on the circuit itself,...
2 August 2013 Cal Crutchlow with Ducati beginning next season Ducati has reached an agreement with Cal Crutchlow that will have the Briton campaigning the 2014 and 2015 MotoGP race seasons with the Ducati Team. Crutchlow will race alongside Andrea Dovizioso. The...
Marc Marquez has won Sunday’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, becoming the youngest ever back-to-back race winner in MotoGP™. The Repsol Honda Team rider extended his championship lead while LCR Honda MotoGP’s Stefan Bradl celebrated...
Marc Marquez has won the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring, picking up his second MotoGP™ victory and seventh podium finish from eight races. In the absence of both Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa, the same three riders were on the podium as...
An eventful day of track action came to a close at the Sachsenring on the first day of the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland with local favourite Stefan Bradl topping the timesheets for LCR Honda MotoGP. Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo suffered another heavy...
The checkered flag in Assen earned Valentino Rossi his 80th GP victory and his first since 2010. Joining him on the podium were pole-sitter, Cal Crutchlow and record breaker Marc Marquez. What I find interesting, however, is that Jorge Lorenzo, after breaking his...
Day 1 of practice in the Netherlands ended abruptly for Jorge Lorenzo when he went down in what appears to be a wet day and broke his collarbone. Lorenzo registered a best lap time of 1’53.263 in the morning period, leading the way from Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Cal...