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Aprilia Press Release: First and second row on the starting grid for Aprilia, reigning world champion, on the Thai Buriram circuit. It was a spectacular and heated Superpole right down to the end. Taking it with an advantage of just 11 thousandths of a second was Rea, followed by Aprilia standard bearer Leon Haslam, who put in two flying laps on a qualifier tire. For Leon Haslam (leading the standings after victory in Australia) this is the second start from the front row in two races...

Voltcom Crescent Suzuki’s Alex Lowes stormed to the fastest overall time in the World Superbike Championship’s inaugural practice at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand today.   Meaning business from the start, Lowes got his Yoshimura-powered GSX-R up-to-speed quickly at the new Buriram track. Claiming second with his initial laps, a technical delay to his exploratory opening practice did little to dampen his speed. Returning to the track with 35 minutes remaining of the...

Triumph Motorcycles America’s racing presence will span AMA Pro Flat Track, MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series and Canadian Superbike Championship. With Castrol as the primary partner, Triumph’s race teams will also receive support from FreedomRoad Financial and GE Capital.   “Triumph’s racing heritage is entrenched with victories and championships. We hope to build on the successes our teams achieved last season,” said Matt Sheahan, COO of Triumph Motorcycles...

Honda unveiled the BULLDOG concept earlier today at the Osaka Motorcycle Show. The new moto is based on a CB400F, but with smaller diameter and wider off road tires. It's also part ATV.   The CB400F is the Japanese market version of the CB500F sold everywhere else, but with slightly less engine capacity The BULLDOG looks the face of Speed Triple was grafted on, and has a gas tank that looks like a combination between a BMW's and a Honda Rukus'. Yet, I totally love it. Two ideas come to...

AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce Harley-Davidson Motor Company as the new entitlement sponsor of AMA Pro Flat Track’s premier GNC1 class for the 2015 season. The best flat track racers in the world will compete for the title of Grand National Champion, an illustrious distinction dating back to 1954, in the Harley-Davidson GNC1 class presented by Vance & Hines. The agreement includes a $100,000 bonus fund which will be available to all riders in the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by...

Something I've learned as a noob - you don't need a whole lot of money to get into motorcycling. And while many experienced riders will tell you that your first bike should be a used beater, there's a lot to be said for the benefits of new technology and engineering - and a warranty. If you're looking to buy your first bike - or maybe you just want to add a cheap model to your stable - here's our list of this year's best bikes for under $5,000.   2015 HONDA CBR300R ABS - $4,899 There will...

There are rare instances in the realm of motorcycle design where an icon emerges. These are machines so radical that they serve as a clean break from the standards of the past, thereby setting a new template and pushing the high-water mark up the wall a few extra feet. To truly be an icon, they must influence subsequent processes and inspire a new thread in motorcycle design; one-off machines that immediately fade into obscurity won’t do. They can be new standards of beauty, of performance,...

Each street-riding priority moves to the front of the list as your circumstances change, but this single priority should always be first: mastering your bike-control skills. When the worst happens and you need to get your bike stopped, or change your line, or hit that narrow gap, what you do behind the handlebar must be correct. And correct action depends upon correct practice. You must train your mind, eyes, and muscles to do the right thing at the limit of whatever traction you have. So...

1. Dust Off Your Bike. Remove the cover and any blocks used to keep your bike in place during winter storage and lower the bike onto its side stand. Remove any plugs, rags or covers from the exhaust pipes and air intakes meant to keep out animals and foreign objects. Wash away any coating you may have applied to protect the frame, rims and chain. 2. Look Over the Fuel System. Replace the fuel filter and examine the fuel tank, fuel lines and fittings for cracks and leaks. If you used fuel...

Q: How different is Jorge Lorenzo compared to one year ago?A: Last year, if we consider my shape and the bike situation, we were at 50 percent of our potential. Today, we are at around 90 percent. I’m as slim as when I made my debut in MotoGP in 2008. The bike has also improved a lot. Q: What did you learn from last season?A: As I always say, you cannot change the mistakes you did in the past. But you can learn from them and try to improve. This is what I did. I learned to take care of my...