
Editor Score:82.75% Engine 18.5/20 Suspension/Handling 13.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 7.0/10 Brakes 7.0/10 Instruments/Controls 3.75/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 8.0/10 Appearance/Quality 9.0/10 Desirability 9.0/10 Value 7.5/10 Overall Score 82.75/100 The recent launching of a completely new Softail...
The entity formerly known as the Buell Motorcycle Company has been through the wringer. From its humble beginnings building racebikes in a Quonset hut in rural Wisconsin, it grew and grew and then suddenly burst as Harley-Davidson invested in it, purchased it outright and ultimately shut it...
A few months ago, the folks at Harley made good on their offer for us to look at the factory by throwing open the doors and giving a few members of the media a special tour of the operation. During this extended walk, we received the inside skinny from two people who should know a thing or two...
You see, there is an interesting intersection between the skateboarding and motorcycle subcultures — something about the desire to go one's own way, to engage in some activity of questionable safety, and to enjoy life in the present, much to the chagrin of everyone else. The crossover may no be...
Watch a modern MotoGP, Moto2 or World Superbike race with a casual fan and you can be certain there is one question they will ask you: "Why are they waving their legs about like that?" Many theories have been offered, often directly contradicting each other. To attempt to get to the bottom of...
The film and music segments of the entertainment industry use the early months of the year to celebrate themselves with Oscars and Grammys and whatnot. For the moto industry, it's late summer when we look back at the last 12 months of motorcycling and determine the outstanding products in the...
As expected yesterday, KTM made an official announcement today regarding the participation of Marc Coma in the 2013 Dakar Rally, and simply stated that the three-time winner of the race will be unable to compete due to injuries he sustained to his shoulder in the Rally of Morocco. The news...