Byron Wilson - Sport Bike Blog

Trials Champ Dougie Lampkin at the Office

Monday, April 29, 2013
Trials champion Dougie Lampkin is a master on two wheels, plain and simple. Though officially retired from trials competition, he continues to spread the joy of his passion and impart the precision of his skill to younger riders through his trials team. Sometimes he gets to have a little fun of his own too, most recently becoming the latest cure of the “Mondays” at the Red Bull offices, taking a tour around by means of his favorite mode of transport.
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Post Tags: Dougie Lampkin, Red Bull Racing, Trials Riding

Behind the Scenes: ZX-6R vs. IOM

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Behind the Scenes: ZX-6R vs. IOM
I’m sure most of you have by now had a chanch to catch Kawasaki’s latest commercial for the 2013 ZX-6R, in which the TT Racer James Hiller blasts the latest Supersport Ninja though the famed Isle of Man TT course. It’s one epic piece of film work, especially for a motorcycle commercial. As a video buff, I was immediately smitten by the slow-mo shots of Hiller grazing stone walls and sliding to the very edge of damp roadways.
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Post Tags: Behind the Scenes: ZX-6R vs. IOM, ZX-636, ZX-6R, Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R, James Hiller, Isle of Man, TT, IOM TT

Rok Bagoros Stunt Tour in South America

Thursday, January 31, 2013
Rok Bagoros Stunt Tour in South America
Bagoros getting fans pumped in Chile. Stunt rider Rok Bagoros regularly wows fans at motorcycle shows and exhibitions and his popularity has spread world-wide.
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Post Tags: Rok Bagoros, KTM Duke, KTM Motorcycles, Rok Bagoros in South America

2013 Triumph Daytona 675R First Ride Preview

Monday, December 17, 2012
2013 Triumph Daytona 675R First Ride Preview
As I’m trying my damnedest to shrug of the massive jet lag from my recent trip to Cartagena, Spain, I wanted to give you all a quick preview from the 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R press introduction. While it may not look that much different from the 2012 model, rest assured this new Daytona is an all-new bike.
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Post Tags: 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R First Ride Preview, 2013 675R, Spain, Cartagena, 2013 Daytona 675R Review

Edwards Pranks Carmichael and Fiolek

Monday, November 05, 2012
Edwards Pranks Carmichael and Fiolek
During a recent 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show stop, Colin Edwards, Ricky Carmichael and Ashley Fiolek spent time meeting fans, taking pictures and signing autographs.
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Post Tags: Colin Edwards, Ricky Carmichael, Ashley Fiolek, 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show

Original "Batcycle" Going Up for Auction

Thursday, November 01, 2012
Original
The John Staluppi Cars of Dreams Museum in North Palm Beach, Florida is gearing up for an auction December 1, 2012 and has a lot which is sure to generate a fair amount of interest, especially for fans of the “Caped Crusader.
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Post Tags: Batman, RM Auctions, Batcycle, Yamaha Catalina 250

2013 Hayabusa With ABS and Brembo Brakes

Tuesday, October 30, 2012
2013 Hayabusa With ABS and Brembo Brakes
Suzuki has announced its 2013 Hayabusa will receive an upgraded braking system, one of the first major changes to its hypersport since 2008. The 2013 ‘Busa will come equipped with radial-mounted Brembo Monobloc front brake calipers with enlarged piston diameters to help apply more force to the disc. Suzuki also now offers a lightweight, compact ABS system. Apart from the braking upgrades, the spec sheet is nearly identical to recent years’ models.
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Post Tags: Suzuki Hayabusa, Brembo, ABS, 2013 Hayabusa

October 5 Track Day at Chuckwalla

Tuesday, October 02, 2012
October 5 Track Day at Chuckwalla
Hey everyone, I just wanted to drop a note about an opportunity to get some personalized coaching into the nuances of riding sportbikes at speed around the racetrack.
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Honda CBR600RR Project Racer Dyno Results

Thursday, September 27, 2012
Honda CBR600RR Project Racer Dyno Results

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XDL Finals in Portland, Oregon

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
XDL Finals in Portland, Oregon
Motorcycle Madness, the final round of the 2012 XDL Championship Series, is coming to Portland, Oregon September 14-15, 2012.
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Post Tags: XDL Finals, Portland Oregon, Motorcycle Stunt Riding, Motorcycle Drift
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