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Honda RC-E Electric Superbike First Look

Friday, November 11, 2011
The Honda RC-E is an electric concept motorcycle that tips the hand of the motorcycle manufacturing giant.

2012 KTM RC8R First Look

Friday, November 11, 2011
The KTM RC8R sportbike continues to evolve for ’12. Find out more about this European liter-bike in this preview report.

CRP Racing Debuts Energica at EICMA

Thursday, November 10, 2011
CRP Racing presented the first Italian-made production electric superbike, the Energica, to the crowds attending the EICMA show in Milan.

2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE First Look

Thursday, November 10, 2011
With the release of Ducati’s next generation 1199 Panigale Superbike, 2012 will undoubtably be the final year of the 848 Superbike. To commemorate this, Ducati is offering an up-spec traction control-equipped version dubbed the 848 EVO Corse SE.

2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale First Look

Monday, November 07, 2011
Ducati broke wraps on the 2012 1199 Panigale today, a sophisticated superbike featuring Ducati's riding modes, traction control, engine brake control, and a quick-shift system in a motorcycle with a phenomenal power-to-weight ratio.

2012 MV Agusta F3 Details Announced

Thursday, November 03, 2011
The 2012 MV Agusta F3, touted as a 'new work of art on wheels' is finally entering production. With that announcement comes some details on MV Agusta's new 675cc triple.

2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 First Look

Monday, October 24, 2011
Suzuki takes the wraps off its mildly updated 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 sportbike. Learn more about this motorcycle in this First Look review.

2012 BMW S1000RR First Look

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Only two years since it released the class-leading S1000RR Superbike, BMW gives the 2012 S1000RR a technical update.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki is perfecting the Ninja 650 design for 2012 by utilizing a revised frame and added comfort to its middleweight competitor.

Ducati 1199 Panigale Superquadro Engine Info

Monday, October 10, 2011
Ducati releases technical data on its all-new 1199cc Twin-cylinder engine that will power the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R First Look

Monday, October 10, 2011
Kawasaki adds more power to its name in 2012 by overhauling its flagship open-class sportbike model, the Ninja ZX-14R.

2012 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Friday, September 23, 2011
The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR features new Big Piston Fork, Balance-Free Rear Shock, lighter wheels and revised styling aimed at giving the venerable liter bike a new look that Honda hopes will help it on both the sales floor and the race track.

Ducati Names 2012 Superbike 1199 Panigale

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Ducati gives us a teaser of its 2012 superbike, the Ducati 1199 Panigale, and lays out its racing plans for the next two years on the World Superbike stage.

2012 Yamaha R1 Gets Traction Control

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Yamaha R1 gets electronic updates for the new model year, set to battle its 2012 Superbike rivals with traction control.

2012 Honda CBR1000RR Revealed

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Images and video of the new and improved 2012 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade have been circulating the web so here’s a first look at the revised liter bike from the Big Red machine.

2012 MV Agusta F3 Serie Oro First Look

Thursday, July 14, 2011
MV Agusta unveils a limited-edition high-spec Supersport motorcycle based off the F3 sportbike.

2012 MV Agusta F4 RR First Look

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
MV Agusta has just revealed the latest high-performance open class superbike in its F4 series. The new 2012 F4 RR engine is claimed to produce 200 horsepower.

Erik Buell Racing 1190RS Debuts at Indy

Friday, February 18, 2011
Erik Buell debuts the EBR 1190RS at the Indy Dealer Expo, the new superbike dripping in carbon fiber.

2011 KTM RC8R Superbike First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
KTM returns its Twin-powered RC8R Superbike for 2011 with 10 more horsepower!

2012 Aprilia RS4 125 First Look

Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Italian motorcycle marque, Aprilia will import a new small displacement sportbike aimed at entry-level sport riders into the U.S. Welcome the Aprilia RS4 125.

2011 MV Agusta F3 Supersport First Look

Monday, November 01, 2010
The historic Italian marque reveals an all-new entry to its lineup with the Inline Triple-powered MV Agusta F3 supersport.

2011 Honda CBR250R First Look

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The little Ninja 250 no longer has the entry-level sportbike market cornered, as Honda announces it will bring the CBR250R to the U.S. as a 2011 model.

2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE First Look

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Aprilia releases a new top-of-the-line sportbike for 2011, the RSV4 Factory APRC SE. The limited production machine features advanced traction, wheelie and launch control, as well as a few other upgrades. Check it out here.

2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA Confirmed for US

Thursday, October 07, 2010
Suzuki’s GSX-R supersports received top billing at the Vegas dealer show, but the Japanese brand also confirmed an all-new 2011 model – the GSX1250FA.

BNG for 2011 Honda CBR Line

Wednesday, October 06, 2010
With significant redesigns released for the Kawasaki Superbike and Suzuki Supersports, Honda’s CBR600RR and CBR1000RR return for 2011 unchanged.

2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Track First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
KTM targets the competitive sportbike riders with the 2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Track. The new motorcycle was released at the INTERMOT Motorcycle Show and is based off the original RC8R sportbike.

2011 Ducati 1198 SP Superbike First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Ducati reveals its all-new 1198 SP Superbike at INTERMOT, with the Italian marque also announcing value-added upgrades to its base 1198.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Suzuki releases information on its revamped 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 sportbikes. Discover what’s new in this motorcycle first look review.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R features an all-new engine and chassis, as well as stock traction control and optional ABS. Did we mention it’s 22 pounds lighter too? Read more in this first look.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 First Look

Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Kawasaki introduces the 2011 Ninja 1000, which borrows the engine and chassis of the Z1000 and adds a full fairing and street riding ergos.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 Sketch Leaked

Thursday, September 23, 2010
Reliable sources say that an all-new Suzuki GSX-R600 will be coming to dealers in 2011 and we were able to get our hands on this artist rendering of what it may look like.

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R SBK Race Bike Revealed

Saturday, September 04, 2010
The all new 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R that the PBR Motorsports team will compete in next year’s World Superbike championship was revealed this weekend at Nuburgring.

2011 Ducati 848 EVO Sportbike First Look

Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Ducati announces revisions to its middleweight sportbike with a higher-spec version of its 848, dubbed the Ducati 848 EVO.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Drawing

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Can Kawasaki’s 2011 Ninja ZX-10R close the gap on its Superbike competition? A teaser pic from Team Green stirs up our interest.

Buell 1190RR Superbike First Look

Friday, March 05, 2010
Erik Buell Racing reveals more details about its 1190RR Superbike, with future plans for the Superbike uncertain.

BMW Inline Six Motorcycle Concept

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
BMW pulls the wraps off the surprising Concept 6, which features an Inline Six engine and BMW hint that it may anchor a new luxury touring motorcycle.

2010 MV Agusta F4 First Look

Monday, November 09, 2009
A new 186-hp engine and 22-lb lighter chassis headline the changes to the 2010 MV Agusta F4 superbike relased at the 2009 EICMA Milan Bike Show.

2010 Ducati 1198R Corse Edition First Look

Monday, November 09, 2009
Say hello to the uber-trick Ducati 1198R Corse Edition. A host of small changes are seen on the flagship Italian Superbike for 2010.

2010 Aprilia RSV4R First Look

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia releases information on its all-new 2010 Aprilia RSV4R superbike.

2010 Honda VFR1200F First Look

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Honda’s all-new VFR1200F sport touring machine has finally officially broke cover, featuring MotoGP technology as well as an optional dual-clutch automatic transmission.

2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Look

Monday, October 05, 2009
Kawasaki gives it's liter-class sportbike a host of small updates for next year. Check out the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Look

2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 First Look

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Yamaha's 2010 YZF-R1 gets the mandatory BNG (Bold New Graphics) treatment, including an "LE" edition which is painted to match Valentino Rossi's MotoGP machine.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 First Look

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Yamaha's 2010 R6 gets a host of small changes as well as the mandatory BNG (Bold New Graphics) treatment.

2010 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

Friday, September 04, 2009
Honda's superbike has won consecutive Motorcycle USA shootouts, so what changes come for the 2010 model? Read more in the 2010 Honda CBR1000RR First Look

2010 Honda CBR600RR First Look

Friday, September 04, 2009
Honda's got a solid little supersport in the CBR600RR. So what's new on the 2010 model? Find out in the 2010 Honda CBR600RR First Look

Buell 1125RR American Superbike Unveiled

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Buell motorcycles releases the 1125RR, a higher-spec version of its superbike Twin built specifically for the American Superbike class.

Ducati Releases New 2010 Sportbike Motorcycle

Friday, July 03, 2009
Ducati releases an new 2010 sportbike motorcycle during the 2009 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Get all the specs on the limited edition Nicky Hayden Ducati 848.

2010 Honda VFR1200 Spy Shots Leaked

Monday, June 29, 2009
We knew a V-Four Honda sportbike was coming, and now spy shots seem to confirm the new Honda VFR1200.

BMW S1000RR Breaks Cover in America

Monday, June 08, 2009
The recent Miller Motorsports Park round of World Superbike marked the unveiling of BMW’s new 2010 S1000RR sportbike to the US market, with BMW revealing some hints at a US price.

Mission One Electric Superbike Revealed

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A production electric superbike capable of 150mph and 150-mile range? Mission Motors makes the bold claim with its Mission One electric motorcycle.
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