Wednesday, July 20, 2005
In a niche-oriented marketplace, Kawi brings us something novel: a motorcycle that can do it all, and one that does it with style and verve for a nice price.
Friday, July 01, 2005
When KTM invited us to Las Vegas to try out their latest supermoto SMR models, it was an offer we couldn't refuse.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Hooligans and canyon junkies rejoice. KTM has developed a machine that can stomp sportbikes and out-wheelie just about anything on the road.
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Ducati says its new machine is "perfect for ambitious new riders." Come take a ride to Sicily with us as we find out how it rates.
Friday, January 28, 2005
In response to the changing demands of consumers around the world the first large-displacement motorcycle to roll off MZ's assembly line, the MZ 1000S, has finally arrived.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
While our Z hasn't led a charmed life in the hands of our masochistic testers, we've been charmed by its rich character and mighty power punch.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
Which is the best engine configuration for a near-naked sportbike? We find out in this unique comparison test.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Buell turns its XB9 up to 12 with the punchier XB12R, with 20 extra horsepower to demote its little brother to middleweight status.
Friday, October 15, 2004
We went the distance and hit the twisties on the latest sport touring bikes from Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha. Now read 4,000 words to learn about your next 20,000 mile motorcycle.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
If competence was a crime, the Interceptor would be locked up. We spin the odometer a few times to put the VFR to the test.
Friday, July 23, 2004
MotorcycleUSA takes Buell's 2005 CityX out for a spin in San Diego, plus more new Buell info.
Monday, May 10, 2004
The U.S. market is missing out on one of the best all-round fun motorcycles, so says our Australian correspondent about the new XT660X.
Thursday, April 22, 2004
BMW's class-defining adventure-touring bike takes lessons from the sportbike world, becoming faster, lighter and more powerful.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Looking to journey to the far reaches of the globe? The KTM 950 Adventure will take you as far as you want to go, and beyond.
Saturday, February 28, 2004
It may not turn heads like other sportbikes, but the Suzuki V-Strom will take you anywhere you want to go and get you there in a hurry.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
A bike more powerful than a ZX-9R that feels like a big motocross bike. The Z1000 adds up to big fun. But can it be bad to be bad?
Thursday, February 12, 2004
The middleweight "reality bike" market has exploded in 2004, and Yamaha expects its new FZ6 to fight its way to the top of the heap.
Tuesday, November 25, 2003
One of the first to embrace the production streetfighter genre, the Triumph Speed Triple continues to cut a unique swath in an increasingly crowded market.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Two European manufacturers, not known for high performance, dive into the naked standard category and up the performance ante.
Friday, October 24, 2003
Two European manufacturers, not known for high performance, dive into the naked standard category and up the performance ante.
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
We take the new Honda 599 out for a ride and it proves to be a real kick. But is Honda’s middleweight sportster too little and too much?
Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Ducati's new Multistrada may not be the prettiest offering from the Italians, but our first ride proved it to be one of the most capable.
Friday, June 27, 2003
Naked street bikes are all the rage, but which was is the best bang for your buck?
Thursday, April 17, 2003
The FJR1300 has been tweaked for 2004, including optional ABS brakes, to make it an even better monster-motored sport-tourer. But you have to act fast if you want one in your garage.
Monday, December 02, 2002
After nearly 5000 miles on BMW's quintessential A-T, the R1150GS, and Triumph's challenger, the Tiger 955i, we're turning into adventure-touring believers.
Sunday, December 01, 2002
With a rumbling 60-degree V-Twin, Aprilia, throws in the RST1000 Futura in the sportbike-with-bags category.
Friday, November 22, 2002
To an Italian style is everything, form and function follows style, it doesn't proceed it.
Friday, November 22, 2002
What's this? A BMW with floorboards and a heel/toe shifter? That places style ahead of functionality? Blasphemy!
Wednesday, November 13, 2002
I've just returned from another insane afternoon spent aboard the fantastic FZ1. Excuse me if I already sound very enthusiastic about the model so early in this review, but the FZ isn't the kind of bike to leave you under-whelmed.
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
Every car driver must be aware of the BMW brand. They make quality cars that have an emphasis on performance and luxury. But how many four wheeled pilots realise that the proud German firm also makes some of the best motorcycles on the planet?
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
And the spinning propeller company knows which side of the bread is buttered, as America is BMW's largest export market for third year in a row.
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
You're looking at the Aprilia Falco, but you may not recognize it. Our test bike was festooned with seven pieces of glimmering aluminum body panels that are part of the Streetfighter kit Aprilia now offers.
Monday, November 11, 2002
It was day one of our twisty sojourn aboard Honda's latest GL1800 Gold Wing, headed toward Northern California's Trinity Alps.
Monday, November 11, 2002
OK, it might have borrowed its motor from the 916 and its chassis from just about any recent Ducati sports bike you'd care to mention but despite this pedigree it's a bike in its own right. And it's a bloody good one too.
Friday, November 08, 2002
Honda has come up with motorcycle that takes the compromise out of Sport-Touring.
Thursday, November 07, 2002
Yamaha has been slow to set sail on the sport-touring ship. Finally, the muscle-bound FJR1300 is set to land on our shores as a 2003 model.
