Articles By Byron Wilson - Associate Editor

Byron Wilson
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Byron's sure to be hunched over a laptop after the checkers are flown, caught in his own little version of heaven. Whether on dirt, street or a combination of both, MotoUSA's newest addition knows the only thing better than actually riding is telling the story of how things went down.

World SBK Aprilia Season Preview 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Two factory-backed and two satellite Aprilia RSV4's will be on the grid for the 2013 World Superbike Championship, with Eugene Laverty and Sylvain Guintoli leading the way for the defending world champion Aprilia Racing Team.

World SBK Ducati Season Preview 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Ducati 1199 Panigale will finally be tested in the premier-class production series, with Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini heading up Team Ducati Alstare in 2013.

World SBK BMW Season Preview 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The BMW Motorrad GoldBet Team has been streamlined and welcomes new rider, Chaz Davies, to contest the 2013 World Superbike championship alongside teammate, Marco Melandri.

World Superbike Season Preview 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The 2013 World Superbike season is just days away and there have been some major changes to the series since 2012, including numerous rosters changes, administrative shake-ups and a new Ducati on the grid.

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test Day 2 Results 2013

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
With cooler temperatures, riders were given some new challenges on Day 2 of World Superbike testing at Phillip Island.

Cherokee National Enduro Results 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013
The first round of the 2013 AMA Rekluse National Enduro Series put riders to the test in Greensboro, Georgia in the Cherokee National.

WorldSBK Phillip Island Test Day 1 Results 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013
Following a two-day unofficial test at Phillip Island the previous week, World Superbike riders took to the Australian circuit once again on Monday for the first of two planned official tests.

Dallas 450 Supercross Results 2013

Saturday, February 16, 2013
450 SX riders squared-off in Dallas for the seventh round of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. Ryan Villopoto and Davi Millsaps kept things lively out front while plenty of mid-pack action kept the finishing order in question to the checkers.

Dallas 250 Supercross Results 2013

Saturday, February 16, 2013
Dallas marked the first round for the 2013 250 SX East riders in this year's Monster Energy AMA Supercross championship. Dean Wilson returned to the action and proved to be a force on the track.

Incident Packed Unofficial WorldSBK Test Ends

Friday, February 15, 2013
A number of teams assembled to conduct two days of unofficial World Superbike testing at Phillip Island, with many running into trouble following wrecks that sent some to the hospital.

HJC Lorenzo and Spies Replica Helmet Peek

Thursday, February 14, 2013
HJC America is offering two new racer-replica helmets based on the shells used by Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies in MotoGP.

Poor Quality Bearings Prompts Triumph Recall

Thursday, February 14, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice for 2011-2012 model year Triumph Daytona 675, Street Triple, Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles owing to potentially poor quality wheel bearings.

2009 Yamaha YW125 Scooter Recall Notice

Thursday, February 14, 2013
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice due to a potential fuel pump problem with certain 2009 model year Yamaha YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters.

The ONE Motorcycle Show Report 2013

Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Now in its fourth year, The ONE Motorcycle Show in Portland, Oregon is bigger than ever. It's an event that brings together builders and enthusiasts of all types and offers a one-of-a-kind experience for all.

Primm WORCS ATV/SXS Results 2013

Monday, February 11, 2013
Beau Baron scored wins in both the Pro ATV and Pro Production side-by-side classes during WORCS Round 2 in Primm, Nevada.

Biaggi Wins 2012 Title by Slimmest Margin Ever

Monday, February 11, 2013
Max Biaggi earned the 2012 World Superbike title by just half a point over Tom Sykes, the closest margin ever in the history of the sport.

Wet Weather/Dubious Track Conditions in 2012

Monday, February 11, 2013
Wet weather and difficult track conditions plagued a number of World Superbike rounds in 2012, and each proved pivotal in the title chase.

Joan Lascorz at Imola

Monday, February 11, 2013
Sadly, not all made it out of the 2012 World Superbike season unscathed as Joan Lascorz suffered a life changing fall at Imola.

World SBK and MotoGP Under One Roof

Monday, February 11, 2013
In 2012, World Superbike and MotoGP were brought together under singular ownership, with long term ramifications still uncertain as the 2013 season begins.

2012: Tom Sykes' Breakout Year

Monday, February 11, 2013
Tom Sykes of Kawasaki Racing had one of the best seasons of his career in 2012, making it to within half a point of the title and making the ZX-10R a viable competitor on the grid.
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