Articles By Kevin Duke - Contributing Editor

By Kevin Duke

Reverse Rotating Rotors Update

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
In February we reported the development of counter-rotating brake rotors. Since then Robby Kasten, has tested his design at the track with encouraging results.

2006 Yamaha Stratoliner First Ride

Thursday, April 13, 2006
Star Motorcycles' latest model combines the virtues of the acclaimed Roadliner with touring amenities that expand its cruiser functionality.

Project Z1000 Part 2

Friday, April 07, 2006
Finally, it's back! Our long-term project bike checks in with a trick new heads-up display, a couple of cosmetic tweaks and some new rubber.

2006 Superbike Smackdown III

Monday, April 03, 2006
We assemble the gnarliest wheelie-popping class of sportbikes for a big-bore brawl to see if the mighty Gixxer Thou can be knocked off its high perch.

2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 Comparison

Monday, April 03, 2006
We assemble the gnarliest wheelie-popping class of sportbikes for a big-bore brawl to see if the mighty Gixxer Thou can be knocked off its high perch.

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Comparison

Monday, April 03, 2006
We assemble the gnarliest wheelie-popping class of sportbikes for a big-bore brawl to see if the mighty Gixxer Thou can be knocked off its high perch.

2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R Comparison

Monday, April 03, 2006
We assemble the gnarliest wheelie-popping class of sportbikes for a big-bore brawl to see if the mighty Gixxer Thou can be knocked off its high perch.

2006 Yamaha FZ1 First Ride

Monday, March 27, 2006
The geezer sportbike gets sharper in 2006, with more power, a stiffer chassis and bolder styling.

2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 - Dragstrip Test

Friday, March 10, 2006
In a world where 9s are better than 10s, we take Kawasaki's new ZX-14 to the strip to find out if it's the new quarter-mile king among streetbikes.

2006 Honda 599 First Ride

Friday, February 17, 2006
We enjoyed the old 599 back in '04 but thought then that the high MSRP was a little stiff. We were more than happy to give the '06 model another shot.

2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe

Monday, February 13, 2006
We saddle up Victory's versatile Kingpin Deluxe for a surprise road trip back home and come away impressed.

2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R First Ride

Monday, February 06, 2006
With its new Superbike contender, Kawasaki shows us how to make a heavier bike with the same power even faster than before.

2006 Adventure Touring Comparo

Sunday, January 15, 2006
Never in our history have we undertaken a test of this magnitude, an epic journey that left us breathless.

2006 Harley-Davidson Destroyer Quick Ride

Monday, November 21, 2005
We ride the quickest accelerating production vehicle of all time, and our editor gets top honors by becoming the fastest journalist ever to ride it.

2006 Victorys Ride & Factory Tour

Thursday, October 20, 2005
We take a ride on the new bikes and get an intimate look inside the facilities of Polaris' key operations.

Women in Motorcycling

Friday, September 30, 2005
Representing 10 percent of the riding public, women ridership continues to grow providing a great opportunity for manufacturers who can court the market.

2005 BMW R1200RT

Friday, September 16, 2005
BMW's Boxer RT gets more power and luxury features, yet it's even lighter than before. Take a ride with us on one of the best long-distance mounts we've tested.

NSR50 Update Kenny's First Time

Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Another convert is born after Hutch gets his first taste of the fun and excitement of mini roadracing.

2005 Triumph Daytona 650 First Ride

Monday, August 29, 2005
And now for something completely different. A supersport from England that gives you more for your money.

2006 Buell Ulysses First Ride

Monday, August 08, 2005
It's weird, it's unexpected, and it's a damn good bike. Meet the Ulysses, a machine that's going to bring a whole new audience to Buell.
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