2012 Anaheim II Supercross | Preview

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:09:31 -0600

2012 AMA Supercross

It's been quite some time since the opening four rounds in the AMA Supercross Championship had four different winners.

The last year was long ago - 1976. But that all changed last week when JGRMX's James Stewart took his maiden 2012 win at Oakland, making him the fourth different rider on the fourth different make of motorcycle to win so far.

MotoGP | Pedrosa Explains 1000cc RC213V

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:06:37 -0600

2012 MotoGP 1000cc Era

From the first day of MotoGP testing at Sepang, Malaysia, last week, Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa was showing the quickness of the RC213V, which features the 1000cc engine.

Michelin Commander II Cruiser Tires | Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:30:23 -0600

Michelin Motorcycle Tire Test

  For 2012, Michelin has introduced a new long-distance tire for cruisers - the Commander II.

Harley-Davidson Softail Slim | Preview

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:38 -0600

2012 Harley Slim

Classic bobber styling and modern Softail handling - that's what the new Harley-Davidson Softail Slim is all about.

The Motor Company unveiled its new creation Wednesday, the Softail model slimmed down to the bare essentials, reminiscent of the custom bobbers of the 1950s.

2012 MotoGP Sepang I Test | Wallpaper

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:01:25 -0600

2012 MotoGP Testing

The first official test of the 2012 MotoGP Championship debuted the prototypes of the 1000cc era, and the new Claiming Rule Teams.

And when the three-day test at Sepang, Malaysia, wrapped up Thursday, the 1000cc machine bikes were beyond lethal to previous lap times at the circuit.

Jardine Performance Products Exhaust: History

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:57 -0600

Jardine Exhaust History

More than fifty years ago, Jardine Performance Products developed its first exhaust system to transform cars of the late 1950s into hot rods.

Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip Unveiled

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:23:05 -0600

2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally campground, concert and entertainment venue that has for more than 30 years been a focal point of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, has announced development of a new commercial and entertainment area - Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip.

IOM TT Star Hutchinson Breaks Leg...Again

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:12:06 -0600

Isle of Man TT News

In the 2010 Isle of Man TT, Ian Hutchinson made history, winning all five solo TT races, immediately giving him icon status.

But in September of that year, Hutchinson crashed aboard the Swan Yamaha during the Silverstone round of British Supersport, breaking his leg.

Ohio Motorcyclist Wins $200 Cortech Drawing

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:27 -0600

Ultimate MotorCycling Survey Contest

Last year, we conducted an Ultimate MotorCycling reader-preference survey on our iPad version of the magazine and our website.

Marquez to Miss Valencia Moto2 Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:28:17 -0600

2012 Moto2 Testing

The runner-up in last year's Moto2 World Championship, Repsol's Marc Marquez has postponed his first ride of 2012 until a later date.

Marquez had originally been scheduled to take part in the Feb. 8-10 test at the Ricardo Tormo circuit, but has elected to sit out the visit to Valencia in order to continue his recovery from eye surgery.

2012 Yamaha R6 | Quick Look

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:23:35 -0600

2012 Yamaha Motorcycle

While it has not been updated for 2012, the Yamaha YZF-R6 remains a formidable mid-size high-performance sport bike.

Utilizing fly-by-wire technology and performance enhancements like the Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake that varies intake tract length and a slipper-type clutch, the R6 is outstanding on both the street and track.

110 Years of Harley Motorcycles: Events

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:11:04 -0600

2012 Harley Events

This year, Harley-Davidson reaches another milestone as it celebrates its 110th birthday. And in typical H-D style, the iconic American V-Twin creator has many global celebrations planned.