Motorcycle News

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.

Honda TT Legends: 2012 Rider Lineup

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:44:20 -0600

2012 Endurance World Championship Teams

The Honda TT Legends Team will again launch an assault on the FIM Endurance World Championship and other road-racing events.

As the UK-based team enters its second year of competition, competing on the CBR1000RR, which celebrates its 20th anniversary for 2012.

Tomac Leads into Anaheim II Supercross

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:27:25 -0600

2012 AMA Supercross Championship

With the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series in the middle of four straight weeks in the state of California, GEICO Honda's riders are taking the opportunity to stay out West and train together ahead of this weekend's second stop at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Spies & Lorenzo: Sepang I Test Wrap

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:06 -0600

2012 MotoGP Test

The Yamaha Factory Racing duo of Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies wrapped up the three-day Sepang I MotoGP test Thursday, getting much work done on the YZR-M1.

Ducati: The Pikes Peak Story (Video)

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:52:32 -0600

2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

In the 2011 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Carlin Dunne not only won the 1205cc class aboard a Ducati Multistrada 1200, he also set the all-time motorcycle record.

Milwaukee Golf Caddy for Your Harley

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:33:16 -0600

Motorcycle Golf Caddy

The Milwaukee Golf Caddy is a sleek and sturdy golf bag rack that installs on your Harley Davidson bagger or dresser and allows you to carry any size golf bag on your bike.

Now you don't have to choose between a motorcycle ride or a round of golf, you can do both.

AMA Earns Grassroots Innovation Award

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:51:35 -0600

AMA News

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Grassroots Coordinator Jessica Irving have earned a prestigious Grassroots Innovation Award for their inventive campaign to involve the public in overturning a federal ban on the sale of kids' dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two | Preview

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:42 -0600

2012 Harley-Davidson 72

Think 1970s. Think metal flake. Think long, lean chrome-enhanced motorcycles.

This is the image Harley-Davidson wants to evoke with one looks at its newest creation, the Seventy-Two.

Rossi: Ducati 'Reacts Well to Changes'

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:27:10 -0600

2012 MotoGP Testing

When the first official testing session in 2012 MotoGP wrapped up Thursday at Sepang International Circuit, Ducati Team's Valentino Rossi improved his Wednesday time by over a second.

Ohlins Releases TTX36 MKII Sportbike Shock

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:36:32 -0600

Ohlins Suspension

Leading the high expectations of high performance, Ohlins now has an upgraded version available of its already innovative twin-tube shock, known as the TTX36 MKII.

Paughco 80-Spoke Motorcycle Wheels

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:10:47 -0600

Paughco Harley Motorcycle Wheels

Paughco is offering a complete selection of direct fit and custom, superior quality 80-spoke rim assemblies for a wide variety of Harley-Davidson applications.

Front packages are available in 21" x 2.15" for use with '89-‘99 single disc brakes and forks. All assemblies come fit with Timken bearings ready to install.

Stoner Dominates Sepang MotoGP Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:56:18 -0600

2012 MotoGP Testing

The man who won 10 races in 2011 en route to his second MotoGP title dominated the final day of testing at Sepang International Circuit Thursday.

Casey Stoner proved just how quick the 1000cc prototypes are over the previous-era's 800cc machines, the Repsol Honda rider breaking the 2:00 barrier; the Australian posted a 1:59.607 aboard the RC213V.

Bridgestone Reviews Sepang I MotoGP Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:53:36 -0600

2012 MotoGP Tests

The first round of MotoGP testing for the 2012 season has been completed following the end of the first Sepang test with Bridgestone undertaking extensive assessment of its 2012 specification tires.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R 750 | Street Test

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:13:13 -0600

2011 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Review

Leaned over, looking through a wide turn with not a tree, rock, fence or any other obstruction in sight, I felt the Alpinestars' left knee puck flat against the road.

AMA: Proposed Motorcycle Funding Update

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:16:22 -0600

Motorcycle Legislation

Renewed funding for motorized trails and a ban on funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints are included in a major federal transportation bill being considered by a key U.S. House committee, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

Rossi: 'Another Positive Day' on Ducati

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:40:24 -0600

2012 Sepang I MotoGP Test

Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden continued progress on the Ducati GP12 Wednesday during the second day of MotoGP testing at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia.

MotoQuest Opens Shop in Long Beach

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:03:32 -0600

MotoQuest Tour and Rental

Motorcycle Tour and Rental operator MotoQuest, the long-established leader in adventure riding in its native Alaska, has expanded to the West Coast with the opening of its newest Adventure Center, MotoQuest West, located adjacent to Long Beach BMW / Husqvarna Motorcycles in Long Beach, Calif.

Scott Russell Returns to YCRS for 2012

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:45:49 -0600

Yamaha Champions Riding School

The Yamaha Champions Riding School is very pleased to announce that Scott Russell, the former AMA Pro Superbike and World Superbike Champion nicknamed "Mr. Daytona" for his five wins in the Daytona 200, will return as a Guest Instructor for the 2012 season.

Yamaha's Jarvis Previews 2012 MotoGP

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:21:57 -0600

2012 MotoGP Prep Video

While Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies were participating in the second day of testing at Sepang International Circuit Wednesday, the team's Managing Director, Lin Jarvis, previewed the upcoming 2012 MotoGP Championship.