Motorcycle News

Ride Out of the Recession with Suzuki

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:43:51 -0600

Suzuki offers zero-percent financing on all motorcycles for 60 months

Had enough depression? Ready to bounce back and blow away some cobwebs? Fancy a new motorcycle?

C 63 AMG / Ducati 848EVO Shoot (Video)

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:41:58 -0600

Ducati 848 EVO / AMG Video

Take a 2012 Ducati 848 EVO and a Mercedes C 63 AMG, both white in color, and place them next to each other.

Could there possibly be a more gorgeous scenery? Of course there can, if you a add a beautiful woman, especially one donning some motorcycle racing leathers.

Harley Softail Slim | Studio Wallpaper

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:39:53 -0600

Harley-Davidson Wallpaper

For those American V-Twin fans who enjoy bare-essential styling, Harley-Davidson's Softail Slim would garner much appeal.

Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:13:55 -0600

Harley-Davidson Museum tells the story of the leather jacket's evolution over the past century

This summer, the Harley-Davidson Museum, in partnership with the EMP Museum (formerly known as the Experience Music Project Museum), will celebrate and pay tribute to the fascinating history of one of the most enduring and iconic articles of clothing in our popular culture - the black leather jacket.

Suzuki Recalls DL650 V-Strom, Scooters

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:15:56 -0600

2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Recall

Suzuki has recalled certain model DL650 V-Strom motorcycles and AN400/AN650 scooters due to brake-light actuation failure.

Suzuki says around 1,396 models manufactured prior to Dec. 17, 2011 are potentially affected.

Triumph: Title Sponsor at Barber AMA Racing

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:02:20 -0600

2012 Barber AMA Pro Road Racing

Triumph Motorcycles will become the title sponsor of the AMA Pro Series race at Barber Motorsports Park, as well as presenting sponsor for the fast-growing Barber Vintage Festival, Zoom Motorsports reports.

2012 Castles & Crusades BMW Tour

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:30:06 -0600

European BMW Tour

World of BMW, BMW Motorrad's touring and activity partner, invites riders of all abilities to join them on the new-for-2012 Easy Rider: Castles & Crusades Tour, taking place between May 4 and 9.

Moto Guzzi California 90 LE | Quick Look

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:11:29 -0600

2012 Moto Guzzi Motorcycle

After 40 years of production, Moto Guzzi is putting an end to the California line of Italian cruisers.

However, Moto Guzzi is sending the California out with a bang - the California 90 Limited Edition.

With the "90" recognizing Guzzi's 90th anniversary, the California boasts some distinctive visual enhancements.

2012 Valencia Moto2 Test | Day 2 Results

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:49:34 -0600

2012 Moto2

In a repeat of Wednesday morning, none of the participating teams attempted a run on the cold pavement before 11 a.m. due to the cold track temperatures.

Husqvarna TE449 RR at Dakar | Video

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:36:17 -0600

Speedbrain Husqvarna Action Footage at 2012 Dakar

The Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain released some footage Friday of its TE449RR at the 2012 Dakar Rally, showing the machine in action at the event coined the "toughest race in the world."

2012 Honda Fireblade | Australian Launch

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:02 -0600

2012 CBR1000RR Australian Launch Video

The 2012 Honda CBR1000RR, known as the Fireblade overseas, recently had its official launch in Australia.

World SBK | Dosoli Talks New BMW Role

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:19 -0600

2012 BMW World Superbike

Following a year as team manager for the now-defunct official Yamaha team, Andrea Dosoli begins his second year in the World Superbike Championship as Head of Race Operations for BMW Motorrad Motorsports.

Harley-Davidson Raises $160K for Military

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21:40 -0600

Harley-Davidson Charity

Since World War I, Harley-Davidson has assisted the U.S. Military, from providing contests specifically for servicemen and servicewomen, to assisting organizations such as United Service Organizations (USO).

2012 MV Agusta F3 Shod with Pirelli Diablo

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:30 -0600

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa Motorcycle Tires

On the occasion of the dynamic press launch of the new MV Agusta F3 at the Paul Ricard track in Le Castellet, Pirelli confirms itsleadership in the top range segment.

Isle of Man TT: Grandstand Almost Sold Out

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:09 -0600

2012 IoM TT

There are less than four months before the start of the 2012 Isle of Man TT fueled by Monster Energy, but grandstand tickets have almost sold out, authorities at IOM reported Thursday.

This fact alone shows the growing interest in the iconic race, which will be held May 26 through June 8, with four days of racing (June 2, 4, 6, 8).

Anaheim II Supercross | Top 5 Wallpaper

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:16:28 -0600

2012 AMA Supercross A2 Pics

For the first time in history, a rider took both Anaheim rounds in the AMA Supercross Championship.

And the rider, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto, took both rounds in dominating fashion, leading all 20 laps.

2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show | Details

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:45:57 -0600

2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show & Concours d' Elegance

The 2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show sponsored by Russ Brown Attorneys continues its now 21-year tradition from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday July 22, as the premier outdoor streetbike event in America with top Celebrity Builders, the upscale Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d' Elegance.

MV Agusta F3: Production Facilities (Video)

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:35:05 -0600

MV Agusta F3 - Factory Assembly Video

Want an inside look into where one of the sexiest sportbikes in the world is produced?

The video attached above takes viewers through the MV Agusta production facilities as the Italian team works on the beautiful F3.

2012 KTM 690 Enduro R | Quick Look

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:37:53 -0600

2012 KTM Motorcycle

KTM has upped the ante on the 2012 690 Enduro R, giving it a full 690cc by stroking the motor.

To keep the big single manageable, the EFI is fly-by-wire, and there are three mappings to choose from.

Valencia Moto2 Tests: Redding Leads Day 1

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:22:52 -0600

2012 Moto2 Testing

The first day out for the Moto2 riders concluded after a slow start had many team waiting in their boxes for the track temperatures to rise.

Rossmeyer's Harley Host Blessing of Bikes

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:13:51 -0600

Sunrise and Fort Lauderdale Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson hosts anniversary Poker Run and Blessing of the Bikes

Bruce Rossmeyer's Sunrise and Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson hosted an Anniversary Poker Run and annual blessing of the bikes on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in celebration of Sunrise's five year anniversary and Fort Lauderdale's ten year anniversary.

Suzuki: $19K in Carmichael SX Contingency

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:03:48 -0600

2012 Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross

Amateur SX riders who compete aboard Suzuki motorcycles will have some extra incentive at the 3rd Annual Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross event March 11-12.

Harley Names CEO Wandell Board Chairman

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:08:27 -0600

Motorcycle Industry News

Harley-Davidson has made some structural changes to its Board of Directors, most notably naming its Chief Executive Officer Keith E. Wandell as Chairman.

This decision, which is effective immediately, arrived after Board action on Tuesday.

Barcelona SuperEnduro Highlights (Video)

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:47:27 -0600

2011-2012 FIM SuperEnduro Video

The FIM Indoor Enduro, which was re-branded the SuperEnduro Championship for 2011-2012, was dominated once again by KTM's Taddy Blazusiak.

2012 Ducati 848 EVO | Studio Wallpaper

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:21:43 -0600

2012 Ducati Superbike Wallpaper

In 2008, Ducati replaced its middleweight 749 with the 848, a 370-lbs. machine creating 116 horsepower at 10,000 rpm.

The 848 was enhanced throughout the years, most notably in 2011 when it received the "EVO" treatment; this model featured 140 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, and revised styling.

Sepang I MotoGP Test | Bridgestone Debrief

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:23:38 -0600

2012 MotoGP Testing

The first round of pre-season MotoGP testing was completed last week, with Bridgestone supplying its 2012 specification tire to both the private Valencia test and the IRTA test at Sepang as it forges ahead with its preparations for the upcoming season.

Touratech: Free Adventure Motorcycle Catalog

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:52:03 -0600

Free Touratech Catalog

Best known for its wide-ranging catalog of adventure riding accessories, Touratech has just released its most voluminous catalog to date.

What started as a 16-page product brochure in the mid-1990s now boasts a staggering 1,668 pages for the year 2012, by far the largest motorcycle accessory catalog in the world.

Aprilia's Laverty Previews 2012 Superbike

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:37:56 -0600

2012 World Superbike

Following his debut year in the 2011 World Superbike Championship aboard a Yamaha YZF-R1, Eugene Laverty signed with Aprilia Racing Team for 2012.

Ducati MotoGP's Hayden | Surgery Update

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:08:24 -0600

2012 MotoGP Injury Update

If Nicky Hayden recovers from shoulder surgery as hoped, the Ducati Team rider will be able to participate in the Sepang II MotoGP testing session at the Malaysian Circuit Feb. 28 through March 1.

Harley | Sportster Metal Flake Solo Seat

Ultimate-MotorCycling — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:35:26 -0600

Harley-Davidson Metal Flake Seat

Upon the release of its newest 1970s retro Sporster XL1200V, the Seventy-Two, Harley-Davidson Geniune Motor Accessories has released the new Metal Flake Solo Seat - Silver Charcoal (P/N 52000051, $129.95).