Cleveland Cyclewerks. Interesting Entry Level Motorcycle (that won't make you feel like a dork.)

A 250 with serious some cool factor!  This is not an endorsement and not a slam.  I don't know anything about it but I like the looks a lot! From Cleveland Cyclewerks. Lots More HERE

Cleveland Cyclewerks. Interesting Entry Level Motorcycle (that won't make you feel like a dork.)

A 250 with serious some cool factor!  This is not an endorsement and not a slam.  I don't know anything about it but I like the looks a lot! From Cleveland Cyclewerks. Lots More HERE

The Metro Racing Calandars Are Out!

Great Stuff! Be sure and Get yours soon!

Metro Racing! Thanks For the Eye Candy Don!

The Metro Racing Calandars Are Out!

Great Stuff! Be sure and Get yours soon!

Metro Racing! Thanks For the Eye Candy Don!

The Winter Blues...

Living in Florida the last 30 years I sometimes forget that this is what awaits many of you for the next four or five months... my sincere condolences. But chin up! Time flies and spring will be here before you know it! Besides now you have a good block of time for those bike and bike related projects to get done. So have at it... and while we're on the subject, send me some pictures of whatever projects you've got going on. Might make for some interesting posts!

The Winter Blues...

Living in Florida the last 30 years I sometimes forget that this is what awaits many of you for the next four or five months... my sincere condolences. But chin up! Time flies and spring will be here before you know it! Besides now you have a good block of time for those bike and bike related projects to get done. So have at it... and while we're on the subject, send me some pictures of whatever projects you've got going on. Might make for some interesting posts!

Review New 2011 BMW HP2 Sport

New 2011 BMW HP2 Sport - Specifications
USA MSRP - $25,500 USD
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing


Engine

Type Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin ('Boxer'), two camshafts, four valves per cylinder in radial arrangement, central balancer shaft

Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity 1,170 cc

Rated output over 133 bhp (98 kW) at 8,750 rpm

Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at

Review New 2011 BMW HP2 Sport

New 2011 BMW HP2 Sport - Specifications
USA MSRP - $25,500 USD
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing


Engine

Type Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin ('Boxer'), two camshafts, four valves per cylinder in radial arrangement, central balancer shaft

Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity 1,170 cc

Rated output over 133 bhp (98 kW) at 8,750 rpm

Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at

Review New 2011 BMW HP2 Sport

New 2011 BMW HP2 Sport - Specifications
USA MSRP - $25,500 USD
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing


Engine

Type Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke flat twin ('Boxer'), two camshafts, four valves per cylinder in radial arrangement, central balancer shaft

Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity 1,170 cc

Rated output over 133 bhp (98 kW) at 8,750 rpm

Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at

Beautiful Harley Cafe Sportster

Beautiful Harley Cafe Sportster

Wanderlust... An F-16 Adventure

Wanderlust... An F-16 Adventure

Review 2011 Yamaha FZ1 Specifications

Yamaha is preparing R1’s cross-plane crank engine for the 2011 FZ1. Together with it, upgraded suspension, six-pot brakes and a new R1-inspired half-fairing will make the line between supersport and sport-touring even thinner.

Ever since the 2006 revamp, when the FZ1 go fuel-injection for its “previous generation” R1 engine, the bike carried on being produced without any significant upgrades and

Review 2011 Yamaha FZ1 Specifications

Yamaha is preparing R1’s cross-plane crank engine for the 2011 FZ1. Together with it, upgraded suspension, six-pot brakes and a new R1-inspired half-fairing will make the line between supersport and sport-touring even thinner.

Ever since the 2006 revamp, when the FZ1 go fuel-injection for its “previous generation” R1 engine, the bike carried on being produced without any significant upgrades and

Review 2011 Yamaha FZ1 Specifications

Yamaha is preparing R1’s cross-plane crank engine for the 2011 FZ1. Together with it, upgraded suspension, six-pot brakes and a new R1-inspired half-fairing will make the line between supersport and sport-touring even thinner.

Ever since the 2006 revamp, when the FZ1 go fuel-injection for its “previous generation” R1 engine, the bike carried on being produced without any significant upgrades and

2011 Yamaha YZF-R6

Welcome series super-motto 600C class, replace GP-250 series, Yamaha Motorcycle took out a YZF-R6, and ready to battle with CBR600RR from Honda Motorcycle. What are the advantages offered by 2011 Yamaha YZF-R6? The following specifications and reviews its

From: www.totalmotorcycle.com

2011 Yamaha YZF-R6


Full of innovations and technology you won’t find on any other middleweight Supersport.

2011 Yamaha YZF-R6

Welcome series super-motto 600C class, replace GP-250 series, Yamaha Motorcycle took out a YZF-R6, and ready to battle with CBR600RR from Honda Motorcycle. What are the advantages offered by 2011 Yamaha YZF-R6? The following specifications and reviews its

From: www.totalmotorcycle.com

2011 Yamaha YZF-R6


Full of innovations and technology you won’t find on any other middleweight Supersport.

2011 Yamaha YZF-R6

Welcome series super-motto 600C class, replace GP-250 series, Yamaha Motorcycle took out a YZF-R6, and ready to battle with CBR600RR from Honda Motorcycle. What are the advantages offered by 2011 Yamaha YZF-R6? The following specifications and reviews its

From: www.totalmotorcycle.com

2011 Yamaha YZF-R6


Full of innovations and technology you won’t find on any other middleweight Supersport.

Reader Ride! A Killer Katana From Iceland!

I'm pretty sure this is our first Icelandic Bike! And what a great way to start! A lot of people didn't/don't like the styling of these bikes. I don't know why exactly. Yes it was very different at the time and there hasn't been much like it since but I personally wish there was more bold design like this from Japan.

Anyway, thank Much Duddi!
Here is my Katana 1982
1428cc Wiseco big bore and more and more.......
Duddi
Sober Riders MC
Iceland

Reader Ride! A Killer Katana From Iceland!

I'm pretty sure this is our first Icelandic Bike! And what a great way to start! A lot of people didn't/don't like the styling of these bikes. I don't know why exactly. Yes it was very different at the time and there hasn't been much like it since but I personally wish there was more bold design like this from Japan.

Anyway, thank Much Duddi!
Here is my Katana 1982
1428cc Wiseco big bore and more and more.......
Duddi
Sober Riders MC
Iceland

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

after successful Yamaha YZF-R1 control of moto-GP series with two of his rider mainstay of Valentino Rossi and George Lorenzo, Yamaha Motorcycle re-issued Yamaha YZF-R1 in 2011, what are the advantages offered again by Yamaha Motorcycle with 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1? The following specifications and full review of the 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 - USA Specifications
MSRP:
$13,790 (Candy Red/

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

after successful Yamaha YZF-R1 control of moto-GP series with two of his rider mainstay of Valentino Rossi and George Lorenzo, Yamaha Motorcycle re-issued Yamaha YZF-R1 in 2011, what are the advantages offered again by Yamaha Motorcycle with 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1? The following specifications and full review of the 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 - USA Specifications
MSRP:
$13,790 (Candy Red/

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

after successful Yamaha YZF-R1 control of moto-GP series with two of his rider mainstay of Valentino Rossi and George Lorenzo, Yamaha Motorcycle re-issued Yamaha YZF-R1 in 2011, what are the advantages offered again by Yamaha Motorcycle with 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1? The following specifications and full review of the 2011 Yamaha YZF-R1

2011 Yamaha YZF-R1 - USA Specifications
MSRP:
$13,790 (Candy Red/

Stunning Kawasaki Z1R

Wow!  speaks for itself really...
And thanks again to Danny Clark and his amazing Flickr page.

Stunning Kawasaki Z1R

Wow!  speaks for itself really...
And thanks again to Danny Clark and his amazing Flickr page.

Update: Reader Submittal. Old school Hybrid.

Update:  should have seen this coming...  for those of you e-mailng and commenting for more info...

The bike is for sale on EBAY UK Here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-XT500-SUPERMOTO-PHASE-4-MAGAZINE-FEATURE-BIKE-/110613754451?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19c117f253

What a fantastic bike!  Thanks to Cal from the UK for sending me these.  I've seen a few like these over the years and this is the best by far! I love it when an old iconic bike gets modernized without the spirit of the original being overwhelmed by the new components.  It's a delicate dance and flawlessly executed here.

Update: Reader Submittal. Old school Hybrid.

Update:  should have seen this coming...  for those of you e-mailng and commenting for more info...

The bike is for sale on EBAY UK Here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-XT500-SUPERMOTO-PHASE-4-MAGAZINE-FEATURE-BIKE-/110613754451?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19c117f253

What a fantastic bike!  Thanks to Cal from the UK for sending me these.  I've seen a few like these over the years and this is the best by far! I love it when an old iconic bike gets modernized without the spirit of the original being overwhelmed by the new components.  It's a delicate dance and flawlessly executed here.

New 2011 Honda CBR250R ABS

The new 2011 CBR250R ABS brings a fresh take on the fun side of motorcycling, one that will appeal to a wide range of riders. Beginners and experienced hands alike will key in on the extreme versatility of this sporty, easy to ride and affordable new offering from Honda.

Thanks to its extremely efficient 249cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine an all new design featuring a sophisticated

New 2011 Honda CBR250R ABS

The new 2011 CBR250R ABS brings a fresh take on the fun side of motorcycling, one that will appeal to a wide range of riders. Beginners and experienced hands alike will key in on the extreme versatility of this sporty, easy to ride and affordable new offering from Honda.

Thanks to its extremely efficient 249cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine an all new design featuring a sophisticated

New 2011 Honda CBR250R ABS

The new 2011 CBR250R ABS brings a fresh take on the fun side of motorcycling, one that will appeal to a wide range of riders. Beginners and experienced hands alike will key in on the extreme versatility of this sporty, easy to ride and affordable new offering from Honda.

Thanks to its extremely efficient 249cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine an all new design featuring a sophisticated

New 2011 Honda CBR600RR

New 2011 Honda CBR600RR is one of the middle class of products of Honda Motorcycle, in 2011, with engine capacity of 599cc DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, the New 2011 Honda CBR600RR is claimed to be relied on to compete top to race in 600cc class or super-moto (600cc class) what is offered by New 2011 Honda CBR600RR, following a review of totalmotorcycle.com on this 2011 CBR600RR

2011 Honda

New 2011 Honda CBR600RR

New 2011 Honda CBR600RR is one of the middle class of products of Honda Motorcycle, in 2011, with engine capacity of 599cc DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, the New 2011 Honda CBR600RR is claimed to be relied on to compete top to race in 600cc class or super-moto (600cc class) what is offered by New 2011 Honda CBR600RR, following a review of totalmotorcycle.com on this 2011 CBR600RR

2011 Honda

New 2011 Honda CBR600RR

New 2011 Honda CBR600RR is one of the middle class of products of Honda Motorcycle, in 2011, with engine capacity of 599cc DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, the New 2011 Honda CBR600RR is claimed to be relied on to compete top to race in 600cc class or super-moto (600cc class) what is offered by New 2011 Honda CBR600RR, following a review of totalmotorcycle.com on this 2011 CBR600RR

2011 Honda

Some Classic Baha Roger Decoster Racebike Action from 1981!

Thanks again to Danny Clark.

Some Classic Baha Roger Decoster Racebike Action from 1981!

Thanks again to Danny Clark.

Reader Ride. Ducati Pantah 500.

Greg Writes in:
Ian Fallon wrote for the Ducati Museum -
Introduced as a 500 in 1979, the Pantah engine was designed and built by engineers Fabio Taglioni and Gian Luigi Mengoli. It formed the basis of the Ducati production/racing program for years to come. So advanced was the design that it was still in production throughout the 1980s ... Pantah used a toothed belt camshaft drive instead of the earlier bevel-gears. Other important technical developments were the racing-inspired 60° included valve angle and the forged one-piece crankshaft. These features improved the bike’s reliability and made the design more suitable for competition.


I have owned this bike for three years and love it.  The camshafts on this motor makes it feel like it free revs and it wants to go past its 10,000rpm redline.  The suspension and frame work very well and will keep up with any of my friends larger displacement bikes in the twisties.  It is an easy bike to push  and control and I believe one of the more beautiful.  If you get a chance to ride one you will not be disappointed.  This was the first belt drive Ducati and the basis of every Ducati motor since.
Thanks for a great site.
Greg Rathe

Reader Ride. Ducati Pantah 500.

Greg Writes in:
Ian Fallon wrote for the Ducati Museum -
Introduced as a 500 in 1979, the Pantah engine was designed and built by engineers Fabio Taglioni and Gian Luigi Mengoli. It formed the basis of the Ducati production/racing program for years to come. So advanced was the design that it was still in production throughout the 1980s ... Pantah used a toothed belt camshaft drive instead of the earlier bevel-gears. Other important technical developments were the racing-inspired 60° included valve angle and the forged one-piece crankshaft. These features improved the bike’s reliability and made the design more suitable for competition.


I have owned this bike for three years and love it.  The camshafts on this motor makes it feel like it free revs and it wants to go past its 10,000rpm redline.  The suspension and frame work very well and will keep up with any of my friends larger displacement bikes in the twisties.  It is an easy bike to push  and control and I believe one of the more beautiful.  If you get a chance to ride one you will not be disappointed.  This was the first belt drive Ducati and the basis of every Ducati motor since.
Thanks for a great site.
Greg Rathe

2011 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Edition

The Honda CBR1000RR with Repsol Edition is a perfect example of typical Honda industry-leading innovation. Combining tons of power, light weight, and refined, responsive handling with drop-dead good looks, it’s equally at home carving your favorite canyon as it is collecting wins on World Superbike podiums. That's the CBR1000RR—the ultimate liter-class sportbike experience.


Stop That! - The

2011 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Edition

The Honda CBR1000RR with Repsol Edition is a perfect example of typical Honda industry-leading innovation. Combining tons of power, light weight, and refined, responsive handling with drop-dead good looks, it’s equally at home carving your favorite canyon as it is collecting wins on World Superbike podiums. That's the CBR1000RR—the ultimate liter-class sportbike experience.


Stop That! - The

2011 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Edition

The Honda CBR1000RR with Repsol Edition is a perfect example of typical Honda industry-leading innovation. Combining tons of power, light weight, and refined, responsive handling with drop-dead good looks, it’s equally at home carving your favorite canyon as it is collecting wins on World Superbike podiums. That's the CBR1000RR—the ultimate liter-class sportbike experience.


Stop That! - The

By the way...

Happy Thanksgiving!

By the way...

Happy Thanksgiving!

GS1000

Thanks to Danny Clark and his fantastic Flickr Page.

GS1000

Thanks to Danny Clark and his fantastic Flickr Page.

2011 Honda CB1000R

The Honda CB1000R is a new take on a timeless concept. A no-nonsense superbike that's not afraid to show off its muscle where everyone can see it. We took a CBR1000RR powerplant—and retuned it for even more midrange power and torque. Then we built a special chassis that puts the engine out front and center, and that also lets you sit more upright. The result is one of the most versatile

2011 Honda CB1000R

The Honda CB1000R is a new take on a timeless concept. A no-nonsense superbike that's not afraid to show off its muscle where everyone can see it. We took a CBR1000RR powerplant—and retuned it for even more midrange power and torque. Then we built a special chassis that puts the engine out front and center, and that also lets you sit more upright. The result is one of the most versatile

2011 Honda CB1000R

The Honda CB1000R is a new take on a timeless concept. A no-nonsense superbike that's not afraid to show off its muscle where everyone can see it. We took a CBR1000RR powerplant—and retuned it for even more midrange power and torque. Then we built a special chassis that puts the engine out front and center, and that also lets you sit more upright. The result is one of the most versatile

Wanderlust... Bike on a Boat.

 Saw this over on ADV Rider thread of the same name... LINK  Great Stuff.

Wanderlust... Bike on a Boat.

 Saw this over on ADV Rider thread of the same name... LINK  Great Stuff.

2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas

Last of the twelve series issued in 2011 Victory Motorcycle is Zach Ness Victory Vegas, if no changes or additions to the series, perhaps only twelve series are issued by the Victory Motorcycle, as reported by the famous American sites totalmotorcycle.com What are Victory Motorcycle present in the Victory Ness Vegas Zach Series? let's look alike

2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas

It’s clear that

2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas

Last of the twelve series issued in 2011 Victory Motorcycle is Zach Ness Victory Vegas, if no changes or additions to the series, perhaps only twelve series are issued by the Victory Motorcycle, as reported by the famous American sites totalmotorcycle.com What are Victory Motorcycle present in the Victory Ness Vegas Zach Series? let's look alike

2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas

It’s clear that

2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas

Last of the twelve series issued in 2011 Victory Motorcycle is Zach Ness Victory Vegas, if no changes or additions to the series, perhaps only twelve series are issued by the Victory Motorcycle, as reported by the famous American sites totalmotorcycle.com What are Victory Motorcycle present in the Victory Ness Vegas Zach Series? let's look alike

2011 Victory Zach Ness Vegas

It’s clear that

2011 Victory Cory Ness Country

Maybe this isn't fair . Cory Ness gave a Cross Country his personal styling touch and made the rest of the bikes on the street virtually invisible. The Cory Ness Signature Series Cross Country is loaded with custom Ness accessories, so is very "perfect" has a custom suede seat and the paint and graphics are pure Cory. Plus, it has all the outstanding Cross Country touring equipment. It's just not

2011 Victory Cory Ness Country

Maybe this isn't fair . Cory Ness gave a Cross Country his personal styling touch and made the rest of the bikes on the street virtually invisible. The Cory Ness Signature Series Cross Country is loaded with custom Ness accessories, so is very "perfect" has a custom suede seat and the paint and graphics are pure Cory. Plus, it has all the outstanding Cross Country touring equipment. It's just not

2011 Victory Cory Ness Country

Maybe this isn't fair . Cory Ness gave a Cross Country his personal styling touch and made the rest of the bikes on the street virtually invisible. The Cory Ness Signature Series Cross Country is loaded with custom Ness accessories, so is very "perfect" has a custom suede seat and the paint and graphics are pure Cory. Plus, it has all the outstanding Cross Country touring equipment. It's just not

Big Mode 2011 Victory Arlen Ness Vision

If you thought the Victory Vision was already the ultimate Motorcycle!!, check this out. The Big Mode 2011 Arlen Ness Signature Series Victory Vision features the personal custom treatment of this legendary custom builder. Custom paint, graphics and Ness accessories from nose to tail, this is the ultimate. And it’s pure Arlen Vision.

Victory Arlen Ness Vision Key Features

106 CI Engine with

Big Mode 2011 Victory Arlen Ness Vision

If you thought the Victory Vision was already the ultimate Motorcycle!!, check this out. The Big Mode 2011 Arlen Ness Signature Series Victory Vision features the personal custom treatment of this legendary custom builder. Custom paint, graphics and Ness accessories from nose to tail, this is the ultimate. And it’s pure Arlen Vision.

Victory Arlen Ness Vision Key Features

106 CI Engine with

Big Mode 2011 Victory Arlen Ness Vision

If you thought the Victory Vision was already the ultimate Motorcycle!!, check this out. The Big Mode 2011 Arlen Ness Signature Series Victory Vision features the personal custom treatment of this legendary custom builder. Custom paint, graphics and Ness accessories from nose to tail, this is the ultimate. And it’s pure Arlen Vision.

Victory Arlen Ness Vision Key Features

106 CI Engine with

Fantastic Historical Boardtrack Photos

From a REALLY cool site with historical images of all kinds called SHORPY.COM The Caption reads "Fred "Freddy" Fretwell of Washington on a Harley-Davidson"

Fair warning. Don't go over there unless you have some time to kill. It's addictive.

Here's a great grandstand shot (of a car race obviously) to give you an idea of the scale of the the track sizes. Pretty amazing. Must have been quite a spectacle for it's time.

Fantastic Historical Boardtrack Photos

From a REALLY cool site with historical images of all kinds called SHORPY.COM The Caption reads "Fred "Freddy" Fretwell of Washington on a Harley-Davidson"

Fair warning. Don't go over there unless you have some time to kill. It's addictive.

Here's a great grandstand shot (of a car race obviously) to give you an idea of the scale of the the track sizes. Pretty amazing. Must have been quite a spectacle for it's time.

Reader Ride. Nice Boardtracker.

The boardtrack racer theme has REALLY become popular lately.  Here's another nice one along with a video  with a link back the the owners Blog. Great stuff!

Board track replica-fly over from Tobias Björklund on Vimeo.

Reader Ride. Nice Boardtracker.

The boardtrack racer theme has REALLY become popular lately.  Here's another nice one along with a video  with a link back the the owners Blog. Great stuff!

Board track replica-fly over from Tobias Björklund on Vimeo.