QUICK LOOK: 2017 YAMAHA FZ-10 2017 Yamaha FZ-10 Naked Sportbike Engine: 998 cc Crossplane Crankshaft, liquid-cooled DOHC inline four-cylinder Available in two colors: Matte Raven Black and Armor Gray Suggested retail price: $12,999 INTRODUCTION: YAMAHA’S NAKED LITER-CLASS STREETFIGHTER The liter-class … [Read more...]
Racing School for Motorcycles is as close as your local Track
If you love riding motorcycles and are looking to go fast on the track, a motorcycle racing school might be just what you are looking for. Many local motorcycle tracks offer what’s called a “track day” with three different levels of racing instruction – for three different level drivers; beginning, intermediate and experienced. In addition to … [Read more...]
Motorbike Fun
You can have fun with motorbikes on the road or on the computer. A motorbike is a two or three wheel vehicle that is motorized. When on the road (or in some cases off-road), they are referred to as motorcycles, cycles, or motor bikes, based on their usage. When on the computer, or I-phone or I-pad, you can find numerous motorbike … [Read more...]
The Y2K Turbine Superbike
The Y2K Turbine Superbike sounds like a jet! With a starting price of $175,000, Jay Leno purchased the Y2K Turbine Superbike that sounds like a helicopter or jet engine when cruising down the winding roads in California. This awesome superbike has a Rolls-Royce-Allison Model 250 gas turbine engine, the same engine that provides the power to … [Read more...]
The New 2014 Honda CBR650F Sportbike
Honda's Newest Sportbike American Honda Motor will be rolling some great new product on showroom floors this Spring. Their newest, affordable sportbike is the Honda CBR650F starting at an MSRP of $8499 for candy blue or red, and $8999 for the flat metallic black ABS version. The Honda CBR650F will be a great for both first time riders and … [Read more...]
Motorcycles For Beginners – A New Sportbike on the Horizon?
Getting Started with Motorcycles Motorcycles for beginners that fall under the category of sportbike are currently available from three of the four major Japanese manufacturers; Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki. Rumor has is that that the fourth, Yamaha, may be joining the market in the near future. Honda currently sells the CBR250 – … [Read more...]
What consumers should know about the Suzuki Brake Recall
Suzuki Motorcycle Brake Recall With over 200,000 Suzuki motorcycles being recalled for a brake issue, there are certain things consumers should know as both they and dealers await the detailed information from Suzuki about the Suzuki motorcycle brake recall. The Suzuki brake recall includes the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 model years 2004 … [Read more...]
Two 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Recalls
Customers who purchased the new 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 may be getting letters from Kawasaki Motor Corporation very soon in regards to two potential Ninja 300 recalls. The first of two Kawasaki Ninja 300 recalls involve only the ABS models. On the Kawasaki EX300BDFAL models, the ABS hydraulic unit may have been contaminated with debris during … [Read more...]
The New 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 – An Affordable Sportbike
Yamaha Motor Corporation recently held their annual dealer convention in Las Vegas, Nevada and unveiled the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 to dealers. The 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 will replace the FZ-08 with some major improvements including price. MSRP on this new bike will be $7990, $800 than the FZ-08, not only has the price lightened up, the bike has as … [Read more...]
The 2013 Suzuki Sportbike Lineup: The Hayabusa, GSX-R1000, GSX-R750, GSX-R600
The 2013 Suzuki Sportbike line-up now boasts the Brembo Monobloc Front Brake Calipers on all four models: The Hayabusa, GSX-R1000, GSX-R750 and the GSX-R600. These calipers were based on designs used in Moto GP racing and are made of cast aluminum, therefore they are both lightweight and strong. This single forged caliper offers a … [Read more...]
