If the motorcycle industry follows a well-ridden road of advancements coming from the race track, the world of electric motorcycles are getting faster with the new Victory RR bike delivering amazing numbers for the upcoming TT Zero race. Being used by Victory Racing, the electric racing motorcycle has hit the tracks in the first of three practice sessions ahead of the TT Zero race, beating the fastest lap speed set…
Read MorePaul Shoesmith Killed at Isle of Man
British motorcyclist killed at the Isle of Man TT race chillingly posted about dying at the event just a year before. Father-of-four Paul Shoesmith was killed during solo practice on the Sulby Straight of the island’s world famous course on Saturday night. In June 2015 Mr Shoesmith, 50, paid his own tribute to Franck Petricola, a rider and friend who died at the same event and expressed doubts about continuing.…
Read MoreTips for Riding in Hot Weather
Being a year-round rider, I’ve encountered my fair share of both hot and cold weather conditions. Since riding with full protective gear, or ATGATT (all the gear all the time), is always the best option for safety, I have learned how to keep cool properly while riding in hot weather. The Science of Sweat Your body regulates heat by sweating. As sweat is released from the body onto the surface…
Read MoreHigh Speed Motorcycle Training
Learning to handle a powerful street bike through “trial by fire” isn’t appealing to Jason Herheim. Yet it’s the way many people gain their motorcycle riding skills once they hit the road. Often, basic and even advanced rider courses are taught in parking lots, where speeds that the riders will experience on the street — and especially on the highway — are simply not possible, said Herheim, a motorcycle safety…
Read MoreReno Street Vibrations Rally June 3rd – 5th
STREET VIBRATIONS® SPRING RALLY June 3 – 5, 2016 Downtown Reno, Tahoe, Carson City, Virginia City and Chester’s Reno Harley-Davidson, NV Street Vibrations Spring Rally condenses the excitement of Street Vibrations into one weekend in downtown Reno. It’s the eighth annual event and will include live entertainment, slow bike races, ride-in shows, poker runs, scavenger hunts, more than 80 vendors, VIP parties for participants and more. Street Vibrations Spring is…
Read MoreKymco USA Names National Sales Manager
After distinguishing himself at every level of the powersports industry, from pre-delivery inspector, certified service technician, Service Manager, Sales and General Manager at retail level as well as District Sales Manager at OEM level. Mike Hancock has now assumed the position of National Sales Manager at KYMCO USA. A graduate of Ferris State University (Grand Rapids, MI), Hancock has spent 21 years in the powersports industry, the last 10 as KYMCO’S…
Read MoreHonda Demo Rides at Americade
If you plan on visiting Americade in northern New York this month, you’ll have an opportunity to demo plenty of new Honda models. American Honda provide demo rides for attendees of the Americade Rally, which begins June 6 and runs through June 11 in Lake George, New York. With a massive amount of entertainment for everyone, from trade shows, conventions to guided tours, this just adds a bit more fun…
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