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| American Motorcyclist Association Unveils Voter Guide |
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Source: SuperStreetBike.com
American Motorcyclist Association Unveils Voter Guide
Publish Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:07:00 -0700
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American Motorcyclist Association Unveils Voter Guide
 2010 AMAPICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Voter Guide, a comprehensive online voter guide designed to educate AMA members on how their elected officials acted upon and voted on motorcycle-relevant issues. Photo Gallery: American Motorcyclist Association Unveils Voter Guide - Super Streetbike Magazine
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| Victory for Hines and Harley V-Rod in Denver Drags |
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Victory for Hines and Harley V-Rod in Denver Drags
Publish Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:07:00 -0700
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Victory for Hines and Harley V-Rod in Denver Drags
 Hines Moves into Second Place in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Points.MORRISON, Colo. (July 25, 2010) â Screaminâ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines claimed his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event victory of the season, riding a Harley-Davidson V-Rod® to a final-round win over Geico Suzuki rider Karen Stoffer at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. With the win, Hines moves into second place in Pro Stock Motorcycle season points.
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| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R - Cult Classic Cool |
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2001 Suzuki TL1000R - Cult Classic Cool
Publish Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:07:00 -0700
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2001 Suzuki TL1000R - Cult Classic Cool
 A legendary widow maker turned street racerAlthough Suzuki only won a single race with its TL1000R racebike in 1998 before returning to the GSX-R750, little did it know it created an instant cult-classic. The 1000cc monster was as unpredictable as it was fierce with a widow maker stigma that followed. As a result, sales numbers never flourished. But that didn't stop many riders like Jamie Howser from deeming the TLR one of their all-time favorites. Photo Gallery: The Show: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R - Super Streetbike Magazine
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| Alpinestars Bionic 2 Protection Jackets |
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Alpinestars Bionic 2 Protection Jackets
Publish Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0700
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Alpinestars Bionic 2 Protection Jackets
 No matter what occasion calls you to your bike, the Bionic 2 Protection Jacket is worth a Second Look.On the street or off the road, Alpinestars has not only got your back, but your arms and chest too with the CE certified elbow protectors and a chest plate included in the Bionic 2 Protection Jacket. Technical stretch mesh lining completes the jacket making safety and protection as easy as literally slipping on a jacket. The Bionic 2 line is available in different models to fit the needs of every rider out there; from the ladies to the pro's, right down to the kids. No matter what occasion calls you to your bike, the Bionic 2 Protection Jacket is worth a Second Look. Photo Gallery: Alpinestars Bionic 2 Protection Jackets - Super Streetbike Magazine
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| Ogio Bus "Onslaught" Baggage Gear |
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Ogio Bus "Onslaught" Baggage Gear
Publish Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:07:00 -0700
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Ogio Bus "Onslaught" Baggage Gear
 From high-end performance parts to everyday necessities.Ogio offers a bag that not only makes a bold fashion statement but also has all the bells and whistles you could ever need. The 15-pound bag stands 34-inches tall, 16-inches wide and 14-inches deep, meaning you can fit all your necessities in there with room to spare. It features a magnetic, detachable carry-on bag with a shoulder strap so you won't need to tote an extra backpack along as a carry-on. Oversized off-road wheels offer stability when running over curbs and ill-mannered baggage attendants' feet. Photo Gallery: Ogio Bus "Onslaught" Baggage Gear - Super Streetbike Magazine
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| Motovan Steps Up Scorpionâs Canadian Distribution |
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Motovan Steps Up Scorpionâs Canadian Distribution
Publish Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:07:00 -0700
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Motovan Steps Up Scorpionâs Canadian Distribution
 Canada Gets Stung!(Lake Forest, CA July 29, 2010) Oh Canada? Scorpion is calling! Effective at the end of this month Motovan becomes the exclusive distributor for Scorpion helmets in Canada. This expansion plan north of the border should help expand Scorpion's reach significantly, but dealers will be the real winners with quicker product deliveries and even more added value benefits. Photo Gallery: Motovan Steps Up Scorpion's Canadian Distribution - Super Streetbike Magazine
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| 1997-2003 Honda CBR1100XX - Great Sportbikes of the Past |
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1997-2003 Honda CBR1100XX - Great Sportbikes of the Past
Publish Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:07:00 -0700
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1997-2003 Honda CBR1100XX - Great Sportbikes of the Past
 Speed king at one time, the biggest CBR drew fans for other reasons.In 1996, sportbike sales were booming and Honda was determined to be known as producer of the greatest and fastest bikes of the day. In the big-displacement class, the title of the fastest production bike had been held by the Kawasaki ZX-11 since '90 and this didn't sit too well with Honda. Late that year, Honda announced a new model that was intended to sit on top of its sportbike lineup and-of course-dethrone the Kawasaki as the fastest production bike on the planet. The Kawasaki was running about 176 mph on radar guns and made around 132 rear-wheel horsepower; when rumors of the Honda's 160-plus horsepower and 180-plus mph hit the press, everyone got excited. Photo Gallery: 1997-2003 Honda CBR1100XX - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1997-2003 Honda CBR1100XX - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Video: Troy Bayliss Retirement Press Conference |
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Video: Troy Bayliss Retirement Press Conference
Publish Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:07:00 -0700
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Video: Troy Bayliss Retirement Press Conference
 The former World Superbike champion talks at World Ducati Week 2010During World Ducati Week 2010, Troy Bayliss was on hand to greet fans and test the developmental 2011 Ducati 1198R Superbike. He also took this opportunity to solidify his future endeavors.
Sport Rider's Troy Siahaan was at the sixth edition of World Ducati Week, held this year at the Misano circuit in Italy. Look for the full report in the September, 2010 issue, which goes on sale August 17th.
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| Stop Watch: Sport Rider Website - Just Like A New Job |
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Stop Watch: Sport Rider Website - Just Like A New Job
Publish Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:04:00 -0700
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Stop Watch: Sport Rider Website - Just Like A New Job
 What's up with the Sport Rider website?Today I drove to work. To most people that's not such a big deal, but for me it's a goal I've been aiming toward for more than a year. For my first couple of weeks back I was driven by a transportation service, but now I've got my own car modified with hand controls and can ferry myself. Just like many other everyday tasks, simply driving somewhere now can be an ordeal: transfer into the car, take the wheelchair apart and bring that in, then the opposite at the other end. It's all straightforward enough, but can go horribly wrong when, for example, one of the wheelchair wheels goes rolling off on its own when you're leaning out the driver's door and trying to assemble the chair-as happened to me when I got home one day. Then what? That said, driving myself and other people around is a whole new level of independence, and I've gone through three tanks of gas in just a couple of weeks. Photo Gallery: Stop Watch: Sport Rider Website - Sport Rider Magazine
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| TT Zero Clean Emissions Race Returns to Isle of Man in 2010 |
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TT Zero Clean Emissions Race Returns to Isle of Man in 2010
Publish Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:04:00 -0700
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TT Zero Clean Emissions Race Returns to Isle of Man in 2010
 Despite the controversy, zero emissions racing will continue for a second year at the Isle of Man.Last year's inaugural TTXGP ushered in the beginning of zero emissions motorcycle racing. Several teams from the world over scrambled to put together an electric motorcycle for one simple mission: to complete one lap of the nearly 38-mile Isle of Man mountain course faster than the rest. Though many failed, the race proved to be enough of a success that it will continue this year, though under a different promoter. When it came time for Azhar Hussein, founder of TTXGP, the original promoters of the event, to renew its contract with the Isle of Man for 2010, an unceremonious split occurred between him, officials from the Isle of Man and the FIM. Details regarding the reason for the split vary depending on which side you ask-the FIM claims Hussein rejected a financial support package and subsequently scheduled an event in Paris. Hussein denies these allegations and still remains bitter about the fallout, but he remains committed to racing and has started the rival eGrandPrix series to promote clean emissions racing on a national level in many regions around the world. Photo Gallery: TT Zero Clean Emissions Race Returns to Isle of Man in 2010 - Sport Rider magazine
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| Great Sportbikes of the Past: 1991-1998 Honda CBR600F2-F3 - The Birth Of Domination |
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Great Sportbikes of the Past: 1991-1998 Honda CBR600F2-F3 - The Birth Of Domination
Publish Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 21:05:00 -0700
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Great Sportbikes of the Past: 1991-1998 Honda CBR600F2-F3 - The Birth Of Domination
 Honda's CBR600F2-F3 Started A 600-Class Dynasty That Stretched For Nearly A Decade, Both In The Showroom And On The Racetrack.The 600cc sportbikes have always been the biggest sellers for the big four Japanese manufacturers. Not only are they less expensive than the larger displacement bikes, they are also cheaper to insure, maintain and even though they don't have the same horsepower or torque as the 750cc or 1000cc bikes, they are plenty fast. During the '90s, the 600s were cranking out 85-90 horsepower and running very low 11-second quarter mile times. With top speeds in the mid-150 mph range and a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds, the Honda CBR600 was the dominant bike in the middleweight class. It is estimated that Honda sold over 50,000 600cc bikes from 1987-1993, making it the most popular-and arguably the most influential-600cc sportbike ever made. Photo Gallery: 1991-1998 Honda CBR600F2-F3 - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: 1991-1998 Honda CBR600F2-F3 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Wheelspin: Commuting on a Motorcycle - "There Are Old Pilots, and There Are Bold Pilots..." |
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Wheelspin: Commuting on a Motorcycle - "There Are Old Pilots, and There Are Bold Pilots..."
Publish Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 11:05:00 -0700
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Wheelspin: Commuting on a Motorcycle - "There Are Old Pilots, and There Are Bold Pilots..."
 I'm hoping you know the rest.When you've commuted to work every day on a motorcycle for 32 years-with much of it on the same highways-you tend to notice people who traverse the same route. Especially on motorcycles; those who choose the two-wheeled form of transportation in the car-crazed society of America obviously tend to stand out from the crowd. Photo Gallery: Wheelspin: Commuting on a Motorcycle - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Wet Weather Motorcycle Riding - Rain, Rain |
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Wet Weather Motorcycle Riding - Rain, Rain
Publish Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:04:00 -0700
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Wet Weather Motorcycle Riding - Rain, Rain
 Wet weather can actually enhance the riding experienceDuring the winter of '08-'09, there really wasn't much of a rainy season to speak of around our offices here in Southern California, so there wasn't a lot of opportunity to keep my wet-weather riding skills sharp. This year, however, has been a completely different story; numerous weather fronts during January and February proceeded to form a conga line and drench the area with some pretty heavy rain. Since commuting to and from work every day on a motorcycle has been a staple of my daily life for decades (even before I began working for the magazine), riding in the rain became a part of that ritual.
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| Pit Pass: Ducati Desmosedici GP10 - No Longer "Casey's" Bike |
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Pit Pass: Ducati Desmosedici GP10 - No Longer "Casey's" Bike
Publish Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:04:00 -0700
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Pit Pass: Ducati Desmosedici GP10 - No Longer "Casey's" Bike
 Ducati has instilled many changes--including a big bang firing order--to make the Desmosedici GP10 a bike anybody can ride, not just Stoner.Early in the '09 season, following the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello where he denied Valentino Rossi a home victory, Ducati's Casey Stoner made a suggestion that would transform the Desmosedici GP09. "Completely my idea, completely mine how much we did it by. All the angles, everything was my idea and I was very proud of that." Though he had won in Italy, it was in the following race at Catalunya that Stoner realized he was right. Adjustments to roadracing motorcycles are generally done in millimeters-this was an inch and then some. After Mugello, then test rider (now team manager), Vito Guareschi, confirmed Stoner's fix during a follow-on test there. Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Ducati Desmosedici GP10 - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Ducati Desmosedici GP10 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Pit Pass: Marco Simoncelli's Gilera RSA250 - Last Of The Breed |
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Pit Pass: Marco Simoncelli's Gilera RSA250 - Last Of The Breed
Publish Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:04:00 -0700
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Pit Pass: Marco Simoncelli's Gilera RSA250 - Last Of The Breed
 Riding Marco Simoncelli's Gilera RSA250-the last of the two-stroke Grand Prix 250cc class.The year 2009 will go down as the year that saw the demise of 250cc Grand Prix, one of motorcycle Grand Prix racing's core categories. For reasons that are as much political as anything else, the '09 Valencia GP hosted the last running of the quarter-liter two-strokes. The 250s consistently proved to be the most thrilling and hotly contested class in Grand Prix, where privateer teams actually stand a chance of beating the works riders-just look at Mattia Pasini's improbable victory in the '09 Italian GP, for example. As such, it's been a fruitful proving ground for successive generations of new talent since its inception in 1949. Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Marco Simoncelli's Gilera RSA250 - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Marco Simoncelli's Gilera RSA250 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Great sportbikes of the past: 1999-present Suzuki SV650 |
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Great sportbikes of the past: 1999-present Suzuki SV650
Publish Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:04:00 -0700
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Great sportbikes of the past: 1999-present Suzuki SV650
 Great sportbikes of the past: A look back at the Suzuki SV650Because of the strict licensing regulations in Japan back in the '80s and '90s that made it very difficult to legally ride a motorcycle over 400cc, the Japanese domestic market at that time was chock full of 400cc sportbikes. Although most were inline-fours, one particular V-twin made its debut in '98âthe Suzuki SV400. Available in both naked and half-faired versions, the SV400 didn't really catch on in Japanâbut it would provide the basis for one of Suzuki's most popular models worldwide the following year. Photo Gallery: Suzuki SV650 Motorcycle - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Suzuki SV650 Motorcycle - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Benchracing: Motorcycle Riding At Speed - Checkmate In Two |
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Benchracing: Motorcycle Riding At Speed - Checkmate In Two
Publish Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:04:00 -0700
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Benchracing: Motorcycle Riding At Speed - Checkmate In Two
 For like a chess master, the good rider is always thinking a few moves ahead.Dawn breaks slowly, emerging with a fitful reluctance. A light overcast hazes the sky, reflecting my mood, which is anything but ebullient. The thrumming in my head, the cottony numbness of my tongue, and the sandpaper which passes for my eyelids bear silent witness to too many beers and too little sleep. Photo Gallery: Benchracing: Riding At Speed - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Stop Watch: Spec Racing Rules |
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Stop Watch: Spec Racing Rules
Publish Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 14:05:00 -0700
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Stop Watch: Spec Racing Rules
 There is a downside.Over the past several years we've seen a steady shift to spec racing pretty much the world over. The AMA Superbike series has moved to spec tires and fuel, MotoGP to spec tires, and the new Moto2 class to a spec engine as well as fuel and engine control units. Spec racing, where all the competitors are aboard either the same machine or equipment with many identical parts, is really an extension of the movement toward more production-based classes that has been going on over the last couple of decades. The benefits of the switch are many: the costs associated with running a team are reduced, the racing is closer, and more people can put a team together that is capable of winning races and championships. The results in the AMA series last year were almost immediately noticeable, with more race winners and closer finishes than in years previously. Photo Gallery: Stop Watch: Spec Racing Rules - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Sidi Factory Tour In Maser Veneto - Italian Craftsmanship |
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Sidi Factory Tour In Maser Veneto - Italian Craftsmanship
Publish Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:06:00 -0700
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Sidi Factory Tour In Maser Veneto - Italian Craftsmanship
 Sidi-Starting at the bottom.Dino Signori worked for a shoe company in the Italian region of Veneto, an area synonymous with quality footwear production, from the age of ten. At the end of his teenage years he was designing new models, and at 25 he applied his own innovations to ski and climbing boots. Unfortunately, his employer wasn't interested in producing ski boots, so Signori borrowed his sister's Vespa scooter and started showing his models to all the neighboring ski and outdoor shops. Photo Gallery: Sidi Factory Tour In Maser Veneto - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Sidi Factory Tour In Maser Veneto - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Stop Watch: Motorcycle Emissions Standards - The Emissions Dance |
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Stop Watch: Motorcycle Emissions Standards - The Emissions Dance
Publish Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:07:00 -0700
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Stop Watch: Motorcycle Emissions Standards - The Emissions Dance
 It's not over yetWell, we've made it to 2010 and tier 2 of the federal emissions standards. In '03, after more than 20 years with no updates to the emissions requirements for motorcycles, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) introduced the two-tier changes that brought the federal standards in-line with California's traditionally stricter CARB (California Air Resources Board) guidelines. This year marks the last of the updates, and in most respects a 49-state bike is now identical to a California model. The exception is evaporative emissions, which are still stricter here in California. Photo Gallery: Stop Watch: Motorcycle Emissions Standards - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Qatar MotoGP Racing Season - In the Heat of the Night |
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Qatar MotoGP Racing Season - In the Heat of the Night
Publish Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:07:00 -0700
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Qatar MotoGP Racing Season - In the Heat of the Night
 Despite great racing in all the MotoGP classes, for most the initial luster of racing at night in Qatar has long passedPitpass By the time MotoGP season kicked off under the lights in the desert outside the Qatari capital of Doha for the third year in a row, the novelty of racing at night had worn off. In its place were concerns about the nighttime humidity that slickened the track and caused a number of crashes in pre-season testing and prompted an extraordinary meeting with the riders about possibly changing race times. That was never going to happen (not with television satellite time booked), but it was important that the sport's management appeared to care. So with the MotoGP race certain to start at 11:00 p.m., everyone was left to consider just how silly it is to race 240-horsepower motorcycles at night in the desert-in April. Photo Gallery: Qatar MotoGP Racing Season - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Qatar MotoGP Racing Season - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Stop Watch: AMA Superbike Series - A Day At The Races |
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Stop Watch: AMA Superbike Series - A Day At The Races
Publish Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:06:00 -0700
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Stop Watch: AMA Superbike Series - A Day At The Races
 The AMA Superbike series looks to be recovering.After all the drama in the past year surrounding the AMA Superbike series and the DMG (Daytona Motorsports Group) soap opera, I finally had a chance to go to a round of the series and see for myself what's going on. I missed all of last year being laid up in the hospital, but I'd heard all the stories and read the race reports. Last weekend, I went with my friend (and now SR contributor) Eric Nugent to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana for Saturday's races. In a lot of ways I was disappointed with what I saw, but in other ways I was happy to see things are not as bad as I had feared. Photo Gallery: Stop Watch: AMA Superbike Series - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Wheelspin: Sportbike Aftermarket Performance Parts - It's Not So Easy Anymore |
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Wheelspin: Sportbike Aftermarket Performance Parts - It's Not So Easy Anymore
Publish Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:06:00 -0700
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Wheelspin: Sportbike Aftermarket Performance Parts - It's Not So Easy Anymore
 Aftermarket manufacturers are having a tougher time improving performance.It wasn't all that long ago when simply adding an aftermarket exhaust and carburetor jet kit (remember those?) to your sportbike quickly and easily netted you five to 10-and sometimes even more-horsepower. The stock exhausts were so restrictive that any aftermarket exhaust immediately required changing fueling, otherwise the lean condition resulting from the increased airflow could cause engine damage. And the stock mild steel exhaust was usually pretty heavy, meaning a lot of weight could be lost in the transition as well, adding even more performance. Photo Gallery: Wheel Spin: Sportbike Aftermarket Parts Performance - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Motorcycle Helmet Structural Design - Where's The Technology? |
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Motorcycle Helmet Structural Design - Where's The Technology?
Publish Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:06:00 -0700
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Motorcycle Helmet Structural Design - Where's The Technology?
 Why are helmets using the same basic materials and design from the 1950s?The inexorable march of technology has enabled sportbikes to progress farther and quicker in overall performance than anyone could have ever imagined. Unreal horsepower and torque, light weight (although that trend seems to be backtracking somewhat lately), suspension that would be competitive in the racing arena only five or so years ago, chassis that are competitive in the racing crucible, and now electronic rider aids such as traction control and electronically adjustable suspension. Photo Gallery: Wheelspin: Helmet Design - Where's The Technology? - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Don't Miss a Moment of the Action on Ducati Island! |
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Don't Miss a Moment of the Action on Ducati Island!
Publish Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:07:00 -0700
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Don't Miss a Moment of the Action on Ducati Island!
 Ducati North AmericaThe MotoGP Championship returns to the World Famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway August 27 - 29, 2010 for the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix and Ducati Island will be there! Come cheer on Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner as they fight to get ahead of the competition at the U.S. 2nd round of MotoGP. Photo Gallery: Don't Miss a Moment of the Action on Ducati Island! - Super Streetbike Magazine
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| Riding Skills Series: Downshifting & "Blipping" The Throttle |
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Riding Skills Series: Downshifting & "Blipping" The Throttle
Publish Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:09:00 -0700
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Riding Skills Series: Downshifting & "Blipping" The Throttle
 Downshifting and "Blipping" the throttle are crucial techniques for smooth riding. We give you the 4 tips you need to know.1. Downshifting smoothly on a sportbike, especially while braking hard from high speed, requires a definite measure of skill and dexterity. In order to avoid upsetting the bike, the engine rpm must be matched to road speed when the clutch is fully disengaged, otherwise the rear tire will momentarily "chatter" and upset the bike as the engine is forced to match road speed involuntarily. This means that the rider must "blip" the throttle to raise the engine rpm during downshifts-but he must do this while simultaneously pulling on the front brake lever to slow down. While this riding skill is obviously necessary on the racetrack, it can also pay big dividends in street-riding situations where riding smoothly is a must; for instance, any situation where you are cornering and braking at the same time. Photo Gallery: Riding Skills Series: Downshifting & "Blipping" The Throttle - Sport Rider Magazine
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| 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 |
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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796
Publish Date: Fri, 07 May 2010 13:05:00 -0700
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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796
 Images and information from Ducati's press materialThe new way to go Hyper
Just as aggressively striking as the 1100, the new Hypermotard 796 features a lower seat height and brand new smooth and flexible engine to make it the perfect urban assault vehicle. Whether it's working the daily commute or attacking the open roads, the 796 rides the common ground between manners and madness by mixing Ducati's unrivalled twin-cylinder power and sportbike heredity with the lightweight and minimalist supermotard concept.
Urban upstart Photo Gallery: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 |
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2010 Yamaha YZF-R6
Publish Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 14:05:00 -0700
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2010 Yamaha YZF-R6
 Images and information from Yamaha's press materialLight, powerful and bristling with knowledge gained from years of racing, the YZF-R6 is the most advanced production 600cc motorcycle Yamaha â or anybody else â has ever built. The 2009 AMA Daytona 200 Champion and this yearâs best selling supersport, it is no surprise that the YZF-R6 is back for 2010, ready to tackle the track and the street.
Yamahaâs MotoGP technology made its way to the YZF-R6, including YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle), an advanced fly-by-wire throttle system that translates wrist commands into seamless, smooth power delivery. New for 2010, the R6 gets a remapped Engine Control Unit and a new 100 mm longer muffler for increased performance. YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) is a variable intake-length system that broadens the powerband and reinforces the R6âs amazing high-rev hit. The R6âs ramp-type slipper clutch greatly reduces engine braking for smoother high-speed corner entries.
In the YZF-R6s chassis department, youâll find a magnesium sub frame, titanium exhaust, and Controlled-Fill die-cast aluminum chassis parts. All this adds up to a bike that snaps into corners, clings to inside lines, and shoots itself down the next straight.
The 2010 YZF-R6 will be available in dealerships nationwide beginning January 2010 with a starting MSRP of $10,490. The YZF-R6 will be available in Raven, Pearl White and Team Yamaha Blue/White. Photo Gallery: 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| 2010 MV Agusta F4 |
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2010 MV Agusta F4
Publish Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:04:00 -0700
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2010 MV Agusta F4
 Images and information from MV Agusta's press materialImproving upon excellence: The new MV Agusta F4 was designed and developed with a single goal in mind: to be the best. The new F4 meets this objective by mating high performance and class leading handling together with styling which sets the new standard in the world of supersport motorcycles.
Moving Art.
Can perfection be improved upon? This question has been answered by the new MV Agusta F4, a motorcycle that from the day of its introduction has been judged as the most beautiful motorcycle in the world. The F4 defines beauty. The new F4 is not an evolution of the previous motorcycle, but it is a new project that has been studied down to the last nut and bolt, from the first to the last curve of the bodywork. No mass produced street motorcycle can boast as many accolades as the MV Agusta F4, which is the absolute reference for performance, speed and raw beauty. The F4 is the synthesis of Italian craftsmanship, no compromise design principles and the application of the most technologically advanced materials in a single motorcycle. The F4 is a pure two-wheeled work of art. Photo Gallery: 2010 MV Agusta F4 - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2010 MV Agusta F4 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| First Ride: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - The Second Coming |
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First Ride: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - The Second Coming
Publish Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 17:05:00 -0700
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First Ride: 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 - The Second Coming
 Free from any sanctioned rules, Ducati aims to put the motorcycling world on its head with the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200.Who woulda thought that a company like Ducati, which puts its life and soul into superbikes and racing, would practically invest its future in a bike like the Multistrada, something clearly not meant to win any races? Maybe it's not so crazy after all. You see, racing is rife with rules, limitations, and boundaries. And if there's one thing engineers don't like when allowed to think free, it's rules, limitations, and, well, you get the idea. So what, then, would be the ideal platform for Ducati's brain trust to incorporate cutting edge technology that wouldn't just one-up its competitors, but downright blow the doors off the motorcycle community as a whole? Photo Gallery: First Ride: Ducati Multistrada 1200 - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: First Ride: Ducati Multistrada 1200 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Triumph Daytona 675 Triple - The British Are Coming! |
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Triumph Daytona 675 Triple - The British Are Coming!
Publish Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:06:00 -0700
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Triumph Daytona 675 Triple - The British Are Coming!
 Triumph and Jason Disalvo are aiming to snatch the World Supersport title away from Japan with the Daytona 675. We ride his weapon to see if he stands a chance.In the arena that is the World Supersport championship, there's a formula that's proven to be successful-the motorcycle must have four cylinders across the frame, have a total displacement of 600cc, and come from Japan. What, then, would it take for the mighty to fall? Being British, Triumph is already breaking one of those rules by definition. The company knew that the only way to beat the mighty Japanese would be to break all the other rules as well. Their weapon, of course, is the Daytona 675 triple. Three cylinders instead of four and an extra 75cc to boot. You may remember Ducati challenging for the Supersport crown with the 749R with varying levels of success, though ultimately the Japanese prevailed every year. So why do it? The challenge, of course. Oh, and the brand exposure. Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Triumph Daytona 675 Triple - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Pit Pass: Triumph Daytona 675 Triple - Sport Rider Magazine
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| 2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R and 1090RR |
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2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R and 1090RR
Publish Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:06:00 -0700
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2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R and 1090RR
 Images and information from MV Agusta's press materialIdentities transformed, MADE IN MV.
Almost a decade has passed since the appearance of the first Brutale, a prestigious, naked motorcycle with fascinating design, power, and speed. Its characteristics, unique and unmistakable, have made it famous the world over, enabling it to win coveted prizes as the most beautiful motorcycle of the year. Fifteen thousand, four hundred Brutale units have been sold worldwide, including special versions. Its identity has remained timeless, backed by MV Agustaâs legendary racing heritage. The 38 ridersâ world championship titles and 37 manufacturersâ championships - attained with the contribution of motorcycling legend Giacomo Agostini - demonstrate the companyâs ability to work under extreme conditions, as well as its great passion for racing. Photo Gallery: 2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R and 1090RR - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2010 MV Agusta Brutale 990R and 1090RR - Sport Rider Magazine
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2011 Ducati Monster 796
Publish Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:05:00 -0700
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2011 Ducati Monster 796
 Images and information from Ducati's press materialUrban icon The Monster family introduces the 796, an exciting addition to the line-up that combines the user-friendliness of the 696 with the sports character of the 1100. Delivering 87hp (64kW), a dry weight of just 167kg (368lb) and optional ABS, the stylish new Monster 796 returns the magic of mid-range to the Monster family.
With the brand new Desmodue 796 engine at the heart of the machine, a single-sided swingarm and revised ergonomics, the Monster 796 perfectly balances lifestyle performance with everyday functionality to enhance the original Monster spirit.
Dressed in Ducati red, arctic white silk or diamond black silk with a bright red Trellis frame, the Monster 796 can be further personalised with an additional 10 colour schemes from the innovative Monster Art program, which features the latest collection, âLogomaniaâ.
Launched as an early entry model year 2011, the Monster 796 opens a new road to the world of Ducati Monster and becomes the âurban iconâ of hand-built Italian naked motorcycles. Photo Gallery: 2011 Ducati Monster 796 - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2011 Ducati Monster 796 - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Motorcycle Riding Schools and Racing Organizations |
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Motorcycle Riding Schools and Racing Organizations
Publish Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 00:05:00 -0700
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Motorcycle Riding Schools and Racing Organizations
 Who to call when you want to ride, race, or learn!Learn to ride by taking an MSF Basic Rider Course or Experienced Rider Course. Visit www.msf-usa.org to find the schools in your state.
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| Riding Skills Series: Sport Bike Clutchless Upshifting |
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Riding Skills Series: Sport Bike Clutchless Upshifting
Publish Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:11:00 -0800
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Riding Skills Series: Sport Bike Clutchless Upshifting
 Stop wasting time using the clutch to upshift1. At a recent open track-riding day we attended, we were stunned to see the amount of riders who were wasting a lot of time and physical effort using the clutch to upshift. The continuous rise and gradual fall of the engine's rpm between each shift as bikes roared by us in the pits had us wondering if there was an epidemic of slipping clutch plates that we didn't know about. While it may be an important ritual for beginner or novice riders, using the clutch for upshifts during aggressive canyon or track riding is totally unnecessary (unless, of course, your bike has some shifting/transmission issues that prevent using this technique). In fact, there are many riding situations where it can be a nuisance and even a hindrance to quicker and smoother riding. Photo Gallery: Riding Skill Series: Sport Bike Clutchless Upshifting - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Controlling Panic And Target Fixation - Riding Skills Series |
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Controlling Panic And Target Fixation - Riding Skills Series
Publish Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:12:00 -0800
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Controlling Panic And Target Fixation - Riding Skills Series
 Overcoming panic while out riding your motorcycleOne dictionary defines panic as "a sudden, overpowering, often contagious terror." That's a remarkably accurate description of panic as it applies to motorcyclists. From the countless motorcycle crashes I've witnessed and investigated over 25 years of street riding, 14 years of road racing and nearly a decade of full-time motorcycle track instruction, I can tell you that panic is by far the greatest cause of crashes. Ironically, it's an instinct programmed into our minds back when we were defending ourselves against saber-toothed tigers that's the culprit, not panic brought on by the more commonly feared left-turning vehicles, lack of traction, etc., that are usually listed as the greatest dangers to our motorcycling well-being. Photo Gallery: Controlling Panic And Target Fixation - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Riding Schools, Track Day Organizations, Racing Clubs |
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Riding Schools, Track Day Organizations, Racing Clubs
Publish Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 17:01:00 -0800
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Riding Schools, Track Day Organizations, Racing Clubs
 Ride, Race And Learn.Learn to ride by taking an MSF Basic RiderCourse or Experienced RiderCourse. Visit www.msf-usa.org to find the schools in your state.
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| Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Late Braking |
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Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Late Braking
Publish Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:11:00 -0700
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Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Late Braking
 Michelin Introduces A New Dual-Compound Sport Tire For The Street.While today's sport tires are fantastic performers on both the street and the racetrack, there's still a limit to the compromises you can make with a tire. Not only does a sport tire need to provide decent grip at all lean angles, but it also has to be durable enough to offer a good life expectancy under normal use, withstand tread growth and high heat buildup in the center during extended high-speed usage and provide stability yet offer a fairly smooth ride over bumps, plus it requires a minimum amount of tread siping (grooves) to evacuate standing surface water in wet conditions. The proliferation of some refugee DOT race tires masquerading as "track-day/high-performance sport" tires is a sign of how difficult it is to build a streetable tire that will handle the rigors of racetrack use if asked. Photo Gallery: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Late Braking - Sport Rider Magazine
Photo Gallery: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Late Braking - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Concentration - Riding Skills Series |
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Concentration - Riding Skills Series
Publish Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 01:10:00 -0700
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Concentration - Riding Skills Series
 Focused and relaxed on the road while ridingSimply put, concentration is the key skill in taking in and processing information faster than your motorcycle is covering ground. It's also the determining factor in how quickly you can ride safely. It doesn't matter how strong your muscles are or how quick your reflexes react but how focused the gray matter between your ears stays on the job at hand. Photo Gallery: Concentration on the road while riding - Riding Skills Series
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| Riding Skills Series: Downshifting and "Blipping" the Throttle |
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Riding Skills Series: Downshifting and "Blipping" the Throttle
Publish Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:09:00 -0700
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Riding Skills Series: Downshifting and "Blipping" the Throttle
 Downshifting and "Blipping" the throttle are crucial techniques for smooth riding. We give you the 4 tips you need to know.1. Downshifting smoothly on a sportbike, especially while braking hard from high speed, requires a definite measure of skill and dexterity. In order to avoid upsetting the bike, the engine rpm must be matched to road speed when the clutch is fully disengaged, otherwise the rear tire will momentarily "chatter" and upset the bike as the engine is forced to match road speed involuntarily. This means that the rider must "blip" the throttle to raise the engine rpm during downshifts-but he must do this while simultaneously pulling on the front brake lever to slow down. While this riding skill is obviously necessary on the racetrack, it can also pay big dividends in street-riding situations where riding smoothly is a must; for instance, any situation where you are cornering and braking at the same time. Photo Gallery: Motorcycle Riding Techniques - Downshifting &"Blipping" the Throttle - Sport Rider
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| Body Position - Riding Skills Series |
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Body Position - Riding Skills Series
Publish Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:10:00 -0700
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Body Position - Riding Skills Series
 What The AMA's Best Say About Body PositionLast issue we covered the importance of body position and steering techniques and how they relate to each other. The only truthful way to describe the optimum body position is that it will vary depending on the rider's style and preference as well as the bike's strengths, weaknesses and setup. Anyone who teaches that there is only one optimum body position isn't being realistic or particularly observant in watching the variety of styles seen at the top level of AMA Pro Racing here in the United States. Photo Gallery: Body Position - Riding Skills Series
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| Traction Limit - Riding Skills Series |
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Traction Limit - Riding Skills Series
Publish Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:02:00 -0800
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Traction Limit - Riding Skills Series
 You've Passed The Traction Limit- Now What?In the previous RSS (Dec. '06), we discussed how our sense of speed can be impaired by panic, causing us to think that we're entering a corner too fast. This often leads to the desperate-and false-sense that we need to stay hard on the brakes as we lean into the corner. In my eight years of instructing thousands of students of all ability levels on racetracks across the country, I can tell you without reservation that this panic situation causes more crashes than all others combined. Photo Gallery: Motorcycle Traction Limit - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Body Position — Old School Vs. New School |
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Body Position — Old School Vs. New School
Publish Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:08:00 -0700
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Body Position — Old School Vs. New School
 We focus on the evolution of riding styles and body positioning.In Ama Pro Racing, World Superbike And MotoGP there's been a shift in riding styles. From the days of '80s and '90s heroes like Kevin Schwantz and Mick Doohan who were forced to wrestle powerful, unruly beasts to their will, a younger generation of riders typified by Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner took over, rising from the high-corner speed ranks of 125cc and 250cc Grand Prix machinery to the more refined, better-behaved MotoGP bikes of today with their complex engine-management software and traction control. Actually Rossi's career dates from the final days of fire-breathing 500cc two-strokes (he won the last 500CC World Championship in 2001, then piled up consecutive MotoGP championships from 2002 to 2005), which likely contributes to making him the most versatile and perhaps most talented roadracer of all time. Photo Gallery: Old School Vs. New School - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Mental Visualization — Think It, Be It, Do It |
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Mental Visualization — Think It, Be It, Do It
Publish Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:09:00 -0700
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Mental Visualization — Think It, Be It, Do It
 Applying mental visualization to riding.Odd as it sounds, sometimes the most beneficial riding practice takes place between your ears with your eyes shut and the ignition switch turned off. Mental visualization is used in many sports, and I actually picked it up from a coach while shooting small-bore rifle competition in college. The benefits were immediate and obvious, so I quickly applied it to my roadracing as well. Photo Gallery: Mental Visualizationt - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Braking Effectively - Riding Skills Series |
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Braking Effectively - Riding Skills Series
Publish Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:08:00 -0700
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Braking Effectively - Riding Skills Series
 Let us show you the techniques on braking effectivelyA motorcycle's brakes are both its most powerful component and the most difficult to master. In nearly a decade of teaching high-performance riding on racetracks all over the United States, Germany, France and Japan, I can say with confidence that even those riders serious enough to go to high-end schools have difficulty getting much more than 50 percent of the braking potential from modern sportbikes. Photo Gallery: Braking Effectively - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Riding Skills Series: Group Riding |
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Riding Skills Series: Group Riding
Publish Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:11:00 -0700
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Riding Skills Series: Group Riding
 Proper Etiquette Not Only Increases The Fun But Can Also Save Lives.As someone who's been lucky enough to ride some of the top superbike and grand prix machinery on many of the world's finest racetracks, let me assure you that there's still nothing more pleasurable than riding on a favorite road in a group of familiar partners. Fortunately for me, as a frequent guest tester for Sport Rider, it's also a common occurrence. Photo Gallery: Riding Skills Series: Group Riding - Sport Rider Magazine
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| Riding Skills Series: You Are Where You Look |
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Riding Skills Series: You Are Where You Look
Publish Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:12:00 -0800
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Riding Skills Series: You Are Where You Look
 We know we're constantly harping on this subject, but we've seen one too many accidents lately that were caused by a rider getting into a corner a little too hot, locking up the brakes and/or straightening the bike, then running off the road. We can't emphasize enough how important it is to not only look where you want to go, but also to scan far enough ahead of yourself; this is basically a recital of the racing mantra, "Don't ride the front wheel." Riding a sportbike well means being in conWe know we're constantly harping on this subject, but we've seen one too many accidents lately that were caused by a rider getting into a corner a little too hot, locking up the brakes and/or straightening the bike, then running off the road. We can't emphasize enough how important it is to not only look where you want to go, but also to scan far enough ahead of yourself; this is basically a recital of the racing mantra, "Don't ride the front wheel." Riding a sportbike well means being in control, and although it may not appear that way, it's vitally important for a racer to constantly be on top of his motorcycle's handling. Since racers are more often than not traveling at warp speed, they must anticipate what their racebike is going to do long before it happens-which means looking far ahead of their present location. This is why racers seem to be checking out spectators on the side of the track when entering hairpins. Instead, they're looking at where they'd like to be in a 10th of a second. Yamaha 500 Grand Prix rider Norick Abe demonstrates. Photo Gallery: Safely Riding Motorcycles Skills Series: You Are Where You Look - Sport Rider
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