Motorcycle News & Reviews

Cross-country motorcycle trip a dream come true for Grove couple

14 Jul 2011

Details: Category: Motorcycle News & Reviews (Misc); Written by The Grove Examiner; Hits: 408

For Crystal and Rene Hoekstra, Canada Day this year not only marked our nation's birthday, but also their one-year return from a trip around the world. READ ON

2012 Erik Buell Racing 1190RS – No Wonder Harley Shut Him Down

15 Jun 2011

Details: Category: Motorcycle News & Reviews (Misc); Written by Kneeslider; Hits: 507

A few days ago, Christian sent me a note to be sure to check out the new Erik Buell Racing 1190RS now available for pre-orders. After all of the drama of the closure of Buell and Erik's resurfacing with his own company, we now have the first fruits of that effort, a full on and, it appears, a rather brutally capable, sport bike.

The specs are impressive:

175 horsepower
97 foot pounds of torque
aluminum frame with integral fuel
Öhlins suspension front and rear
6 speeds with wet slipper clutch
389 pounds without fuel

Read On: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/06/14/2012-erik-buell-racing-1190rs-no-wonder-harley-shut-him-down/

A letter written in frustration after attempting to register a classic motorcycle

07 Jun 2011

Details: Category: Motorcycle News & Reviews (Misc); Written by The Edmonton Journal; Hits: 431

Recently, I asked the staff at a private registry centre if I needed an out-of-province inspection to register a classic motorcycle.

I was told by the manager that I did not if it was over 15 years old and had never been registered in any province in Canada.

She claimed to have phoned Alberta Transport to verify this.

I then acted on that information and received, in trade, a 1965 motorcycle that I valued at $1,000, partly because I would not need to spend the $150 to $200 that an out-of-province inspection costs for a motorcycle. Read On: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/June+letter+written+frustration+after+attempting+register+classic+motorcycle/4901958/story.html

New Bimmer bikes set a new standard

12 May 2011

Details: Category: Motorcycle News & Reviews (Misc); Written by Vancouver Sun; Hits: 475

Inline six-powered tourers are nimble and technologically advanced machines

“That’s not riding, that’s sailing . . . smooth sailing,” was Marissa’s first comment after riding the 2011 BMW K1600 GTL (L for luxury).

Two new models replace the BMW touring favourite, the K1200 GT, considered by BMW riders the technological leader of the pack. The buzz of the bike show, the K1600 GT and K1600 GTL, drew the crowds at the BMW booth. These bikes represent everything you could possibly want in a tour bike without sacrificing comfort, power or performance.

Brammo Empulse Release delayed due to Transmission Tech Update

10 May 2011

Details: Category: Motorcycle News & Reviews (Misc); Written by Product Reviews; Hits: 1090

Having brought you some exciting news last week about the Brammo electric motorcycle range with the announcement of two new bikes, the Encite and Engage, we now are afraid to say we have some disappointing news in regards to Brammo’s motorcycles.

It seems the company’s flagship model’s release date is about to be pushed back due to a decision to update the Transmission technology. When we first brought you the news of Brammo’s Empulse it was reported that it would be making an appearance this summer. However the delay means we won’t be seeing it until next year now.

Read On: http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/05/09/brammo-empulse-release-delayed-due-to-transmission-tech-update/