More and more bikes come equipped from the factory with quickshifters today, so it's only natural that aftermarket solutions have matured to cater to the remaining market. This is the case for Annitori's QS Pro Quickshifter which is the topic of this review. What It Is Like most aftermarket quickshifters, the QS Pro is a strain-gauge-based... Continue Reading →
Why is fueling in modern motorcycles such a prevalent issue? One would think that manufacturers such as Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia (...), with their deep technical knowledge, should be able to build a bike that has spot-on fueling from the factory. Alas, this is not the case and there a many reasons for it, few... Continue Reading →
What makes a bike great? Fast on the track? Comfortable? Good for commuting? Brings out your inner-hooligan? After a year, 7,000kms and a few essential mods, we're here to deliver our verdict on what kind of bike the latest Hypermotard SP is, in the real world. Model History The Hypermotard 939 is actually the 3rd... Continue Reading →
"Naked bike" or sportbike? Superbike or "supernaked"? 10 years ago, the answer to this question was much more obvious -"supernakeds" didn't exist, so it was more a matter of "how fast do you want to go". For many, the answer was "real fast" and that fuelled the sportbike craze that carried well into the new... Continue Reading →
We rode Ducati's flagship superbike on the street to see if ordinary humans could live with one. The results may surprise you. The word "Panigale" was first introduced by Ducati in 2011, when the original 1199 Panigale was announced. The name comes from Ducati's hometown (Borgo Panigale in Italy), so it's no surprise that the Panigale... Continue Reading →
"The Beast" in one of 2 standard liveries (Special Edition livery also available for 2016)The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has been the subject of much media attention since its launch in 2014, winning "Motorcycle of the Year" from multiple publications and earning praise across the globe. Does it deserve the hype? We spent an afternoon... Continue Reading →
Whether you want to be faster or safer as a motorcyclist, taking a sport riding course on a closed circuit can be a valuable lesson that will accelerate your learning and allow you get more enjoyment out of your street or track riding. FAST Riding School is a training program at Shannonville Motorsports Park aimed... Continue Reading →
The Scrambler was a logical move for Ducati, in the post-Audi era where profitability trumps outright performance and broadening appeal outweighs pleasing the purists (the "Ducatisti"). So, does the Scrambler dilute Ducati's brand ethos or is it worthy of the red and white badge from Bologna? The answer to that will largely depend on your... Continue Reading →
A week on any bike in the Italian alps is a dream vacation. In this case, the bike at hand was the 2013 BMW S1000R and after screaming its inline 4 through speed limit-less mountain passes,we're ready to share some thoughts about BMW's super naked. We picked up a pair of bikes in Milan, the... Continue Reading →
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