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The Beast Escapes – New KTM 1290 Teaser

The new KTM 1290 is one of the most anticipated new bikes from the Austrian bike builder in recent months. By the sound of it, and the way it tears up the streets of Malaga in Spain and the smooth tarmac of Ascari, it seems to be very much worth the wait as well. Click the jump and turn up your speakers. (more…)

Beating the lights, should it be made legal?

The American state of Nevada has apparently made it legal for motorcyclists, mopeds, cyclists and three-wheelers to run a red light.

It was found that traffic light sensors sometimes do not detect motorcyclists, leaving them stranded at red for a long time. These bikers or cyclists then have to wait for a car to arrive to trigger the sensor for the light to turn green. This increases the waiting time by at least 3 or 4 times. However, the new law requires riders to wait for two light cycles before they can ride off. (more…)

Orange Hooligan – Revisiting the KTM Duke 690 III

Imagine this, tight back roads spotted with potholes, broken tarmac, littered with loose sand, on your left is a cliff wall and on the right, a low 3 foot tall crash barrier with an impending drop (more…)

Limited edition Gixxer 1000 SE

Suzuki Limited edition Gixxer 1000 SE marked 50 years of its presence in the American market recently, launching a new limited-run GSX-R1000 SE. (more…)

MotoGP: Honda re-signs Bradl, in talks with Rea

MotoGP’s silly season of riders signing up and exiting out continues with the recent news that Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has backed German rider Stefan Bradl’s 2014 contract extension, and are in talks to rope in WSBK rider Jonathan Rea as well. (more…)