The media buzz surround the new R1 and R1M has been off the charts. The last time a sportbike made this big of a splash was in 1985 when Suzuki released the game-changing GSX-R 750. You name a feature, and it’s almost certain that the new R1 has it: Traction Control, Slide Control, Anti-Wheelie Control, Quickshifter, […]
There are lots of rumors floating around the internet stating that Yamaha won’t bring the Super Ténéré back to the U.S. for 2014. We believe them to be false and here’s why. The 2013 Super Ténéré was a hit for Yamaha and sold well in the States The Super Ténéré got lots of great press, and Yamaha is […]
The wait is over and Suzuki has finally released the all new V-Strom 1000 to the American marketplace. The new 1000 incorporates a host of great features that are sure to make this motorcycle a leader in the adventure touring segment Traction Control (tri-mode) 90-degree V-twin powerplant with fuel-injection ABS (anti-lock brakes) 6-speed transmission Adjustable […]
For the 2013 model year Yamaha undertook some pretty major revisions of their flagship sport-touring motorcycle, the FJR1300. For 2014 Yamaha ups the ante another notch by offering a variant of the FJR with electronically adjustable suspension. The new electronically controlled suspension offers a variety of different settings to suit different riders and riding conditions […]
During the recent 2013 Suzuki product premiere in Las Vegas, American Suzuki announced their intentions to bring an all new V-Strom 1000 to our shores. The new bike will be badged as a 2014 model. While product specs are not yet available, the best guess is that the new motorcycle will include such features as […]
Rumors are running rampant of the imminent release of an all new FJR1400. Crossplane engine – Maybe 1400 CC – Possibly Traction control – Most likely Will you have to wait to find out – Yep! If it’s true, Kawasaki and BMW might have a tough new competitor on deck.