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Motorcycle Racing – Rider or Technology?

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When we mentioned the report of the AMA potentially allowing traction control on Superbikes (something the AMA now says will not happen), there was a bit of feedback on both sides of the issue. Some of you say traction control is great, hard to police anyway so why not allow it? Others say it's another step in the direction of technology taking over and leaving less for the … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Museum For Sale

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It isn't often you get the chance to buy the entire collection from a motorcycle museum, or parts of it, but MidAmerica Auctions has the entire collection from Stan Dishong's West Coast Antique Motorcycle Museum in Port Orford, Oregon, and it's for sale. Stan and his family decided it was time to part with these antiques and it's a great opportunity for you to add a few of … [Read more...]

Ducati Desmosedici RR Introduction

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Ducatisti, open your checkbooks, the Ducati Desmosedici RR is being introduced for reservation now through your Ducati dealer, availability beginning July 2007, with current Ducati 999R owners receiving priority. This motorcycle is the street legal replica of the Ducati ridden by Capirossi and Gibernau. The 989cc 4 cylinder Desmosedici RR engine, with the 102db racing exhaust … [Read more...]

Quadrazuma by Lazareth

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Our favorite French custom builder, Ludovic Lazareth, has built another dazzler, the Quadrazuma. Custom street quads seem to be a favorite with some builders in other countries, the problem here in the U.S. is they're not street legal. But if they were, this one would be the way to go. The Quadrazuma is powered by a 120hp Yamaha GTS 1000 4 cylinder engine. Brakes are from … [Read more...]

Traction Control for AMA Superbikes?

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A report on Cycle News states the AMA will allow traction control on AMA Superbikes beginning this weekend. Traction control has been used on MotoGP and World Superbikes but has not been allowed in the AMA. According to the source of their report, it may be allowed for the rest of the season based on the outcome of a Superbike commission meeting in Rome next week. The … [Read more...]