A high-quality new lid by one of the best in the head-protection business Shoei’s Qwest is a touring helmet utilizing the same materials, construction and quality as the company’s RF-1100 high-performance-oriented helmet, and is functional for all kinds of street riding. The Japanese helmet maker says it is the product of wind-tunnel testing, and was [...]
Motorcycles and the military have a long history together. In 1916, American troops rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the Mexican Expedition. Since then, there has always been a strong bond between Harley and the military. Today, Veterans Day, Harley-Davidson is in the middle of its 2nd annual Military Appreciation Month. If you want to send thank you [...]
Dani Pedrosa had to fight through the last rounds of the 2010 MotoGP season with an injured shoulder so that he could maintain his second place position in the overall standings. Pedrosa broke his collarbone on October 1st at Motegi, and after a brief rehabilitation returned to the MotoGP circuit. Now that the 2010 MotoGP season [...]
What comes to mind when the continent of Africa and motorcycling are used in conjunction with one another? For me, the link is the Paris – Dakar mega-endurance race. You know…uber-tough rally riders in similarly tough gear. So where do the new Alpinestars Afrika shoes fit into this picture? Well, nowhere that I can see. [...]
Now that Valentino Rossi has officially said goodbye to his Fiat Yamaha team, and hopped aboard a Ducati, it seems like the perfect time to reflect upon what was. Rossi and Yamaha’s YSF-R1 were a legendary combination, and now you can own a little reminder of that legacy. No, you can’t keep Rossi in your [...]
After a less than impressive debut for Valentino Rossi at the Valencia test this weekend, Ducati has vowed to improve upon the Ducati Desmosedici. Rossi was just 15th fastest during the tests at Valencia, but both Rossi and Ducati are still confident about the future. Rossi couldn’t match the time he achieved with the Fiat Yamaha [...]
The lineup for the British Superbike series will look a little different in 2011, as two of the biggest stars in the BSB series have just signed with new teams. Josh Brookes will be joining the Relentless Suzuki team in 2011, and Tommy Hill will be riding for Swan Yamaha. Brookes had a tremendous season [...]
Want a FREE $270 Jacket? Who doesn’t right.. Well now you can get one. Just upload your favorite picture of you and your bike. ( or any bike for that matter ) and you are entered to win your choice of a ( ANY ) Current Tourmaster jacket. ( click the link below ) you can see them at [...]
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