The sleek lines, svelte figure, light weight and high-horsepower engine of the modern supersport motorcycle, along with the race-bred origins of the majority of the components found on these two-wheelers, project an image that says, “Go as fast as possible! Win that race!â€
There’s a prevailing platitude among two-wheel pundits that says this type of motorcycle is impractical for everyday use by the non-racing everyday rider. And while not in direct conflict with this theory of impracticality, an equally popular assertion that gets bandied about alleges that  … Pictures, Video & More
Honda today unveiled its 2012 Moto3 race machine and provided complete specifications and European MSRP (23,600 Euro delivered in Spain, VAT included).
Powered by a 249cc 4-stroke single with front intake/rear exhaust (sounds like Yamaha’s latest 450cc motocross bike), the high revving machine features a six-speed transmission and nimbleness that “goes beyond the RS125R†two-stroke (according to Honda). The switch to four-stroke power did … Details
Researchers from the Repsol Technology Centre travelled some days ago to Saitama (Japan), where Honda is developing a new 1000cc motorbike that will compete in the MotoGP World Championship from 2012. Coordinated with their Japanese counterparts, Repsol experts started to develop a specific fuel and lubricant for the new bike, which was driven yesterday and today for the first time by Casey Stoner in this private test held at Jerez Circuit
Once again, Paris Hilton has demonstrated the exceptional power of a global brand. The model and reality TV star garnered skepticism when she announced the launch of a motorsports division in December. After speeding past all competitors on the Grand Perx moto race course in Spain May 18, Ms. Hilton & Co. are now being recognized as a force to be reckoned with.
Almost as amazing to motorcycle racing veterans, the winning driver  … Details