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 Known for hosting performance racing events, motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy all sorts of two-wheeled fun at Laguna Seca this weekend.

Motorcyclists, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts are expected to come together this weekend for the Sea Otter Classic, a four-day celebration of sport. Taking place at the Laguna Seca area in Monterey, California the event on April 17th-20th, promising more activities and exhibits.

One such exhibit will have rider’s adrenaline potentially pumping with Ducati’s Hyper Truck offering Hypermotard demo rides. Ducati’s tractor trailer full of performance motorcycles is touring all summer offering demo rides and world-class hospitality and is calling Laguna Seca home this weekend. When the Italian motorcycle manufacturer sets up shop, not only will demo rides be in the offering, but For those wanting to fill out the riding wardrobe the latest in Ducati Fashion will be available.

Interested riders should note  …  Details

coryVictory Motorcycles made a chess move worthy of Bobby Fischer in 2001. That was the year it first enlisted the services of one Arlen Ness, aka the Godfather of Custom Motorcycle Builders. The introduction of the Arlen Ness Signature Series Accessories made exclusively for Victory followed. It was a savvy marketing strategy. What better name could you have associated with your motorcycles than Arlen Ness, a legend in the custom building world? The only move that could sweeten the pot more would be to enlist the services of Arlen’s son Cory as well, who is a distinguished custom motorcycle builder in his own right. This would initiate a longstanding friendship and working relationship between the Ness family and Victory Motorcycles.

But Arlen wasn’t satisfied with solely providing a line of aftermarket parts with his name on it…  Details

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3-wheelA Paris-based bike designer has come up with a new form of motorcycle – with three inline wheels. The idea is to keep all the fun and manoeuvreability of a two-wheeled bike, but make it harder to crash.

“The basic layout of a bike has hardly changed since it was invented,” says Julien Rondinaud. “Riding a bike remains very dangerous: there’s lots of power and only a small contact patch with the road. On a traditional bike, a loss of grip on either wheel usually produces a crash.”

Rondinaud’s solution uses …  Details

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