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BMW’s R1200GS has long been the cock of the walk when it comes to big-bore Adventure-Touring bikes, but it’s now got competition from Yamaha, Triumph, KTM and Moto Guzzi. Have any of these newer models surpassed the mighty GS as the class benchmark?

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In the world of hypersport bikes – the fastest production motorcycles in the world – there’s a clear heavyweight battle raging between the Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki ZX-14R. When the Hayabusa was first introduced in 1999, its 1299cc engine quickly established itself as the king of speed. A lack of competition helped the ‘Busa retain its title until 2006 when Kawasaki retaliated with the 1352cc ZX-14.

The slugfest continued in 2008 when both models received updates; Suzuki bumped the Hayabusa’s displacement to 1340cc by increasing its stroke, while the Kawasaki kept its 1352cc mill but refined it and added    …  Pictures and complete road test

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Phil Comar has a bit of a double life. The 63-year-old Adrian, Mich., man works as a motorcycle safety trainer, teaching proper techniques to new riders. But for the past 20 years, Comar has been putting extra danger into his Harley rides by training himself to steer without using his hands. This weekend, he’ll attempt to beat his own world record for charity by riding 525 miles hands free, without stopping. That’s one way to   …  More

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A strange accident involving a motorcycle and a mountain lion has left a couple from Jefferson City seriously injured.

According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a husband and wife were traveling south on I-15 between Clancy and Helena on their motorcycle when they struck a mountain lion near mile-marker    …  More

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