Archive for the ‘Motorcycle’ Category
Music to one’s ears is often a cacophony of racket to another’s. For bikers, the variety of noises emanating from internal combustion motorcycle engines is a mechanical concerto of pistons, valvetrains, air intakes and exhausts. Personal preferences from loping V-Twins to screaming multis abound, but an appreciation for all is shared among most.
So, on a purely subjective basis, we comprised a list of our favorite motorcycle sounds. Exhaust notes change according to OEM or aftermarket manufacturer, but regardless of muffler configuration, these bikes sound good in any guise   … Pictures, videos and more
Ducati are set to run two Ducati Multistrada motorcycles in the historic “La Carrera Panamericana†car race, further proving the Italian manufacturer’s 4-bikes-in-1, all-terrain technology, while providing a two-wheeled analysis for event organizers. With a history that dates back to the 1950’s, La Carrera Panamericana is arguably the most unique, most challenging road race in the world. The event, setup in a stage rally format, takes drivers through the colonial heart of Mexico. Beginning in the city of Huatulco and  … More
As the line between scooter and motorcycle continues to blur, enter the new Aprilia SRV 850 . Although we do not have full details (those should be available at EICMA in a few weeks), Aprilia states the SRV 850 will have an 850cc v-twin engine putting out 75 hp and 56 foot-pounds of torque. With what we can see of the chassis (particularly, the swingarm and front end), this appears to be a development of the Gilera GP 800 introduced several years ago, but not available in the U.S. market. The SRV 850 appears to have  … More