Kawasaki has stamped its foot; Team Green is sick of playing catch-up in World Superbikes, it will no longer be content to languish at the back of the field in World Superbikes. But defeating the monstrous Aprilia RSV4 and the ominous BMW S1000RR is going to require a motorcycle leagues ahead of what Kawasaki has been rolling out in 2010. Behold, motorcycle fans, the new king of the castle. Ripping out a terrifying 210 horsepower and weighing just 198kg full of fuel and fluids, the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R leap-frogs to the front of the power and power-to-weight charts. But it’s not just muscles that make this bike so special, it sports a completely redesigned chassis aimed at improving handling and racetrack lap times – and a traction control/ABS setup that ditches all notions that such systems are for safety. On the new Ninja, the intelligent electronics are  … Details
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For those of you who like to read, here are nine books written by very inspiring and phenomenal women. I’ve read Biker Lady and American Borders – both of which are very good books that aptly describe the female affinity for adventures on two wheels. I can’t wait to pick up the other seven as soon as money allows! Enjoy!
– Rachael “Thundercat†Westfall
Title: Biker Lady: Living and Riding Free!
Author: Sasha Mullins
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“In this empowering and inspiring book, renowned motojournalist Sasha Mullins explores the unique sisterhood of bikerladies-old and young, mothers and daughters, sisters, wives, grandmothers, executives, celebrities, artists, teachers, and more who race on a track or ride the endless highways and … Details
On Thursday, October 7, at The Grove of Anaheim in Southern California, TransWorld Motocross is pleased to be honoring Rick Johnson with the 2010 Legend Award during the annual TransWorld Motocross Awards Show. Rick Johnson was one of the greatest AMA motocross and Supercross racers of all time. He has been riding dirt bikes since he was three years old, winning his first National championship for Yamaha in 1984 at age 20. Â
“Ricky Johnson is one of the guys I grew up idolizing as a kid. Sadly, my career as a journalist didn’t overlap his amazing racing career, but I’ve still been fortunate enough to become friends with RJ,†said TransWorld Motocross Editor in Chief Donn Maeda. “I think everyone can agree that Ricky Johnson is one of our sport’s most beloved legends.â€Â   … Details