For a company which has never built a four-cylinder uncompromising sports machine before, this first effort is incredible. With its combination of breathtaking power, agile handling and incredible rider assistance technologies, BMW’s S 1000 RR could well become the benchmark sportsbike against which all others are compared. Where better to take a first ride of this monster than the glorious Portimao racetrack in Portugal, with a wet morning to test the amazing Race ABS and traction control systems, and a dry afternoon to open BMW’s sportiest bike ever up to its full 193-horsepower motherlode … Details & Pictures
Nike 6.0 is partnering with NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth) to add an Action Sports Category to the largest and most influential film festival and support organization for filmmakers 22 and under.
The action sports category is open to any short film (30 minutes or under) that represents, showcases or is inspired by Action Sports, including skateboard, snowboard, surf, moto, wake, BMX, or freeski. In order to meet eligibility criteria for NFFTY 2010: 1) the film’s director must have been 22 years old or younger at completion of filming; 2) all music and other copyrighted material … Details
Motorcycle Off-road Video – HONDA WINS 13 BAJA 1000’S IN A ROW
JCR/Honda wins the SCORE Baja 1000 and the 2009 SCORE Championship. This win marks the 13th SCORE Baja 1000 in a row for Honda, the 4th for Kendall Norman, the 2nd for Quinn Cody, the 1st for Timmy Weigand and the 2nd in a row for Johnny Campbell’s newly formed JCR/Honda.
NBC shot a special on the race featuring the JCR/Honda team. Mark your calendars for the 2009 SCORE Baja 1000 air date of December 19th on NBC at 2pm … Details
Honda and Kawasaki battled it out in one of the closest finishes in Baja history. For more info check out www.thebajaunlimited.com
If you’re planning to take your bike on an outdoor adventure, be sure to take along all the motorcycle camping gear you’re likely to need.
Preparing for a Motorcycle Camping Trip
When you’re getting ready to go on a motorcycle camping trip, it’s certainly important to put some thought into what items you really need to take. You have to strike a balance between making sure you have everything you need and the limited space you’ll have to store things.
Packing and organizing motorcycle camping gear can certainly be a challenge. If you’re … Details