Motorcycles

Last Friday on International Female Ride Day, there were many locations and cities and countries that enjoyed much fairer weather than we did during the Toronto city kick off at Princes’ Gates. The weather called for rain and high winds, yet I kept the faith, as did many hoping it would change at the last moment. It didn’t—it was cold, foggy, wet and windy. Certainly expecting women riders, any motorcyclists to travel into the city on such an unpleasant weather day was unrealistic—I didn’t... Read Full Story

Ducati builds some of the most beautiful bikes in the world, but at Rs 20 lakh and above, is there a significant market in India for these bikes?Italian sportsbike manufacturer, Ducati is now setting up shop in India. Ducati Motor Holding will be operating in India via Precision Motor India Pvt Ltd, which will be the sole importer of Ducati motorcycles in the country. ‘We will be launching four different models in multiple variants. These bikes will be available starting at Rs 20 lakh to Rs... Read Full Story

By John Daniele What is it about motorcycles in economically developing foreign countries around the world? Maybe it's that motorcycles have always been a cheap form of transportation as well as the fact that there are many motorcycle enthusiasts who love nothing more than to carry their motorcycle helmet bags with them as they travel on their open air bike. Because of its long history, the motorcycle and its riders have many subgroups and mythologies associated with it. A group of riders... Read Full Story

The Kawasaki Z750, Kawasaki's naked middleweight. The 100 horsepower engine's a sleeved down Z1000 lump. The simple steel tube frame's basically Kawasaki Z1000 too, with some geometry tweaks. It just hasn't sold that well in most countries, even in the more practical, half-faired Z750S guise, but it's huge in Europe. In France, it's the best-selling bike over 125cc, with nearly 7000 shifted last year, partly because it slips nicely under their 107 horsepower limit, but it's popular all... Read Full Story

Any Bluetooth capable motorcycle helmet can be used as an intercom, which simply means you can communicate with other motorcycle riders in your group or your passenger as long as they are wearing a Bluetooth compatible helmet and the same communication system. Beware of the fact you cannot use motorcycle helmet Bluetooth communication with your passenger or other riders who are wearing a different brand of helmet! the helmet has to be exactly like your helmet for the Bluetooth communication... Read Full Story

2008 Glen Helen National will feature a two-stroke motocross race!The outdoor National motocross season has traditionally kicked off the race for the outdoor 250/450 National motocross titles and this year when the first race of the new motocross season begin's it will include a new twist. The Glen Helen 250/450 AMA  motocross National on May 24-25 will feature a pro class only for any pro motocross riders who want to race a two-stroke bike. I really like this idea because I miss the old two... Read Full Story

A few more days and its International Female Ride Day so I thought I would put an entry into my blog as before I know this week will be gone. I truly cannot wait to enjoy the kick-off and get out there on 2 May flaunting my female rider-ness along side all the other women! Its crazy busy at MOTORESS—we’ve been responding to so many emails and inquiries about International Female Ride Day. Plus we didn’t expect the Ride Day t-shirt to be so successful! Thank you to the women who wrote in last... Read Full Story