Before the SV650 was introduced, Suzuki released the SV400 in Japan in 1998. The SV400 never transitioned into the second generation of the SV lineup and was discontinued in 2004, still using the first-generation...
We’ve featured another one of Sean’s Ducati 1000DS race bikes quite a few years ago but he’s back with another. This one is very similar in many ways but produces even more power. It’s...
The Ducati Paul Smart LE 1000 was a special edition of the Sport Classic series of machines. They had a timeless classic cafe look to them. NCR built what they called New Blue. Heavily...
Bimota started making bikes in 1973 when three Italian guys — Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri, and Massimo Tamburini — wanted to build really cool motorcycles with fancy frames and fast engines. They weren’t happy...
The lightweight class is gaining more prominence on the world stage. For years, this class has been loved by many, and now it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. The MotoAmerica Twins Cup kicked...
Check out this beautiful creation by LBM based in the Netherlands. The LBM 1100R is a lightweight custom machine is based around a Ducati 2 valve air cooled engine and weighs in at 122kg....
Since its inception in 2018, the Twins Cup class in MotoAmerica has grown and allowed younger riders to showcase their talents before graduating to larger bike classes. It provides a stepping stone between the...
The “New Blue” is NCR’s creation, transforming a 2007 Ducati Sport 1000S (Sport Classic) into a track machine. Founded in 2001, NCR Factory is renowned for its expertise in crafting high-performance motorcycles that blend...
This is a 2022 Aprilia RS660 Trofeo, a purpose-built track machine designed by Aprilia for serious racers and track enthusiasts. The Trofeo variant is a race-only version of the popular RS660, stripped of road-going...
Editorial Note: This was originally written in 2018 but never published until now. 10/2/2024. There was a grand scheme and thought process behind starting this post, but it disappeared instantly. There are days, weeks,...
Editorial Note: This was originally written in December of 2015 but never published until now. 10/2/2024. Motorcycles have been a part of my life for a long time, relatively speaking, of course. The racing...
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2006 Bimota DB5 Race Bike – We need Bimota to make this again.
June 23, 2025
