03/06/2013 | By:
Corbin had thousands of riders show up to help celebrate our country’s birthday and take part in the festivities and expects a much bigger crowd this year, since the city has approved the Hollister Rally and the event covers two days.

Mike Corbin reported that the city is feverishly working on the final details in order to make this year’s Hollister Rally one to remember. “The whole town is pulling together beginning at the top,” Corbin said. “Everyone is busy making sure this will be the best West Coast rally ever. The entire city is preparing and working together and going over all of the final details to make sure that this year’s “Rebirth of Hollister Rally” is an event to remember.” Continue Reading »

30/05/2013 | By:
 Also as part of the restructuring, Takuya Sato is named Executive Vice President overseeing the company’s marine operations.

“Toru Muraki’s global motorcycle experience further positions Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. to succeed,” said  Tak Iwatsuki, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc’s Chairman. “New product introductions, strong dealer support and care for the customer will remain our focus. And our leadership group is well-qualified to help us reach our goals.” Continue Reading »

30/05/2013 | By:
Yamaha calling it a “new kind of brutal animal”.

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There are few clues about the new model in the video. The new model is clearly a streetbike but the riding gear would suggests some off-road influences, so perhaps it’s a new supermoto. The video was released by Yamaha Motor Europe, and supermotos have traditionally more popular in Europe than they have been in the U.S. Continue Reading »

29/05/2013 | By:
The MotoPressor Pocket Pump resembles a MacGyver TV prop but its functional usefulness could certainly help a stranded motorcyclist out of a unfortunate situation.

Weighing a mere 20 ounces, the 12 volt inflator attaches to a motorcycle battery via an 8.8 feet-long SAE fused power cord and a choice of either a direct connect to the battery or alligator clips. The inflator hose is 25 inches long and features a locking delivery valve. Also included is a sports needle for inflating basketballs, etc., and nozzles for air mattresses and the like. Continue Reading »

23/05/2013 | By:
2014 off-road lineup for Europe highlighted by an updated 250 EXC-F and other updates across the model lineup. KTM has now released information about its U.S.-spec models which include the same updates while keeping some differences from the European versions.

For off-road riders in the U.S., KTM is offering the street-legal four-stroke 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC and their solely off-road XCF-W and XC-W, the four-stroke 250 XCF-W and the two-stroke 200, 250, 300 and 450 XC-W models.

American motocross riders will have the choice of the four-stroke 250,  350 and 450 SX-F as well as the two-stroke 125, 150 and 250 SX models. Cross-country riders can opt for the four-stroke 250, 350 and 450 XC-F equivalents as well as the 150, 250 and 300 XC two-strokes. KTM USA will also offer four youth models, the 50 SX Mini and the 50, 65 and 85 SX. Continue Reading »