October 20, 2010
News
Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control explained
When the embargo finally ended and we were able to bring you analysis of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R without pissing off Kawasaki we told you the bike was significant not because of its unprecedentedly powerful engine — 197bhp — but because it brought a MotoGP-derived traction control system to the road. That's a good thing since North American market ZX-10Rs will be 20bhp down. This video explai...
20 October 2010
What if Shamu and the CBR1000RR made a baby?
This is Thailand’s new CBR150R, a budget sportsbike from Honda that clearly draws inspiration from both the VFR1200 and CBR1000RR. Word is, the European and Canadian market 2011 Honda CBR125R will look just like this, as will the all-new Honda CBR250R. The CBR125R is a significant motorcycle because, in countries with a sensible approach to regulating motorcycle licenses, it’s learner legal,...
20 October 2010
News
Video: how Bell helmets are made
After a couple decades under bad ownership, you probably think of Bell as the purveyor of helmets that are more budget than the kind of thing that you’d like to put on your head. But, that’s no longer the case. Since 2002, Bell’s been designing helmets in America and competing with other major brands on quality and features. This tour inside the company’s Santa Cruz R&D department should g...
20 October 2010