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Colin Fraser: Alma Street Action… Quebec’s road racing showcase

Colin Fraser — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:20:24 +0000

As discussed a few weeks ago, there was a time when racing on closed, public roads was a thing for Canadian motorcyclists, primarily in Quebec. Given our 1950s and ‘60s history of racing on old, frequently abandoned airfields across the country, this should come as no surprise. In the early 1970s, motorcycle roadracing was undergoing a growth period, largely due to the development of reasonably priced, sporty Japanese machinery.

June/July issue ON SALE NOW!

IM Admin — Wed, 10 May 2017 20:22:44 +0000

The June/July issue of Inside Motorcycles features a little bit of something for absolutely everyone on the motorcycle radar. We start with our cover bike, the stunning new Triumph Bonneville Bobber, the most authentic retro-custom production bike we’ve ever seen. Then we have two polar opposites on the riding spectrum: the KTM 1290 Super Adventure […]

Trevitt’s Blog: Can Two-Strokes Make a Comeback?

Andrew Trevitt — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 20:16:53 +0000

KTM and Husqvarna recently announced that they will be producing two fuel-injected two-stroke models for 2018, as part of their respective enduro lineups. (The Husqvarnas will be essentially rebadged KTMs, as are most of the company’s models.) While most manufacturers, including KTM and Husqvarna, offer a range of two-stroke dirt bikes, there have been few […]

Triumphs in Daytona: Riding the Bobber, Scrambler and Street Triple RS (with photo gallery)

Graeme Jones — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 01:02:08 +0000

Last week I had the good fortune of checking a few things off my life's to-do list in a very short period of time. I went to Daytona Beach during Bike Week, visited the legendary Daytona International Speedway for the first time, watched an AMA national flat track race (the season-opening Daytona TT), met a Daytona 200 winner ('72 victor Don Emde) and got to ride the all-new and highly anticipated 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber.

Oh, and I also got to test the revised Street Scrambler and the dangerously awesome 2018 Street Triple RS. Not a bad set of accomplishments for 48 hours in Florida!

Photo gallery: Harley-Davidson Street Rod unveiling in Montreal

Graeme Jones — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:16:58 +0000

Harley-Davidson chose Montreal, QC as the host city for the first public viewing of the just-announced 2017 Street Rod. We brought you the report on the bike already - visit the link below to check that out - but we sent one of our fave photographers, Paolo Pedicelli, to New City Gas in MTL to take in the scene. Enjoy the photos!

Harley-Davidson introduces Street Rod (with pictures)

IM Admin — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 20:08:02 +0000

Harley-Davidson has introduced an all-new motorcycle that is set to make its global public debut live in Montreal tonight: the Street Rod. Based on the existing Street series but borrowing from the successful V-Rod platform, the Street Rod is powered by a High Output Revolution X 750 cc engine making more torque through the mid-range and more top-end power, with a higher redline, than the Street 750 motor.

Photo recap: Triumph’s Brutal Beauty Tour hits Toronto

Graeme Jones — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 23:35:53 +0000

Triumph Canada made a stop at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto on Wednesday, January 25 as part of its Brutal Beauty Tour, where hundreds of registered guests got to mix, mingle, drink and bench race amongst a slew of new Triumph models.

Trevitt’s Blog: Cornering ABS and using the rear brake

Andrew Trevitt — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:53:37 +0000

One rider aid that is available on an increasing number of new motorcycles is cornering ABS, sometimes incorporated into a stability control package. In its basic form, a cornering ABS function takes into account the motorcycle’s lean angle to adjust brake pressure, increasing the ABS effectiveness beyond a simple straight-line stop. However, as I outlined […]

Street to Track Blog: Track Days, Part II

Patrick Lambie — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:40:00 +0000

To be totally honest, my first track day of 2016 started out as a complete disappointment. I arrived at Castrol Raceway's road course confident and ready to ride, having just successfully completed Justin Knapik's On Track Performance Race School less than 24 hours earlier. In seemingly no time at all, my intermediate group received a five-minute warning, and in the time that it takes to start your bike, put on your helmet and gloves and line up, I was out on the track.

Triumph reveals new 2017 Street Scrambler

Graeme Jones — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 02:50:53 +0000

More Capability – Dedicated new Scrambler chassis with commanding riding position, longer rear shocks, wider handlebars, 19’’ front wheel, dual-purpose Metzler Tourance tires and uprated brakes. – The critically acclaimed Street Twin 900cc Bonneville High Torque engine. – Rider-focused technology for precision, control and safety, including ride-by-wire, switchable ABS (unique to the Street Scrambler), switchable […]

Husqvarna introduces production Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 models

IM Admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 02:22:34 +0000

Husqvarna Motorcycles took the covers off its production VITPILEN 401 and SVARTPILEN 401 machines, while also introducing the all-new concept VITPILEN 401 AERO at the 2016 EICMA show held in Milan, Italy. These three new models form part of Husqvarna’s exciting new range of ‘Real Street’ motorcycles. With the introduction of these three pure state-of-the-art […]

From Street to Track: Track Days, Part 1

Patrick Lambie — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:17:51 +0000

There is nothing that can replace the one-of-a-kind adrenaline rush that accompanies pushing the limits of a modern motorcycle. Having accepted that the most appropriate setting in which to do so is in a controlled environment, I dedicated the 2016 season to the track. After investing time and resources into preparing the bike, accumulating gear […]