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IM admin — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:04:00 +0000

The August issue of Inside Motorcycles takes readers across North America!

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 […]

FIRST RIDE: BMW G310R!

Graeme Jones — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 01:56:21 +0000

The 2017 G310R is BMW's first recent foray into the small-displacement market. The explosion of growth in this category, from new riders in North America to urban commuters in Asia, motivated BMW to join the party and build a bike that’s small, low in power, and – BMW snobs, look away – very affordable.

Kawasaki announces 2017 H2R, H2 and H2 Carbon

Graeme Jones — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:53:36 +0000

The Kawasaki H2R and H2 are back for 2017, as is a new H2 Carbon model. Two years after the introduction of one of the most-talked-about motorcycles in modern history, Kawasaki has unveiled a slew of upgrades for all models in 2017. This includes:• NEW Bosch compact Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) allows for additional feedback […]

Kawasaki announces new 2017 models destined for Canada including Z650, Z900, ZX-10RR and Versys X-300 ABS

Graeme Jones — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:39:27 +0000

Canadian Kawasaki Motors released information on its 2017 model range on October 14, including four all-new models destined for Canadian dealerships.

Records Fall at CMDRA Oil City Nationals

IM Admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:27:13 +0000

The CMDRA marked the first weekend of August with a special one-day only event at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway which saw racers establish multiple national records. Fifteen time CMDRA National Champion Ethan Barkley continues to push the boundaries of the Pro Street class, setting new ET benchmarks of 7.248 seconds in the quarter mile and 4.726 […]

January issue plus 2016 Buyers’ Guide – ON SALE NOW!

IM Admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:22:12 +0000

Last week the big fat new DOUBLE ISSUE of Inside Motorcycles started dropping into readers' mailboxes and landing on store shelves. Pick your copy up today to find out about the best new bikes of 2016 and a whole lot more!

First rides! Yamaha R1, R1M, R3, FJ-09

IM Admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 21:46:40 +0000

Yamaha has been on a roll of late with a wide variety of strong new models. The trend continues for 2015.