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Trevitt’s Blog: Electromagnetic Valve Control (video)

Graeme Jones — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:47:28 +0000

While variable valve timing has been a hot topic over the last few weeks with the introduction of the updated GSX-R1000 featuring Suzuki's innovative mechanical VVT system, many companies are working toward the next step in this area: eliminating camshafts completely and controlling the valves directly using electromagnetic actuators. There are many stumbling blocks to electromagnetic valve actuation (EVA), but a research group in the Control and Automation Laboratory of the University of British Columbia has created a new type of actuator that may make EVA a very realistic option in the not-too-distant future.

Trevitt’s Blog: What’s a Qualifying Tire Worth?

Andrew Trevitt — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:23:50 +0000

At the final rounds of this year's Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship series, held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Dunlop offered qualifying tires to the top 10 riders for a separate, 15-minute final qualifying session. This was new for many of the competitors, as qualifying tires have not been used in the series for several years. Jeff Williams was one of the riders in the top-10 session, and I was able to get some data from the Accelerated Technologies Honda CBR1000RR that he was riding for the weekend.

BMW Motorrad sets new sales record in first half of 2016

IM Admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:26:03 +0000

@BMWMotorradCA • BMW Motorrad has closed the first half-year with a new sales record for the fourth time in succession. 80,754 motorcycles and maxi scooters were supplied to customers worldwide as of June 2016 (prev. yr.: 78,418 units). As compared to the equivalent period of the previous year, this represents an increase of 3.0%. For […]

Ben Young to contest full CSBK season on a BMW S1000RR!

IM Admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:29:03 +0000

Collingwood, ON, CANADA – March 17, 2016 – Scottish-born Pro motorcycle road racer Ben Young is thrilled to confirm that he will be contesting the full 2016 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) piloting a BMW Motorrad Canada S1000RR Superbike. 2016 marks a very special milestone for the global BMW brand as it celebrates its […]

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!

New CBR500R highlights 2016 Honda CBR lineup

IM Admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:46:31 +0000

MARKHAM, ON (Oct. 15, 2015) – Honda is pleased to announce its 2016 CBR lineup, with the aggressive new styling of the CBR500R leading the way. Almost 25 years after the introduction of the CBR900RR, Honda’s modern sport bikes have always placed performance hand in hand with reliability. “Since the introduction of both of the […]

What’s inside the October issue of Inside Motorcycles?

Graeme Jones — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:51:46 +0000

The October 2015 issue of Inside Motorcycles (Vol. 18, Issue 06) sees the return of our annual Nostalgia Lives On issue! This year we pay homage to the Suzuki GSX-R, which celebrates 30 years as one of the most iconic marques in motorcycle history, and arguably the most important sport bike ever produced.

Breaking news: Riedmann ready to rock at Bol D’Or in France!

Colin Fraser — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:43:24 +0000

Reigning and two-time Hindle Pro Sport Bike CSBK national champion Kenny Riedmann will compete aboard an Atomic Motorsport Suzuki GSX-R1000 this weekend in the Superstock class at the famed 24 Hour Bol D’Or event at Circuit Paul Ricard in the south of France. Riedmann’s best lap in the second qualifying session put his team 21st […]

First Ride: Honda’s 2015 CBR models

Colin Fraser — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 23:22:38 +0000

Honda Canada invited a large contingent of Canadian media to Savannah, Georgia in late March for an event focused on the company’s broad CBR lineup for 2015.

Barkley makes quickest Pro Street run in Canadian history

Graeme Jones — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:44:55 +0000

Coming off his recent win at Northern Lights Raceway two weeks ago, Ethan Barkley had high hopes for even better times at the Blackjack's Roadhouse Prairie Nationals held at Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB. The event started off on the right foot as Barkley cruised to a smooth opening pass of 7.64/180 mph on the EB Speed turbocharged Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Ethan Barkley – CMDRA Fort St. John race report

Graeme Jones — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:46:33 +0000

Ethan Barkley had a determined focus heading into the third event of the 2014 CMDRA Season at Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John, BC. He was significantly back in the championship points and knew he needed a win in order to have a chance for a No. 1 plate come September.

A rule change went through since the last event which now means the Pro Street class has an option to run a 7" slick. This was in response to the less than stellar grip levels at many of the tracks in the past. This tire change is meant to offer the riders increased safety as well as more consistent performance so that they can tune better and ultimately put on a better show for the fans.

Ben Young gets British Superstock ride for 2014

Graeme Jones — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:03:25 +0000

Team WD-40 are pleased to announce they are the latest contenders progress into the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship. This previous Superstock and Motostar winning team are set to compete in the Superstock 1000 with #40 Ben Young, Superstock 600 with #40 Tarran Mackenzie and make their highly anticipated debut in the premier Superbikes class with the exciting new addition, #7 Barry Burrell.