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Husqvarna Motorcycles presents competition-focused lineup of 2022 motocross and cross-country models

Husqvarna Motorcycles Canada — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:50:36 +0000

Delivering unmatched performance and adorned with Swedish-inspired dark blue and white graphics for a striking new look, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its twelve-motorcycle strong, competition-focused 2-stroke and 4-stroke lineup of motocross and cross-country machines. Developed to create superior riding experiences for racers of all ages, the 2022 […]

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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!

SPOILER ALERT! Results from MotoGP Argentina

MotoGP.com — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:29:09 +0000

MotoGP™ has a tendency to keep making history of late, and the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina was no different – as Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) became the first Yamaha rider since Wayne Rainey in 1990 to win the first two races of the year, taking a stunning win as drama hit […]

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.

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 […]

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.

October issue ON SALE NOW!

Graeme Jones — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:03:28 +0000

The October issue of Inside Motorcycles is making its way into mailboxes and onto newsstands across the country! If you're a retro and vintage fan, you're going to love this issue! Read on to find out what's inside!

The May issue of Inside Motorcycles is ON SALE NOW!!!

IM Admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:37:12 +0000

The May issue of Inside Motorcycles started hitting newsstands and subscriber mailboxes this week, just in time to get you all revved up for spring! Included inside is our second annual How-To special section!

Honda Canada unveils 2016 Red Rider contingency program

IM Admon — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:58:59 +0000

March 17 - Honda Canada today announced the details of its 2016 Red Rider Rewards Program, a contingency program for professional and amateur Canadian racers.

Inside Products: MOTO-D Digital Tire Pressure Gauge

Graeme Jones — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:43:25 +0000

This season, give your loved one the gift of good tire pressure for the best grip and wear. The MOTO-D Digital Tire Pressure Gauge features an angled swivel chuck and durable NBR rubber hose for easy access to the valve stem. Accurate to 0.5lb, 0-60psi, and with an easy-to-read backlit 2.5” display. Don’t trust cheap […]

Touring Essentials Blog: Car tires on a street bike? The dark side beckons…

IM Admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 02:27:00 +0000

Every rider knows they should not leave home without some duct tape. Like The Force in the Star Wars galaxy, duct tape has a light side and a dark side and appears to hold our universe together. For a number of years now a subset of contemporary motorcycle riders have been putting tires intended for […]

Inside Motorcycles veteran columnist Warren Thaxter to be Honoured by the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame this weekend

IM Admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 23:08:14 +0000

Inside Motorcycles is proud to share the news that Warren Thaxter, who has been a member of the IM team since the very first issue in 1998, is being inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 7. All of us at IM would like to congratulate Warren on a tremendous and […]