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EDMONTON MOTORCYCLE SHOW: ENJOY THE RIDE!

James Neilson — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 22:53:23 +0000

The Motorcycle & ATV Show – Edmonton presented by Dalton Timmis Insurance is the industry’s premiere event. The industry leading manufacturers will debut all the new models at the Edmonton Expo Centre, January 11-13.

Leod Escapes – Sachsenring & Italian Alps Tour returns in August!

IM Admin — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:48:09 +0000

The Leod Escapes “Track & Tour” ride that started it all – the “Sachsenring & The Italian Alps” track rider tour – runs for the fifth time this year, from August 22-31, 2017. The “Sachsenring & The Italian Alps” vacation started back in 2013. Since then Leod Escapes has launched four other international tours with […]

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.

New issue of Inside Motorcycles AVAILABLE NOW!

IM Admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:38:19 +0000

The November 2016 issue of Inside Motorcycles is making its way across the country! Find out what's in the latest issue!

MV Agusta unveils wild F4Z concept bike – PHOTO GALLERY INCLUDED

Courtesy of MV Agusta — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:55:40 +0000

Chantilly, September, 2016. Introduced at the third international Concours d’Elegance Chantilly Arts & Elegance, the F4Z is the first motorcycle to be created by the historical Milanese coachbuilder Zagato in collaboration with MV Agusta.

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 launches Youtube channel for powersports division

Graeme Jones — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 23:15:08 +0000

@HondaCA • @HondaPowerCA • Honda Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a Powersports YouTube channel. The new channel is designed to attract, engage and educate viewers on the brand’s impressive new lineup ranging from entry-level sport bikes to off-road motorcycles to ATVs. These short, informative clips showcase Honda’s most popular models, complete with […]

Dualsport Plus announces annual open house for Saturday, May 2

Graeme Jones — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 23:22:54 +0000

After taking hold of the Dualsport Plus name last year, the good folks at Carrier Centers are keeping alive the tradition of an annual open house on Saturday, May 2 at the new Dualsport Plus location in Brantford, ON. This year’s edition of the annual customer/industry get-together will feature an early dual sport ride hosted […]

Schuberth S2 Sport Gets New Look with “Wave” and “Dark Wave” Graphics

Graeme Jones — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:20:52 +0000

Aliso Viejo, Calif. – @SchuberthNA • April 9, 2015 – Schuberth’s innovative S2 Sport full face helmet has new graphics and color options for 2015. The Wave and Dark Wave graphics are the latest style to grace the shell of the S2, and it is available in Wave Red, Wave Blue, Wave Metal, Dark Wave […]

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.

AltRider products – crash tested! (press release)

Graeme Jones — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:32:00 +0000

We've all been there. Tackling a trail, navigating unmarked territory, commuting on your daily route home -- you and your bike go down from unforeseen circumstances. While you may manage to get up scratch free, the dread of how your bike fared sinks in. AltRider knows the feeling all too well -- after all, they're riders too. The AltRider protection parts have been crash tested time and time again by real riders -- each part is designed specifically to accentuate the best features of your bike while providing unmatched protection.

Touring Essentials Blog: Helmet care

Graeme Jones — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:33:22 +0000

I had no idea how easy it was to ruin a helmet.

I hope that everyone is aware that your motorcycle helmet is basically a single-use piece of protective gear. I don't mean throw it away after you've worn it once, of course. I mean if your helmet takes a good bash, you'll likely need to buy a new one since the protective properties may have been compromised.